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I bit my lower lip as guilt began to eat me inside and out. I was currently watching national news and the cancelled wedding was all over the news. Franco was the one who announced that our wedding was postponed because of unforeseen circumstances.

To my surprise, my nonna didn't appear on TV to be the one to address the issue. This wasn't like her and it made me worry for an unknown reason. Even my siblings were quiet about it, except Antonius who politely told the media on an ambush interview, to give the Royal family some privacy for the time being because of unforeseen circumstances that have arisen.

The media interviewed a few people on the streets too and one of them even concluded that I maybe fell ill that's why the wedding got postponed.

They even showed the streets of Costavia on TV. There were many decorations around which made by people just for the special occasion. There were congratulatory massages too, especially near the church where the wedding would've been held.

I stood up and took the remote from the coffee table, intending to turn the TV off, because I was feeling so guilty.

"Oh, God. I hope I'm doing the right thing." I mumbled to myself. I felt like I was being selfish.

I heaved a sigh. I was about to press the off button when I gasped in surprise when I felt a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist.

"Are you okay, mi hermosa?" Maximus asked in a husky voice as he buried his face on the crook of my neck. He just finished taking a bath. My eyes widened when I felt something hard poking against my butt.

"Maximus! Go get dressed!" I hissed, trying to hide the effect of what he was doing on me. Gosh! He's hard as steel again! Doesn't he know how to get tired?

Well, knowing his appetite...I shook the thought off my head.

He chuckled and then planted a soft kiss on my nape. "Later. It's hot today. Anyway, answer my question. Are you okay?" I released a breath and tried to ignore the heat that was beginning to surge within me.

Cazzo! Am I that wanton of a woman that everytime he teases me like this, my body automatically feels hot and needy?

I groaned inwardly of the thought.

"How can I be okay? I just hope that everyone is okay, especially nonna. I'm sure, she's so upset at me right now."

"Don't worry about them. I'm sure, they're okay. Besides, your nonna is a wise woman. I'm sure, she will fix this." I sighed.

"I hope so." I answered with an almost inaudible voice. I was about to unwrap his arms from hugging me when he suddenly sat on the couch, pulling me with him in the process. I squealed in surprise.

"What do you think you're doing?!" I snapped and tried to get off him but before I could even take a step away, he pulled me back by the hand until I landed back between his legs. This time, I was facing him.

"Maximus!" My cheeks went red because of our position. He just smirked and then made me sit on his lap and now, I was straddling him. I bit my bottom lip as his hardness grazed against my already heated core.

Thankfully, I was wearing an underwear underneath the oversized shirt that Maximus lent me after I showered a while ago. Of course, it was his shirt. Thankfully, he had unused women's underwear.

I asked him why he had women's underwear in his house and he said that they belonged to the daughter of Elisa. According to him; Olivia, the daughter of Elisa, just bought those just before she left for vacation but forgot to take it with her.

Apparently, she lives with her mom in this house but she went home to Nuevo Imperio last week.

"Damn. I can smell the sweet aroma of your wet kitty right now." My eyes went wide because of how vulgar he was.

"I am not!" I denied as my cheeks became redder than a while ago.

"Hmmm. Really, huh? Let me check it then."

"Maximus! You haven't changed! You're such a pervert!" I even smacked his arm which made him laugh heartily.

"You know me, mi hermosa. You're my addiction." He even began moving his hardness against my center, deliberately teasing me and make me burn for him and I couldn't hold back my moan.

"Oh, God. I'm already tired because we've been doing it since last night. Let's take a break." I answered even though my body was starting to betray me. He was right. My core was already so wet but I knew that we needed a break for goodness' sake.

"Break? C'mon, mi hermosa. It's been so long since we got separated. I have a lot of pent up energy to release just for you." My eyes widened when he sudden pulled up the hem of my shirt until my bra-less breasts got exposed under his heated gaze.

