The shadows of the leaves swayed gently with the soft breeze, creating a rhythm that soothed the soul.
A gentle wind drifted past, brushing against their faces and lifting strands of hair that overlapped like a field of wild grass.
Their footsteps eventually brought them back to the cabin. Kael let out a long breath, then walked over and sat on a fallen tree branch near the remains of their campfire.
"Another exhausting day, as usual..." Kael murmured softly, gazing at the home they had built. "But... this is far better than being on a battlefield."
Lizzy placed the bundles of wild sheep’s wool beside the cabin, then casually walked over and sat down next to Kael. The blue sky above them slowly began to turn a warm reddish hue. The sun had reached the western horizon, preparing to set. The forest gradually grew quieter, more peaceful, and more tranquil.
With a relaxed, unhesitating movement, Lizzy lay down on the wood, resting her head comfortably on Kael’s lap.
Kael shifted slightly downward, choosing to sit on the ground covered with sparse grass. His rough hand reached out and gently stroked Lizzy’s white hair, strand by strand. It was still a little dirty from the forest dust.
"When we first got married, I noticed that your hair was a little tangled, dull, and unhealthy," Kael said gently. "But now... it looks much more beautiful and well cared for."
Lizzy raised one hand into the air, stretching out her fingers as though she wanted to reach for the vast evening sky. "How was I supposed to take care of myself when I was disguised as a slave back then? But... thank you. Thanks to you, I’m much better cared for now."
"Of course I know," Kael chuckled softly, glancing at his wife’s face. "Your cheeks and body do look a lot fuller now, though."
Without realizing it, Kael pinched and gently squeezed Lizzy’s cheek, unable to resist how adorable she looked.
Lizzy grew a little annoyed and lightly hit Kael’s arm. "I’m not fat! I’m just eating a little more than usual!"
Kael didn’t argue back. He simply laughed heartily. The two of them then fell silent, enjoying the peaceful evening atmosphere in the middle of the vast forest.
Several dry leaves fell from the branches above them and landed right on Kael’s head. Lizzy lifted herself from his lap and picked the leaves out with her slender fingers.
"Even though I really like the smell of your sweat... I also like seeing Kael all clean," Lizzy whispered, her voice turning affectionate and playful.
With a smoldering, teasing expression, Lizzy turned around and sat directly on Kael’s lap, positioning herself so that her body pressed tightly against her husband’s firm chest. Her soft, full breasts pressed directly against Kael’s chest.
"Come on... let’s take a bath together~" Lizzy teased, displaying a sweet smile that was charming, seductive, and mischievous all at once.
Kael’s expression showed absolutely no sign of being that of a lecherous man who could easily lose control. His face remained calm and composed. Having endured countless battles, killed numerous enemies, and stood among piles of corpses, Kael certainly found physical temptation alluring, but it would never be enough to make him lose control of himself.
Besides, deep in his heart, Kael had long yearned for a wife and the warmth of a family, even back when he was still living on Earth. Back then, he had to work hard from morning until night, return home to sleep with an exhausted body, and repeat the same boring routine every day.
Whenever he saw other families who seemed so warm and happy, Kael would always imagine what it would feel like to have a family of his own. Neither in his previous life nor in this medieval world had he ever experienced what it meant to receive parental affection. Find the original chapter at novelping.com.
From the very beginning, his intention in marrying Lizzy had never been solely to satisfy his desires. He simply wanted to enjoy a peaceful life alongside someone who truly mattered to him.
Although his expression remained calm, Kael suddenly wrapped his arms around Lizzy and lifted her into his embrace. He walked into the cabin, took two clean pieces of cloth to use as towels, and then headed toward the riverbank.
"Seems like... taking a bath together wouldn’t be so bad after all," Kael said casually.
It didn’t take long for them to reach the bank of a clear river, whose surface reflected the golden-orange glow of the reddish sky. Kael gently lowered Lizzy onto the rocks by the water.
"Just keep your clothes on while bathing. We can wash them at the same time," Kael said.
Lizzy gazed at the clear flowing water. She slowly stepped in, allowing the cold water to wash over her feet before beginning to float and swim a little. A refreshing sensation instantly washed away the heat and fatigue in her body.
