Who Stole The Empress

Chapter 177: Side story 6. Methods of Persuasion

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Oh, dont worry about me.

Anna, who was wiping her dusty fingertips, smiled brightly and shook her head.

I can visit you anytime. And now is the most important time.

 But Anna..

And theres something you dont know, Asha, but Im quite happy right now. Anyway, the trip is still the same. Im protecting the most important moment of the friend I love the most.

Anna smiled softly and said, pointing to the little garden she had planted.

Look over there. This is the herb I planted. It has already sprouted. Its such a joy to see just a single piece of grass growing, how pretty would it be when my nephew is born?

At Annas words, Asha shyly rubbed her flat stomach.

As her physical condition improved, she didnt really feel real, but the reactions around her were definitely different.

Especially Tamon and Annas fuss, which prevented her from doing anything but breathing, making her feel like she had become fragile glass.

But even if these two were willing to give her all their time, she didnt want to abuse it.

As important as her time was, Asha felt that Annas time was also important.

But Anna, Tamon is going to stay here for another month, and then you have to go back as soon as we get to Amor. I invited you to come and have a good time, but if you do this, you will waste your time and do nothing.

Im fine .

No. Its not fine. Anna.

Asha firmly shook her head.

Thank you so much for being with me, but thats not really the time for you. Why dont you stay with me for as long as were here and go home?

Looking at Annas hesitant face, Asha smiled and added.

Like you said, we can meet again anytime soon.

Precious Anna.

Anna has always sacrificed unilaterally for Asha.

Annas life should be Annas, but she kept getting caught up in the affairs of Ashas family and forced her to sacrifice unilaterally in the name of friendship and devotion.

But Asha didnt want to leave it like that anymore.

May Annas life be completely filled with Annas joy.

Think of the person waiting for you back home.

Annas eyes widened in embarrassment at Ashas last words.

Asha gently clasped Annas shoulder, who was biting her lips in denial, and patted her on the back.

Think about it and answer me. I hope its a decision for you, not for me.

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The next day, fortunately, Anna informed Asha that she had the same opinion as Ashas.

So, lets have fun while were here. Without worries.

Anna spoke solemnly as if she had made her decision, and held Ashas hand tightly.

It was very fortunate. Asha was relieved and took Annas hand.

But it must be difficult to have a good time in this state.

What could she do with Anna while Tamon keeps her legs from going up and down the stairs?

It seemed that the two of them would not be able to go to a simple picnic if they left it to Tamon like this.

She was worried that even if Tamon let them go, he would have knights follow her, or that Tamon would carry her around all day.

Its embarrassing.

Ashas condition was getting better and better, except for the occasional rising nausea.

The problem was that wherever she went, Tamon was there.

No matter how hard she tried to persuade him that it wasnt something serious, Tamons expression darkened as the days went by.

In addition, he talked about what he saw and heard during his stay here, and all kinds of stories about pregnancy and childbirth.

Postpartum winds, the probability of death during childbirth, or the story that eating the wrong food puts the child in the womb at risk.

Perhaps because of that, Tamons vigilance and anxiety seemed to be getting worse.

We need to do something

She needed to convince Tamon that she was all right.

Morning sickness varies greatly from person to person, and Asrel said most will get better if she has a good initial period.

What would be the most active and surest sign she could do?

Asha, who had been pacing the room, thinking deeply, collapsed on the bed.

At that moment, Asha, who had felt the soft touch of Tamons fingers, suddenly lifted her head with a determined expression. She remembered what to do.

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That evening, Asha paid more attention to her diet than usual.

She ate a few pieces of meat, which she didnt like. She also ate plenty of fresh vegetables and soft cheese.

Tamon was a bit surprised to see Asha even emptied her warm mushroom soup, but he was also very happy.

I guess the food was good for you today?

I have a little taste. Its time for the morning sickness to subside.

In fact, she ate a little too much, but considering what was going to happen tonight, she had to fill her stomach.

