Chapter 174 Morning Exercise
The Crown's Entrapment
Xenia slowly opened her eyes, smiling as she felt the familiar warmth currently draped over her naked body. Last night, she and Darius had a serious talk about the Mate Bond. After that, well⦠She honestly felt good, among other thingsâ¦
It was indeed good to have someone you could share everything with. She was just glad that Jayra had insisted that she discussed this matter with Darius. At the very least, doing so had relieved her dilemma over the matter.
Last night, Darius told her to think about the choices she had and to also consider his feelings on how he wanted to mark her even more considering the possibility of her activating the angel blood within her. He wanted to do it as soon as possible, but he was thankfully willing to wait for her to be fully ready and committed to doing the same.
Humming to herself, she lazed into Dariusâs arms for a good while. She could smell the reeking scent of sex on their bodies, and it only made her smile at the memory that came with it.
She and Darius had made love the entire night without so much as a care in the world. In fact, he only stopped when she finally passed out from exhaustion. Feeling herself, her body was starting to feel sore, which only meant that Dariusâs blood in her system was already wearing off.
âI guess it only lasts a whole day,â she murmured, pertaining to the effects of Dariusâs blood on her body.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
How unfortunate⦠Oh, how she wanted to stay idle for just a few more minutes and simply remain in his arms like this, but she still needed to get up now, seeing as the sun rays were already seeping through the open window of the cabin.
With a silent sigh, Xenia carefully moved out from Dariusâs hold, making sure not to wake him up as she tucked the sheets behind her. Afterward, she immediately cleaned herself up and changed into something more comfortable for training..
Going through her clothes, she had everything she needed with her inside the Kingâs cabin, seeing as Gideon had it all delivered for her in advance.
âOkayâ¦â
Nodding to herself for a job well done, she then grabbed the celibacy potion from the chest that Jayra prepared. Carefully prepared it on the table, she mixed it in with the tea she was preparing.
âHmm, good morningâ¦â
Xenia smiled when she felt Dariusâs arms snaking around her waist. With a greeting whisper, he snuggled his nose into the crook of her neck, his poking hardness also eagerly greeting her from behind.
Hmm⦠That wonât be good in the long run. She should feed him the potion right now before he got any good ideasâ¦
Quickly turning around, she handed him the cup of tea with the potion as she instructed, âHere, drink this before you use that thing of yours to our detriment.â
Darius chuckled at her serious reaction. Shrugging, he didnât say a word as he quickly drank his tea in one gulp.
âI can only hope this works out fine,â he murmured with a sigh, indicating he already knew that he had just drank Jayraâs celibacy potion.
âIt will. You just need to take it daily every morning,â Xenia explained. She couldnât help but widen the stretch on her lips at seeing how Darius shrugged his shoulders.
âWhy do I even need to drink it daily?â Darius complained. âWhy not just give me one dosage that can last a week?â
âFor one, itâs dangerous to take a large dose of it in one go. It might⦠permanently make you a chaste person,â Xenia warned, and she chuckled at the way Dariusâs face paled at the warning. âWhat? Youâre the one who requested this. Donât complain~â
âUhh⦠yeah, thatâs because I didnât want us both getting distracted with one another,â Darius painfully explained. âIf I donât take this, our supposed training will turn out more to be a honeymoon. Because I can guarantee you that self-control alone wonât be an option, especially whenever youâre aroundâ¦â
âHmm, donât worry then. Just drink it as prescribed and there will be no side effects,â Xenia teased before dragging her eyes down to Dariusâs usually bulging groin. âNow letâs see if itâs taking its effect right now.â
She raised an eyebrow at what she saw. He was so hard just a while ago, but it seemed like the potion was finally doing its desired effect.
âThis is awkward,â Darius embarrassingly murmured as she followed Xeniaâs gaze.
Xeniaâs lips curled up while staring at Dariusâs softening rod. âSee? Itâs going down right now!â she exclaimed in amazement as she raised her head.
âOkay, let me grab my clothes then,â Darius rolled his eyes as he reminded. âGo out there and make sure that you donât let your guard down, Xen. Take note: your training will officially start the moment you step out of this cabin.â
With a pout, Xenia asked, âBut arenât we going to have breakfast first?â
âYes. Theyâve already prepared it outside, my love,â Darius said with a wink. âDonât worry. Iâll be there with you shortly. Go and get some fresh air from the ocean. Ah, the weather is nice, youâll love the view and activities outside, my love.â
Xenia could only shake her head as she turned around and headed back to the door leading outside.
And sure enough, the moment she stepped foot outside, she was greeted by a dagger flying straight at her face.
âWhat the hell?!â she exclaimed as soon as she dodged it.
âSorry, Princess, but this will be your morning exercise for the day!â
Turning around, Xenia frowned as she saw Admiral Osman with a dagger in his hands. He had an awkward smile as he added, âGood morning, by the wayâ¦â
Before she could even retort, another dagger flew right towards her direction, Xenia smoothly dodging it as she then quickly looked around in search of where the daggers were coming from.
âWhere the hell are they-â
A few seconds passed before a few more star-shaped daggers flew right towards her. Having had enough, Xenia concentrated on dodging them without exerting too much energy, following exactly what Darius taught her about feeling the air around her and anticipating movements.
âIt wonât stop till you find out where those daggers are coming from, Princess. That, and you have to subdue whoever or whatever it is throwing those daggers,â Osman stated from the corner without looking at her. For some reason, he seemed quite busy with reading whatever was on his hand.
Silently heeding the advice, Xenia checked out her surroundings from all sides. Unfortunately, she couldnât seem to find anyone in her current position.
âFrom the water?â she unconsciously murmured, her eyes sharpening as she quickly ran to inspect the edges of the ship.
To her surprise, Xenia saw a few floating boxes lining the sides of the ship, all firing daggers in her general direction.
âTsk! Seriously?â
She clicked her tongue in annoyance. She wouldâve preferred to have breakfast before going into action, but it seemed like her Werewolf King had other plans that involved starving her unless she finished this demented morning exercise!