Lucian was not a saint.
Even like Luciano, he was completely crazy about Magnus Grimwood. Seeing his scenes always gave him the creeps. Imagine the description of an elegant man with a malicious smile, that even when he committed his villainy he kept the class and beauty, was always the best part of his day.
Now being able to possess it was like being in paradise.
Its aroma of wine mixed with the woody aroma of Lucian inside that carriage. The arms of the eighth prince possessively embraced Magnus' body, still holding his neck and waist, clenching his back to Lucian's chest. His mouth wouldn't stop kissing his neck, where his tongue rubbed into the hot skin and the dampness causing chills in Magnus.
His fingers were curious and thirsty to touch the skin of the omega. Undoing the Grand Duke in his formal and impeccable attire was even more exciting. Especially when he felt the heat of his flesh pulsating on the tips of his fingers.
"Hngh!"
The beautiful sound that came out of his mouth was music to Lucian's ears.
He taunted the groom with his touches, nibbled on his skin and even marked him with the waggon swaying along the path to the Grimwood mansion. Lucian even thought he should not go beyond the limits, but having the omega moaning so deliciously in his lap and still with its smell made that a task impossible.
"Haa... Lucian."
Raising his head slightly, the prince looked at him despite not reducing the distance between them. And with that, Lucian gained the beautiful sight of that magnificent red face of pleasure, panting and looking at him with so much desire.
"What is it?"
"Do not fuck, and make me cum soon."
Lucian let out a muffled laugh and lifted his fingers from the omega's neck to hold his chin and turn his face.
"Haha, how rushed. But to push you to your limit would really cheer my mood."
Taking possession of those lips, Lucian explored Magnus' mouth as if it were the first time. A kiss that caused cold in his belly and eagerness to explore more, where his hands could not stop quiet and needed to touch each part of the hot meat and give him a brief pleasure. Their intimacy increased as their tongues leaned and their saliva got mixed.
Rubbing his thumb over the erection made Magnus tremble hard and let out a muffled groan in Lucian's mouth. A delicious reaction.
How could he delight so much with that villain?
Lucian saw himself wanting more and more.
Feel more your smell. Feel more your kiss, your touch and not even possess it would be enough.
Although the speed of his hands increased as Magnus seemed to shudder near his limit, Lucian was far from being satisfied with that desire. All because the Grand Duke sat on his lap and kissed his neck only to improve his mood and reassert that he did not care about him being a madman.
Well, Lucian was so happy he could melt right there!
The hot liquid ran through Lucian's bare fingers. It was a good idea to take off the glove to touch him intimately, would never deprive yourself of feeling the warmth and softness of your skin. Magnus leaned on the breastplate of the alpha, panting and blushing looking exhausted from that little prank.
"Why do you have to be so good at it... How annoying."
"As you often say, it's always a pleasure to bother you, Magnus."
The omega growled and pulled the pulse of the alpha to lick his mellow fingers. An exciting sight that would make Lucian die right there. Who would be the real villain if not that omega that just licked your fingers?
Honestly, Lucian never imagined himself in a situation like that.
They were inside a carriage, whose curtains delivered a subtle darkness to sin. Magnus was on his lap with his pants open and messy while licking his fingers as if it were no big deal. It was even comfortable to be hugged at his waist watching him feel his blood boiling.
"It's very lovely of you to try and cheer me up" Lucian whispered, trying not to give in to your desires.
Although he wanted, and very much, to be able to enter Magnus, at any moment the carriage would arrive at its destination. Magnus took a handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped Lucian's fingers as he answered it calmly.
"We have always made it clear that this relationship is for pure interest. If you really get that list you mentioned, then it will be worth keeping you under my protection."
"Are you turning a blind eye to my 'gift'?"
"As I said before, I will also make good use of it" Magnus turned on alpha's lap, wrapping his arm over his shoulder "That woman said you made a prediction for her, and that somehow happened. I've been thinking about it since the tea party and I definitely want to know what dreams you have had and which of them have already come true."
Lucian's heart missed some beats.
Magnus was not judging his lie, nor did he seem disappointed. Lucian felt a heat spread through his chest, and his arms squeezed Magnus' waist in a hug. Leaning his forehead on his shoulder, the alpha tried to calm down the glass of his feelings of overflowing that precious love.
"I won't let you die, Magnus" whispered Lucian, still hiding his face. "I swear by my life that I will not."
"I'm not worried, but I admit that I am curious to see how you intend to do this."
