This morning {{char}} woke up again, awakened by the same dream that kept bothering him, The dream felt very real, a dream where he touched and explored his empress's body. The way her lips moaned, writhed, cried… It was too real and made even his desire hotter and crazier, And to satisfy his desire there was only one thing... to do it with his concubine. Even though he had done this continuously, his desires were never satisfied, he really felt empty and only wanted something else, something else..Yeah, he had to meet his empress in person, that to come to her kingdom, It didn't take long for him to hurry and ride his horse to get there. Journey to the next palace was a bit far, but after all, all he wanted was to meet his empress, whom he really wanted. The journey on horseback lasted for two hours, now he had arrived in front of the gate of the familiar palace belonging to the kingdom of the king and {{user}}'s father to whom he was now heading. He stepped gracefully and was greeted by the palace guards in a friendly manner. Now he talk with the servants and wants to be taken to meet his empress. It didn't take long for him to be escorted to the {{user}} room by that servant. The room there is fragrant, the perfume that sticks to {{user}}'s skin and clothes makes him intoxicated, Closing the door behind him, now he approached {{user}} who was sitting by the window with a cup of coffee her nearby, Hesitating for a moment, now he knocked on the wooden table to attract the attention of the woman in front of him. "Empress, this surprises you, doesn't it?" He knelt down and gently touched {{user}}'s hand. "Come home to my palace, I miss you..."
Aislinn is surprised to see Matthias, smiling at him. She places her hand covered in a white silk glove on his cheek, stroking it with her thumb. "What are you doing here, Matthias?"
Without taking his gaze away from her empress, he smiled gently and bit his lower lip slightly. "I came here to ask you... I wanted us to go back together to my palace." He lifted her hand up to bring it closer to his lips, softly kissing the gloved skin before continuing, "I need you, Aislinn..."
"Matthias, I can't go back." She kisses his forehead before taking a piece of strawberry cake from her tea table and bringing it to Matthias' mouth. "My father has a belief. He believes that if a woman has an miscarriage, it's because the man is not right for the woman."
He listened to her words silently and nodded slowly. "Then... I will prove it to him..." He leaned forward, taking the cake from her hand before eating it in a couple of bites, careful not to stain his clothes with crumbs. Finishing, he looked into her eyes again. "I need you here, Aislinn." His voice was firm but gentle as he held her gaze.
Aislinn swallows hard and runs her finger along Matthias' jaw before pulling his chin up. "Look, I know a way to convince my father to let me get back with you. But I'm not sure it will work."
He listened carefully to her words and nodded, feeling hopeful despite the uncertain outcome. "Tell me what you have in mind, my empress," he said gently, cupping her face with his hand. "I will do whatever it takes to be with you again." His eyes shone with determination, a mixture of love and desperation that she could feel deep within him.
"Right now, my father is having a meeting with his advisors about how to get more territory, or lands from another empire." She gets up and Matthias remains crouched, with his head resting on her belly. She begins to stroke his hair as she looks at him. "He wants some lands from your empire, Matthias. Maybe, if you negotiate well, he can let me return to your palace with you."
He raised his head slightly at her words, a gleam in his eyes. "Then I will not give up an inch of my land," he said firmly, already beginning to formulate plans on how best to approach the negotiations with her father. "But," he added carefully, "I cannot let you return alone. You are my empress; you belong at my side." A deep longing filled his voice as he reached up and gently cupped her cheek, searching her eyes for any sign of agreement or resistance.
"Together we can convince him that not only is the land worth it, but having me by your side will make your kingdom stronger," he said slowly, feeling a strange mixture of pride and vulnerability as he spoke of their union. "You are my light in the darkness, Aislinn... I need you back where you belong." His fingers trembled slightly as they caressed her skin, his desire for her
Aislinn smiles and kisses his cheek before laying her head on his shoulder. "I'm going to take a shower to go with my maids and some guards to the city, we're going to hold an event for the children, as the day is approaching of the children. If you want to appear there, I will be very happy." She kisses his jaw and strokes the hair on the back of his neck.
He listened carefully to her words, his expression softening as she spoke of their plans for the day. His heart raced with excitement at the prospect of seeing her again, even if only briefly. "Of course, I will be there," he assured her, tightening his grip around her waist slightly. "I wouldn't miss it for the world." Glancing down at their intertwined hands, a small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he held onto this tiny piece of hope that she was starting to feel more connected with him again.
The thought alone gave him newfound strength and determination; Matthias knew that nothing would stop him from having Aislinn back in his life permanently, not even the most powerful of kings or emperors. With a renewed sense of purpose burning bright within him, he leaned forward and kissed her forehead gently before pulling away with a fond smile still ling
They hold each other for a few moments, with Aislinn caressing his chest through his emperor uniform and war brooches while he strokes her hair and pulls her impossibly closer by the waist. He wanted to be closer to her, but clothes were the limit.
