There is No Key to His Cage - Chapter 3.2
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“Mmm…”
How long have I been asleep?
It feels like she has slept for quite a while.
The warm sunlight entering through the window enveloped her body, shimmering brightly.
Elena, who opened her eyes while stretching pleasantly, momentarily stiffened her expression as if surprised.
“Ah…”
Seeing the pale white face as soon as she opened her eyes, she slightly retreated.
“It’s not a dream…”
The long eyelashes below his closed eyes trembled slightly.
Soft black hair flowing down, a high nose bridge as if carved, and skin as white as white jade.
His appearance, like a wax figure, was beautiful enough to enchant anyone.
But now was not the time to be distracted by such things.
She had to escape this room without waking the sleeping lion.
She quietly turned her head to survey the room.
The key was whether she could reach the door far from the bed without making a sound.
She slowly extended one foot out of the blanket and gently rolled her body.
“Where are you rushing off to?”
Her wrist was caught helplessly, drawing her in like a magnet. Elena, who found herself in the man’s arms without realizing it, took a deep breath.
“Let go…”
She trembled her voice, curling up her body like a pillbug.
“I’m afraid I can’t do that.”
Warm breath flowed through the lips touching her earlobe.
At the tingling sensation tickling her skin, she quickly lowered her head and curled up her body.
“Are you shy?”
A strong arm gently turned her body.
At her appearance like a frightened rabbit, the corners of the man’s mouth creased slightly.
“Move… I’m leaving.”
“Where do you think you’re going?”
She turned her head abruptly to avoid his touch as his hand flowed through her hair.
“I’m going home…”
Her trembling eyes barely met his gaze.
His half-closed eyelids were seductive like a bewitching nine-tailed fox.
“This is your home from now on.”
He gently stroked her disheveled hair while staring intently into her eyes.
“No, no…. I have to go.”
She shook her head vigorously and pushed against the solid body blocking her way.
But just as water could not split a rock, it was impossible for her to escape from him.
He tightly embraced the fleeing female body, completely trapping her in his arms.
“Shh, good girl.”
He slowly calmed her down as if soothing a wild cat.
“This isn’t my home…”
“You’ll get used to it soon.”
“Get your hands off me, now.”
“Elena, you know it’s useless.”
At that moment, Elena bit his wrist with all her might and struggled.
But that was only for a moment.
He took a deep breath and removed her mouth from his wrist with sheer strength.
On his wrist, marked with veins, there was a clear bite mark as if bitten by a beast.
“This is my first time with a cat too.”
He raised his bitten wrist high in front of his eyes.
The white skin quickly turned red as if about to bleed.
“I wonder what I should do in this situation.”
His gaze, which had been on his wrist, soon turned to her.
In his ruby-red eyes, there was a cold chill.
“You can’t go anywhere.”
Elena, who had collapsed into his arms, shouted with all her might while struggling.
“Let go! Let go!!!”
“You will stay here with me forever.”
He pressed against her like a swarm of attacking bees.
No matter how hard she tried to break free, it was useless.
It was like trying to pull a foot out of a swamp.
“Who are you… Who are you to do this to me!!!”
The room that had been quiet was filled with screams.
Even the birds eating on the windowsill flew away in surprise.
Why on earth?
She couldn’t understand the reason.
Did he really fall in love at first sight and buy a person to keep them captive?
It didn’t make sense.
Moreover, if he truly loved her, he wouldn’t treat her this way.
Her trembling eyes met his.
His lips, wearing a faint smile, moved slowly.
“Because I love you, Elena.”
“I’m not your toy.”
“That’s right, you’re my bride.”
He slowly tucked her flowing hair behind her ear.
A chilling sensation ran down her spine.
She closed her eyes and clenched her teeth.
Round droplets formed in the corners of her eyes.
“Why are you crying?”
His slender fingers wiped away the falling tears.
Tears flowed helplessly like rain.
“Stop, please. Please…”
His fingers gently tickled her eyelashes.
“You’re beautiful.”
As he pulled her waist, she collapsed into his broad chest like a small teddy bear.
“Today, maids will come to show you to your room. They’ll also fit you for everyday clothes.”
His warm lips touched her prettily protruding forehead.
“So be good, Elena. I have a hunting appointment today, so I need to leave.”
“……”
Not even a light moan flowed between her tightly closed lips.
He smiled gently, stroked her head once, then got up and headed towards the wardrobe.
“Escape is impossible, so stay put.”
“You piece of trash…”
Was he angry?
He quietly turned his head while dressing.
In his eyes that met hers, there was only a cold chill.
He slowly approached and grasped her delicate chin.
“I think it’s best to fix that bad habit of yours.”
Through his open shirt, well-trained, solid muscles were visible.
He lifted her chin high and looked straight into her blue eyes.
“Surely you don’t want to go back, do you?”
Her body trembled at his words.
Seeing her stiffened expression, he curled up one corner of his mouth and chuckled.
“Well then, I’ll be back.”
