Chapter 2229: Shall we truly begin your special day? * "Aww, I thought you liked going on walks with me. So it was only me, huh..." Nux lowered his head and spoke in a low voice, trying to ’hide his sadness,’ and Shadow... Her mouth twitched even further and then she pulled her husband’s collar, forcefully bringing his face close to hers. "Nux Leander." She called out. "I have been waiting for this for centuries. I have been desperate. My body is burning and my control over myself is at its lowest. So you better stop playing these games, or trust me when I say this— This will not end well for you at all." The woman warned directly, her purple eyes shining so intensely that for a moment, Nux was overwhelmed. An awkward grin then appeared on his face and— "Yes, Ma’am." He nodded like the good husband he was. Without wasting any time, the space around them folded in a ripple of dark energy with a simple thought. One moment they were standing in the hallway; the next, they appeared inside Shadow’s private mansion—a palace they had shaped just for Shadow alone. The mansion floated in an endless void of swirling stars and soft purple mist. Its walls were made of smooth obsidian and living shadow, warm to the touch despite their dark colour. Crystal chandeliers drifted lazily above, each gem glowing with captured starlight that cast gentle, shifting patterns across the floor. The air carried a faint, sweet scent of midnight flowers that only bloomed in places without true daylight. The two walked deeper, passing through wide archways and floating staircases, until they reached the bedroom. The doors parted silently at his approach, revealing a vast room. The walls here were made of glass, showing slow-moving galaxies turning in silence outside, streaks of violet and silver light painting everything in cool, sensual tones. Tiny motes of light drifted like fireflies, responding to their presence by gathering closer, as if the room itself was... eager to watch. And in the very centre was the bed, large enough to hold twenty people and still have space left. It was framed in dark polished wood that seemed to drink in the starlight, draped in layers of black silk so soft that one’s entire body would sink into the bed the moment they lay down. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮 The sheets and pillows shined faintly as well, made from pure, cool and weightless shadows. Plush cushions in deep purple and midnight blue were scattered across the bed. The entire mansion, from even the smallest side of the garden to the bedroom, was suited to Shadow’s taste, and as she walked into the familiar room with her new body while pulling Nux by his collar, she stared at her bed with her eyes filled with hunger. Shadow didn’t speak; she didn’t need to. The way her eyes were now looking at him was all Nux needed to see to hear and fully understand all her thoughts. At first, he decided to let Shadow have the control, letting her lead him to the edge, but the next second, as the room’s environment began to affect his mind— The look in his eyes changed and he— He contradicted himself. Yes, he didn’t even last a few seconds before giving into his urges, his hands that had been holding back till now moved. First, he grabbed her waist in a firm, possessive manner, then in one smooth motion, he turned her, lifted her just enough, and... He pushed. "Haah..." Shadow fell back onto the bed with a soft low gasp, her long hair spreading across the dark silk like spilled ink. The sheets rippled beneath her in a cool, welcoming manner, moulding perfectly to her body. She looked up at him, a faint blush appearing on her cheeks, her eyes shining with anticipation and... desire. "Then..." Nux spoke in a low voice as he stood at the foot of the bed, gazing down at this ridiculously beautiful woman and— "Shall we truly begin your special day?" At those words, Shadow’s purple eyes locked onto his, her breath coming in quick, shallow bursts as she lay there on the silken sheets. Nux hadn’t even done anything yet but... her body had already started to react. After all, this wasn’t actually her first time. Even though her body was different, Shadow had been together with this man for centuries. The gaze with which he was looking at her right now... it was imprinted into her very mind so strongly that nothing could overpower it. She knew... she knew what was going to happen next. Her mind remembered that overwhelming amount of pleasure it was about to be drowned in. This was the reason that even though her new body was clueless as to what it was about to go through... Unconsciously, as it began picking up the signals her brain was sending, it had begun to react. And Nux... As he saw this lovely sight in front of him... he was just... mesmerized. Shadow’s face was the epitome of perfection—high cheekbones, full lips parted slightly in anticipation, and those eyes, deep amethyst pools that seemed to hold the secrets of the universe itself. Her skin glowed with an ethereal smoothness, untouched and... flawless, as if she were a goddess meant only for distant admiration, not the warmth of mortal touch. Yet here she was, her body curved in absolute harmony—her generous breasts rising and falling with each breath, a narrow waist flaring into hips that begged to be held, her long and toned legs that wanted to wrap themselves around Nux. Every inch of her body was an incarnation of beauty so devastating it made Nux’s cheeks warm with a rare blush. Yes, even Nux—when he saw someone with such an absurdly perfect body lying there with such open desire—was blushing. Just that thought alone made his little brother twitch, awakening as he sensed the mood. Slowly, Nux climbed onto the bed, his weight making the sheets shift beneath. Shadow reached for him boldly, her fingers tracing the lines of his shirt as if she wanted to pull him down faster. But before she could do what she wanted—Nux caught her wrists and pinned them above her head with one hand. "Not so fast." He whispered softly, his other hand sliding down, tracing a line on her soft, precious body. "Let me savour you first." He spoke, his seductive voice sending shivers down Shadow’s spine as her mind began imagining things that were not safe for kids at all. Her body squirmed in reaction, her boldness cracking under his teasing gaze. Shadow was direct by nature, shameless even. She always asked for what she wanted without hesitation, and that behaviour only grew stronger with time, however, there was a catch. While the woman was shameless most of the time, when Nux turned the tables like this and took control—when his eyes began to ogle her, when his hands began to move, touching every part of her body in a slow, deliberate manner... Shadow’s directness... falters. Just like it was happening right now. "Nux..." She whispered softly, to the point even Nux could barely hear her. But that little voice held so many intense emotions—want, desire, half protest, half... plea. Soon, her body betrayed her as well, arching slightly toward him, craving... more. Nux smiled at that. Then, he leaned down, his lips brushing hers in a soft, almost teasing kiss. Shadow responded eagerly, her mouth opening to him. Once again, she somehow regained her boldness and her tongue took charge. "Ugghmmhh~" Moving into his mouth with a hunger that made even Nux groan. Yes, Shadow now held the advantage, or at least, that was what she thought as she thought about moving even more intensely but then— Nux pulled back. And no, he didn’t move all the way back to break the kiss; he moved just enough to... make her chase him, and that is what Shadow did. She moved, chasing him exactly how he wanted her to, but Nux— His lips curved into that familiar, sadistic grin, and his free hand slid to her jaw, stopping her from getting close. Shadow frowned, but Nux tilted her head to expose the elegant line of her neck. "Look at you," He breathed against her skin. His hot breath sent even stronger shivers through her body, making it weaker and... tamer. "So... perfect." Nux praised. His voice was like an aphrodisiac that turned on every part of Shadow’s body but... Shadow wasn’t the only one who seemed like she was affected by an aphrodisiac. Nux was affected by one as well. And his was... different. His was... more permanent. "Every curve, every inch... It’s like you were made to drive me mad." He spoke, his voice cracking as he controlled his desire and held back his urges. Just like her, he too wanted nothing more than to tear her clothes and devour her right then and there, but... At the same time— He wanted to savour her too. He wanted to enjoy every part of her body and take as much time as he wanted. He wanted to make this... Unforgettable, for both of them. Slowly, his lips pressed on her neck’s pulse point, feeling it race under his touch. "Haahh..." Shadow gasped, her fists clenching the bedsheets tightly as her entire body jerked in pleasure. And Nux— "Oh...?" He suddenly lifted his head and paused. His eyebrow rising as he realized something—something that even Shadow didn’t seem to know yet.