Anyone who knows something about demons knows that they love to make deals and contracts. But no matter how good it sounds, the demons are always the ones who most benefit in the end.
Mira always thought that way, but now she's confused and shocked because what Lucien offers is so good, and his request is unbelievable.
Of course, she knows that she is a beautiful woman and is admired by all the Nagas. But unlike Kamala, who inherited her beauty and is young, she feels just like an old woman who has already lost her brightness.
Yet, Lucien, the most handsome, attractive, talented, and amazing guy she's ever seen, is asking her to become his wife. [Why does this feel so surreal???]
Kamala is also very confused, so she looks at him with a pleading expression. "Lucien… I'm okay with giving you everything I have, but why do you want my mom too? isn't myself enough?"
Lucien doesn't want to offend Kamala, but he also won't lie, so he explains briefly. "Due to my connection to l.u.s.t, I can get stronger doing l.u.s.tful things with women, and they get stronger too, and since I'm away from my other wives now, I need both of you."
She remembers how stronger she felt after kissing him a few times, so she doesn't doubt his words.
Mira doesn't doubt Lucien's honesty, but she still feels confused. "But... I understand why you want Kamala on your side, but I'm an old woman who has lost everything..."
Her expression turns sad as she looks at her hand. "My talent was gone when Tyrion and that witch stole my power... I can't even use my bloodline ability anymore."
Lucien can feel that Mira is an amazing woman, but after all the s.h.i.+t she's been through, getting depressed is natural. Because of that, he very much wants to help her regain her confidence and reach a level of glory that she never imagined.
He walks to her front and holds her hand, so she looks into his eyes as he speaks in a loving tone. "You've already made a lot of sacrifices for others, now it's time for you to start getting rewarded, and you just have to accept it."
Mira feels her heart beat faster as Lucien's smile mesmerizes her, and his words captivate her. Yet, she is confused and embarra.s.sed. "B-b-b-ut-"
She tries to move away from him, but he quickly places his other hand on her back and pulls her body towards his before sealing her lips with an ardent but gentle kiss.
"!!!" Mira is stunned by that action and is caught totally off guard by a sneak kiss.
Kamala is equally shocked, while l.u.s.t, Helena, and Oya roll their eyes.
And even Lucien is a little surprised that Mira's lips are even softer than he imagined. And just like Kamala's lips, they are cool, similar to the skin and tail of all the Nagas.
As he kisses her mouth, he caresses her waist and feels her tail moving wildly from side to side while she doesn't know where to put her hands.
And even though that kiss feels so good, Mira gathers all the willpower she has to put both hands on Lucien's chest and push him back.
"You can not do that!!" She speaks while looking into his eyes. But she also sees how her hands are touching his chest in a very intimate way, which makes her blush.
"Oh, really??" Lucien smiles as he finds her expression so cute.
Despite being almost four thousand years old, Mira never knew what a loving relations.h.i.+p is because she was always helping her father with Naga Kingdom affairs and her marriage to Tyrion was horrible. So she has no idea how to handle that situation.
"Y-y-you…" She starts to stutter as she doesn't feel any desire to get away from Lucien. In fact, just with that kiss, he' gave her a taste of his demonic energy, which is making her feel more powerful.
Not giving Mira a chance to back down, Lucien moves his mouth toward her lips and starts another kiss.
"Mm!!!" She closes her mouth to keep his tongue from entering as she tries to push him back. But for some reason, her hands don't have any strength, and she ends up stroking his chest instead of pus.h.i.+ng him.
Lucien doesn't go too far and ends the kiss quickly. Then he looks into her eyes. "Mira, you are a wonderful woman, and Tyrion hasn't given you the respect and love you deserve, but I'm going to do it; I'll make you as happy as possible."
Though those words sound like a ridiculous and meaningless promise, Mira can't stop hope from growing in her heart. And a part of her that died the day she married Tyrion, is reborn again, though she tries to repress it.
"Why are you doing this???" Mira believes in Lucien's intentions about having her race serve him, but she still doesn't understand why he wants her as his wife along with her daughter.
Lucien knows that words can't always convince people, so before he can think of anything else, l.u.s.t speaks. "The proposal Lucien is offering you and your daughter is incredibly advantageous to all of us."
"With his help, Kamala could finally awaken the bloodline ability she inherited from you, and you'll be able to use it again just as even Lucien will be able to do at some point."
Kamala and her mother pay attention to l.u.s.t as she continues. "You have no idea how many women would do anything to take that chance, and you'll regret refusing it."
Mira has never felt so confused before. She really wants to help her people and kill Tyrion, but can she really trust the demon who asks for something so absurd in return?