Seeing Kael still standing on the bank, merely watching her, Lizzy puffed out her cheeks in a pout.
"Hmph! Why don’t you come in already?"
"Yeah, I’m coming," Kael replied.
In truth, Kael had hesitated for a moment, remembering when Lizzy’s past trauma had resurfaced earlier. However, seeing how insistently she urged him and how much she seemed to be enjoying the water, Kael finally stepped in and splashed into the river himself.
Lizzy flashed a mischievous smile. She quickly slapped the water’s surface, sending a splash of river water straight into Kael’s face!
"Take that! Hahaha!" Lizzy burst into delighted laughter.
"Hmm, so that’s how we’re playing?" Kael narrowed his eyes playfully before splashing water back at his wife.
Their laughter and playful banter filled the air, breaking the silence of the river that evening.
When Kael removed his upper garment to wring out the water, the rows of battle scars and the curves of his athletic muscles were fully exposed beneath the evening sunlight.
Seeing the sight up close, Lizzy suddenly felt warmth spreading through her body. A strange wave of desire stirred in her chest. Although she had seen her husband’s physique before, looking at him directly like this never grew old.
Kael was about to rinse the dirt from his outer clothes when Lizzy suddenly approached him through the water. Without warning, she took off her own upper garment, then pounced on him and shoved him down until he lay flat on his back in the shallow area covered with smooth stones.
Her beautiful, ample breasts were clearly exposed before Kael’s eyes. Kael could only let out a resigned sigh, allowing himself to be swept up in his wife’s burning passion. You are reading on novelping . com, the official source.
Slowly but surely, the sun finally sank completely below the western horizon, painting a graceful and mesmerizing sunset across the river’s surface.
A little while later, Kael slowly stood up and stepped onto dry land. He picked up the two dry pieces of cloth to use as towels, intending to hand one of them to Lizzy.
However, before Kael could even turn around, Lizzy leaped out of the water and sprinted toward him, crashing into his body from behind! The impact threw Kael off balance, sending him tumbling back onto the grass beside the river.
Lizzy straddled her husband, gazing straight into Kael’s eyes with an incredibly sweet smile, filled with warmth and genuine mischief.
"I love you, Kael..." she whispered sincerely.
Surrounded by the dim twilight and with the sun having completely disappeared, Lizzy leaned closer and planted a warm kiss on Kael’s lips. The kiss lasted a very long time, sweet and deep, until nearly ten minutes had passed without Lizzy allowing their lips to part even once.
When the kiss finally ended, Kael slowly sat up and rubbed the corner of his lips, which felt slightly sore.
"My goodness... She bit me again."
Up ahead, Kael saw Lizzy had already run off through the bushes, her body wrapped in a towel. She glanced back over her shoulder and waved at him with an extremely seductive, mischievous expression.
"I’ll punish her by forbidding her from kissing me for a whole week," Kael muttered with a resigned sigh. He got to his feet and leisurely followed his wife.
The forest was now completely shrouded in darkness. The sun’s golden glow had been replaced by the soft light of a crescent moon, appearing shyly from behind the clusters of clouds in the night sky.
The two walked side by side through the darkness. Suddenly, Lizzy playfully jumped onto Kael’s back, asking him to carry her.
Kael stumbled slightly under the sudden weight but quickly regained his balance and continued walking calmly through the night.
"You’re not allowed to kiss me for the next week, Lizzy," Kael declared as punishment.
"Eh? Why all of a sudden?!" Lizzy protested immediately, resting her chin against Kael’s shoulder. "But earlier, I could feel a little of your blood coming out... It tasted so sweet, you know!"
"What do you think you are, a vampire?" Kael chuckled, shaking his head.
"I wish I really were a vampire..." Lizzy whispered right beside Kael’s ear before gently biting his earlobe. "...Then I could drink your blood and turn you into a vampire, too, so we could live together forever in eternal life."
The bite and whisper made Kael feel both exasperated and amused. He reached one hand behind him and flicked Lizzy’s forehead, gently but firmly enough to make her wince.
"Good thing you’re not a real vampire, haha!" Kael burst into laughter, joined by Lizzy’s affectionate giggles as she tightened her arms around her husband’s neck throughout the journey back to their cabin.