Chapter 106: My Responsibility
Ezme remained silent, her lips pressed together as she stared at him. She was overwhelmed with emotions. What Atlas was stating was a harsh reality that left a bitter taste in her mouth, though not bitter enough to deter her.
"It’s a marriage of convenience; why would I decline? You’re the best fit to be my wife. Just make sure I feel comfortable throughout the marriage," Atlas added casually.
"Aren’t you the heartless one here? I may be a vampire, but that doesn’t mean I can’t get hurt. Damn, if only I didn’t like you so much, I wouldn’t have lasted this long. How can you even say that with a straight face in front of a beautiful woman like me?" Ezme scoffed, her voice tinged with playful exasperation as she pouted.
Atlas simply shrugged his shoulders. His coldness only seemed to fuel her interest in him for some reason. Unknowingly, Ezme bit her lip as she looked at Atlas, filled with desire. She couldn’t believe it. After what she had just heard, here she was, practically drooling over him. He looked so perfect with mid-length curly raven-black hair and tanned skin, imagining how well they would complement each other with her pale complexion once their naked bodies united.
She chuckled upon noticing his discomfort with how she stared at him, as if she were a predator ready to pounce on her prey at the earliest opportunity. She deliberately coughed to distract herself. But Ezme didn’t back down. With a swift movement, she appeared on Atlas’s lap, straddling him as she whispered in his ear, "Don’t worry, my future dear husband, I will make sure to be convenient for you in every aspect you desire."
Ezme could sense Atlas’s body tensing and her playful smile grew as she locked eyes with him. Aware of his heightened arousal, she took advantage of the situation and boldly brushed herself against him. She encircled her arms around his neck, relishing the conflicted expression that danced beautifully on his face.
"Stop that!" he growled in a pained voice. "How dare you try to hypnotize me!" he accused.
Ezme rapidly blinked at him and with a frown firmly scorned, "How many times do I have to tell you that I’m not hypnotizing nor compelling you?" It wasn’t the first time he had accused her of this. She was honestly unfazed by it because she could read him well.
"This defense mechanism of yours is wearing thin. Don’t you have any other tactic to mask your arousal around me? Your body is simply reacting against your heart and mind. When will you accept that you couldn’t resist my charm? "Your pride is simply too strong, huh?" Ezme pointed out with a playful smile. "And I couldn’t wait to break it." She knew she could easily get him with seduction, but Ezme wanted to torment him in this matter, where he would end up begging her for it.