Chapter 234: Mixing Races (10)

I followed Arwin as she guided me onto the bed.

She lay there, completely exhausted, as if all her strength had left her.

Looking down at her, I placed a soft kiss on her lips and slowly let my hand rest on her skin, just as I had done before.

Arwin flinched at the touch and squeezed her eyes shut.

Realizing that the ring wasn’t actually inside her, I felt a wave of relief wash over me, followed by a hollow laugh.

Mixed into that laughter was a hint of frustration.

I had been so concerned about her well-being, yet it seemed she had an entirely different plan in mind.

Without hesitation, I moved my hand forward and asked,

“I thought you weren’t thinking about anything… but you had all these plans in mind, didn’t you?”

“Nn…”

“You really wanted this that much?”

“Haa… Hmph…”

Arwin bit her lip, refusing to answer.

Even in her silence, she looked beautiful, but I couldn’t help the mix of thoughts swirling in my head.

Watching her hold back her response, I decided to coax an answer out of her in my own way.

“You’re not going to answer?”

Arwin’s body trembled at my persistent teasing, her fingers gripping onto my arms as if to push me away.

“B-Berg... Just… wait a moment…!”

“A moment? What moment?”

Her reaction was immediate—she flinched, eyes flying open.

“Ah! Ahn! Berg…!”

Her breathless voice filled the air, and as if unable to hold back anymore, she finally spoke up.

“O-Of course I wanted this! You’ve been avoiding me all this time…!”

I paused at her words.

Then, I slowly withdrew my hand.

A thin, glistening thread stretched between us, and upon seeing it, Arwin’s face flushed deep red. She quickly covered her face with both hands.

I smiled at her flustered expression and began removing my clothes one by one.

Hearing the rustling sound, Arwin’s breath hitched.

Through the gaps in her fingers, I could see her curious eyes peeking at me.

Before long, I stood bare before her.

Without hesitation, I reached for the hem of her clothing.

As I helped her out of her garments, I could hear the sound of her nervous swallowing. Her heartbeat was so loud I could almost hear it in the quiet room.

Letting out a slow breath, I realized—this moment was inevitable.

There was no avoiding what was to come.

No matter how much she tried to stifle her voice, there was no guarantee the sounds wouldn’t escape into the outside world.

Had it been nighttime, it might have been easier to conceal. But right now, it was the middle of the day.

The moment her voice slipped out, anyone sharp enough would immediately realize that we were far more than just friends.

But it didn’t matter.

At this point, I didn’t care about anything else.

If anything, I wanted to make this an unforgettable moment for her.

Not just Ner, not just Arwin—no one should dare to provoke me so easily again.

“Haa… haa…”

With flushed cheeks, Arwin stared at me, her expression a mixture of nervousness, anticipation, and excitement.

I slowly leaned over her, pressing our bodies together.

Her cool skin welcomed me.

Thump.

I guided myself to rest gently against her, as if introducing myself in a silent greeting.

The warmth between us felt more intense than ever before.

Arwin let out a quiet sound, seemingly overwhelmed by the sensation.

“Ah...”

Swish… swish…

Taking my time, I moved carefully, savoring each moment, letting us both grow accustomed to the feeling.

I continued to gaze down at her as I moved.

Arwin’s breathing quickened, and eventually, impatience flickered in her eyes as she looked up at me.

Then, with a teasing glint in her gaze, she lifted her legs and wrapped them around my waist, preventing any retreat.

A silent message—you’re not getting away.

I couldn’t help but chuckle at her boldness.

She was trying so hard to maintain a sense of control, to match my pace, but I could see the way she trembled, the way she held back.

And yet, she challenged me.

Smiling at her attempt, I decided to take things a step further.

I positioned myself at her entrance, far larger and thicker than before.

Without any more questions, I began to move forward.

“Ah…!”

Arwin gasped, squeezing her eyes shut again.

Her long ears quivered slightly, betraying her heightened emotions.

Slowly, I pushed forward, feeling the resistance give way.

Even I had to control my breathing, the sensation nearly overwhelming.

A slight streak of red appeared, and Arwin bit down on her lower lip as if trying to endure the sensation.

But despite the discomfort, she didn’t loosen her hold around me.

Even as she trembled, she didn’t back away.

Arwin was offering all of herself to me.

“Haa…”

“Hnn… ah...”

At last, we were completely joined.

For a brief moment, I simply stared, taking in the sight of us finally becoming one.

I gently brushed my hand over Arwin’s face before letting my fingers graze the tips of her ears.

I still hadn’t moved.

She needed time to adjust.

