Chapter 42 - Feelings

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Mature 🔞

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( Long chapter)

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The walk back to the inn was quiet.

Not the peaceful kind of quiet.

The kind filled with thoughts. With feelings no one dared to say aloud.

Idowu could hear Dada's heartbeat.

Steady. Strong. Close.

Each step Dada took made his body shift slightly, and every movement sent warmth through Idowu's chest. He didn't know where to look, so he kept his face buried lightly against Dada's shoulder.

He was still blushing.

Still embarrassed.

Still… strangely happy.

Behind them, William and Adrian walked side by side.

Adrian glanced at them again. "He's really carrying him all the way."

William smiled. "Let him."

"Why are you smiling like that?"

William leaned closer and whispered, "Because something interesting is happening."

Adrian frowned slightly. "You and your nonsense."

But he smiled too.

When they reached the inn, Dada did not stop. He walked straight to their room and pushed the door open with his leg.

The moment they entered, he gently placed Idowu on the bed.

Idowu immediately grabbed his arm.

Dada froze.

"Wait."

Their eyes met.

For a second, neither spoke.

"Thank you," Idowu said softly.

Dada looked away first. "You would have died if I didn't."

"That's not what I mean."

Dada frowned. "Then what?"

Idowu hesitated. His fingers tightened slightly around Dada's sleeve.

"For saving me… for not letting go."

Something in Dada's chest tightened.

"I wouldn't let anyone die in front of me." But he doubted that statement. He had done everything but saved anyone all his life.

"But I'm not just anyone."

The words slipped out before Idowu could stop them.

Silence.

Heavy.

Dada slowly looked back at him. Their eyes locked.

Dangerous.

Too honest.

Too close.

"You talk too much," Dada said quietly.

But he didn't pull his arm away.

Idowu smiled weakly. "You could tell me to stop."

"I just did."

"Yet you're still here."

Dada clicked his tongue softly.

Idowu laughed.

The sound was light, but his eyes were searching.

"Were you really scared?" he asked.

Dada didn't answer.

Instead, he moved his free hand to Idowu's hair, pushing back the damp strands from his forehead.

"You swallowed too much water."

Idowu blinked. "That's not an answer."

Dada leaned closer. "So what if I was?"

Idowu's breath caught.

Their faces were close now. Too close.

Close enough for Idowu to notice the tiny scar near Dada's lip.

Close enough to feel his breath.

Idowu whispered, "It means you care."

Dada's gaze darkened. "Don't assume things."

"Then tell me I'm wrong."

Dada opened his mouth. But no words came out. For the first time in a long while, he didn't know what to say.

And that frightened him.

So instead, he pulled his arm free.

"Rest," he said.

He turned away.

But before he could move far, Idowu spoke again. "Dada."

He stopped.

"If I almost die again… will you save me?"

Dada didn't turn around.

"Yes."

The answer came immediately.

Firm.

Certain- he knew it.

Idowu smiled. "Good."

A pause.

Then he added, softer, "Because I think I'm starting to like you."

Dada's fingers curled into his palm.

Dangerous.

Very dangerous.

"What nonsense," he muttered, but his voice was quieter now.

He lay on the floor. But sleep did not come easily. Because behind him, on the bed, Idowu was smiling into the darkness.

And in Dada's chest, something unfamiliar had begun to grow.

Something he did not want.

Something that would make killing him… impossible.

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Two weeks of something that felt dangerously close to peace.

It was strange how easily they had fallen into a rhythm. Mornings filled with light banter. Afternoons spent travelling, resting, or sharing stories. Evenings wrapped in warmth, the kind that made it easy to forget the dangers waiting ahead.

Easy to forget the secrets sitting among them.

William had not realised when exactly it happened, but Adrian had begun to smile more. The tightness that once lived in his shoulders had eased. His eyes, once guarded and distant, now softened whenever they met William's.

And William…

William found himself watching him more than he should.

Sometimes, he caught Adrian looking too. Their gazes would meet. Neither of them would look away immediately.

It was foolish. Dangerous.

But neither of them seemed to care.

That evening, they sat outside the small inn where they had decided to rest for a few days. The air was cool, the sky painted with fading gold and soft blue. Ayo and Idowu argued over something trivial. Dada listened, a faint smile tugging at his lips.

Adrian leaned slightly toward William.

"Thank you," he said quietly.

William frowned. "For what?"

"For this. For staying. For… not leaving."

Something tightened in William's chest.

"I said I would," he replied. "And I meant it."

Adrian studied him for a moment, as if searching for something. Then he nodded, a small, relieved smile forming.

Behind them, Idowu watched.

His expression was calm. Pleasant.

But his eyes were not.

They lingered on Adrian a second too long.

Then shifted to William.

Something dark flickered there before it disappeared.

