Chapter 221: A Nightmare Come True
Eric’s captivating eyes, reflecting Ella’s soft, pink cheeks and vibrant red lips, stirred something deep within him. Unable to resist, he gently pinched her lips, then leaned in for another kiss.
Ella let out a small whimper, her entire body feeling weak. She turned her head slightly to avoid his lips, "No more... I’m so tired."
Eric chuckled, lightly pinching her chin and whispering, "I just wanted to kiss you. What were *you* thinking?"
"Eric, you jerk!" Ella playfully punched his chest, and Eric instantly pretended to be in pain.
"Ouch! That hurts! Queen, you can’t punish your servant like this. If you want to punish me, you should... ride on top of me instead!"
"Eric! You really can’t say anything decent, can you?" Ella’s face flushed red as she turned her back to him, embarrassed.
Eric wrapped his arm around her waist, his mischievous smile full of charm. "Are you happy with your birthday, my Queen?" he asked.
Ella gave a small huff, but in her heart, she felt a sweetness. Eric lay down beside her, holding her close. "Look up at the stars..."
The ceiling was made of a small piece of tempered glass, so with just a glance, they could see the night sky. During the day, they could press a button on the wall to move a wooden panel that would block the glass and dim the room’s light.
Ella lifted her eyes as well, lying next to Eric, gazing at the stars.
Eric reached for her hand, interlocking their fingers, his lips curving into a playful smile. "My Queen, if we can still watch the stars together when we’re old, that would be perfect."