Her body, unfamiliar with this sensation, tensed slightly, as if instinctively resisting something unknown.

“T-This kind of feeling... I-It’s my first time experiencing it...”

She whispered softly, her breath coming in uneven bursts.

Slowly, she moved her hands away from her face, her flushed expression revealing the emotions she had been trying to hide.

“Haa... Ngh... So this is what it feels like… No wonder humans and wolf folk enjoy intimacy so much... I think... I finally understand.”

Arwin looked up at me, her gaze hazy yet filled with newfound realization.

She let out a warm breath, her voice trembling as she murmured,

“M-My body feels... tingly...”

She trailed off, seemingly embarrassed by her own words, before closing her lips tightly.

Seeing her reaction, I let out a small chuckle and reassured her,

“I feel the same way, Arwin. You don’t have to be embarrassed.”

She hesitated for a moment, then gave me a small nod.

“Then... this means we’ll share this bond for the rest of our lives, right...?”

“...Yes.”

At my confirmation, she blinked rapidly as if overwhelmed by emotion. Her eyes grew misty before she let out a small, breathy laugh.

“I must be really greedy.”

“Why?”

“Even in this moment... I find myself wishing that you would love me even more. I keep imagining myself as the wife you cherish the most.”

“Arwin...”

Swish…

She stretched out her arms toward me.

I gazed at her for a moment before smiling and slowly leaning into her embrace.

She wrapped her arms tightly around me as I settled against her.

Our bare skin brushed against each other, the warmth between us intensifying.

Even in the broad daylight, with nothing to conceal us, we remained close, sharing this moment.

“Berg, how do I look to you?”

Arwin’s voice was soft as she asked her question.

“...You’re beautiful.”

Despite the simplicity of my answer, she let out a small giggle, clearly pleased.

Still, as if wanting something more, she pressed further.

“Compared to others?”

“Everyone has their own unique charm.”

“Then what’s my charm?”

I thought for a moment before responding,

“Your skin... your toned figure...”

Then, with a playful smirk, I decided to tease her just a little, hoping to ease her tension.

Placing my hand gently on her lower abdomen, I added,

“And the fact that you don’t have much fur here… It’s kind of cute.”

“.......”

Arwin’s long ears twitched violently.

But instead of getting flustered, she quickly composed herself and leaned in close, whispering into my ear.

“Berg, have you ever thought about this?”

“About what?”

“When I let go of my Lifespan Vessel... I became just like any other short-lived species.”

“...Yeah.”

“Then, if we were to compare my age by human standards... how old would I be right now?”

“...........”

That was something I had never considered before.

I blinked and lifted my gaze slightly, only to find her looking at me with an impish grin.

Elves who properly maintained their Lifespan Vessel could live up to 800 years.

A healthy human could live around 80 years.

By that comparison, there was a tenfold difference in lifespan.

By elven standards, Arwin had been around 170 years old when she lost her Lifespan Vessel.

Which meant…

“Wait… huh?”

My gaze unconsciously drifted downward again.

Could that explain why she had so little…?

A sudden realization struck me, and I instinctively tried to pull away, my mind racing with uncertainty.

But before I could, Arwin tightened her legs around me, refusing to let go.

She giggled softly, amusement dancing in her emerald eyes.

“It was just a hypothetical, Berg. No need to be so flustered.”

“...”

“Besides, it doesn’t change the fact that I’ve lived for 170 years.”

Hearing her words, I paused.

The tension in my body eased slightly.

At that moment, she let out a slow breath, her expression shifting.

Arwin trembled slightly before whispering,

“Ah...”

“Arwin...”

She lifted her gaze, locking eyes with me.

“I think it’s time to move forward, Berg. We can’t just stay like this forever, can we?”

Her voice was calm yet expectant.

I didn’t answer immediately.

Instead, I simply looked at her, observing the way her chest rose and fell with each breath.

Then, she gently ran a hand through her dampened hair, brushing the strands away from her face.

With a soft smile, her eyes filled with warmth, she made a bold request.

“Now… make me lose my mind.”

I exhaled slowly, steadying myself.

There was no turning back.

If anything, this was the first true connection we were sharing—one that needed to leave a lasting impression.

I met her gaze, unwavering, and after a brief moment of silence, I gave my answer.

“Alright.”

Shift…

“Ah—!”

With a steady rhythm, I let our movements flow, taking care to match her pace.

Press…

“Nn…!”

Her voice wavered as she held onto me.

The warmth between us deepened as we embraced, immersing ourselves in the moment, letting our connection speak for itself.

– – The End of The Chapter – –

 

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