NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 262: A Husband's Duty
But just as Aisha was getting into the warm hug, her breath hitched as she felt his hands, which had been resting on her wrists, slide lower, his fingers slipping down to her exposed butt.
His touch was bold, his fingers sinking into her soft skin, kneading her cheeks with a firm, teasing grip and feeling this, Aisha froze, her heart skipping as a limpid, sultry look flickered in her eyes.
She didn't pull away, her body tingling with the sensation, her voice coming out in a soft, almost seductive murmur.
"Cassius...what're you doing?" Her gaze locked onto his, her cheeks flushed but her tone laced with a provocative tone. "Captain and Skadi are right there. You can't just...start groping me now."
Cassius's lips curled into a mischievous smirk, his fingers spreading her cheeks slightly, his eyes glinting as he peered down at her.
"Oh? So you're saying if they weren't around, I could grope you as much as I wanted?" His voice purred with amusement, his hands lingering, teasing the sensitive skin as he leaned closer, his breath warm against her ear. "I can feel how much you like this, Aisha. Don't pretend you wouldn't let me if we were alone."
Aisha's eyes widened, her voice trembling with embarrassment and defiance as she swatted at his arm, her tail thrashing.
"Tch, that's not what I meant!" She protested, her cheeks burning as she tried to glare at him, though her limpid gaze betrayed her. "It's too dangerous right now, okay? Even if...even if your touch feels kinda...nice." Her voice softened, her heart racing as she admitted the truth, her skin tingling where his fingers lingered.
"Rather nice, huh?" Cassius's smirk deepened, his voice dropping to a seductive murmur as he tilted his head, his eyes locking onto hers. "So you're saying you want me to keep going, just...not here?" He leaned closer, his fingers giving her ass a playful squeeze, his heart racing with delight at her flustered reaction. "Then, what if we just...slipped back a bit? Found a nice tree to hide under, spent the night together, just you and me?"
"...I can see it in your eyes, Aisha, you want it just as much as I do."
Aisha's breath caught, her voice erupting in a shy, timid squeak as she looked up at him, her heart pounding with a swirl of longing and hesitation.
"N-No, Cassius, we can't! Not...not yet, okay?" Her words trembled, her eyes darting away, though her tone hinted at a future possibility, her body still leaning into his touch. "I mean...maybe s-someday, but not now. Skadi and Captain are right there, and I'm not ready for...for that." Her cheeks blazed, her tail flicking nervously as she tried to hold her ground.
"Alright, alright, I hear you." Cassius chuckled, his voice warm and teasing as he squeezed her one last time before letting his hands slide back to her waist. "But don't think I'm done with you, kitten. I haven't had nearly enough of your cute little body yet."
"...I can feel how much you want this your heat, your heartbeat. You're just as hooked as I am, admit it."
Aisha hesitated, her eyes flickering with embarrassment before she nodded, her voice barely a whisper.
"Fine...m-maybe I do want to keep...d-doing this with you." She admitted, her heart soaring with honesty as she glanced up at him. "B-But not here, Cassius. Skadi would never let me live it down if she caught us."
"...She'd be yapping about it forever, and I'd die of embarrassment. I'm not ready for that yet." Her voice turned pleading, her eyes wide and limpid as she clutched his shirt.
Cassius sighed, his smile softening as he saw the genuine worry in her eyes. "Okay, Aisha, you win." He murmured, his voice gentle as he pulled her closer, his hands resting lightly on her waist. "I'll stop, for now. Just because you're looking at me like that, all pitiful and cute."
Aisha exhaled, her shoulders slumping with relief as she leaned into him, her voice soft. "Thank you...you big idiot." She muttered, her lips twitching into a small smile, her heart settling as they turned toward the campfire, ready to face Julie and Skadi.
Just as Cassius was about to smile in return, he noticed something as his gaze dropped, his eyes catching the sight of Aisha's shorts, still tugged down from their earlier intimacy, her small, rounded buttcheeks exposed to the chilly winter air.
The bright moonlight illuminated her skin, revealing a rosy flush from both his fervent groping and the cold biting at her bare flesh.
He paused, his lips curling into a playful smirk, his voice dropping to a teasing murmur. "Uh, Aisha, hold up a sec. You can't exactly stroll into camp like that."
His fingers gestured toward her shorts, his eyes glinting with amusement.
"Your cute little cheeks are out in the open, all red from the cold, and, well, me, I guess. So, if you don't want Skadi teasing you into next year, you might wanna fix that before we get any closer."
"Oh no!" Aisha's eyes widened, her hands flying to her backside as she clutched her exposed skin, her face blazing with embarrassment. "How did I, ugh, this is so humiliating!"
She fumbled with her shorts, her fingers trembling as she tried to tug them up while still seated on the saddle, the awkward angle making it a clumsy struggle.
"I gotta fix this, like, now!" Her heart raced, her cheeks burning as she imagined Skadi's relentless teasing if she noticed.
