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" 𝓌𝑒'𝓇𝑒 𝓈𝑜 𝓎𝑜𝓊𝓃𝑔 𝒷𝑜𝓎, 𝓌𝑒 𝒶𝒾𝓃'𝓉 𝑔𝑜𝓉 𝓃𝑜𝓉𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓈𝑒~ "

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𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑

• 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙭𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙧???

• 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙨𝙚𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨

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(m/n) was brought to his new room, which was just around the corner from the Empress'-

The male almost gawked at how luxurios it was to which Navier almost laughed as she covered her face with her hand. The servants began to prep his room as well as rearranging his clothing and garments from his suitcase. Including his underwear-

"Waaah! You don't need to do that!" (m/n) cried out embarassed as he quickly took the fabric and stuffed it in his suitcase, hiding it behind his back. One of the butlers tried to take it back. "Let us help you, Sir (m/n)." He spoke while trying to reach for the bag.

"I-I'd prefer it if you let me handle it myself." The (h/c) stammered. Navier hummed as she dismissed the servants, them quickly exiting the room as well as closing the doors as she approached (m/n). "Let's talk for a bit, darling."

He gulped as he felt shivers went down his spine. Everytime she called him 'darling', something was up. Timidly sitting on the edge of the bed, Navier sat beside him. (m/n) fumbled with the end of his sleeves, a habit of his when he thought he was in trouble. The empress took note of it. "In three days, the royal organiser shall organise a ball where I will officially introduce you as my consort and the day of our marriage as well."

The (h/c) bit his lower lip. He knew this was coming but getting married?? To the empress?? In three days??? God please help me I swear I won't masturbate ever again-

"That night, we shall consummate our marriage as well." He froze. Consummate...consummate???
He's a bloody virgin who does not know how to handle his dick. Now that he thought about it, how the hell did he ever attracted the empress in the first place, heck the only woman that ever expressed their love for him was Countess Renesha.

"But uh- I actually..." Fumbling in his own words, Navier held her hand up to silence him. "Don't fret. I'm aware of your lack of experience."

PLEASE DON'T SAY IT OUT LOUD!! (m/n) shrieked internally. His hands shaking in embarassment, heat reaching his cheeks painting it a dark red. Navier kept in her fluster, not wanting to fluster the (h/c) any longer as she reached for his hand. "I'm not looking for a man who's an expert in these matters, (m/n). Besides,"

She leaned in closer to him, (e/c) orbs widening as she spoke nonchalantly. "I'll be the one leading our intercourse."

The (h/c) died, of embarassment then and there as he covered his face with his hands and squealed. "I'll do my best, Your Majesty!!" The blonde couldn't handle his humor and laughed out loud. Peeking through his fingers, (m/n) was mesmerised by the beauty beside him. Her laughing figure who looked happy and elegant at the same time caused his heart to flutter.

Maybe he had a small crush for Navier. Well, he would have fallen head over heels for her if it wasn't for...

The (h/c) pursed his lips as he hesitated to ask a question. "Navier...may I ask a question?" Said empress who had calmed her laughing, nodded for him to continue. He was nervous to ask since it might made her mad but he couldn't ignore what happened at the orphanage.

He had to address it.

"Why did you force me?" He firmly spoke. His hands clenched both of her wrists, not wanting her to run away or anything. (m/n) looked at her directly in the eye, wanting to detect whether she was lying or not but it wasn't easy for her stoic facade. "Why did you threaten me to follow you, Navier?" He frowned.

Navier stared back at him in response. "I wanted to make sure you follow me to the Imperial Palace, (m/n). I want you to be beside me at all times." She replied with no ounce of guilt. Said man sighed. "You can't do that, Navier. You scared me so much that day." She frowned as she looked down to their intertwined hands.

"I apologise for doing so but I had to. The thought of you with another person is..." Her grasp tightened on his. "Unbearable." (m/n) sighed internally. He had to handle this before she gets out of line.

"Navier, you're not the only person that will be present in my life. People are all around." He gestured to the whole building they're in. "One single person isn't going to change my thoughts about you. The only one who can do that is you."

There was truth in his words, the empress thought. What he said was true, she ruined her image of her on that very day and she needs to change to fix his impression of the empress. Not anyone else.

"So please, don't do that again. You have to promise me." He held out his pinky finger for her. She arched her eyebrow at that. "Pinky promises?" "Hey! It's the most sacred of all forms of promises!" He yelled out in embarassment. That's what Isabella taught him when he was a child.

She giggled quietly and held out her own finger. Intertwining the two, Navier nodded. "Alright...I apologise deeply for my actions. I promise I won't repeat my mistake again." A greedy part of her yelled at her not to but for the sake of (m/n), the empress refrained from heeding her lust and promised the male.

The (h/c) smiled happily. "I'm glad." Releasing their fingers,  (m/n) leaned in closer to her. "But that doesn't mean I forgive you. To be honest, I'm still quite scared of you after that day..." He reprimanded her softly. Just because she apologised doesn't mean shes completely innocent and he needs to make sure that she learnt her lesson.

