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Chapter 8 - Shadows of Desire

The morning sun bathed the Kingdom of Solis in golden light, but a dark shadow loomed over the palace. The news of the children's abduction had spread like wildfire. Kingdom soldiers scoured every corner of Solis, searching for clues as panic tightened its grip on the realm.

Inside the palace walls, however, a different mood lingered, a contrast between the urgency outside and the luxurious stillness within. In the royal bath chamber, Queen Selena indulged in the warmth of the water, letting it flow over her perfect skin. Her deep red hair cascaded down her back, her curves softly outlined by the glistening water. As her eyes fluttered shut, a serene smile tugged at her lips. Her body was a masterpiece, sculpted by the gods themselves. The steam clung to her like an intimate lover, highlighting every dip and contour of her form.

As she tilted her head back, water trailed down her neck, exposing a faint black rose tattoo at the nape, an ominous mark left unnoticed amid her elegance. A silent reminder of something deeper, something hidden.

Meanwhile, in a nearby chamber, the playful sounds of laughter filled the air. Lyria and Mira had decided to take a bath together, the tension between them evident but masked by the light-heartedness of their interactions. Mira, always the tease, flicked water at Lyria, who responded with a playful scowl.

"Stop that, or I'll make you regret it," Lyria warned with a smirk, but there was no real threat in her voice.

"Oh, come on, Lyria. You're just jealous," Mira teased, leaning in closer, her soft skin and boobs brushing against Lyria's. The sensation made Lyria shiver, and for a moment, the atmosphere shifted.

Lyria, pretending to be annoyed, retaliated by running her fingers along Mira's side. "Jealous? Of what? You wish," she shot back, but her touch lingered a second too long, betraying her.

The room was filled with the sound of water sloshing as the two young women playfully wrestled in the bath, the teasing escalating to gentle touches. Mira's soft laughter echoed, and the air thickened with a mix of amusement and something unspoken.

"Come on, Lyria, admit it," Mira whispered, her tone both playful and challenging as she pulled Lyria closer, gripping her nipples with a firm, possessive touch,

"You've always been competitive. But you can't resist me, can you?" Her teasing was affectionate but with an underlying tension, the lines between friendship and something more becoming increasingly blurred.

Lyria, her cheeks flushed both from the heat of the water and the closeness of Mira, raised an eyebrow. "You think too highly of yourself," she said, but her voice wavered just slightly. As they continued their playful back-and-forth, Lyria's touch became more intentional, brushing against Mira's skin in a way that even surprised herself. Their laughter faded, replaced by a quiet intensity.

Then Lyria pinned Mira down , trailing her tongue along Mia's armpit , a move she did picked up from Ayesha.

In another wing of the palace, Mike and Elara sat in the grand library. Elara had opened up about a fear that had haunted her for years, her fear of the dark. It wasn't something she often admitted to, especially given her strong and confident demeanor. But Mike had a knack for getting people to open up.

"I know it sounds ridiculous," Elara said, her voice softer than usual. "But ever since I was little, I've always been terrified of being alone in the dark. It's irrational, I know."

Mike, ever the opportunist, grinned mischievously. "I think I know just the thing to help you with that."

Before Elara could protest, Mike had already set his plan in motion. He enlisted the help of a maid, a skilled illusionist who could manipulate the atmosphere with her magic. Soon, the room around them shifted, the light dimming into a shadowy, eerie landscape.

Elara tensed, her breath quickening. "Mike... what are you doing?" Her voice was shaky, her confidence faltering as the darkness pressed in around them.

Mike, gently guiding her through the illusion, whispered, "Trust me. You'll thank me later." His tone was reassuring, but the grin on his face showed he was enjoying this a little too much.

As they wandered deeper into the darkened hallways, Elara's fear grew more palpable. She clung to Mike's arm, her usual composed demeanor unraveling. The darkness played tricks on her mind, making her see things that weren't there. Her heart raced, her breath coming in short gasps.

Eventually, the illusion faded, and the normal lights of the palace returned. Elara, realizing she had been played, turned on Mike, her eyes flashing with both anger and relief. Without hesitation, she slapped him hard across the face.

"You bastard!" she shouted, her voice trembling, though whether from lingering fear or frustration, Mike couldn't tell.

He rubbed his cheek, wincing slightly but smiling nonetheless. "You're welcome," he said cheekily.