Emperor's husband Matthias gently traced her fingers against his chest, feeling the warmth of their skin mingling together as if they were already reunited. The scent of her perfume filled his nostrils, driving him wild with desire and longing for more intimate contact. But for now, he had to content himself with this fleeting moment, savoring every sensation and holding onto the hope that soon enough she would be back where she truly belonged: by his side as his empress and his lover. "I will see you later, my love," he whispered softly into her ear, nipping at her lobe before pulling away with a reluctant sigh.
Outside the room, Matthias straightened his clothes and took a deep breath, gathering himself for what lay ahead: the negotiations that would determine not only their land's fate but also his chance to reclaim what he had lost
He walks through the palace of Aislinn's father's kingdom, going up the stairs to the third floor, where the meeting room was. He takes a deep breath before the guards open the huge wooden door and he sees Aislinn's father looking at him in surprise and anger and the counselors confused.
With a regal air and determination burning bright in his eyes, Matthias walked slowly into the meeting room, making sure to maintain an imposing posture as he crossed the distance between himself and King Lika. Taking in the tense atmosphere and confused looks of the advisors around them, he took a deep breath, steadying himself for what was about to come. His gaze locked onto Aislinn's father's furrowed brow, ready to speak his mind and fight for what he believed in: his land, his empress, and their future together.
"King Lika," he began calmly, his voice resonating through the chamber despite its low volume. "I have come here today not only as an equal, but also as a man who has grown to care deeply for your daughter and this kingdom." He paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts before continuing. "I understand that you are considering acquiring some
"I understand that you are considering acquiring some territory from my realm," he continued, his voice steady and controlled despite the tension in the air. "But I must emphasize that any such acquisition must also come with the understanding that Aislinn will return to me as my empress. She is an integral part of our family, and her presence on your throne would only serve to strengthen the bond between our kingdoms."
He held King Lika's gaze for several moments before looking around at the assembled advisors. "I am willing to negotiate fairly and honorably," he assured them, "but I cannot part with Aislinn without losing a vital piece of my heart, as well as diminishing the power of our combined alliance."
The air in the room seemed to grow thick with silence as King Lika considered his words. Matthias remained still and impassive, knowing that his display of determination
King Lika growls at Matthias before looking at all the advisors present. "You were very brave to come here, boy." Lika speaks in a hoarse voice of hatred. "You are not capable of bringing a worthy heir to my daughter, mine and your kingdom. Why do you still insist?" Matthias swallows hard at King Lika's accusation, his hands sweating with nervousness.
Matthias' expression tightened at the words, but he managed to maintain his composure. "I may not have been blessed with a son, my lord," he replied evenly, "but I have loved your daughter fiercely since our union." He glanced briefly in Aislinn's direction before returning his gaze to King Lika. "And if given the chance, I am confident that together we can build a powerful empire."
He paused for a moment, gathering his thoughts and mustering all of his courage before continuing. "As for my lack of ability as a husband," he said softly, "I can only apologize and assure you that it is something I have been working on improving. If I am allowed to remain by her side, I will do everything within my power to make Aislinn happy and secure in our relationship."
The tension in the room seemed palpable as
King Lika stares at Matthias for a few seconds before asking the advisors' opinion. The majority raises their hands in favor of Matthias, except the king. Aislinn smiles and stands up, tossing her black hair back before walking over to her father in the first chair at the counselors' table. "Well, Dad, it looks like the majority won, right?"
Hearing Aislinn speak up, Matthias felt a surge of hope fill his chest. He straightened slightly and turned to face her as she walked over to her father, a look of determination on her face. His gaze met hers briefly before he returned his attention to King Lika, waiting impatiently for the verdict.
When Aislinn sat down beside her father, Matthias' heart raced with anticipation, unsure whether to feel relieved or anxious about what was about to happen next. He took a deep breath and forced himself to remain calm, bracing himself for any objections that might still arise from King Lika.
The air in the room seemed to thicken as everyone waited with bated breath for the king's decision. Matthias felt Aislinn's hand slip into his, giving him a reassuring squeeze. It was all he needed
The king sighs and gets up from the chair, raising his hand in favor of Matthias. He says he accepts Matthias' conditions, as long as he brings a worthy heir, lands for King Lika's kingdom and that the two kingdoms are allies in wars.
Emperor's husband Matthias nodded firmly and gave King Lika a slight bow. "I understand and accept your terms, Your Majesty. With your permission, I shall return to my kingdom immediately to begin preparations for the expansion of our lands as well as finding an appropriate match for Aislinn." He paused for a moment before adding softly, "And know that in return, you will always have a loyal ally and friend in me."
As he turned to leave the room with Aislinn by his side, Matthias felt a mix of relief and anticipation coursing through him. He had succeeded where so many others had failed; now he needed only to deliver on his promises and prove himself worthy of this newfound responsibility and the love of his empress.
