The Crown's Entrapment

Chapter 813  New Book Alert - The Crown's Fire

To all my generous and lovely readers,

Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well...

The last book for The Crown Saga has now been published. Kindly check it and add to your library Ezekiel's story entitled, The Crown's Fire. Synopsis: [Warning: r18+/strong mature content]

Amidst the clash of desire and betrayal, who will dare to sacrifice everything for the sake of love?

With the ability to foresee the future, Tarah could propel kings to unprecedented heights of success or plunge them into the depths of irreversible failure. But when her kingdom fell, Tarah was forced to offer herself into servitude to her captor in exchange for her brother's life, becoming a spy in a dangerous game against Ezekiel, the future Dragon King of Ebodia.

Haunted by a prophecy of his doom by a woman's hand, Prince Ezekiel has meticulously avoided female company throughout his life. However, everything changed when he met Tarah, the new fated Seer of Ebodia. Initially only caring about ruling the world, Ezekiel now finds himself strongly enamored by Tarah, at the risk of losing sight of his own goals.

Caught between safeguarding her brother's life and the growing affection for the domineering ruler, Tarah faces a dilemma. Will she navigate this dangerous path, risking everything for her heart's desires?

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Excerpt:

As soon as he exited the portal, a familiar sight greeted him—it was the area of the encampment, with the safe small forest nestled within the protection barrier Lurio created for them before.

Following Tarah's faint scent, Ezekiel soon found himself in the hot spring. There she stood, naked before his eyes. "Your Highness," she breathed.

As he stood there, the flame bond between them seemed to grow stronger, perfectly syncing with his own growing feelings for Tarah.

"Damn," he inwardly cursed, his face flushing red as he finally regained his composure. Quickly turning around, he said, "I got worried, so I followed you here before the portal disappeared." Nôv(el)B\\jnn

For a moment, Ezekiel simply stared at her, utterly bewitched by her ethereal beauty from head to toe. He felt utterly pathetic for losing control like this, but it was so hard to resist. He didn't want to turn his gaze away from her at all.

As he stood there, the flame bond between them seemed to grow stronger, perfectly syncing with his own growing feelings for Tarah.

"Damn," he inwardly cursed, his face flushing red as he finally regained his composure. Quickly turning around, he said, "I got worried, so I followed you here before the portal disappeared."

"Please dress up," he murmured.

"But I'm yet to dip into the hot spring. It's rejuvenating," Tarah mumbled. Despite the cold, she recalled the soothing sensation of the hot spring and decided it would be a perfect way to unwind. That's why she created a portal to this place in the first place.

She was startled to find Ezekiel standing before her just as she removed all her clothes. He nearly gave her a heart attack, appearing so suddenly and catching her in such a vulnerable state. For a moment, she was frozen in place, unable to move, but thankfully he turned around now, giving her a chance to compose herself.

Tarah quickly dipped into the hot spring, feeling the soothing warmth envelop her body. Tarah glanced around, considering the situation. The water had a milky white hue and was deep enough to conceal her body, providing a sense of privacy.

"You can now look, Your Highness. I'm now in the water," she called out, her voice slightly muffled by the steam rising from the spring.

Ezekiel slowly turned. "Oh, right. It indeed looks rejuvenating," Ezekiel muttered, his gaze lingering on the inviting waters.

Seeing how interested he appeared, Tarah found herself unconsciously extending an invitation, "Do you want to try it? It's spacious enough for both of us."

Realizing her words, her face reddened. 'What am I thinking?' she scolded herself.

"Can I join you?" he blurted out, causing her lips to part in surprise. 'For real?' Realizing that she had been the one to extend the invitation first, Tarah felt a sense of obligation. It would be awkward to turn him down now, especially after inviting him in the first place.

"It's fine, Your Highness. You can join me. I'll turn around now so…" Tarah said, feeling her face still burning with embarrassment. She searched for a more proper word than saying he could now disrobe. "Uhm, so you can prepare," she finally said.

Tarah could feel the loud thumping of her heart against her chest as she sensed the movement of the water, indicating Ezekiel's presence in the hot spring with her.

She bit her inner lip, trying to calm her nerves. After all, she and Ezekiel had already kissed and embraced each other. They shared mutual feelings, and Ezekiel had even asked for her hand in marriage, patiently awaiting her response.

"Tarah."

She stiffened when she felt Ezekiel's warm breath graze the skin of her bare shoulder. Lost in her own thoughts, she hadn't realized how close he had come behind her. His hands found her shoulders, turning her around to face him.

"You do know that you've invited danger right now?" he murmured, his gaze intense as he stared deeply into her eyes. Tarah found herself unable to look away; he seemed to possess a magnetic pull that drew her closer to him.

"I'm in danger?" she unknowingly voiced her thoughts aloud. She could feel Ezekiel's warm palm moving from her shoulders to her shoulder blades and then to her neck, sending tingling sensations coursing through her body. Every hair on her body stood on end as she awaited his next move, her anticipation building with each passing moment. She felt her face flush with excitement as she realized the intensity of the moment.

"Yes, you could say that you're in danger now, since you look so tempting and inviting, and the beast in me is close to breaking out, Tarah," Ezekiel said with a furrowed brow. Then, she heard him curse under his breath before leaning closer to her neck.

His tender kisses on her skin caused her to gasp in surprise. It wasn't merely kisses; he was also delicately licking and suckling her flesh. Her legs grew weak, and she reflexively gripped his arms tightly. He continued his affectionate gestures, prompting her to close her eyes, too lost in the pleasure of his dangerous lips.

"Your Highness," she gasped, momentarily taken aback.

"I told you to call me by my name," he whispered softly, gently licking and suckling her delicate earlobe.

"Kiel," she whispered in response, savoring the shorter name. It felt more intimate, a whispered acknowledgment of his earlier request.

"That's more like it," Ezekiel breathed as his kiss trailed from her jawline up to her lips. Tarah felt the pull of desire, knowing that her time with Ezekiel was limited. Was too much to indulge herself in these fleeting moments. She just wanted to be with him, to feel the closeness and warmth of his embrace. Some might consider it wrong, but at that moment, it felt undeniably right to her. As a woman, all she dreamed of was having a family of her own. She didn't yearn to embrace her calling as a Seer; she simply longed to be Ezekiel's partner. Tarah opened her eyes, gazing up at the clear sky above. Yet, she knew that surrendering her purity would mean forfeiting her gifts.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she pondered a future without Ezekiel by her side. Strangely, she found herself unable to envision her own destiny. The uncertainty weighed heavily upon her, casting a shadow over her hopes and dreams.

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