Isabella, who had been silently watching with an amused smile, finally chimed in. "They're right, Adrian. Kissing Sera only isn't fair," she said, her tone teasing but firm. "Make it fair."
Adrian opened his mouth to protest, but his eyes fell on Christine. "Christine is still here," he pointed out, trying to defuse the situation.
Isabella glanced at the youngest person in the room,Christine, and offered an apologetic smile.
"Dear, I'm sorry, but…" Her eyes began to glow faintly as she cast a spell. "Can you go to sleep for a little while?"
Christine barely had time to protest before her eyes drooped. Chris quickly stepped forward to catch her sister, her expression a mix of disbelief and amusement.
"Seriously?" Chris muttered, holding Christine securely.
Isabella turned her gaze back to Adrian, her expression expectant. "As you were saying," she said with a sly smile.
Adrian looked around the room, seeing the expectant faces of the women who had stood by him through countless challenges.
He sighed, realizing there was no way out of this. "Alright, fine," he said, raising his hands in mock surrender. "If that's what it takes to keep the peace, I'll kiss all of you. Happy now?"
Sophia immediately brightened, her arms uncrossing as she took a step forward. "You're starting with me," she declared, her emerald eyes shimmering with anticipation.
Adrian gave her a wry smile, cupping her cheek as he leaned in. Their lips met in a passionate kiss, his hand slipping to the small of her back as she melted into him.
Sophia's breath hitched, her heart racing as the kiss deepened, leaving her cheeks flushed and her legs slightly unsteady when they finally pulled apart.
"See?" she said with a sly grin, her voice breathless. "That wasn't so bad, was it?"
Next was Eve, who stood with her arms crossed but her cheeks burning a bright red. She glanced at Sophia, then back at Adrian, her violet eyes shimmering with a mix of excitement and nervousness.
Adrian stepped closer, placing a hand on her waist. "Your turn," he said softly, his red eyes locking with hers.
Eve nodded slightly, biting her lip before he leaned down to kiss her. The kiss was fiery and intense, Adrian's lips moving against hers with a searing passion that made her knees tremble.
When they pulled away, Eve looked up at him with wide eyes, her voice barely above a whisper. "Y-You're unfairly good at that."
Adrian chuckled, patting her head lightly before turning to Isabella. The platinum-haired matriarch was already waiting, her sharp eyes glinting with amusement.
"I suppose it's only fair," she said with a small smirk. Adrian reached for her hand, pulling her closer before tilting her chin up.
Their kiss was slower but no less passionate, filled with an unspoken understanding and deep affection.
Isabella's hand rested on his chest, her fingers lightly gripping his shirt as their lips lingered. When they finally parted, she gazed up at him, her expression softer than before.
"That," she said quietly, "was worth waiting for."
Adrian turned to Rosalyn next, who stood off to the side, her cheeks a vibrant shade of crimson. She met his gaze hesitantly, her lips parting slightly as if to protest, but Adrian silenced her with a gentle smile.
He stepped forward, taking her hand and brushing his lips against her knuckles before leaning in. The kiss was tender at first, but it quickly grew more fervent, Adrian's hands resting lightly on her waist as he poured his emotions into it.
When they finally broke apart, Rosalyn's face was flushed, and she looked away shyly. "You always know how to make me feel like I'm the only one in the world," she whispered.
Then Adrian turned to Chris, who stood nearby with and shy expression. "You're really going to do this. I feel so embarrassed right now?" she asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Fair is fair," Adrian replied, stepping closer. Chris gave him a slight smirk, her dark eyes filled with intrigue.
Adrian placed a hand gently on her shoulder, leaning down to press his lips to hers. The kiss was playful yet passionate, and for a brief moment, Chris let herself get lost in it.
When they finally parted, her face was beet red and she hoped to find a place to bury herself to free herself from her embarrassment.
Finally, Adrian turned to Seraphina, who waited with her usual composed demeanor, though her blue eyes gleamed with amusement. "You are also waiting for your turn? Didn't we kiss earlier?" Adrian asked, raising an eyebrow.
"That was me kissing you, not you kissing me remember? It won't be fair if you won't kiss me," Seraphina replied with a soft chuckle.
"Fine,it's not like I am losing anything here. In fact I am the winner here anyways, having beauties like you guys. What is one more kiss."
Adrian stepped closer, his hands resting on her waist as he leaned in.
Their kiss was intense and passionate, their lips moving in perfect harmony as if they had done this a thousand times before.
Seraphina's fingers tangled in his hair, her usual regal composure slipping away in the heat of the moment.
When they parted, she smirked up at him, her voice teasing. "I suppose that makes us even."
As Adrian stepped back, he looked around at the group, his voice tinged with amusement. "Satisfied now?"
Sophia pouted, though there was a playful glint in her eyes.
"You guys kissed twice," she said, crossing her arms. Eve nodded, her face still red, while Isabella looked entirely too pleased with herself.
Rosalyn was quiet, her gaze fixed on the floor, and Seraphina merely shrugged, her composure restored.
It was Isabella who broke the silence.
"Now that we've settled this little matter," she began, her tone turning serious, "we should call for Mira and Lira, solidify this alliance. If Lira's going to be part of our circle, she should stay here from now on."
Adrian nodded, recognizing the wisdom in her suggestion.
"You're right," he said. "It's time to move forward with this." Turning to one of the maids stationed near the door, he gestured for her to approach.
"Go fetch Mira and Lira," he instructed. "Tell them I wish to speak with them immediately."
The maid curtsied and hurried off, leaving the room in a brief moment of calm. Adrian turned back to the others, his golden eyes filled with determination.
"This alliance will change everything for us. Let's make sure we handle it right."
The women nodded in agreement, their earlier antics giving way to a shared sense of purpose. They waited in anticipation, ready to meet Mira and Lira and take the next step toward securing their future.