Chapter 37

A Box of Cookies (3)

Some people looked into Rowena’s childhood. They were those who stood by Rowena quietly even as she became an adult.

Some know Paul, some don’t. Some of Paul’s acquaintances could have been in trouble for Rowena’s departure to the royal family.

“Is that what you want?”

Cecil asked, barely holding back the words. Rowena nodded enthusiastically. If only they were safe, there would be no other worries.

“All right, I’ll bring them tomorrow at dawn. I’ll have them bring your stuff.”

“Thank you, Your Grace.”

“Yeah. You have to thank me.”

Cecil pouted as he spoke. The smile felt somehow mischievous and insidious, and Rowena thought she had made a mistake.

What is it?

“I want to get something for my wedding.”

This was the gist! But it was important to protect her people in Adelia, so Rowena felt compelled to listen.

“What is it?”

It was obvious that Rowena didn’t have anything, so he was trying to make her do something. Cecil smirked at Rowena’s nervousness.

“Name.”

“What?”

“Call me by my first name. When you call me Cecil… Because I think it’s going to be sweet.”

Rowena’s cheeks flushed because his smiling face looked so sweet that she melted. He looked insidious as if he could see what Rowena was thinking.

“Even if I am called a beast, I do not ask the young lady who has experienced such a thing to sleep with me today.”

Even though it was the day they signed the wedding vows.

Rowena, who was taken aback, hid her face with both hands in embarrassment. If Cecil wanted to ask her for anything, she should know it.

Cecil said, staring deeply at Rowena.

“Will you call it for me?”

Except for the emperor, she was the only one who could call Cecil by his name. Rowena peeped at him through a crack in her finger.

“Ce, Cecil…”

“Yes, Rowena.”

Cecil put Rowena on the sofa and sat next to her. He was glad that he could see Rowena freely now that they were married.

“You don’t have to add ‘Grace’. It’s fine,” said Cecil, clinging to Rowena.

Rowena was embarrassed, but she slipped her hand down because she could not keep her face covered forever.

Cecil cupped Rowena’s cheeks as if he had been waiting. She was so cute he didn’t know what to do. Stroking her cheek with his thumb, he looked into Rowena’s eyes in triumph, as if she were now his.

“This marriage will only be known to the high priest and witnesses for now.”

“Yes.”

She already knew it. Cecil smiled as Rowena nodded lightly.

“But can we share the bedroom?”

“I heard it’s a secret from the outside.”

It was not impossible, but she thought things were progressing too fast. It had been less than a month since she had a private conversation with Cecil.

“Even if it’s a secret, I have to take my bedroom class. I’m going to get it from you. Wouldn’t it be weird to use a separate bed?”

Rowena’s face flushed again when she thought of the bedroom class.

“Well, are you really going to do that?! I thought you were joking…”

“What do you mean? You don’t mind if I take a bedroom lesson from another woman?”

Cecil rebutted with a long face. Rowena was taken aback. She hated the thought of Cecil taking such a class from another woman.

Cecil smiled strangely as if Rowena’s expression alone had answered his question.

“I knew it. You have so much experience that you can teach me. You don’t need a teacher. When will you start teaching me?”

She couldn’t believe he was saying that she taught him. When she thought of all the kisses so far, it was Rowena who was learning.

“Well, I don’t think Your Highness needs to.”

“Not your highness, Cecil. When it’s just the two of us, you have to call me by my name.”

Rowena looked angrily at Cecil, who was smiling as he corrected her.

Cecil touched her nose and said, “Let me be clear. The warning I gave back then was sincere. You have to teach me properly.”

W-warning?

Suddenly Cecil remembered what he had said to her. Then he gave her a strange smile and added,

“I’m telling you, if you’ve deceived me, I’ll add contempt of the royal family and lock you up in a room in the palace where only I can access.”

I will hold you there day and night, and make your body one that cannot live without the lewd pleasures I give you.

“Argh!”

So shameful the thought of it that Rowena let out a silent scream. Cecil hugged her and folded his lips as he stared at her.

* * *

As was customary, Rowena was given the crown princess’ bedroom. Cecil’s room was next to the room with a door between them. However, she decided to sleep in the prince’s bedroom because of Cecil, who insisted on sleeping together for the night.

“I won’t make you uncomfortable.”

Of course, just looking at Cecil’s face was exciting and nice, but they are using the same bed. It was great but still uncomfortable.