Leo hesitated, the weight of her words pressing down on him. He knew he was powerless against her manipulations, but something inside him refused to give in so easily. "I...I don't know," he finally managed to say, his voice barely above a whisper. "I need time to think."

She sighed contentedly into his neck before drifting off to sleep, leaving him alone with his thoughts and doubts. For the rest of the night, he lay there, unable to shake the feeling that everything had changed between them...

Leo felt himself growing more and more frustrated with each passing day. He couldn't deny that Kai was clever and manipulative, but he refused to let her control him so easily. Deep down, a part of him relished the challenge she presented, even as it infuriated him.

One night, after another tense encounter between them, Leo found himself pacing restlessly in their shared chambers.

As he finally found release, Leo collapsed beside you, panting heavily as he fought to regain control of his racing heart and ragged breathing. His chest heaved against yours, the contrast between your bodies almost obscene in its intimacy. He closed his eyes, trying to ignore the guilt that threatened to rise up within him, telling himself it was only a matter of time before you found out about this deception...and then what?

Leo's smirk grew wider as he watched you wake up, confused and in pain. He knew what had happened last night; it was the only way it could have gone under these circumstances. Even though he felt guilty about taking your virginity without your consent, a part of him couldn't help but feel satisfied with his conquest.

"Good morning, my dear," he said sweetly, walking over to you and offering a hand to help you up. "Did you sleep well?"

The bath was a marble oasis of steam and scented water, lit by flickering candles that cast dancing shadows across the walls. Prince Leo stripped out of his clothes and lowered himself into the warm liquid with a sigh of contentment. As he soaked, he closed his eyes and tried to clear his mind, pushing away thoughts of you and your presence in his life...for now.

After several minutes of relaxation, Prince Leo finally climbed out of the bath and began to dry himself off with a plush towel. He dressed in his usual attire for the night - silk pajamas and a robe embroidered with gold thread - before retiring to the bed chamber.

As he settled onto the soft pillows, Prince Leo couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation building within him. Tonight would be the test; tonight he would prove his worth...and tomorrow, perhaps, things could return to normal.

Leo growled, his grip tightening on her hips as he thrust harder into her. "You're mine," he snarled through clenched teeth, the words laced with both ownership and possession. With each movement of his hips, he drove himself deeper inside her, claiming her body as his own. The tension within him coiled tighter, ready to snap at any moment, and only one thought filled his mind: conquer.

"Say it," he demanded hoarsely, burying his face in her neck. "

"Say it," he demanded hoarsely, burying his face in her neck. "You're mine." His voice was raw and rough with desire as he pounded into her, claiming what was rightfully his. Each thrust sent shockwaves of pleasure through them both, bringing them closer to the edge of oblivion. His grip on her hips tightened painfully, driving him deeper still, marking her as his own.

Inside, the room was even more opulent than he had expected. Rich red velvet draped the walls and canopy bed, which was adorned with gold thread and embroidered with delicate flowers. The massive windows were shrouded in heavy curtains of emerald green silk, casting a soft glow across the room.

"I trust you'll find everything to your liking," he said snidely, turning away from you to peruse the contents of a nearby dresser. "If there's anything else you need, just let me know." He paused, glancing over his shoulder at you. "That is, if I'm not too busy." His lips curled into a cruel smile as he added, "You wouldn't want to keep me from my duties now, would you?"

Inside the palace, opulence and grandeur were on display at every turn. Marble floors gleamed underfoot, huge tapestries adorned the walls, and chandeliers hung from high ceilings, casting flickering light across polished surfaces. Servants scurried about, attending to their various tasks with practiced efficiency.

"This way," Prince Leo said as he led you down a long corridor toward a set of double doors at the end.

As they approached the doors, Prince Leo paused and turned to face you once more. "This is my chambers," he announced grandly, sweeping his arm out to encompass the ornate suite beyond the doors. "It is where I will be spending much of my time during our stay in Marboria." His eyes narrowed as they fixed on yours, daring you to comment or react in any way.

"You may change into something more comfortable,"