CHAPTER 66: THE RETURN HOME

"I’m begging you... Dominic, put it in. Dominic, I want you... ahh..."

It was the first time Shiao Yi had ever expressed his desire so honestly. Naturally, Dominic couldn’t hold back anymore.

After being teased so much, after suffering from the overwhelming heat and hunger within him, he gave in completely to his own aching desire and drove himself deep inside.

"Ahh! Aaahhh! Dominic! Dominic! Aaahnn..."

Dominic couldn’t hold himself back anymore, as if he was being pulled in by the way Shiao Yi’s inner walls tightened and moved around him. The aphrodisiac that had entered Shiao Yi’s body was definitely affecting Dominic too, it stirring up the heat inside him and making it impossible to stay in control.

"Shiao, Shiao! Ugh... ahh, you feel amazing, Shiao..."

Dominic couldn’t stop himself from thrusting hard. It was the first time he had ever been this overwhelmed by desire, unable to hold back and simply giving in to the feeling.

"Dominic! Dominic... I love you, I love you... Dominic, ahhh, more, give me more! Ahh, ahhn!"

"Shiao! Ugh... My Shiao..."

Shiao Yi was crying while moving his own hips, he letting out broken words and breathless moans, completely lost in the overwhelming sensations.

Dominic, too, he groaned from the intense pleasure and the sight of Shiao Yi’s arousing expressions. He lost himself in the moment, loving Shiao Yi like a beast, driven only by instinct.

...

Without pulling out, they went at it three times. Then, changing positions, they did it two more times. After all that, Shiao Yi was completely exhausted, lying flat like a rag, totally spent.

Dominic lay partially on top of him, catching his breath, both of them still breathing heavily.

"Dominic... let’s stop using that stuff, okay? My body... I can’t take it anymore..."

Shiao Yi spoke in a faint, broken voice, then buried his face in the sheets, clearly embarrassed.

Dominic understood how Shiao Yi felt, but he couldn’t help feeling completely satisfied. It was rare to see Shiao Yi so wild and out of control. The aphrodisiac had affected him so strongly, it made him unbelievably intense—almost destructive in his passion.

Did Sayu know exactly what kind of effect this would have when he gave it to me? I always thought he was strict and serious, but now I’m starting to think he’s not as straight-laced as he seemed.

Dominic looked at Sayu in a new light. Maybe it was time to change the way he thought about him—just a little.

It was true that he couldn’t use it every time. It exhausted Shiao Yi too much—and if he wasn’t careful, it might even break him. And once Shiao Yi returned to his senses, the embarrassment would overwhelm him.

But maybe... just once in a while... using it wouldn’t be such a bad thing. Dominic quietly smiled to himself, keeping that little secret from Shiao Yi.

As Shiao Yi began to drift off to sleep and dozing peacefully, Dominic gently stroked his hair and smiled softly, feeling like he had found a new kind of pleasure to look forward to.

....

"I’m sorry to call everyone together when you’re all busy."

"Welcome home, Lord Dominic."

When Dominic spoke, everyone gathered in the front hall responded in unison.

They were the staff of the household, and all turned to him with happy, smiling faces.

There was Jude the butler, who looked especially pleased.

Next to him stood Gekkai, the assistant butler; Eline, the head housekeeper; and two maids under her.

There was Midas the cook, Vitus the gardener, and one male servant who handled miscellaneous chores.

Lambard, the chamberlain, and his assistant Jenomis were mainly responsible for security since neither Dominic nor his father, the master of the house, spent much time at the mansion.

Altogether, they made up a ten-person household staff.

Though the estate was relatively modest—considering his father held the title of Grand General and their noble rank was only viscount—it ran smoothly and lacked nothing essential.

At his mother’s separate residence, there were more than twice as many servants.

Dominic often wondered how there could be so much work to go around over there, but he never had the desire to get involved.

"Today, there’s something I want to tell you all," Dominic said.

He then gestured for Shiao Yi to come over to his side.

A little earlier...

After returning to the royal capital, Dominic had gone straight to greet His Majesty and deliver his formal report.

Then he gave orders to disband the second division temporarily and granted the members some much-needed leave.

The mission at the Dashtadem Fortress had been tough, and everyone in the unit deserved proper rest.

After wrapping things up, Dominic brought Shiao Yi with him and headed home to his estate.

"Welcome home."

Jude, the butler of the Beaumont household, greeted them at the entrance with a deep, respectful bow, folding his long frame with perfect formality.

"Where is my father?"

"Most likely at his mistress’s residence."

"Still the same, I see."

Jude gave a deep, silent bow. His thick gray hair that was once sleek and full of life, now had many strands of white mixed in. His neatly groomed mustache, too, showed signs of age.

He had been managing this house since before Dominic was even born. Honestly, he seemed more like the true master of the estate than the actual head of the family, who rarely ever came home.

"I have something I want to announce to the people in the household. Please gather everyone in the front hall."

"Yes, My Lord."

Jude who is dressed immaculately and without a single flaw in his appearance, gave a quick glance toward Shiao Yi, who was quietly following behind Dominic. But he said nothing and simply bowed his head again.

He must have had plenty of doubts about Shiao Yi—who had suddenly appeared in the house the other day and left just as suddenly with Dominic. But wisely, Jude held back from making any assumptions until Dominic gave an explanation.