Navier jolted in shock. "Then, I'll make sure to send lots of gifts to compensate." She spoke as she calculated in her head for the amount of presents she'll gift him. The man laughed as he stroke her cheek. "I don't need a lot of it. If you change your behaviour, then I'll be more than happy."

The empress' cheeks bloomed with a red hue. The way that he laughed with such innocence with his dazzling and sincere smile made her embarassed. His face was so close to her too as his hand was still laid upon her cheek. She turned away blushing.

Noticing the sudden change, the (h/c) decided to tease her. "Oh my! Did I make the famous stoic empress, Navier Ellie Trovi blush~" He teased her as the woman slapped his arm in response. "Q-quiet you-" Stuttering she buried her face in her hands, (m/n) now fully laughing hugged her closer. "Now now that was cute of you! Don't be embarassed my dear~" He retorted nuzzling his nose into her cheek.

Arms wrapped around his waist, she pressed her cheek to his chest on impulse. Even (m/n) himself was shocked that the empress was bold enough to do so but embraced her nonetheless.

That evening, the two came to understanding and Navier made another apology before retreating back to her own chambers. Her ladies in waiting bombarded her with questions the second she stepped in. The empress also felt a new sense of  content in her and she was quite proud of it that she managed to admit her faults to (m/n). She made sure that she will work hard for (m/n) to feel safe around her and love her truly.

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The (h/c) was tired. It had to be at least two in the morning. That was what he saw when he checked for his pocket watch until he was suddenly dragged by two knights out of his chambers and into another room by force. Groggily, (m/n) rubbed his eyelids and made a short flashback that night.

After making short amends with Navier, he went to bathe (maids showed up and wanted to help him until he screamed in embarassment and locked the doors) and he unpacked his few belongings, sorting them in his closet and drawers. He also noticed there was a walk-in closet for him and as he opened the single door, he quickly pushed it shut.

The skimpy and revealing outfits made him blush even though he anticipated it that he had to change his clothing style sooner or later befitting of a consort (there were even heels in there and to be frank he was quite excited to try them on).

He put on a simple blue satin nightwear, which was one of Navier's gifts (he was surprised she gifted them so early) and it was very comfortable from his previous pajamas and he deemed them as his favourites from now on. Pulling out a pocketwatch, he checked the time before moving on to a baby blue vanity that had jewelries, perfumes and all kinds of trinkets adorned. Even the shelf had loads of skincare products so he tried them out!

He already had a simple skin care which had a strong base where aloe vera as his main preference and some cream made from herbs for his body lotion (he likes the cool feeling on his hand). He started to use skin lotion ever since he met Navier (secretly wants Navier to like holding his hand). Using petroleum jelly for his eyelashes, a simple hack but rather excellent in his opinion.

Blowing out the candles, he tucked himself into bed after making sure all the windows were locked as well as the glass door to his balcony (has an amazing view of the sunrise) as well as the curtains were pulled. Wishing himself goodnight, he found himself easily lulling himself to sleep as the abyss took him in gently.

A noise erupted from his door, the ones he had locked just in case not wanting the servants coming in (he didn't like how they barged in without asking him) even though it's their job but still he liked his privacy. Drowsily reaching for his pocket watch he set over the nightstand, he checked the time and confirmed it was only two in the morning.

Getting out of bed, he checked who was out in the hallways at night (maybe it was an intruder) considering Navier's bedroom was close to his, he didn't want anything to happen to his lovely empress. As soon as he opened the door, a bag was slammed over his head and the culprit tying it shut making sure (m/n) couldn't see anything nor scream for help.

"Mmf! Mghh-" Muffled noises could be heard bag as both his arms were restrained and he was dragged against his heels to a direction he wasn't aware of. He kicked his feet trying to escape the clutched of his kidnappers (he felt two pair of arms on his body) as he screams were muffled by a hand on his face.

Fear planted itself in his heart as he clenched his teeth tightly trying to memorise each and every turn he was brought to. Considering the marble floor and the soft carpet his naked heels was dragged against he guessed he was being brought somewhere in the palace still instead of the outside world since his kidnappers made no plans to escape somewhere easier (windows, dungeouns etc.).

A solid ten minutes of struggling and screaming passed until he was thrown in a room carelessly as his head banged against the floor. "Good god, you can't be any noisier can you?" A voice snapped. A male voice, (m/n) figured.

Full of authority and carelessness for his own safety. He heard a few clinks here and there as he groaned trying to push his hands against the floor to sit himself up until he felt a paddle smacked against his head slapping him to the side. A grunt came from (m/n) as the bag from his head was tugged harshly and tossed to the side.

His eyes squinted at the bright light to his far left and he focused his vision to see a fireplace with the fire roaring fiercely with wooden logs organized neatly in a metal thin tray. "Are you finally awake, brat?"

(m/n) looked up slowly, his head still fuzzy after the head and being forced awake from his sweet slumber, only to meet silver eyes glaring harshly back at him.

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