Neyan touched Baron's chest, rubbed it gently. His breathing suddenly became strained.
"Stop it, Neyan," he said almost in a whisper.
"Why? I am your wife. We have to do it."
Neyan kissed him again and raised Baron's hand to touch her chest. Baron was silent like a statue. He didn't dare to move his fingers, even though Neyan's skin was very soft and fragrant.
Her chest felt soft and very comfortable to hold, but Baron had no desire at all in him to slept with Neyan.
Neyan understood Baron's unmoving attitude. She stopped her kiss and got down from above Baron's body. Baron could see that tears were running down Neyan's cheeks.
Baron took a cloth and covered Neyan's body. "I'm sorry, Princess Neyan. I can't do it tonight. Give me time to get used to it. When the time comes, I'll ask your permission to do it."
Neyan stood up and put on the silk nightgown. It had been prepared by the maid before. She went to the dressing table and cleaned the make-up on her face with a special liquid.
Baron went to the luxurious bathroom in the room. He took a quick shower and immediately put on his clothes which were made of fine silk.
He lay on the bed. Neyan had just walked into the bathroom. It took her an hour to clean herself.
Baron was asleep, but he realized when Neyan had just climbed into the bed and slept next to him.
He could vaguely hear Neyan sobbing beside him. It must be very hard to live the wedding night with Baron. Even though he accepted this marriage, it didn't mean he had to do it on the first night.
Baron rubbed Neyan's back gently. The sound of Neyan's sobs became clearer.
After Neyan stopped crying, she finally fell asleep. Now Baron who can't sleep. He looked up at the ceiling of his room which had been cast with a spell so that he could see the night sky full of stars.
It's only the first night and Baron already feels how hard it is to live the life of being the husband of Princess Neyan. What should he do?
He wants to disappear from the Emporion and go to the human world to meet Victoria. If he had met Victoria, he didn't even know if she wanted to live with him.
Everything is still unclear. He doesn't know where his life is going. It still feels like a bet. He must make his choice.
However, when Baron had thought about it, if he dared to go to the human world, he would become a fugitive from Emporion Land. Then what will happen next? He still didn't dare to make that decision.
To be sure, he will make Neyan even sadder. Did Neyan know that he was very depressed and sad?
***
The next morning, Baron woke up with a sore body. He is not used to sleeping on a soft mattress. He prefers to sleep on his mattress. Even though it was ugly and shabby, it was his father's mattress.
He used to hear Marlor's footsteps, but now it was quiet here. Sunlight penetrated the curtains.
Baron turned to the side and saw Neyan was still asleep. Her wings that had normally disappeared behind her back were now visible. The wings are dark brown. There are a few white feathers on the underside.
Neyan's hair, which is reddish-brown and long wavy, looks messy. Her skin is white and now looks glowing. Marks of noble blood clung to her body.
There is no ordinary animagus whose skin can glow like Neyan. The gods have blessed Neyan with eternal beauty and gorgeous. Baron regretted that he could not give the best for Neyan.
He stood up and then walked to the bathroom. When he returned, the food was served at the little table. Baron didn't even hear the voices of the maids entering the room.
The maids had a special power to penetrate walls, enter, and leave the places of the members of the kingdom. They have vowed not to take what is not theirs. If they dared to steal one item, then they would be expelled from the palace and cursed as a disgusting swamp.
Once, Baron met a swamp creature and it was one of the worst nightmares of his life. The thing was dark green like a leaf without hands. Its body is slimy and cannot survive if it does not enter the water.
He believes that the maids who serve him are the choice of loyal maids. Baron enjoyed his breakfast in the form of steamed buns filled with minced beef and seasoned with spices. A small bowl of colorful vegetables looks tantalizing.
Baron finished his breakfast quickly and then sipped a glass of milk made from squeezed red corn kernels. The milk tastes sweet and refreshing.
He felt a movement on the bed. Neyan is awake. She sat on the bed and spread her wings wide while writhing.
This is bad. If Baron is still asleep, then he will be hit by Neyan's wing attack. Neyan only realized when she opened her eyes and saw Baron sitting opposite her.
She widened her eyes and then surprised to see her wings. She flew slightly and landed in front of Baron. She folded her wings so that they disappeared behind her back.
"Good morning, My Husband," said Neyan, smiling sweetly.
"Good morning, Princess Neyan."
He just realized that all the food on the table he had finished by himself. "I'm sorry that I had breakfast alone and finished it all."
Neyan chuckled. "Does not matter."
She clapped her hands twice in the air and soon two maids came out behind the curtain, refilling his food. Baron was surprised to see them.
In his lifetime, he always provided his breakfast. If there is no food at his house, he has to go to the garden to collect vegetables and catch fish in the lake. It looks like he needs some time to adjust to becoming a member of the kingdom.
The maids came and helped Neyan to take off her nightgown. Baron did not dare to look at her naked body.
The maids washed her body and gave her perfume. And then, the maids help Neyan to put on a beautiful dress.
Neyan got up and moved to the dresser. The maid is busy putting make-up on Neyan's face now. Baron finally realized that it was not easy to be a princess. There are many rituals that Neyan must perform.
When ready, Neyan approached Baron and sat next to him for breakfast. Baron was amazed to see Neyan's beauty. She wore a bright yellow dress and light material. Her hair is shaped in a simple bun and given a ribbon to beautify her hair.
Neyan glanced at him and smiled. "Why do you look at me like that?" Neyan asked, chewing on the steamed bun gracefully.
"You look so beautiful," said Baron.
"How about yesterday?"
"You're prettier today," said Baron honestly.
"Thank you, My Husband." Neyan's smile turned coy.
"You don't need to call me like that. I'm still the usual Baron."
"You are my husband now. As a member of the kingdom, I am obliged to call you husband," replied Neyan solemnly as if calling Baron as a husband is a very honorable act.
"Then what should I call you?"
"Whatever you like."
Baron sighed. "Okay. I will still call you Princess Neyan."