CH 11

The imperial palace hanging high in the sky resembled a dormant mythical beast, quietly lurking within the thick layers of clouds.

Amidst the cool breeze, accompanied by insects’ chirping, a sudden short cry sounded. It was like a frightened small creature about to be devoured by a vicious wolf, akin to a flower bud torn from its branch, both sweet and greasy.

As soon as Shen Zhinan’s words of willingness fell, his whole body was embraced by a pair of powerful arms.

The sudden weightlessness made him exclaim in surprise.

His fear of Hua Qianshuang made him try to suppress the terror that almost escaped his lips.

The empire’s most powerful Alpha was much stronger and taller than the delicate Omega in his arms.

Curled up in Hua Qianshuang’s arms, Shen Zhinan’s mind turned into a muddy mess. Hua Qianshuang stiffly carried him into the luxurious and dim palace.

His body trembled instinctively due to the dominant pheromones emanating from the Alpha. Shen Zhinan didn’t even dare touch the emperor’s clothing. He grabbed his own robe tightly. Hua Qianshuang walked quickly, and the surrounding scenery became blurry patches of color in the thick darkness of the night.

It wasn’t until his back landed on a soft and comfortable surface that Shen Zhinan regained his senses.

He subconsciously wanted to struggle, but he couldn’t move under the overwhelming presence of the Alpha’s pheromones defending from above.

It was unclear whether he had given up struggling or remembered the purpose of his trip.

Tonight was the fifth anniversary of his and Feng Nian’s marriage.

He would dedicate himself to the greatest god of the empire.

A shadow fell over his head as Hua Qianshuang’s fingers lifted Shen Zhinan’s beautiful chin.

The ruler of the empire carefully looked at the trembling omega lying on the bed. Shen Zhinan’s skin was delicate and fair, with a seductive luster under dim light.

This beautiful omega had a pair of green eyes, like precious and rare emeralds.

At this moment, these emerald-like eyes had fragile light. However, it did not prevent the ruler from tasting his long-awaited snack.

Hua Qianshuang leaned down, approaching Shen Zhinan’s ear, his voice slowly resonating, deep and tinged with a slightly bewitching hoarseness: “When I saw you for the first time, I couldn’t help but think about how beautiful your eyes would look when you cry.”

Shen Zhinan shuddered, his hands holding the soft velvet blanket behind his back.

Hua Qianshuang stepped back slowly, giving Shen Zhinan a short breathing space.

He took off the clothes, revealing an alpha’s strong body. Every muscle on his body seemed to have grown through precise calculations, with smooth and beautiful lines.

It didn’t look very thick, but possessed an elegant sense of power.

The ruler’s rugged experience from years of war explained this mystery.

Shen Zhinan only glanced at it, but quickly lowered his head to avoid it, tightly gripping the blanket as his hands trembled.

There was no turning back now. Alpha’s powerful pheromones bound his hands and feet like invisible chains, making him unable to move at all.

With calloused fingers, Hua Qianshuang brushed against Shen Zhinan’s smooth cheeks. Lowering his head, Hua Qianshuang looked down at the watery residue on his fingertips and lightly tasted it with his lips.

It had the scent of white roses.

Within the empire, red and white roses had distinct fragrances. Red roses leaned towards warm floral scents, while white roses emitted a cool and crisp aroma.

“Your tears have the scent of pheromones. I’m curious, do you have the fragrance of flowers elsewhere?”

Hua Qianshuang pinched Shen Zhinan’s chin. He stared at those two tender and rosy spots, his eyes slightly drooping: “Your husband not only failed to mark you but had never even kissed you.”

“…Yes, Your Majesty.” Shen Zhinan was compelled to lift his chin, like a lamb offered on the sacrificial altar, waiting to be stripped of its fur and devoured.

Hua Qianshuang leaned closer, kissed Shen Zhinan’s lips, and pried open his tightly clenched teeth.

It tasted sweet, like flower nectar.