The Incubus System

The Incubus System Chapter 594. The Spider Queen's Invitation III

"What's wrong?" she asked once she realized the change in my expression.

I didn't quickly answer her as I was in a dilemma. I knew she wanted to open up her heart to me and hoped I didn't see her only as a political partner. But we just met and I only knew one or two things about her, so I hadn't grown any feelings for her.

"That's a tough question," I answered. I could lie. But lying to a woman who wanted to give her honest feelings for you wouldn't end well.

"Why?" she asked me worriedly.

I sighed. "I don't know. I just... I don't know how to describe it." I looked into her eyes deeply. "I could lie to you. But..." I shook my head from side to side slowly. "I don't want it. I know it's hard for you to reach this point. I don't want to destroy your thrust," I said with a soft smile.

My answer surprised her. "I see," she said after a short silence. She smiled softly back at me. It was a genuine one. "You are an honest guy..."

I bent my head a bit and wondered if I messed up. I could make it fast and say that I love her. It might settle everything. But I also didn't understand why I decided to be honest with her.

'Is this because I saw her memory and understand her pain of betrayal?' I asked myself. 'Or because I feel we share the same pain?' I didn't know the reason. But I felt like I needed to be honest with her.

But strangely, she suddenly leaned toward me and hugged me tightly. It confused me a lot to the point I didn't know how to react.

"Thank you," she whispered in my ear. "For being honest." I could feel her heartbeat through her skin and touch. And each of her words was filled with sincerity. "I will wait for you," she promised.

I was stunned.

"What?" I asked her.

"I will wait for you until you love me," she repeated.

Her words made my heart ache. It should be my line! Yet she stole it. I was the one who wanted to have sex with her to settle our contract.

"Syntyche..." I breathed out. I didn't know what to say next. "I don't get it. Why are you suddenly..."

My words trailed off as she distanced herself and pressed her index finger to my lips.

"You won't understand, Damian. Ever since he broke my heart, I know I have been living inside a Fata Morgana. In my own illusion world. It was my choice to protect myself. I tried to make myself raise my value and stepped on another's dignity to cover my wound. But I know I was just fooling myself. I am still hurting," she confessed sadly. "I am afraid of my feelings for you. Because I know they are real. I don't know much about you and I'm afraid I will end up just like in the past."

"I see," I said in a low voice. "I won't force you to do anything you don't want to do." I tried to comfort her. "I just want you to know that we are partners. Although it's a bit soon, I want you to trust me."

"I do." She nodded. "And I hope you do the same." She gave me a warm smile.

I smiled at her in return. We both knew that we were still strangers. But we were willing to get to know each other better. That was enough for me.

"Um... right one more thing. I already dismissed my slaves," she announced with a blushing face.

My eyes widened.

"You did?" I asked in disbelief.

"Yes. I also have ordered my assistant to take their photos from the museum and destroy them," she continued.

"Did you break your contract with them?" I asked in worry. I knew her good intention, but I didn't want an unnecessary death either.

She shook her head from side to side.

"They are my bodyguards now. I also permit them to go where they belong and the freedom to love those they love," she explained.

It was enough to show how serious she was and it shocked me. This kind of feeling... I wouldn't waste it. "Does that mean I will be the only one who touches you?" I made sure.

She bent her head a bit. Her face was getting redder in embarrassment.

"Um... you can say so," she answered me in a low, gentle voice.

My gaze locked on her and burned her shy figure in my memory. I couldn't help but stare at her body. She was once my enemy, but somehow she didn't look like one anymore. My heart ached with my feelings and lust upon my incubus instinct at the same time. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest.

Her silky long black hair flowed down to her neck and shoulders. Her waist was small and her hips flared out nicely. Her breasts were big but her body was slim and her thighs were slender. Her legs were long and shapely. Her skin was smooth and her fingers were delicate. Her lips were full and pink.

Unconsciously, I extended my hand and pressed my palm to her cheek. It was so soft and warm. I could feel her heartbeat through her skin. I closed my eyes and inhaled her sweet scent. But the next thing I heard was her soft whisper,

"Damian..." She overlapped my hand with hers.

I opened my eyes slowly and saw her delicate face in front of me. She was so close to me. I could smell her sweat and her skin was so smooth. I could feel the warmth of her body through my palm. I could feel my heart beating faster in my chest.

"I want you to touch me," she said softly. Her voice sounded like a plea. She looked at me with her brown eyes. They were filled with desire.

I was stunned by her request.