"I'm not refusing, but..." She speaks in a respectful tone. "I need some time to think about it carefully."
"Of course." Lucien smiles and caresses her face. "This is a crucial decision that will completely change your life. And after we make the soul contract, we will be bonded forev-"
"I accept!" Before he finishes speaking, Kamala exclaims in a determined tone, shocking Mira but not surprising anyone else.
"Kamala?!?" Mira looks at her daughter with an inquisitive expression. "I thought it would be okay for you to run away with him, but do you really want to give your soul to a demon?"
She looks at Lucien with an expectant expression and responds. "My own father stole my mother's power and wants to do the same to me. But Lucien not only offers me protection and power, but all he asks in return is loyalty and that I let him make me feel good..."
Then she smiles. "l.u.s.t is right; any woman would be very stupid if she refuses such an opportunity, and I won't do it!"
Lucien can't deny that there's no fun in having a woman just for the benefits of it, while obtaining Mira's affections seems hard and pretty exciting.
But he now needs the power to defeat Tyrion as quickly as possible and start preparing to face the Leviathan at some point. And Kamala has both Mira's talent and bloodline ability, as well as that exotic beauty.
Then he approaches her and looks into her eyes. "The soul contract is forever. Are you sure about that?"
Kamala doesn't respond but steps forward and tries to kiss Lucien. He sees her movements in slow motion but still lets her show how much she wants to be loyal to him.
The kiss is a little awkward due to her lack of experience, but she does that with all sincerity of her heart, and Lucien can feel that even before making the soul contract.
Mira can't contain her smile by seeing her daughter look happy for the first time, and she really wants to believe that everything Lucien promised is real. Yet, she still needs time to find out if she could also enjoy that.
Kamala kisses Lucien's lips to the content of her heart and then breaks the kiss but still keeps their faces close enough to keep their noses touching.
"I really want to do it..." She speaks in a determined tone. "I want to be your woman."
Lucien wouldn't give his tattoo to any random strong women who appeared in front of him without having real feelings for them as that would be very unfair to his beloved wives.
But Kamala not only treated him so well, as she even ran towards the Leviathan to save him and gave him one of her race's greatest treasures.
Although she had some selfish intentions as well, she hasn't tried to manipulate him and seems really a loyal girl, especially after spending so many years alongside her mother in such a horrible situation.
She deserves the chance to be happy and have a place beside him. So he puts his hand on her low belly area and smiles at her before kissing her lips and sticking his tongue inside her little mouth, initiating a pa.s.sionate kiss.
"Mm…" Kamala moans softly as she feels really great. She also feels Lucien's warm and powerful energy enter her body and connect their souls as his tattoo appears on her low belly.
'Now you are mine... forever.' Lucien's voice echoes in Kamala's mind, and she feels delighted even though that relations.h.i.+p seems too precocious.
Mira closely watches that kiss, and before she knows it, she's touching her own lips while her body misses that feeling. Also, she can't help but wonder how good Kamala must be feeling right now.
Lucien would like to enjoy that time with Kamala better, but l.u.s.t's voice in his mind makes him break the kiss. 'They are coming.'
Still hugging Kamala, he looks at Mira. "Your husband's spies are coming; I think our actions are suspicious."
"d.a.m.n!!" She makes an annoyed expression. "I didn't want them to find out about this place... But running away doesn't seem like the plan anymore, right?"
Lucien nods. "Don't take too long to make your decision as time is our most precious resource right now, and it will directly impact the future of your whole race."
"Alright." Mira nods too. "I will think about it carefully and give you my answers as soon as possible."
"Is anyone there??!!" The voice of a male Naga echoes inside that bas.e.m.e.nt, and l.u.s.t removes the sound block barrier as soon as that guard sees them gathered around the portal.
"It..." The man is shocked to see the portal and doesn't think twice about running back to warn Tanu and Tyrion.
*Whoosh*
But Helena flaps her beautiful dark purple wings and quickly catches up to him. She grabs him by the neck and throws him down the stairs.
*Thud*
He rolls over the floor because of Helena's strength and stops in front of Lucien, who shakes his head with a disappointed expression. "Why do you conspire against your Queen for a b.a.s.t.a.r.d King?"
The guard looks at him with a hostile expression. "You will pay for-"
*RAOR*
Oya roar, furious at that man for daring to speak that way to her beloved Master. And without a second thought, she jumps on the guard as she changes to tiger form and rips his head off with a brutal bite.
Blood splashes from the guard's severed neck all over the place as Lucien starts stroking Oya's ears, making her purr.
That scene feels so brutal and warm at the same time, making Mira and Kamala shocked again.
Lucien looks at the Naga Queen and smiles. "Now, you don't need to worry about someone finding your secret place."