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After spending a few days in that inn, The group decided it was time to find Ayo's father. Dada had said he'll journey with them. Over the weeks, the men have bonded. As friends and something stronger. Adrian and William had gotten so much closer, they made out almost every day but were yet to define their relationship. As far Idowu and Dada, Idowu was sure he had fallen for Dada which wasn't part of his plan while Dada was trying hard to convince himself he wasn't liking the man he was told to kill. Over the weeks he knew something had changed within him. He had even opened up a bit to the other princes.

Dada had told them about his hometown, solely because he thought - he wanted to be closer to them so they could believe he is part of them-

and the men pitied him. Adrian, William and Idowu had agreed to join him search about his past as they also searched for Ayo's father.

> THE NIGHT BEFORE THEY DECIDED TO LEAVE TO FIND AYO'S FATHER

Dada heard Idowu leave the room secretly at night. He didn't need to follow because he knew, whatever he was up to, it was no good. Dada had to give it to him, he really was playing his role well. The other princes never suspected he was the third prince. He had put up a good front they didn't suspect anything. He wasn't going to get involved in whatever the third prince was planning because at the end, he'll have to carry out the duty given to him by the Emperor.

Dada closed his eyes and drifted to sleep not minding Idowu sneaking out.

But he questioned himself for a second. If the time comes, will I be able to carry out my duty?

Dad had never thought the day would come where he'll question his loyalty to the Emperor.

Idowu went out as quietly as he could. Once he was out, the two men came to him.

" Tell me you have something stronger. " He said after they'd paid their respect to him.

" My- my prince. We- we couldn't get something extremely str-"

The next moment was sudden

Before he could finish, Idowu's fist struck the man's face. Hard.

The sound echoed in the room they were. The man gasped, blood spilling from his mouth. The other man took a step back.

" You were saying?"

The man coughed. " My- I'm sorry."

Another blow.

"You had one task."

"My prince, please—"

Another.

Each strike was controlled. Precise.

Cold.

The second man dropped to his kneels, his body shaking violently

" My prince. But we were able to get something stronger than the current one. It will kill him faster this time." he said with fear.

" It had better. I'm sick of the game already. I'm ending things. Get me something strong. Something that'll take the two princes at once." With that, Idowu turned and went back to the inn.

NEXT DAY

"One more." William begged doing the puppy he knew he doesn't have.

" Ugh! Get lost!" Adrian said as he struggled from William grib. He didn't mean it though because he was laughing.

William secured Adrian waist between his arms. Adrian knew he couldn't win so he stopped struggling.

William was grinning and Adrian rolled his eyes. He then brought his face closer to Williams' and kissed him. William tongue found Adrian tongue just after two seconds and Adrian groaned.

Dada whom was right outside their door banged on it. " You guys shouldn't make it obvious you're making out. Get outside now. "

Yes, it was unlike Dada to behave like that but over the weeks he's been sick of Adrian and William romance that he'd had enough.

" Masterrrrrrrrrrr" Idowu also yelled from outside the door.

Adrian shoved William away immediately. " Silly man." He said with a smile.

" Temi-mine" William responded grinning.

Ten minutes later, the men were on the road.

They spent the whole day searching for Ayo's father and the man whom the old woman told Dada knows what happened 15 years ago.

When night falls, they stayed at a nearby inn.

As usual, William and Adrian shared a room. Adrian took out his pills to take and William noticed it was different.

" What?" He questioned. " This is the same pouch but why is it different pills?"

" Oh Idowu changed my medication. He said this one is more effective."

" Wait.. where's he getting the pill from? How sire are you the pills aren't do more harm than good?"

" Are you being suspicious of Idowu right now? He's my trusted servant, h wouldn't dare harm me."

" I know but-"

Adrian kissed William and he reciprocated. They both moved to the bed. William knew within him, he wasn't done with that topic but for now, hell being enchanted by Adrian.

William moved to kiss his cheeks, down to his neck. He paused there. After a few seconds, Adrian gasped and tighten his grip on William's cloth. William smiled. He'd bit Adrian on his neck leaving a mark. He moved back to Adrian's lips. Pushing his tongue as far as he could. Adrian hips shifted beneath him and for a second, he felt Adrian little man. It sent shivers down his spine and he deepened the kiss as best he could.

Adrian moan endlessly. He tried.. really tired not to moan but the more he tried, the more they left his mouth and the more his hips moved on it's own.

William lips left his and he missed it already. William hands took away his clothes. He then felt William lips on his neck but he didn't stay there. Adrian closed his eyes. Slowly, slowly, William brought his lips to his chest. Adrian was breathing heavily.

Suddenly, He felt something wet on his nipple. He opened his eyes and found William lips on his nipple. He felt his body go hot.

William licked one of his nipples while his hand played with the other. Adrian's back arched.

He loved it. He loved every bit of it. He put his hand over his mouth. He was beginning to moan too much.