Asha gently tinkered with the ripe peach to hide her trembling fingers.

Do you want to eat peaches?

Tamon pulled out a small knife that was always on hand, and peeled the flat peach skin with soft fur on it.

How can he peel the fruit so well?

The Tamon she knew was truly capable of everything big and small.

Even if he wasnt a nobleman, perhaps, no, he must have been a man who could eat well and live well by any skill.

Tamon glanced at Asha if he felt her gaze, and said with a smile.

Am I peeling peaches so strange?

Actually, Ive never cut fruits with my own hands, so its a bit strange that you peel the fruit so skillfully. 

It has to be. Its a big deal if your precious hands get hurt. I have a lot of things to do with knives outside, and I had to peel and eat everything when I went to war.

Tamon smiled as if it was natural.

The fruit was cut flexibly with thick, hard fingers.

The sweet scent of peaches pierced the tip of the nose in an instant.

When he peeled off the reddish skin, the inside was really white and plump.

Ill give you the prettiest part.

Tamon handed a piece of peach to Asha.

It was a rough hand, but as he said, it was the most beautifully cut piece.

As Tamon lifted the peach slice, the clear juice ran down his fingertips and onto his wrist. Asha, who was following the movement of the water droplet with her eyes, opened her mouth and took the peach slice he held out and ate it.

When she opened her mouth wide and ate the peach, naturally Tamons fingers were sucked into Ashas mouth.

Tamons hand twitched at the touch of Ashas wet tongue and lips.

Asha looked up at Tamon, raising her lowered eyes.

Tamons finger was still on her lips.

Every time she crushed the peach with her tongue and teeth, she also bit his fingers, but Tamon didnt respond, just staring into her mouth.

In an instant, his eyes narrowed and the fingers in Ashas mouth began to move slowly.

His stroking fingers drew denser, gently rubbing her tongue, teeth, and deep inside her mouth.

It was just fingers and lips, but the air separating them became hot at once.

is this seduction?

The scent of peaches wafted in the air.

In her gaping lips, and in her red-hot cheeks.

It was all peaches.

There was no need to respond to his words. Asha breathed as quietly and neatly as possible.

She grabbed Tamons wrist. His gaze was so intense that her whole body trembled. His squinted eyes curled in amusement. 

He seemed to sense the tension in Ashas cold touch.

Asha grabbed his wrist and licked the juice from his palm a little more.

It was the first time she had done such a bold act, so she could not tell what spirit she was in.

Maybe her pregnancy made her body weird.

No, she just wanted to believe that.

Asha.

It was Tamon who was always lustful.

It was always Tamon who rushed to her like a madman.

Even when she didnt want it, when she wanted it, at any other time, Tamon always looked at Asha as if he was ready to devour her, and sometimes he really did devour her.

As Asha was swallowed up by him, she was reborn, and she even projected her own desires into his transparent desires. But now, for the first time, she reached out to him, and she wanted him first.

  Im perplexed. Is this something like a change due to your pregnancy?

Tamon, when he had the power of life, used that as an excuse to embrace her any chance he got.

He didnt hesitate before because he could push the power of life into Ashas weak body.

But now it was different.

He didnt want her to get sick, and he didnt want to expose Asha to any danger. He couldnt transfer her pain, or heal her pain, so he felt incompetent.

A rock of compulsion weighed on him.

It was such a big and heavy compulsion that even the greed that ran wild like a crazy beast could be crushed.

Asha reached out her trembling hands and held his cheeks.

Im fine, Tamon.

At her words, wrinkles formed on Tamons forehead.

Asha whispered once more in a voice like the haze of spring.

Im okay enough to desire you like this.

Ashas lips gently crushed Tamons, opening him up.

It was her first attempt at intrusion.

There was no resistance from Tamon. How could he resist Asha?

He willingly succumbed to her enchantment like a helpless slave, opened his lips, and sucked the tip of her graceful tongue roughly like a thirsty invalid.

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