Chapter 291: Surprising Arrival!
"Hold me in your embrace, dearest."
Ashen could feel her warmth against his chest despite the clothes separating their skin. Moreover, the curve of her ass was clearly visible despite the robes.
Trying his best to control himself, he wrapped his hand around her body, and before it could touch her, Xiran caught his hand and placed it on her belly.
She smiled: "Our child should also get to feel your love."
"Hmm," Ashen only hummed in response, trying to keep his beating heart in check.
He didn't want to force himself on Xiran when she was pregnant. Moreover, he didn't have any experience with pregnant women.
The only thing he had heard was that a couple should hold off on sex to let their child develop healthily.
Additionally, he was afraid of hurting Xiran. He was now a King Realm cultivator with superhuman strength. Xiran, on the other hand, was an ordinary human. Her body wasn't strong like a cultivator.
If Ashen failed to control his strength or became too excited, he could end up seriously injuring Xiran and his child.
His plan to visit Xiran didn't have any lustful thoughts. He just wanted to make sure she was comfortable. He simply desired to spend some time with her.
However, the view in front of him wasn't helping him.
Her body was tightly pressed against his. He could even feel her round, tight ass against his crotch.
He even suspected that she was doing this on purpose.
Nonetheless, the situation was dire. He hadn't had sex for around a month while he was inside Huan Tian's body. He was full of carnal desires right now, and his body was reacting rightfully so to the warmth and touch of Xiran's body.
If he were to lose himself in the moment, he could end up hurting her.
To escape this predicament, he moved back his crotch that was touching her hips through the robes.
There was already a bulge there, and staying in that position any longer could be dangerous.
Soon, there was a gap between Xiran's round hips and his dragon that had already woken up from its slumber.
Xiran also noticed the change as she turned back her head partially to look at him and asked with a frown, "Why did you move away, my dearest? Is something wrong?"
Ashen let out a forced smile and replied, "It's nothing. I just wanted to change positions."
He paused and then added, "I want to see your beautiful face. You shouldn't turn your back to me like that."
Xiran's eyes softened at Ashen's words, and she nodded understandingly, turning her body to face him more fully.
Her supple breasts pressed against his chest as she wrapped her arms around him to feel his strong back. Her left leg moved and went over to rest on his legs.
Her warm breathing sent a warm current flowing in Ashen's body. Xiran noticed the tension in his muscles as she raised her gaze to look at his face.
She could see the tension in his jaw, the effort he was making to maintain control, and it made her heart swell with a mix of love and desire. She reached out, her fingers gently tracing the line of his jaw, her thumb brushing over his lips.
"You don't have to hold back, my dearest," she whispered, her voice soft and reassuring. "You can have me if you want."
Ashen's eyes widened at her words. He couldn't help but feel excited. If it were any other woman, he would've fucked her senseless, but not Xiran.
She was too weak to handle his strength. He felt a pang of regret washing over him for not awakening her spirit while he was with her in his mansion in the capital.
He decided to just be honest with her.
He looked directly into her eyes and explained to her why he was so hesitant to give her what she desired. How the child in her womb might be affected and how she should become a cultivator herself.
Becoming a cultivator would also benefit the child along with Xiran. With the spiritual energy flowing in her body, the child would be able to absorb it too.
Hearing his explanation, Xiran nodded in understanding; however, she couldn't hide the look of disappointment creeping up to her face.
However, that was only for a moment. Soon, her expression lightened, replaced with a bright smile.
"Then... let's remain like this, wrapped in each other's embrace, until morning." Xiran said as she crept closer in his embrace.
Ashen smiled in his response and agreed: "As you wish, Xiran."
Even though they were dangerously close and their bodies rubbed against each other, they controlled their lust and enjoyed the feeling of closeness and affection instead.
They both remained in each other's embrace for the rest of the night before Ashen left her palace, bidding her farewell.
Walking away from the Blossom Lotus Palace, he looked at the remaining two buildings in the distance.
Where should I go next?
It was already morning, and the news of his return had spread in the clan.
He fixed his gaze at the huge palace in the distance as he mumbled under his breath, "I should first return to my palace. I need to calm my desires before Qin Feng arrives."
He slowly made his way to the palace on foot and soon arrived at the gates of the palace.
The guards didn't stop him and let him pass.
As he entered the palace, a servant spotted him and began moving towards him. He stopped just in front of him and bowed respectfully.
"Your Highness, someone is here to meet you." He glanced at Ashen to see his reaction as he informed him, "One of them has your plaque in their possession."
Ashen's eyes widened slightly in surprise, not because of someone having his plaque, but because of them getting here so quickly.
Just what method did that Qin Feng use to get here so quickly?
I expected him to take at least one day more...
He glanced at the servant and ordered,
"Take me to them."
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