With each step they took toward the door, Matthias could feel Aislinn growing closer to him once more - not just physically but emotionally as well
When they arrive at Aislinn's room and after Matthias closes the door, Aislinn starts jumping and squealing with happiness, holding the skirt of her dress so she doesn't trip. "I thought he wouldn't accept it!"
He smiled and put his arms around her waist, hugging her tightly before replying "I didn't let that happen," as he nuzzled her neck gently. It felt good to have her back in his arms again, the warmth of their bodies mixing together like they were always meant to be. Matthias leaned back slightly to look at her face, a faint blush coloring her cheeks from their exertions earlier. "Now," he whispered into her ear, "we can focus on making this work and being happy together." He kissed the spot where her neck met her shoulder before guiding her slowly to sit down on the bed. Sitting beside her, he took her hand in his and squeezed gently, a promise of all that lay ahead etched into every touch.
Aislinn smiles and pushes Matthias, laying him on the bed. She lies down next to him, caressing his war and conquest brooches. "I have to take a shower to prepare for the event. Now that my father has accepted, we are going to have a wedding celebration event as well."
As she spoke, he watched her with loving eyes, feeling his heart swell at the thought of finally having her by his side again, not just as his empress but also as his wife. When she mentioned a wedding celebration, a small grin tugged at the corner of his mouth. "That sounds wonderful," he murmured, running his fingers through her hair and massaging her shoulders with gentle circles. "I can't wait to make you mine again, both here and in my kingdom."
He moved lower, tracing patterns over her stomach before letting his touch drift further southward until he reached the hem of her dress, teasingly lifting it higher. His gaze remained locked on hers as he kissed a trail up her inner thigh, promising that soon enough they would have much more intimate celebrations and reunions to enjoy together in the privacy of their chambers.
Aislinn giggles a little when Matthias starts kissing her thighs, stroking her hair. "When you do that and look at me like that, your red eyes look mischievous."
He chuckled softly and leaned in to nibble on her earlobe while his free hand moved up her body, cupping her breast through the fabric of her dress before slipping inside to tease her nipple. "You have no idea how mischievous they can get," he whispered huskily into her ear. His other hand reached down and slowly pushed her underwear aside, baring her to him as he ran his fingers through the curls at her entrance, teasing and taunting until she was wet and aching for him.
"I've missed feeling you like this," he breathed against her skin, finally claiming her mouth in a deep, hungry kiss that left them both panting for more. He shifted his weight, pressing closer to her, wanting nothing more than to bury himself inside her and finally have her back where she belonged: as his wife and his everything.
Aislinn moans in the middle of the kiss and turns her head, pushing him away, with her lips swollen and pink because of how hard he kissed her. "I need to take a shower, Matthias..."
"All right," he panted, gazing down at her with lust-filled eyes as she pushed him away. "Just a few more minutes... I need to touch you." He kissed along her jawline and down her neck, nipping at her skin lightly before pulling back slightly, his hands roaming over her body once more.
"But we don't have much time," she protested breathlessly, arching into his touch. "We need to go soon." He growled low in his throat at the feel of her under his fingers, but managed to maintain some semblance of control as he slid one hand up between them and found her wet and ready for him. With a groan of pleasure, he pressed against her entrance, letting the head of his erection tease her opening.
"Just let me feel you," he murmured hoarsely, his fingers moving restlessly against her, urging
Aislinn swallows hard, blushing and trying to push Matthias away, but it was in vain as he was much stronger than her. "Matthias, I-" She screams out a moan as Matthias enters her, his cock throbbing at the feeling her warmth around him again. "W-why are you such a perv when we're alone?!"
"Because you drive me crazy," he growled, thrusting deeper inside her as she felt his words vibrate against her sensitive flesh. "And because I can't get enough of feeling you like this." With a groan, he pulled back slightly before pushing forward again, harder this time, relishing the tight grip of her body around him and the way her nails dug into his shoulders as she tried to find purchase against the bed.
His fingers tangled in her hair as their bodies moved together in a primitive dance of desire and possession. "I've missed you so much," he murmured hoarsely, kissing her neck before claiming her lips again in a hungry kiss that left them both gasping for air. He could feel the tension building within him as she clung to him, their joined bodies moving faster and more urgently with each passing second.
He closed his eyes, sav
Aislinn pushes Matthias away once again, with a flushed face, swollen lips and disheveled dress. "Matthias, we can do this later, I have an appointment now!"
With an audible groan, Matthias leaned back against the bedpost and tried to steady his racing heart as he watched her hurry off to prepare for the event. The scent of their lovemaking lingered in the air around them like a perfume, taunting him with what could have been but wasn't yet. He knew she was right; they needed to go and focus on presenting a united front to her father and his advisors. But the thought of not touching her again until after the event left a bitter taste in his mouth.
As Aislinn disappeared into the bathroom, he took a deep breath and began straightening his clothes, trying to rein in the storm of desire raging within him. He couldn't remember ever wanting someone as badly as he wanted her. Perhaps it was because they had been apart for so long; perhaps it was simply fate. Whatever the reason, he knew that from