The Cursed Prince

Meanwhile, Kira still didn't want to get down from Gewen's arms even after they reached her chamber, and the man had to sit on her bed all night with Kira on his lap.

"Aren't you tired?" he asked Kira, mesmerized by her sudden attachment to him. "Shouldn't you be sleeping now?"

Kira shook her head stubbornly. "I don't want to sleep."

"Okay.. so, what do you want?"

"I just want to sit like this, if that's okay with you..." Kira replied in an almost gibberish tone. She wrapped her hands around Gewen's neck more tightly. Then she rested her head on his shoulder.

Gewen was speechless and didn't know what to do. On the one hand, he liked being in this position. He liked having Kira with him, but he realized it only happened because she was drunk.

Tomorrow, who knows what would happen?

If Kira was unhappy, Gewen might receive her anger after she became sober. Knowing what Kira was capable of, Gewen didn't dare to mess with her.

"It's okay with me..." Gewen replied haltingly.

He looked away, so he wouldn't feel tempted to kiss Kira since her lips were so close to his.

"Good." Kira smiled and closed her eyes. Then, she dozed off.

***

Gewen didn't know what made him a changed man. Was it because he was worried he would contract another venereal disease? He almost died the last time. So, it was enough to scare him. That's true.

Back then, Gewen got to reflect on his life. He realized that he was the only son in his family. Before, he always took for granted the fact that he was his family's only heir.

However, after the incident, he realized that, if he died, his sisters would be trapped in marriage alliances because his family didn't have a male heir. Those marriage alliances would most definitely not be loving ones.

His poor sisters might have to marry noblemen they didn't like because the Athibauds needed male figures after Lord Athibaud became too old to take care of his family. Women wouldn't be able to handle their family's assets and titles. Society wouldn't let them.

Also, his mother would be heartbroken if Gewen died young. Lady Rose Athibaud might never recover and died too, out of grief.

No... Gewen loved his mother too much. So, he wouldn't want to make her sad. For that... he would change his way of life.

He thought he had done a pretty decent job at that. He had managed to avoid having sex with just any random woman he felt like fucking.

At first, it was hard as hell. But now, he had gotten used to it and it actually felt good.  No more worry about getting a venereal disease, no more drama when the woman wanted something more than casual sex, and basically better peace of mind.

So, now... when a woman fell asleep while latching on his body, Gewen had managed to exert self-control. He didn't grope the woman. Didn't try to take advantage, or even kiss her.

He was being a perfect gentleman that his mother always boasted to people.

Yes, it was partly because Gewen was scared of Kira's sword after she was sober, but at the same time, he also thought that having sex with an unconscious woman was not sexy.

If he would have sex with Kira, he wanted her to scream his name, and remember every single pleasure he gave her.

Gewen wanted their intercourse to be so mindblowing that it would be all she ever think about for days to come.

No. Make it weeks to come.

"Hey...!"

Gewen was jolted awake when he heard Kira's voice from beside him. The handsome man batted his eyes and massaged his temple. Then, he looked up and cast his glance around him.

He saw Kira sitting on the bed, yawning. Her face looked red from drinking too much. Gewen took a few moments to remember what happened and where he was.

"Oh... good morning," Gewen rubbed his eyes and sighed. "How was your sleep?"

Kira looked confused. She looked around her and then looked at herself. Finally, she gave Gewen an accusing glare. "Did we do anything last night?"

Gewen choked. He wished they did anything last night!

"No," he said with pursed lips. "You were drunk so I took you to your chamber. But then you didn't want to let go of me. So, I was stuck here."

"Oh..." Kira batted her eyes in confusion. "Really?"

"Yeah, really."

Gewen rose from the bed and stretched his limbs. He didn't remember when he fell asleep, but definitely long after they reached this chamber. He remembered trying to get away from Kira several times, but the girl made threatening sounds in her sleep. So, he stayed put.

And suddenly, it was already morning.

"Didn't people call you a womanizer? Did you do anything indecent to me?" Kira narrowed her eyes dangerously. "I would kill you if you took advantage of me."

Gewen bit his lip and shook his head. "No. I am a perfect gentleman. I will not take advantage of any woman."

He glanced at the sword in the corner of the room. That was Kira's sword which she could use skillfully.

The pirate princess thought about his words and then looked at Gewen intently. "Are you telling me the truth? Or is  it because you think I'm ugly that you don't want to take advantage of me?"

"Huh?" Gewen was surprised by the sudden accusation. "No. I don't think you're ugly."

"Really?" Kira still threw an accusing glare at Gewen.

The man was made utterly confused by Kira's attitude. What was it that she wanted? She was mad if Gewen took advantage of her, but when he didn't, she thought it was because he considered her ugly.

There was never a good answer for this.

"Why are you asking me this?" Gewen finally asked back. He looked at Kira probingly. "Do YOU want me to sleep with you to make you believe that I consider you pretty?"

"What? I never said that!" Kira's voice was suddenly raised and her expression looked defensive. "I never—"

She couldn't finish her words because Gewen had pulled her close and kissed her to silence her.

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From Missrealitybites:

Aww... Gewen finally took action. I do think Kira liked Gewen and is disappointed that Gewen didn't do anything to her. She was just too proud.

PS: Thank you, Rose Hollygolightly, for gifting a dragon to "The Cursed Prince". Enjoy your sweet holiday!