"Maximus—Ohhh!" Whatever I wanted to say was replaced by a seductive moan when he licked my left nipple, teasing the bud by circling it with his naughty tongue over and over again while watching the expression on my face.

I threw my head back and closed my eyes as I raked my fingers through his hair. I felt my femininity getting wetter than before. He alternately gave his attention to my breasts hungrily and my toes curled in so much pleasure.

"Oh, God. Didn't you have enough? We've been g-going at it since last night. I t-think we should eat first." I said while catching my breath. It's not like we continuously did it last night until this wee hours of the morning. We only did it three times.

My chest was already heaving as the fire of desire began engulfing my whole body again.

"Damn. I want you again, mi hermosa."

"Oddio! Are you even listening? You're so insatiable!" I said even though my whole body was already feeling so hot because of so much desire. My lips formed an O when he suddenly sucked one of my nipples. My breathing became harder.

My ability to think rationally disappeared because of what he was doing. My hands began exploring his naked body.

"¡Mierda! I can't take it anymore. I want you now!" He grunted, pushed my panties to the side and was about to guide his rock-hard length to my core when someone suddenly knocked on the door.

"Don Maximus, Your Royal Highness, the food is ready!" It was Elisa.

"Fùck!" Maximus blurted out, obviously displeased of the sudden disturbance.

"Maximus, watch your language!" I hissed while glaring at him. His face softened.

"Okay, Elisa! We're coming!" I answered her with a loud voice so that she could hear it. After that, we heard her walking away.

"You heard her. It's bad to let the food wait. Let's go." I was about to get off him when he suddenly pulled me by the hips with his left hand while his right quickly pushed my panties to the side and because of that, I got impaled on his hardness.

"Ohhh! Maximus!" Because I was already so wet, he slid in so easily and now, he was deep seated inside of me. I held onto his shoulders. Gosh! I felt so full!

"Do you really think that you could escape, mi hermosa? No way." Before I could answer, he already sealed my lips with a wild kiss. My response was automatic. Our tongues dueled hotly as he began guiding me to move in an up and down motion.

"Oh, my God! It feels so good!" I moaned wantonly when our lips pulled away. I felt like we flew to another dimension and we were the only people there, dancing to the tune of music that only us could hear. I picked up my pace as I felt the pleasure becoming more intense with each passing second.

"Yes, just like that, mi hermosa. Faster." I felt like I was losing my mind as I obliged. He was now meeting my every move with upward thrusts and our movements synchronized.

The naughty sounds of sex added to the heat. It was so addicting and making us lose out minds.

"Damn it! I can't get enough of you, mi hermosa! You feel so good!" He began playing with my breasts with his mouth once again as he picked up his pace.

"Ohhh! More, dolce metà! More!" I tried to match his pace but he held me by my butt and stormed me with powerful and fast thrusts. The pleasure was too much. I could feel my peak fast approaching; that unexplainable rupture was coming and I was right. A couple of seconds more and it hit me.

"Maximus!" I cried as waves and waves of pleasure attacked every nerved ending of my body. The ball of fire in the center of my being exploded and it sent me to the clouds.

My eyes rolled back as I hugged his head tightly while my body was shuddering uncontrollably.

"Athena!" A couple of thrusts more and he followed. His essence bathed my quivering insides as my v*ginal walls clamped around him, milking him.

I gyrated my hips and his manhood grazed even more against my insides, heightening the pleasure. It was hitting every sweet spot and the heat in the center of my being erupted once again. Because of relentlessly hitting my g-spot, I climaxed around him again.

"Hmmm...So good...Ahhh!" My cries of pleasure became louder as my body continuously convulsed.

I felt like I was going to pass out. It was too much.

We just showered a while ago but we were already sweaty again. My legs turn into jelly. We stayed in that position while breathing heavily.

He wrapped his arms around my waist and hugged me affectionately.

"Goodness. You're really so naughty. I thought I was saved when Elisa came, but no. You still had your way. I can't believe you." I said when I finally caught my breath. He laughed and then planted a kiss on my lips.

