I Held the Leash of a Blind Beast (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 171

“Is there any reason left to endure?”

The moment Elicia saw Illeon’s crimson eyes, all strength drained from her body.

It wasn’t that she didn’t know what to do—only that his attitude seemed to reproach her for what she’d done—but he was Elicia’s love.

Her earlier embarrassment vanished instantly, replaced by an overwhelming urge to embrace the man before her.

She reached out, stroked Illeon’s cheek, rose slightly, and pressed a light kiss to his lips.

At that, the man’s previously forceful grip softened noticeably.

“Illeon. I’m sorry. I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but I truly don’t remember a single thing from last night.”

Elicia’s face flushed involuntarily.

Illeon was truly magnificent. Blessed by the gods, his perfection was so absolute that even amidst a crowd, all eyes would instantly fix upon him.

Yet, though she alone possessed his heart, she grew impatient, unable to reach the pure, idealized end of their relationship.

She wanted Illeon.

Sometimes she felt he showed her unnecessary consideration.

Hadn’t she even bluntly asked him once, puzzled, why he still wouldn’t cross that line despite acting as if they’d already performed the three-day rite?

Illeon had said he feared she’d suffer if she conceived in the unstable warzone. Strangely, she’d accepted his reasoning at the time—but whenever Iris raised her voice saying children were born and raised even here, Elicia felt a pang of disappointment, agreeing inwardly.

Because her own desire for Illeon had grown stronger, she worried she might recklessly throw herself at him without any finesse—but she never imagined she’d actually do it.

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