New Chapter in Highest Tier (May 2021)

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Archdemon Empress Luna

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"What do you think, wife?" Apollyon asked without looking at her, and his gaze was focused on the gilded ivory columns of the hallway instead. If the sun were a castle, it would look like this one. "I told you that we shall have three days to decide if we want to stay here in the Summer Courts."

"What do you want?" Luna asked as she raised her hand to let her fingers trail across the precious stones fixed on the walls.

"No." Turning his head to the side, Apollyon threw the question back at her. "What do you want?"

She shrugged as she matched Apollyon's long, lazy strides. "I will want what you want."

"All I want is you." Apollyon said. "So whatever you decide I will agree to it because I love you."

Hands on her hips, Luna sighed, "I don't want to decide so I want you to lead us where you like. Having no choice is much easier. At times like this, I am glad to have a husband who decides for me."

Grinning, Apollyon stepped closer to her and grabbed her by the waist. "Be careful what you wish for because you just might get it."

Luna shifted away from his hold as she ran ahead of him for a few feet.

Then, she faced him while walking backward and told him. "I trust you enough to know your limits and respect my boundaries. I don't have to worry. My handsome husband will respect me and will not try to control me this time."

"I think you forgot about the fights and arguments we used to have when I'm tying to decide for you and what you have to do in your life so that you could fit to what I desired for you." Apollyon said in a warning. "I might get used to ordering you around."

Luna noticed Apollyon squinted behind her from time to time just in case she might hit something across their path.

Aww~ How sweet!

Her husband was kind enough to look after her well-being.

Blinking back tears of joy, she made efforts to brighten her face with a smile. "Ordering me around is strictly reserved for bedroom play. But I want you to decide on this since I was the one who decide for us to come here so that you could meet your mother."

I don't think it went well. My expectations were too high."She bit her lip. "You aren't happy about the meeting with her, so I apologize."

"I'm alright but I didn't like how she treated you at the gazebo." He scowled. That must have infuriated him. "It felt like she had a problem with you for some reason."

"Hmm."

Monumental chandeliers greeted them at every entrance towards the Grand Hall.

Its bright golden orbs were maintained through the Fae Magic of the Summer Monarchs, inviting the guests' eyes upward by its sparkle as it shined its beauty in the opulence of the ballrooms and hallways.

Luna stood by one of the scattered ornate windows made of stained glass of the Summer Castle, feeling the warmth of the sun rays upon her skin while Apollyon watched the view outside.

From up there, they could see the moat bridge over the Faerie-made trench connecting two grasslands.

She could also equipment to see the vast gatehouse with colossal metal doors and a drawbridge which was the only way in if one was to decide to conquer this castle.

Luna thought that only demons could invade this place because of how heavily protected it was.

The external layout of the castle was in a perfectly symmetrical pattern, including the huge crenelation of archers and artillery that Luna thought the one who created it was a genius' obsession which had a great eye for art. And war.

The lovely hedge maze gardens in the Summer Courts were well built too.

The firm walls of the fortress were made of blue and dark red stones with a shade of gold lit by the light of a loving sun—a reminder to the royalties that the qualities of their heart and soul should also be made of real gold.

"Apollyon." Luna clutched the hem of his tunic. "Should we spy on what your mother was doing right now after she walked out on us? I'm dying of boredom."

"Me too." He quickly snapped out of his reverie and replied, "I want to see her painting of you and me."

Frowning, Luna muttered to herself. "I could tell how much she hated me based from that painting."

Apollyon said, "I am more interested with her old painting of you and the tree of the Four Seasons."

"Right." Luna nodded in agreement. "Let's waste our time on other things instead of allowing my pheromones to control you."

Apollyon pulled her towards him without warning, "You make it sound like I couldn't resist you." It was a dark, sensual murmur that made Luna's breast ache. "Is that a challenge?"

"Let's play a game. Don't touch me or kiss me until sunset." Luna smirked, "If you do it and broke the rule, we will not have any sexual congress tonight even once."

"That's easy." Apollyon said, relieved. But then he watched her with suspicion. "As long as you don't seduce me on purpose."

Luna suddenly had the urge to flee when Apollyon figured out her plans.

Was she this predictable?

Ignoring his implication, she said, "Call. Game start."

"Wait a second." Apollyon tucked her deeper into his body as he embraced her with a single arm, widening his stance. What's my reward?"

Her eyebrows knitted in confusion. "I told you we will have fun tonight."

Eyes following her slightest movements, Apollyon bent his head closer and rubbed his nose against hers, "We always do it every night. Something should be added to increase the stakes."

"Y-your H-highness r-really knows h-how to b-bargain." Flushing beet red, Luna cleared her throat to get rid of her stutter. This was the first time in a long time where she had stumbled over her words in her husband's presence. "What do you want then aside from that?"

"I want a role play."