“Do you remember? The small cathedral near the Gardn Lake. All the people in our village held their weddings there. My parents were also planning to have their wedding there.”

“I remember.”

“In spring, cherry blossoms would fall white on the way to the cathedral. In summer, roses would bloom lushly along the walls…”

“Well, it was a beautiful place like a fairy tale.”

“Above all, I loved the time when the bells would ring throughout the village after the wedding. Everyone would sincerely pray for the happiness of the couple. A wedding blessed by everyone is like that… that’s what I thought.”
Kristin wrapped his arms around Adel’s slender waist from behind, resting his chin on her delicate forehead, making a sincere promise.

“Okay, as soon as we return to Ruswulf, let’s have the wedding at the cathedral by Gardn Lake. If we go back now, we might be able to hold the ceremony before the cherry blossoms fall.”

His territory, Ruswulf, was located at the northernmost tip of Kallaim, and the village where Adel and Kristin lived was at the very edge of Ruswulf.

Therefore, it was always the place where flowers bloomed last. A small mining village that felt somewhat isolated even within the territory.

But it was a peaceful and happy village, unlike anywhere else in Kallaim.

“Thank you for understanding.”

“If you want it, I’ll do anything for you.”

“Really?”

“Of course.”

“Then, what about having a child…?”

At the mention of a child, Kristin paused for a moment.

Adel turned around to face him.

“If I officially become your wife, it means I can bear our child. Right?”

“Adel…”

“Is there another reason you don’t want to have a child?”

Watching Kristin’s awkward expression, Adel asked while examining his reaction.

In fact, she guessed why he didn’t want to have a child. He hadn’t revealed his true identity yet.

Adel also had mixed feelings about wanting to hear his identity or not wanting to hear it.

‘If he directly admits that he is a silver wolf, can I accept it without any problem?’

Speculating about it and confirming it were different matters.

Even if he said he didn’t kill her mother, she was honestly scared. A different species.

“No. Let’s talk about having a child after the wedding.”

In the end, Adel admitted that she wasn’t ready to hear the truth.

“Adel, I didn’t know you wanted a child so much.”

“It’s not just about wanting a child. I want a child with you. Mia says that having a child makes you feel like a real family. But I’m fine with how things are now. Because we love each other enough.”

“I don’t know.”

Then Kristin lowered his head and added ominously.

“I understand when I hold you, but I keep forgetting.”

“W-What… Eek!”

He quickly embraced Adel and sat her on the windowsill. Then, approaching between her slender legs, he smiled mischievously and leaned in closely.

“So, Adel, you have to help me, the foolish me.”

Adel let out an unwitting moan.

The wolf clan might be a monster, perhaps even a demon. With such terrifying power, he could also be seductive, extracting human souls with a charming smile.

His large and gentle hands stealthily caressed her. In the familiar touch, Adel’s body reflexively responded. The learned pleasure aroused a strange sense of anticipation.

She felt a bit humiliated for becoming an easy woman.

Jade. Jade…

Seeing Kristin willingly kissing her feet, everything else became irrelevant.
They knew that pride was useless when it came to each other.

“Kiss me, Chris.”

Whispering as he gently grasped the back of her head, he passionately pressed his lips against hers as if saying he had been waiting.

Adel’s hand naturally caressed his thick neck, unbuttoning his shirt and slipping into the warmth of his firm flesh.

Their exploration of each other became as bold and heated as the rising breaths.

In an instant, he lifted Adel, supporting her buttocks, and she instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist.

“You’re in big trouble now.”

He threatened teasingly, his eyes twinkling mischievously.

“What?”

“I won’t go to work starting tomorrow.”

“Why…?”

“So that I can love you for days.”

“…What!”

Without warning, Adel found herself lying on the bed, trapped between his arms and knees.

“Chris… Is this a joke?”

“Does it look like a joke?”

Looking down at Adel, his eyes were more intense than usual.

Quietly observing his gaze, Adel slowly caressed his cheek.

No one would know. No one would know that Vice Viscount Kristin, as cold as ice, could be so passionate, intense, and sometimes cute.

My man that only I know.

“How much can I endure you?”

Your secret.

Even if I confirm it, will my feelings remain unshaken?

Thunk!

Kristin laughed, flicking Adel’s forehead with his finger.

“It’s a joke. Don’t make such a serious face.”

Adel confessed, gazing into his green eyes.

“I love you, Chris.”

“Me too.”

For someone who seems impassive even with the words of love.

My heart.

My everything.

I will probably acknowledge you someday. I don’t know when that will be.

The next morning.

Kristin gently brushed aside Adel’s disheveled hair as she slept in his arms.

Feeling ticklish, Adel wrinkled her nose and nestled deeper into his embrace.

When she was younger, she used to act like an older sister, pretending to be an adult, but her sleeping figure was as baby-like as ever.

Small and cute…

How much cuter would a baby look that resembled her?

Lost in such thoughts, Kristin’s face stiffened.

To have the baby she so desired, she would have to tell everything.

That she belonged to the wolf clan, killed the previous emperor with her abilities, and became a hero on the battlefield by slaughtering countless enemies.

Even then, would she still want to have their child?

Will she stay by my side?

Lost in various thoughts, Kristin rose from the bed.

‘It seems an unwelcome guest has arrived.’

In the distance, tense voices of people welcoming the emperor could be heard.

Approaching the window, he saw Yan entering Marble Palace surrounded by the Royal Guard.

‘Considering that he personally came to welcome the emperor, it seems to be quite an urgent matter.’

As Kristin headed to the central reception room, Yan was waiting alone, having dismissed the others.

“Oh… I apologize, Your Majesty. I just woke up from a nap.”

Kristin, who was welcoming the emperor, was dressed in a nightgown. There was no intention to treat Yan as the master anymore.

Whether he sensed her inner thoughts or not, Yan frowned but didn’t reveal his emotions.

“Even if you’re the emperor, it’s rude to come without any notice. But keep this in mind. I haven’t dismissed you yet.”

“I’d like to avoid your obsession.”

“I have both good news and bad news.”

“Start with the good news.”

“The Stone’s objection from the Papal Office has been rejected. So, you and Miss Adel can officially get married.”

Even after hearing this, Kristin’s expression remained unchanged, making Yan slightly puzzled.

“You already knew, huh?”

“A little while ago.”

“Then, have you also heard the bad news?”