"But you liked it, right?" My cheeks heated up. Such a naughty man!

"You're blushing. I bet, I hit the nail on the head?"

"Hmp!" I sneered at him and pinched the side of his stomach. He laughed heartily and then cupped my face as he stared into my eyes.

"I love you." That made my heart swell. I bit my lower lip and then sighed.

"I love you too." His eyes widened as his lips parted in shock.

"Y-You mean it?" I rolled my eyes.

"Do you really think that I would allow you to have your way with me if I wasn't in love with you anymore?" A smile appeared on his lips. He suddenly looked emotional.

"You don't know how much you made me so happy right now, mi hermosa. I can't believe that I'm hearing those words from you again." I leaned my forehead against his as his thumbed moved to caress my cheeks.

"I was so mad at you when you left me, especially after seeing your face on the CCTV footages. I regretted loving you and trusting you. I was so devastated. But when you told me that you weren't the one who was responsible of the bombings that happened almost two years ago, my heart believed you right away even though my mind was still doubtful.

"Now, I realized why my heart was so stubborn because it remained faithful to you. Until now, you're the only one my heart wants. Please, don't ever leave me again because I wouldn't be able to take it. I managed to survive when you left me because of my resentment towards you. But if you leave me again, I'm not sure if I would be able to go on." My eyes watered as I became emotional.

He smiled at me reassuringly. "I will never leave you again, mi hermosa. Those 1 year and 7 months were very hard for me. I felt like I was dying without you by my side. After what happened to me, I came back and have been watching you from a distance.

"You don't know how much I've been restraining myself not to approach you because I knew, it was still dangerous. But when you decided to marry that guy, I knew I had to do something. Hell would break lose before I give you to him nor to any man out there. Never. You're mine to keep, mi hermosa. Mine." We shared a kiss full of gentleness and love.

After that, we got dressed and then went downstairs hand in hand to eat lunch. While we were eating, Maximus was so sweet and attentive to my needs. I did the same to him. We even fed each other like we were newlyweds.

After that, we watched a movie together at the living room. Then when afternoon came, we went to the lake and went canoeing.

"This place is like a paradise, dolce metà. It's so beautiful." I voiced out while leaning the side of my head on his shoulder. He stopped paddling because we were already far from the dock. We were both watching the ducks swimming nearby.

"I bought this land and developed it like this because I wanted to have a vacation haven for my future family. Imagine our kids playing and enjoying the beauty of this place. It will be such a happy sight to see." My heart skipped a beat as my jaw dropped. I raised my head and looked at him.

"Y-You already imagined our future family together?"

He smiled at me lovingly and tucked my hair to the back of my ear. "Of course, mi hermosa. I can't wait for that time to happen. I'm sure, I will be the happiest man alive by then." His voice sounded contented and excited at the same time.

I looked around and suddenly imagine us together with our future kids while swimming and canoeing in the lake. My heart swelled.

"Me too. I can't wait for that time to happen." He kissed the top of my head as we continued enjoying the scenery. Then, the sunset came and it was breathtaking.

Somehow, the sunset made me remember those times when I used to sit on the terrace of my room while watching the sunset with tears falling from my eyes because Maximus left me without a trace. I was too hurt back then and that pain gradually became resentment as the days went by.

I thought I wouldn't be able to forgive him but now, here we are and together again. I kept on wondering back then why he made me fall in love with him and then left without a trace. Then, because of everything that had happened, I concluded that he just used me and never loved me which almost drove me insane.

I deliberately didn't ask his reason but now, I'm ready to hear it.

"Dolce metà?"

"Yes, mi hermosa?" He asked sweetly. I bit my lower lip before voicing out what was on my mind.

"Why did you leave me anyway? What happened to you these past one year and 7 months?" His body went still. Because I was so blinded with happiness since we finally made up, I forgot about the most important question.

Maybe at the back of my mind, I was afraid to ask because I might get hurt of his answer, but now, I needed to hear his reason to finally put myself at ease.