While Magnus was putting on his clothes, he asked Lucian several questions about what had been seen in his "dreams". The prince answered with sincerity, although he kept certain details missing as he did during the tea party. Magnus seemed more interested in knowing what Lucian saw about Ethera's companions being killed.
"So you dreamed that they were being attacked in a dark place?"
"It was not detailed, but implied that it was a brutal struggle as a trap being made."
"It was the team of knights from Cadec who investigated the matter of the attack. But it seems that it was not a fight between mercenaries" Magnus passed his fingers through the black locks adjusting his hairstyle "Only few people who know this guild would know that they were ambushed. Whoever attacked, knew what they were doing."
The real villain. Lucian swallowed dry just to imagine that the said one was moving fast this time. Lucian refused to reveal their identity, as he could do nothing for now.
What would be the point of saying who it is? There was not enough evidence to corner the person and keep everyone safe. Lucian had noted on his chalkboard an arc of the original story that was indispensable to occur.
Maverick and Magnus, when engaged, began the investigation into the rebels and mercenaries working inside the underground market. It would be there that Magnus would find the power sought and begin to have influence to keep Maverick protected and get clues from the investigations. However, Maverick suspected Magnus and named him as the main suspect of running the smuggling when he found out about him working in the underworld.
And then, Maverick would ask the Emperor to cancel the engagement, showing evidence that Magnus conspired to hurt Stephen and pointed out his suspicions. Magnus was left without his love and under the intense gaze of the nobles. In the end, even getting proof of his innocence, Magnus also became a target for the real villain who sent Lucian to kill him.
All this would happen a few months after the wedding of Jesse Grimwood.
The carriage stopped and Lucian left still thinking about the events of the original story. Turning to the porthole, the alpha reached out and helped Magnus out of the carriage so that they could both enter the Grimwood property.
"Wow" Lucian let go when he saw the mansion for the first time.
Huge and majestic. The Grimwood Mansion was a property whose architecture was identical to the Gothic mansions that Luciano saw in photos. The darker tones that made it with a haunted aura seemed like a luxury. The trees around were with darker leaves because of the cold, and with the dusk background made the environment a real spectacle.
Lucian expected nothing less from the home of a villain.
They entered the mansion and Magnus pointed to the long corridor leading to the south wing. Just being there, Lucian was greeted by a stuffy wind and the incessant zum zum zum of well-dressed guests. The ballroom was facing a landscaped garden that matched perfectly with dusk. All the decoration of the ballroom contained details of the latest fashion that stole the attention of the guests.
"Wow, I..."
Magnus opened an arrogant smile before the surprise of the prince.
"Mag!" Eugene waved quietly.
The youngest of the Grimwoods wore a formal suit and had his black hair pulled back, completely identical to his older brother. By his side was the groom, star of the night, also wearing a formal suit with various adornments and accessories that represented their social position. Approaching them, Lucian smiled watching the brothers bow respectfully to him.
"Thank you for coming, Your Highness."
"I am grateful for the invitation. And I must say that everything looks splendid!"
"Miss Shang has excellent taste" Eugene smiled excited "Which we can't say the same of Jesse..."
"Unfortunately I must admit that I have no fashion sense."
"Don't be ashamed, Jesse. I don't have either" Smile Lucian.
"Everyone has arrived?" Asked Magnus seriously.
"Yes, you were the last ones. Just as you asked, I arranged the tables in a way to keep you away from the first prince."
"Very good."
Lucian gave a corner look to Magnus. He didn't comment much about his fight with Cadec. Most likely they had not spoken since the duel at the engagement party. Still, in events like those they would run into each other. After all, Cadec was a friend of Magnus and represented the Emperor as his eldest son.
Looking around the hall, Lucian realized that the faces he saw at his engagement party were there too. Among the columns adorned with flower pots and lamps, he recognized one or another face. As expected, the noble guests spied in their direction, looking like ravens thirsty for news to gossip.
The alpha squeezed his fiancé's arm and heard again the conversation between the brothers. He should not worry about gossip when he was inserted in the house of his favorite villain, accompanying the wedding of his brother and still next to Magnus Grimwood.
"Miss Shang's family will sit next to you during dinner. They made a point of respecting the tradition that families of the bride and groom could sit at the central table."
"That doesn't matter much, as long as it's your taste" Magnus replied coldly, which made Jesse smile slightly.
"I figured you wouldn't mind."
Magnus's arm broke off from that of Lucian just to hold his waist. The sudden act made the prince blush slightly and have a subtle shock, which pulled out a boastful laugh from the Grand Duke.
"Should we go, darling?"
Damn. Lucian felt that marriage would be a real test of self-control.