William stared as Adrian as he licked his nipples, moving from one to another. He felt things in his stomach. He'd never felt this way with any other man. Ever. The things Adrian and his body does to him was crazy. He loved it when he moan, when he tightened his grip on him, when he shifts his body beneath him-that was crazy.

William gripped the hand Adrian had placed over his mouth and took it away. And the next second, he sucked Adrian's nipple.

He heard a loud gasp then moan from Adrian. He loved the sound of it. Adrian's grip tightened even more on William's body and he felt Adrian pushed his body closer to him. William in return, pressed down on him.

William was already so hard. So hard it was taking him everything sanity to hold back.

Adrian was hard too. In his head he was screaming - more! More!!

He really did wanted more.

William could feel it..he didn't need to be told. The way Adrian eyes rolled to the back of his head, his arched back, every movement of his- they told him he wanted more.

After playing with the nipples for a while, he continued down slowly. He continued just down to the tip of Adrian trousers. The stopped then look up.

Adrian nodded.

" You sure?" William asked. Over the weeks, the best they had done was make out. They'd never gotten this far.

" Ple-please." Adrian said-moan.

William smiled and returned to his lips. While he kissed him, he worked on Adrian's trousers. He took them off and he could feel the skin of Adrian thighs.

" Temi-mine. " He called.

His hand moved around Adrian thighs as he left kissing him.

His hands moved everywhere but where Adrian wanted. Adrian was starting to grow inpatient. He was at the point he wanted William to go down on him bad.

" You- " he started.

" Hush, Angel." William interrupted and in that moment he gripped Adrian little man.

Adrian gasped and felt his spirit almost leave his body. It then drawn on him.

William, the handsome tall man, the man he has some feelings for was actually touching him. A man was actually touching him and he felt sooo good.

This was a first for him. Being a prince, surrounded by guards, duties and chiefs. He's never had the time to fool with a man. Ever.

Now he has the Emperor to thank for this opportunity.

He snapped out of his thoughts when he felt the friction increase down there. William hand was moving up and down fast.

Adrian held it. He tried but couldn't...the moan escaped his lips.

William lips sucking on his nipple, his hand on his little man. Adrian was going crazy. He had to put both hands over his mouth.

He felt William hand leave his buddy. Then he felt William lips moving from his nipple, to his stomach, to his upper hips then he stopped. He looked up at Adrian and grinned widely.

'no way ' Adrian thought. " You-"

William wasn't the one to let him finish whatever he wanted to say. He took all of Adrian into his mouth.

Adrian felt electric sparks all over his body.

Wet, tongue, tight, slippery.

He could feel everything down there. He grabbed the pillow and pulled it over his mouth. He had to reduce the moaning or the everyone would know what was going on.

William saw him do that. ' So cute' he thought.

He went down on Adrian. Going up and down at fast speed, taking the whole of him as far as he could- his tongue mapped every skin in his mouth. Adrian hips moved non stopped. The pillow didn't exactly prevent the moans. William could hear them and he loved how it sounded. It arouses him and he sucked even harder.

Adrian felt it. The room became too might, he couldn't see, he felt tears run down his eyes, he held the bed cover tight.

" Wa- wait. I- uhmm, ahh, cu-cum.. arrrggh"

His butt lifted and William took his mouth away.

Adrian let it all out. Some splashed on William's upper lips and the rest, on the bed. Adrian chest rose and fell- hus breathing heavy. He looked at William who was also staring at him like he was the brightest star he had ever seen.

He liked his upper lips where Adrian's cum was.

'He's so hot.' Adrian thought and swallowed.

" Not bad temi-" William said with a grin and Adrian blushed.

He liked down and could see Williams's man still standing hard. Adrian bit his inner lower lips.

He rose from the bed. He rapped his arms around William and kissed him. William hands moved around his back.

" Your turn." Adrian said admits the kiss.

" What? You don't need to." William replied.

" Shut up." With that Adrian pushed him to the bed. He took off his trousers and his eyes came into contact with William's man.

He swollowed.

He stared up to William who winked at him.

He looked back to the big man.

He swollowed again.

'What in dick's name?'

He took a few seconds to brace him and then he put his mouth over it.

'Huge' he thought. ' how am I supposed to take all of this? He questioned.

He braced himself and got to work. Just four seconds after he'd started, he heard a moan from William.

Oh that did wonders to him. He wanted to hear more. So he picked off his pace. He did things he thought was okay. It was his first time sucking a man. And it felt really good, great infact. In that instant, he knew he might get obsessed with it.

" T-temi." William moaned.

Adrian felt himself get hard again after hearing William moan. He felt proud that he could make the man feel this way.

He increased his pace and the more he did, he more William kept calling his name.

" Te-temi.. I'm.. I'm cuming" he said.

Adrian immediately moved to the tip and licked it. It drove William nuts and he cum immediately.

Adrian flop to his side on the bed. William grabbed his and gave him a long kiss. " You're beautiful."

(🥰🥰 How do you guys feel knowing Idowu is the third prince)