A Painful Revelation:
At the celebration, Queen Ashira was overjoyed by Hylos's response to Rabik, claiming he never loved Iras. Ashira wrapped her arms around Hylos, exclaiming, "I'm so glad you never loved Iras. It makes me incredibly happy, my king."
Hylos remained silent, his expression unreadable. He gently removed Ashira's arms from around him and stood up. "I'm tired. I'd like to rest," he said, departing without waiting for Ashira's response.
Meanwhile, outside the palace, Iras sat in solitude, his heart heavy with sorrow. He had overheard Hylos's denial of his love, and the words cut deep. Iras felt a surge of anger and resentment towards Hylos, memories of their past encounters flooding his mind.
He recalled Hylos's bright smile and playful nature, how he would teasingly laugh and joke with Iras. A bittersweet smile spread across Iras's face as he reminisced, tears welling up in his eyes. The pain of Hylos's rejection felt like a fresh wound, and Iras couldn't help but wonder if their past moments together had been nothing more than a facade.
A Fiery Confrontation:
Rabik's anger flared up again, and he swiftly rose from the bed, intent on punching Ajah. Ajah, however, seemed to be enjoying the situation, laughing like a child as he dodged Rabik's blows.
Ajah's hands covered his face, but his eyes sparkled with amusement as he taunted Rabik. Rabik, known for his short temper and tendency to lash out when angry, charged at Ajah once more.
Just as Rabik was about to strike Ajah, he tripped and fell, landing on top of Ajah. Both men ended up on the floor, with Rabik sprawled across Ajah's chest.
Ajah groaned, rubbing his sore head, while Rabik, still fueled by anger, had the perfect opportunity to strike Ajah. However, as he raised his hand to slap Ajah, he caught sight of Ajah's handsome face and hesitated.
Instead of slapping him, Rabik opted to give Ajah a gentle slap on the cheek. Ajah's head turned to the side from the impact, and he quickly looked back at Rabik, a hint of a smile on his face.
"Interesting," Ajah said, his eyes locked onto Rabik's, his voice low and mysterious.
Rabik quickly stood up from lying on Ajah's chest, but Ajah grasped his arm, holding him firmly in place. Rabik's anger flared, and he attempted to slap Ajah, but Ajah caught his hand.
"You're shameless! Let me go! I'm a man, you fool!" Rabik shouted, his face red with rage.
Ajah merely laughed, amused by Rabik's outburst. "You're so entertaining...hahaha," Ajah said, his eyes sparkling with mirth.
Suddenly, Ajah bit Rabik's ear, and Rabik let out a loud yelp. "You bastard!" Rabik shouted, but before he could react further, Ajah inserted a needle into the back of Rabik's neck.
Rabik's vision darkened, and he fell asleep, still lying on Ajah's chest. Ajah smiled, his eyes gleaming with triumph, as he wrapped his arms around Rabik.
"From now on, you're my captive, Prince Rabik," Ajah whispered, his voice low and husky, as he held Rabik close.
A Midnight Encounter:
The night was dark outside the palace, with guards stationed at the perimeter. Hylos, unable to sleep, decided to take a stroll to clear his mind. He made his way to the palace gardens, dressed in a simple white robe.
The garden was serene, with a large, crystal-clear pond surrounded by vibrant flowers. Hylos stood by the water's edge, contemplating a midnight swim to cool off. He shed his robe, standing naked under the moonlight.
His curly hair was reflected in the water as he gazed out at the pond. His golden eyes sparkled in the moonlight, and for a moment, he closed his eyes, letting the tranquility of the night wash over him.
Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows, jumping into the water in front of Hylos. He opened his eyes to find a masked man staring back at him. The man wore a silver mask and black attire, and Hylos's instincts kicked in as he quickly scrambled to get out of the water.
However, the masked man was too fast, grabbing Hylos and pulling him back into the water. Hylos struggled, but the man's grip was firm. As Hylos tried to shout for help, the masked man covered his mouth, silencing him.
Hylos struggled to remove the masked man's disguise, but he was too strong. The man forcibly submerged Hylos in the water, causing him to swallow water and cough.
Hylos tried to break free, but the man's grip was unyielding. He looked up at the masked figure, who remained silent, his eyes filled with tears as he gazed at Hylos.
Hylos spoke in a trembling voice, "What do you want, you beast?"
The masked man didn't respond. Instead, he grasped Hylos's chin and kissed him abruptly. Hylos was taken aback, and he tried to push the man away, but he was kissed again, this time with the man's teeth biting his lip.
Hylos cried out in pain, unable to defend himself against the stronger man. Despite being the king, Hylos felt helpless.
The masked man's hand reached down and grasped Hylos's hardened member, his touch sending shivers through Hylos's body. Hylos moaned, his body responding to the man's touch despite his mind's resistance.
... ... wait in the next chapter...