Later that night, alone in her room, Elara sat in the darkness and realized something. For the first time in years, she wasn't scared. She had faced it, even if it was just an illusion, and she had come out on the other side. With that thought, a soft smile crept across her face.

In a gesture of gratitude and maybe something more Elara sought out Mike. She found him in the moonlit courtyard, his eyes gazing up at the stars.

"I was wrong earlier," she said quietly, approaching him. "You did help me."

Mike turned, surprised to see her looking so vulnerable. "Does this mean I get an apology?"

Elara laughed softly, shaking her head. "Don't push your luck." But then, without warning, she leaned in, her lips brushing against his in a soft, lingering kiss. It was brief but enough to leave Mike stunned.

As she pulled away, her face flushed, she whispered, "Thank you." And with that, she disappeared back into the shadows.

Just as Mike was processing what had happened, he heard a noise behind him. Turning, he saw Lyria standing there, her expression a mix of jealousy and hurt.

"Lyria, it's not what you think," Mike began, but she cut him off.

"I don't care," she said sharply, though her eyes betrayed her emotions. "I saw everything."

Before Mike could respond, Lyria pushed him back with a trembling hand. "You… you always make things so complicated," she whispered, her voice softening against her will. Yet, beneath her resistance, an understanding lingered between them.

Finally, her feelings overwhelmed her.

Suddenly, with her emotions on edge, Lyria broke down and started hitting Mike's chest, her voice breaking as she let herself cry. The impact of each hit was soft, yet every strike conveyed her hurt and frustration.

Mike's expression shifted as he realized the depth of her feelings. "Lyria, I…....." But words failed him, and in the moment's rawness, he whispered, "So that's how it is."

Then, before she could respond, he pulled her into a tight embrace. Lyria resisted, half-heartedly pressing against his shoulders as she muttered, "Let me go, you… cheater." Her defiance faltered, her voice softened, and her true feelings began to surface.

Seeing her struggle, Mike smiled gently. "You can't hide how you feel, can you?" he whispered, a playful spark lighting his eyes. Lyria's pulse quickened, though she fought to keep her composure.

Mike pinned Lyria down on the field.

"What are you doing, you freak? I hate you, that's it!" Lyria exclaimed, trying hard to free herself.

"Is that so? Even though you are older than me, you are still acting like a little kid. Don't worry; I will make you admit it." Mike then started licking her armpit.

"What, you perv? Let me go... Ahhhhh!" Lyria was shocked as she let out an erotic moan. Then she bit her lips.

Mike stopped licking for a second. "Thanks to Ayesha, I know how you truly are. Mira also helped me a lot. Are you still not going to beg me?"

Lyria looked into Mike's eyes, furious. "You damn brat! Who do you think I am? I am the princess; I will not let a brat like you get the better of me."

Then Mike kissed her on the lips. "Do you want me to force you? Deep down, you are a masochist. The same happened with Ayesha, Nyss, and Astrid when they did the same with you."

Lyria blushed hard and shouted, "How dare you, you brat!"

"Then let's have a competition. If I can make your true feelings come out, then you will be my slave, your highness. By the way, you quickly indulged with Ayesha, Nyss, and Astrid; you even shared me with them. It's not me who is a pervert; you want more than just normal sex." Mike moved closer, and Lyria started sweating.

Lyria remembered all the things she did with the other girls and blushed. She moved her eyes away to avoid looking at Mike.

"See? You want something more than normal sex; you are ready now." Mike took his mouth to Lyria's belly button.

Lyria looked at Mike. "Wait, don't... ahhhhhhh!"

Mike started licking her belly button vigorously, and Lyria moaned, unable to control her emotions. After some time, Lyria's body was drenched in sweat.

Mike grinned. Lyria, after looking at Mike, said, "Wait, no more... Please. I am sorry."

"It's too late." Mike then licked Lyria's sweaty armpit.

Lyria was about to moan louder, but Mike shut her mouth with a kiss, drenched in Lyria's armpit sweat.

Lyria gave up; she pushed her tongue inside Mike's mouth, and the moment became intense.

"You better not moan louder, miss, if you don't want others to know." Mike then pulled at her dress. She was expecting this, so she was wearing a revealing, bold dress. Mike started sucking on her breasts while locking her hands.

"Wait... Okay. I am sorry; please let's go to my room. Ahhhhhhh, I am begging you," Lyria tried to say, but moaned in the middle.

The scene shifted to Lyria's room, where Lyria was undressing herself.