Return of the Legendary Runesmith

"Mm... what are you doing?" Ariana asked, her eyes half-lidded as she noticed Adrian sitting at the edge of the bed, going through a stack of papers.

"Did I wake you up?" he asked, a hint of apology in his voice.

"No... I was just feeling thirsty," she replied, her throat dry.

Adrian flexed his fingers, and the jug resting nearby lifted into the air, followed by a glass.

He poured some water and turned toward her. "Here."

Ariana, unusually lazy, rolled closer to him and murmured, "Feed me."

This whiny side of hers was rare, which made him smile helplessly. Gently, he supported her head and helped her drink.

Ariana let out a soft "pwah" once she finished and tilted her face up toward him.

Adrian wiped the corner of her lips with his thumb. "How do you feel? Any pain or discomfort?"

It wasn’t her first time, yet Adrian always asked. Every single time, as if he still felt guilty for making her go through all that strain.

Smiling, she said, "Stop worrying over such trivial things. There’s a limit to how much you can make a woman fall for you."

Adrian softly cupped her cheek. "That’s not possible. I can never stop caring about those close to my heart."

Ariana hummed softly, her eyes closing as she leaned into the warmth of his touch.

"You should get some sleep. I’ll finish this and join you soon," Adrian said, pulling his hand away.

She groaned in disappointment.

Reluctantly, Ariana opened her eyes and glanced at the papers he had been studying.

It was a detailed map stretched across a large canvas, outlining construction zones and the equipment required.

"I’m going shopping tomorrow," Adrian said, noticing her curiosity.

"Is it about Raven’s situation?" Ariana asked, sitting up beside him. She was still bare on top, so Adrian pulled the sheet over her shoulders. He didn’t want any distractions.

"Yes, you’re right," he replied, wrapping the cover more securely around her. "She informed me that the structures across the nation are complete."

"Isn’t that much earlier than you expected?" Ariana asked, brows lifting.

Building greenhouses across the entire nation should have taken at least a month. Yet they had managed it in just two weeks.

"Raven said it’s driven by the success the capital has already seen," Adrian answered.

It must have felt like a miracle. People in that world lived under the constant threat of famine. In such circumstances, when one part of the nation suddenly began to flourish and stabilize, it would have given everyone a new ray of hope.

"So... you’re going to stay there for a while now, I guess?"

Adrian sighed. "I’m not sure yet. I’ll bring her seeds and other supplies first. Then, once I’m done with the artifacts, I might need to stay there for a couple of days."

Ariana hummed softly. "Do you need funds? I want to contribute too."

A faint smile formed on Adrian’s lips. Her heart was truly pure. She wanted to help Raven and her people in any way she could. Since she couldn’t assist with the artifacts, she thought supporting them with supplies might make a difference.

"Ah, what are you—" Ariana squealed as he suddenly pulled her into a tight embrace.

His arms wrapped around her bare back, drawing her deep into his chest.

She melted instantly into his warmth, her body relaxing as she heard him murmur, "Stop being so adorable, or you’ll end up complaining later when I get too clingy."

Ariana wasn’t sure what she had done to deserve being called adorable, but she certainly wasn’t going to complain about the attention.

Pulling her on his lap, he said, "I won’t be able to help around much after working hours. I am sorry about that." He kissed her shoulder as he said.

Ariana felt tingly at the contact, her head falling down as he slowly gathered her hair in his fist.

"It’s okay...those who were on leave are back. So someone could fill in your shoes." She nearly moaned near the end as he landed a searing kiss on the base of her neck.

He wrapped a hand under her breast and pulled her closer, "How long are you going to ignore the fact that you are naked and pushing me to the edge, Ariana?"

She glanced over her shoulder, a mischievous grin etching on her lips, "I thought nothing could make you waver when you are so focused." She gave his heated shaft clad in his shorts a good squeeze before adding,

"But I guess, this little prince here is bothered after all."

Ariana shifted her weight deliberately, pressing her bare ass back against him as she ground her hips in a slow, teasing circle.

Her slick lower lips slid along the thick outline of his meat through the thin fabric of his shorts, leaving a warm, wet trail that soaked the material instantly.

Each roll of her hips made her swollen clit brush against the rigid length, sending little sparks of pleasure up her spine.

"Mmm," she hummed softly, her voice low and breathy, "feels like your little prince is more than just bothered. He’s throbbing so hard for me already."

She squeezed him again with her fingers through the shorts while she continued the lazy grind. Her juices flowed freely now, coating his shaft and the front of his shorts in a glossy sheen.

The wet sounds of her slick folds dragging over him filled the quiet space between them, obscene and unmistakable.

Ariana arched her back a little more, pushing her breasts forward into his palm as she glanced back at him with heavy-lidded eyes. "You’re the one who’s supposed to be so focused," she whispered, her tone dripping with mock innocence. "Yet here I am, all naked and dripping, and you’re letting me ruin your shorts like this. Poor thing."

She rocked her hips faster, the friction building heat between them as her arousal smeared messily over every inch of his clothed heat.

Her breathing hitched when the head of his shaft nudged right against her entrance through the fabric, teasing but not quite entering. A fresh gush of her wetness leaked out, soaking him even more.

"Tell me," she murmured, giving his balls a gentle, playful tug, "how long until you stop pretending you can ignore this?"

Adrian couldn’t for long.

"This woman needs to be reminded who the one is in control here." He said, squeezing her teat and sliding his other hand down her stomach and pressing his fingers against her lower lips.

She gasped and turned rigid.

Adrian made her turn to face him and said, "How about we go slow and passionate this time? I don’t want you fainting because of me again."

Ariana growled, her eyes narrowed, "This man...you are really fanning my ego huh?"

She suddenly lifted her butt and scooped out his length.

Nudging it against her entrance she said, "Let’s see who fails this time. Give me your best shot."

Adrian grinned. Oh, this was going to be fun.

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A/N:- Half Chapter smut to keep the story going. We will go back to the story starting the next Chapter.