Cassius raised a hand, his voice gentle but firm as he stopped her. "Whoa, slow down, kitten. You're gonna make a mess of it trying to do that yourself." He leaned closer, his eyes softening with a blend of care and mischief. "It's obvious your clothes are all over the place right now, Skadi's got sharp eyes, and Julie's no fool."
"...If you fumble around like that, it'll scream 'we were up to something,' so let me help you out. I'll make it quick and clean."
Hearing this, Aisha's face flushed deeper, her voice erupting in a flustered protest as she swatted at his arm.
"No way, Cassius! I can do it myself!" Her eyes darted away, her heart pounding with shy defiance. "It's not your job to...to fix my clothes! I'm not some helpless kid who needs you to dress me!"
"Oh, come on, Aisha. You're my girl now, aren't you?" His words carried a teasing lilt, but his eyes held a sincere glint. "That means I take care of you, properly. Like any good husband would." He paused, letting the word 'husband' hang in the air, his lips curling into a playful smile. "It's my responsibility to help my lady out when her clothes are...well, in a state like this. Gotta keep you looking perfect, right?"
Aisha's breath caught, her heart skipping at the word 'husband, her small frame trembling with a rush of shy delight. Her eyes flicked up to meet his, wide and coy, her voice softening to a timid murmur.
"H-Husband?...I mean, as a husband, do you really help all your wives like that?" Her cheeks blazed, her tail slowing its frantic pace as she leaned closer, her curiosity piqued. "I mean, I've never heard of a noble doing that. Don't you all just...I dunno, call a maid or something to fuss over your wives' dresses?" Her voice wavered, her heart fluttering at the romantic notion, her fingers tightening on his sleeve.
"Maids?...Please." Cassius scoffed, his voice light but firm as he waved off her words. "Other nobles might be lazy like that, but not me." His eyes sparkled with pride, his hand resting lightly on her waist. "I take care of my ladies myself. I know how much of a pain it can be to get a dress or shorts, in your case, sitting just right. And trust me, I've had plenty of practice." His voice dropped to a teasing purr, his lips twitching with mischief. "Especially after a good night in bed. If I'm the one who got those clothes off, it's only fair I help put 'em back on, right? Keeps things proper."
Aisha's face burned, her mind flashing to the image of him undressing her, her heart racing with a mix of embarrassment and giddy excitement.
"Cassius!" She squeaked, her voice cracking as she swatted his chest, her tail flicking wildly. "Don't say stuff like that! You're gonna make me, ugh, you're so shameless!"
Her words tumbled out, her eyes darting away, but a small smile tugged at her lips, her heart warmed by his bold affection.
"I can't believe you just...talk about that so casually. Taking my clothes off and then taking responsibility by putting them back on? Really? You're such a pervert."
"Pervert?" Cassius laughed, his voice rich and warm as he patted her backside gently, his touch light but deliberate. "Nah, just a man who knows how to treat his girl right." His eyes glinted with amusement, his hand lingering on her waist. "Now, come on, let's get you fixed up. Stand up on the saddle, Aisha."
"...I'll hold you steady and make sure everything's perfect. No one'll suspect a thing."
Aisha hesitated, her cheeks still flushed as she bit her lip, her heart pounding with nervousness and trust.
"Fine." She finally muttered, her voice shy but compliant as she shifted on the saddle. "But you better not do anything weird, Cassius. I'm watching you."
She stood slowly, her legs wobbling at first on the uneven surface of the horse, but his hands gripped her waist firmly, his touch steady and reassuring. Her heart settled, a sense of safety washing over her as she balanced, her tail giving a small twitch of relief.
"There you go..." Cassius murmured, his voice encouraging as he held her steady, his eyes focused on her. "Now, let just push your shorts up, and I'll help make sure they're sitting right. Gotta keep those white moons covered before Skadi gets an eyeful." He said in a playful manner, but his hands were careful, guiding her with a gentle firmness that made her feel secure.
Aisha nodded, her fingers fumbling with her shorts as she tried to tug them up, her movements awkward from the angle. But before she could finish, Cassius's voice cut through, his tone shifting to a mischievous lilt.
"Hold on, kitten. Turn around for a sec. Let me see those cheeks one more time." His eyes glinted with playful intent.
Aisha's eyes widened, her voice erupting in a flustered protest. "T-Turn around? What? No way, Cassius!" Her heart raced, her tail thrashing as she realized what he was asking. "You're probably just going to stare at my butt aren't you, you pervert! Just what am I going to do with you."
Despite her words, she hesitated, then slowly turned, her cheeks burning as she presented her reddened backside to him, the cold air making her skin prickle. She could feel his breath, warm and teasing, against her skin, her heart pounding shame and anticipation.
"Kiss!♡~"
"Kiss!♡~"
But before she could say anything else, she felt it—two soft, warm kisses, one on each cheek, his lips lingering just long enough to send a jolt through her body. She yelped, nearly losing her balance as she whipped around, her voice a startled squeak.
"Cassius! Did you just—did you kiss my butt?!" Her eyes were wide, her face blazing as she glared at him, her hands clutching his head for support. "What is wrong with you?!"