Vaan started slow with a few short, gentle kisses before he became increasingly aggressive. Soon, he slipped his slithering tongue past Astoria's soft lips to catch the little red serpent hiding inside.
Although the little red serpent was startled, it didn't have time to escape before it was caught and playfully coiled by Vaan's tongue.
The exchange of passion only lasted a few breaths, but Astoria quickly felt all her strength leaving her body. Her body and heart melted as she leaned into Vaan's body and was supported by him.
Before she knew it, she was already swept off her feet and carried in Vaan's arms like a princess.
Even so, their lips never separated as they continued their deep, intimate kissing. Astoria closed her eyes and savored the memorable sensation of their contact. Unfamiliar as she was, she still tried to match Vaan's tempo.
The tight tension of nervousness gripping her heart slowly disappeared, replaced by a warm, fuzzy feeling. Her body continued to loosen and relax. With her strength gone, her body and mind felt light and weightless like a feather.
At the same time, Vaan skilfully navigated his way to Astoria's private bedroom without looking. With his lips seemingly inseparable from Astoria's, he took her breath away.
Several passing palace maids gasped with surprise along the way before they tactfully cleared the way for the couple.
By the time Vaan reached the room and lay Astoria on the large white bed, she was panting defensively.
Her dress strap was loosened, exposing much of the fair skin on her shoulders. It looked like the dress could slip right off with a tug. Even so, it was just the right level of sensualness to accentuate her alluring beauty without a hint of vulgarity.
At that moment, she was truly the most beautiful woman in the empire.
Everything after flowed naturally.
Vaan joined Astoria in bed and sank his face into her perfectly shaped bosom as he embraced his prize. Astoria's soft, sweet fragrance helped him feel relaxed and stress-free.
It was like he was lying in a field of Gardenia, a beautiful white flower with a strong floral aroma.
Gardenias symbolized trust, clarity, hope, and renewal. They could also convey the message of dreams, intuition, self-reflection, and protection. They were also symbolic of peace.
Vaan had come a long way before he finally reached this step.
He truly felt at peace.
Although Astoria rushed herself due to external factors, he wasn't one to deny her will and efforts. Especially not when he had been waiting for her to offer herself to him willingly.
Meanwhile, Astoria subconsciously caressed Vaan's head with affection and warmth.
It wasn't their wedding, but it felt like their wedding night. It was also her first night, but she didn't feel the least bit nervous or anxious. Rather, she only had calm anticipation.
She could sense his complete relaxation and trust as he unloaded his stress and forgot about his burdens. It was an inexplicable connection she could not explain, but he felt like she understood him better.
Vaan was never a cold and emotionless person.
No matter how heaven-defying his mental talents were, he was still human at heart. She had already learned about the sentimental person he once was in his past life. Such a character wouldn't just disappear.
He only appeared cold and emotionless because he had to hide his weakness. The world forced him to be strong to survive.
People didn't mature due to age but circumstances.
That's why real men didn't talk about their problems; they kept it to themselves. They shouldered the world and everything if they had to.
Only sweat and blood fixed their problems; tears were meaningless.
Astoria wasn't sure if it was because she had fallen deeply in love with this person in front of her. However, she was willing to accept every part of him – his strengths as well as his flaws.
She felt like she understood him better than anyone.
As such, she could accept it no matter how many more women he acquired. The connection she shared with him wouldn't be surpassed by anyone else.
The difference in age no longer bothered her.
After all, how difficult was it to live before one could meet the right person? The difference in age seemed trivial in comparison.
"Make me a woman, Vaan," Astoria softly whispered in Vaan's ear before stimulating him with a few naughty nibbles. She was fully prepared in both mind and body.
Shortly after, he slightly slid off Astoria's beautiful blue dress and assaulted her exposed white rabbits, one with his hand and the other with a combination of his lips, teeth, and tongue.
A tantalizing and addictive shock immediately traveled through her body, causing her to grip the bedsheet as her body tensed up automatically. But under such a state, the pleasure was clearly felt.
"Mmm..." Astoria unconsciously let out a soft moan due to the euphoric sensation. "Ahh...!"
Astoria couldn't control her unfamiliar feminine yet erotic voice. It became louder and more drawn out as Vaan continued working his magic on her body.
Astoria bit her nails as she tried to suppress her voice but still failed to keep her moans from escaping her lips.
She was embarrassed, but it was still bearable. She didn't want Vaan to stop, either. As such, she just endured it.
Nevertheless, Vaan eventually moved on from her twin peaks. He slid off her blue dress bit by bit as he made his way down to her belly. Before long, her hidden cave was exposed due to its leaking love nectar.
'This... isn't bad at all. Why did people say that the first time could be scary? What's so scary about this? I can get used to this...'
Astoria's thoughts were innocent until she witnessed Vaan pull out his monstrous raging dragon. Her eyes immediately widened in shock, and her eyelashes started trembling with a hint of fear.
No matter how much she thought her body and mind were ready, nothing could prepare her for such a shocking sight.
'I-Is that going to fit?' Astoria wondered with distress.
However, Vaan didn't wait for her mental preparation. Since he had pulled out the raging dragon, it was time to enter the dragon's cave!
Astoria's cry resounded from her bedroom and reached the far corners of the corridor, startling several palace servants.