The Vampire Prince's Blindfolded Bride
Chapter 46: Shattering the innocence of the kiss

Chapter 46: Shattering the innocence of the kiss

Alora turned around as her hand rested on something solid, which turned out to be Magnus’s chest. Feeling the coldness of the skin, she gradually opened her eyes and saw Magnus sleeping beside her. Seeing the natural sunlight falling inside through the windows, she realized it was morning.

Slowly, Alora withdrew her hand from his chest and thought to quietly get down from the bed without disturbing his sleep. However, Magnus pulled her down and snuggled to her.

"Is His Highness awake?" Alora asked.

"Hmm. You woke me up," Magnus replied and inhaled her scent. His lips brushed her earlobe, causing her to curl her fingers.

"Forgive me," Alora apologized.

"Will you help me wash today, especially my hair?" Magnus asked.

"Sure," she agreed. "When did His Highness return?"

"I returned at midnight," he answered and began caressing her hair. "I heard from Tobias, that you practiced writing last night. Do you wish to go out today?" He asked.

Alora tilted her head. "Where will you take me?" she inquired.

"You’ve not explored Velaris ever. Let’s begin our tour with the palace first. Mother wishes to see you. She asked me yesterday, but we needed to be present at your sister’s wedding," Magnus explained to her.

"Oh, then we should get ready quickly. I don’t wish to make Queen Mother wait for long," Alora stated and promptly sat up. "I will freshen up first and later, help His Highness in washing his hair," she asserted.

Before Magnus could stop her, she jumped out of bed and left the chamber.

Magnus stayed in bed for a bit longer before heading to the washroom. When he reached the bathhouse, he was surprised to find Alora. She poured a few drops of the natural fragrance into the huge water tub.

"Didn’t you bathe yet?" Magnus asked and walked to her.

Alora turned to face him. "I thought to help His Highness first," she murmured. "Please get into the water tub. I’ll start with your hair," Alora suggested and went toward the shelf to take out the bathing essentials.

"Why don’t you help me remove my clothes? I feel tired, Wife," Magnus opined. He found her gazing at him with apprehension. She lowered her head and reached him. Lifting her hands, she stopped them at the knots of his robes.

"I have a suggestion for us. Let’s have a bath together," Magnus asserted with a grin across his lips.

Promptly, Alora met his gaze, then lowered hers as she gently took the robe off his body.

"Your habit of not answering me instantly hasn’t gone yet," Magnus remarked, observing her reaction.

Alora bit her bottom lip. "Not today, but tomorrow," she replied tentatively.

"Fine," Magnus walked past her and got into the bathtub after removing his trousers. He rested his head on the neck support, and his arms remained at the top of the tub in a relaxed position.

Alora turned around and found Magnus lying naked in the bathtub. Her heart thumped against her chest and even she could hear its loud beats.

Approaching cautiously, she filled a basin with water and positioned herself beside him, pouring the liquid delicately over his hair. Alora focused solely on his face, ensuring not to let her gaze stray elsewhere.

"Your touch is gentle on my scalp," Magnus remarked, observing her intently. He noticed her hair tied up in a bun, with a few loose curls framing her face. "Also, I asked you to call me by my name. I like it when you are casual with me. It shows more of your love," he asserted.

"Sure," Alora replied with a smile. She dispensed the herbal shampoo onto her right palm and worked it into a lather with her left hand. With care, she then applied the foamy mixture to his hair, her hands moving gently over his scalp.

"Why tomorrow, why not today?" Magnus queried unexpectedly.

Meeting his gaze, Alora responded, "I’ve never done this before. It’s my first time, so I want to be fully prepared."

A few stray hair strands fell into her face, momentarily obstructing her view. Instinctively, she brushed them away with the back of her palm, leaving a trace of lather on her cheek as she resumed her task.

Magnus used his thumb to wipe the lather off her cheek, causing her to peer at him again. "You don’t need to be fully prepared to get into this water tub," he said. "But I’ll give you time." A smile carved on his lips as he lowered his hand.

"Thank you."

Alora then picked up the barrel and poured the water over his hair. She made sure the water didn’t enter his ears and washed his hair well. The fragrance of the shampoo spread in the entire bathhouse and Magnus felt refreshed.

He sat straight and thanked Alora for her help.

"I’ll leave now. See you at the breakfast table," Alora declared, straightening up. A twinge of pain shot through her back, and she instinctively reached to soothe it.

Unbeknownst to her, her foot landed on a bar of soap, causing her to lose her footing. With a cry escaping her lips, she slipped, teetering dangerously. However, she couldn’t balance herself and fell into the bathtub.

In a split second, she found herself caught by Magnus, who held onto her arms securely.

Panic surged through Alora as she realized their intimate position. In her haste to extricate herself from the water, she reached out for leverage, inadvertently placing her hand on Magnus’s shoulder, which slipped, causing her to tumble once more.

Thus, her lips inadvertently brushed against his dampened shoulder in the process.

Alora quickly lifted her head, her mind racing as she struggled to find her words, her thoughts jumbled and incoherent.

Without hesitation, Magnus closed the distance between them, leaning in to kiss her tenderly. His arm encircled her small waist, his hand finding its place on her neck, as their lips met in a moment of unexpected intimacy.

As her body sank further into the water, Alora involuntarily parted her lips to draw in a breath. Yet, in that vulnerable moment, Magnus’s tongue seized the opportunity to explore her mouth, shattering the innocence of the kiss she had in mind and igniting a new, more passionate connection between them.

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