*WARNING: The following content may contain sexual content.*

I woke up feeling warm. Moving closer to the warmth, my eyes opened to see a smile. Startled, I pulled away but the arm around my waist kept firm holds of me. Still in a groggy state, I lifted my head to look at him only to have my lips taken. While his firm lips opened my lips and his tongue slid inside, my hands pushed at his stone-like chest.

"Ruyi" He said huskily while his tongue grazed the tip of my bottom lips. "Try sucking"

Sealing his lips over mine once more, I felt his tongue in my mouth. Nervously, I did as told and tried to suck. When saliva begin to spill, his tongue licked at my lips.

"Swallow Ruyi" He said before he put his tongue back into my mouth.

With my back on the bed, the Prince held above me and tilted his head to deepen the kiss. I sucked and swallowed as much as I could until my head begin to feel light. Before I passed out, the Prince withdraw his tongue and cupped my cheeks. I felt confused to see how pleased he looked. Why was he smiling?

"Are you hungry?"

Before I could answer, the Prince already lifted me up in his arms.

Moments later, I found myself eating quietly beside the Prince. The meal had been peaceful until a maid suddenly entered without proper permission. The Prince cold expression made her tremble, but she quickly explained that her mistress was asking if the Prince could spare a moment of his time to spend with her on birthday. Her mistress had prepared small feast for the Prince and hoped he will spend the night with her.

"Someone takes the idiot out of my estate" The Prince ordered. "Pack her mistress things and toss her out as well"

The maid was startled and rushed to beg for mercy. Meanwhile, I had wondered what made the Prince so angry, but not wanting to be the one receiving his anger, I kept quiet while the guards dragged the screaming maid away.

"In the future, anyone else dare interrupt my meal with Wang Fei will receive ten lash before thrown out of the estate"

All the servants and maids took their Prince's words to heart.

"Leave us"

Everyone quickly disperse. Alone, he turned to me and touched my cheeks with the side of index fingers. Uncomfortable at the sudden attention, I tried not to move.

"Your cheeks are cold" His finger slid up and down my cheek before it touch my lips. "Your lips are cold"

Again, I tried not to move.

"Your whole body is cold" He said softly. "The poison did this..."

The poison have altered my body in many ways - the temperature of my body, the color of my eyes, and the color of my skin.

"Do you want revenge?"

His question surprised me.

"No..."

"Why not?"

I could tell the man was the type who never shows mercy. Step on his foot, he'll cut off your leg. But I was not the same. If anyone steps on my foot, I'll simply bear with it. I had never cared enough to think of revenge or retribution.

"It doesn't matter"

"Do you care for your mother? Is that why it doesn't matter that she poison you to this extent"

"I don't care for her... I don't care for anyone"

The Prince took hold of my chin and turned my face to look at him.

"You don't care for me?"

His question, again, surprised me. When I didn't answer, he looked disappointed. I had thought he was angry until he took hold of my waist and lifted me into his lap.

"From now on, you don't need to care about anyone but me" He ordered. "Ruyi, only me"

I was confused – even more so when he bent and took my lips. It took me a moment to respond, but I closed my eyes and begin to suck and nibble. Remembering his words, I swallowed and breathed. When I heard his soft pleased groan, I felt relieved. Was I improving a little? Liking the sound he made, I sucked and swallowed more until he pulled away.

"Enough"

"D_ Did Ruyi kiss wrong_"

"No" He cut me off. "You did well Ruyi"

His compliment made me feel embarrassed.

"Remember Ruyi, a kiss like that means you want to be in my bed"

I was puzzled until he shifted me on his lap. The hard and hot length of him pressed against my bottom made my cheeks glow. The Prince stares made my cheeks burn even more.

"You're not ready for me" He whispered into my ear. "And if I take you now, I will break you, Ruyi"

I didn't understand the meaning of his words, but my body was shivering.

"R_ Ruyi is inexperience" I suddenly remembered the beautiful concubine words. "The Prince wants to call for his concubine in_"

I stopped when his eyes became ablaze with anger. He's angry with me and I don't know why. Feeling stupid and scared, I kept my mouth shut.

"You want someone else in my bed? Did you not learn your lesson last time?"

Did he want me to watch again? I didn't want to see what I've heard before – that passionate night where I heard him through the thin walls.

"Ruyi" His deep voice was sharp. "Do you want someone else in my bed?"

"R_ Ruyi is not experience. Ruyi doesn't understand why the Prince is upset. Ruyi thought the Prince wanted someone more experience"

I was pushing at his chest, suddenly wanting to run.

"P_ please don't make Ruyi watch" I was on the verge of tears. "P_ please, Ruyi is sorry. Please"

"Calm down" He held my head to his chest.

In fear, my heart was beating so fast. The Prince calmed me with gentle stroking on my back.

"Never tell me to seek another woman again, understand?"

I didn't understand, but I knew never to repeat those words.

"You don't need to be experience"

I felt lost.

"Look at me"

I did and saw his expression softens.

"You don't need to be experience" He repeated.

I felt conflicted inside.

"Don't keep silent" He tipped my chin up to look at him.

"Are you sure it's okay?" I asked nervously. "Before, the Prince said Ruyi have to learn to please him_"

"So it's my fault"

I froze when he scowled.

"Then it's my fault. I'm telling you now Ruyi, don't concern yourself with that anymore" He said softly. "I won't force you. Your body is your own"

Hearing his words, an indescribable emotion filled my heart.

"Really?"

The Prince looked at me with a strange expression while he touched my cheek.

"So you do know how to smile"

I was smiling? The Prince suddenly pressed his lips on mine. The kiss had felt so soft and sweet. I don't think I've tasted anything like it. Feeling good, I leaned against him as I matched my lips movements with his. It was slow – how our lips moved. I was able to breath and my tongue is able to move against his.

"Ruyi"

I opened my eyes to see his smiling gaze.

"Never show your smile to anyone but me"

I didn't know I could smile.