Tangled By Fate

Chapter 395: SECOND HAND EMBARRASSMENT

Arthur blinked before opening his eyes and looking at the window. The sunlight fell on his face.

Not able to withstand the light, he squinted his eyes. ‘Is it 10 o’clock already? I slept too long,’ he thought.

Without moving, he looked down at his chest. Someone was soundly sleeping cuddling to his chest. She was breathing softly.

Her silver hair spread all over her back and his chest. Her long eyelashes hid away the dark circles under her eyes. Her lips were dry and swollen.

He caressed her smooth back under the comforter for a long time. However, she didn’t even blink.

As he promised, they were playing till the sun was up. Later, he teleported to the bed and then cleaned their bodies.

Veronica was so tired that she fell asleep right when her back touched the soft mattress.

.....

‘I don’t feel like getting out of the bed,’ Arthur thought. He fondly smiled at the sleeping beauty and stroked her back.

He closed his eyes and enjoyed her warmth. It was a blissful morning and he couldn’t help but smile thinking how wonderful married life was.

While he was debating whether to go to work or not, his communication device chimed.

He let the device fly toward him and then, he turned it on. He instructed in a low voice, “Whatever it is, keep it low.”

Ovior greeted his teeth. He said in a sarcastic manner, “Rise and shine, Master of the Magic Tower. I hope you haven’t forgotten that you have a meeting in the palace. Get your ass ready.”

After that, he cut the communication.

“That freaking queen,” Arthur murmured some curse at the Queen of Tybu.

Since he had no other option but to go to the palace, he kissed Veronica’s forehead before carefully getting out of the bed.

Afterward, he tugged her hickey-covered body under the comforter properly.

Next, he freshened up and had his breakfast. Then, he headed to Ovior’s office.

As he opened the door, he heard Darius’s voice, “Even if you leave it be, I won’t accept it. My feelings were crushed. I won’t let go unless you tell me.”

Arthur entered the room and found Ironin surrounded by his comrades. Ironin looked at him and asked for his help silently.

Arthur smirked, reading his mind. “You should be glad that my wife isn’t awake yet. She kept talking about your wife all evening.”

“...” Ironin grimaced.

“Serves him right for being so secretive,” Ovior snorted. “But you guys should move out of my room. I need to work.”

After being shooed by Ovior, Zinnia, Ironin and Darius came out.

Darius stood face to face with Ironin and clasped his palms together.

“I know I made a mistake by hitting on your wife, but I shall tell you that it’s completely unintentional. If I knew she was married, I wouldn’t hit on her.”

Ironin frowned. “You would.”

Darius was taken aback. “Huh? Me going after married women when there are plenty of unmarried ladies out there?! Do I look that horny to you?!”

“You do,” Ironin answered without hesitation.

Zinnia opened her mouth, “It’s not just him. I also think you would. You never let any woman go as long as she is a beauty. Also, you made a bet with Veronica. Most definitely you would hit on the woman even if she is married.”

Darius was left speechless.

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When the sun was leaning toward the west, Veronica opened her eyes. She found herself in bed.

“Mmm... bed? Why?” She stroked her smooth bed as she wondered how she ended up there.

Slowly, she recalled the activities she had before passing out.

Last night, the pleasure was so intense that she couldn’t help but shake her hips and beg him for more.

Just thinking about that her face turned red in embarrassment.

‘How shameless can I be? Why did I do that?’

She wanted to cry out in shame.

‘But where did Arthur go? Most of the time, he stays with me. Did he go to work already?’

Veronica raised her body. Her back throbbed. She flinched in the process. Rubbing her lower back, she looked at the wall clock.

‘Oh, my goodness! It’s 3 pm!’ She gasped in surprise.

Not only had she woken up late, but she also missed her morning training with Roxana and lessons with Ovior. Not to mention, her breakfast and lunch.

‘What will people think when they see me now? They will think I sleep like a baby, no care for the world. I’m the laziest and most pathetic Mistress of the Magic Tower in history.’

She groaned.

Later, she washed her face, changed her clothes, tied her hair, and then went out.

‘Ver, you have to keep a natural face. You cannot let others know that you slept till now. If they find out I slept till noon, they will wonder what made me do so. They might come up with bizarre ideas.’

She kept a normal expression as she entered the training ground.

“Oh, look, the sleeping beauty has finally opened her eyes. Did your prince kiss to wake you up?” Darius didn’t forget to tease her.

Veronica’s normal expression changed quite a bit.

She stuttered, “What do you mean by that? I was awake if you didn’t know. I didn’t want to come down before I didn’t feel like it.”

“Says one who was excited about Ironin’s wife all day yesterday. You think you can fool me?” Darius retorted.

Veronica put arms on her waist and retaliated, “Just because I’m curious about ironin’s wife, doesn’t mean I won’t have a rest.”

Darius raised his chin. “Huh?! And I should believe you? Even Arthur said you couldn’t stop talking about Ironin and he had to punish you for that?”

Veronica’s expression changed. Her face was pale as if blood drained from her face. “What... what do you mean?”

Darius paused before a nasty smile spread on his face. “Arthur said he punished you so much that you couldn’t get up from bed in the morning.”

Veronica was flabbergasted.