Don’T Get Caught By Your Husband! [EN]: Chapter 42

#42. First Night

2024.04.11.

Belladonna wrapped her arms around Escalio’s neck, opening her mouth in a silent invitation.

His thick tongue immediately accepted, invading her mouth.

Soon, the bedroom was filled with wet, smacking sounds.

Belladonna felt a surge of strength through her body and hugged him tighter.

Escalio increased his pressure, gently pushing her down onto the bed.

“Haa…”

As Belladonna’s head hit the pillow, Escalio briefly broke the kiss, breathing heavily.

“You didn’t drink, did you?”

Belladonna chuckled and shook her head at the question, unsure if it was serious or a joke.

Perhaps it held more sincerity than jest, as a flicker of relief appeared in Escalio’s eyes.

He gave her a burning look, seized her wrist, and pressed his lips to the tender skin inside.

He sucked hard, quickly leaving a red mark blooming on her white wrist.

“I’m going to mark you up a lot like this. Is that okay?”

Escalio asked, showing her the inside of her wrist.

She didn’t fully understand, but Belladonna nodded.

Having received her consent, Escalio’s gaze deepened.

Soon, he moved his body over her prone form.

“I’ll ask one last time. Can you really endure it?”

Escalio asked, gripping Belladonna’s slender ankle with one hand.

Belladonna looked up at him silently.

His eyes were red-rimmed, and he was breathing heavily as he looked down at her.

‘If I nod now…’

Belladonna swallowed hard and bit her lower lip.

They would spend their long-delayed first night together, and she would exchange rings with him tomorrow morning.

Until now, she had postponed their first night, subconsciously considering divorce, but now her thoughts about divorce were becoming blurred.

‘Is this okay?’

Confused emotions swirled within her, but one thing was certain: she absolutely did not want to return to Astanya.

‘And more than anything…’

She also desired him intensely.

Even if he had a mistress, she no longer cared.

“Not paying attention?”

Escalio moved the hand that held her ankle and kissed her calf.

He bared his teeth slightly and nipped at the area with very little force.

Belladonna flinched and closed her eyes.

Everything was unfamiliar and frightening to her, as it was all a first.

“Answer me, Bella.”

Escalio uttered softly.

Belladonna nodded without opening her eyes.

She felt ashamed to face him in this position.

“Open your eyes.”

Escalio said firmly again.

Belladonna felt like she was about to cry and lifted her eyelids.

Half-lidded golden eyes, filled with desire, were looking down at her.

“…Yes, I’m okay.”

“You answer well, good girl.”

Escalio soon wore a satisfied smile.

He moved his thick upper body, lowered his head, and captured her lips.

As her vision blurred, Belladonna’s soft moan disappeared into his mouth.

* * *

Belladonna lifted her heavy eyelids.

The dawning sun was already faintly illuminating the dark bedroom.

‘I didn’t get a wink of sleep after all.’

Even after the initial passion had subsided, Escalio hadn’t calmed down easily and had continued to pleasure her several more times.

Just when she was about to drift off, she couldn’t resist him pressing his heated body against hers again, forcing her to stay awake all night.

Belladonna limply let her arms and legs fall, devoid of strength, and only blinked her eyes powerlessly.

I’m so tired…

“Is your body okay?”

Just then, Escalio, who had filled a round basin with water and was returning from the bathroom, noticed Belladonna opening her eyes and asked.

Belladonna weakly raised her eyes and looked at him.

Escalio placed the basin full of water on the bedside table and began to wipe Belladonna’s body with a towel he had brought.

“You looked like you didn’t have the strength to go to the bathroom. Tell me if it’s too cold.”

Half out of her mind, Belladonna entrusted her body to him.

Escalio carefully wiped her body with a towel soaked in warm water and gently massaged her legs.

As he relieved the stiff areas, she felt like she would soon fall asleep.

‘But…’

Belladonna turned her eyes and looked at him cautiously.

Last night, she couldn’t help but scream during their intimate moments.

He had already heard her making sounds, and even if he understood and let it go, she couldn’t avoid addressing it forever.

Belladonna raised one hand and grabbed his arm as he moved over her body.

“Why?”

Escalio asked without taking his eyes off her.

She couldn’t bring herself to speak.

Belladonna licked her lower lip, moving her mouth nervously.

Escalio, who had raised his head to look at her, smirked and spoke first.

“Is it because you want to kiss?”

No…

Belladonna shook her head weakly.

You did that a lot…

Escalio gave her a relaxed smile and tilted his head.

“Then why? Was last night not enough?”

Absolutely not…

Belladonna shook her head again and hesitated before opening her mouth.

“Um… I can’t explain everything right now… Um, can I continue to not speak in the future?”

Escalio looked at Belladonna.

His deep golden eyes quietly stared at her.

Soon, he nodded and said.

“Of course. Do whatever you want.”

“…Thank you for understanding.”

“No. I don’t mind because I think you’ll sound better than anyone else at night.”

What are you talking about!

Belladonna frowned and raised one hand to playfully strike his shoulder.

It was a weak fist, lacking any real strength.

Escalio chuckled and grabbed her small fist.

“Why don’t you stop worrying about that and just sleep? I don’t know if I’ll be able to let you sleep tonight.”

Belladonna stared at her overly energetic husband with her mouth open.

They hadn’t slept a wink together last night, but he looked so refreshed.

Escalio put the towel he was holding in the basin, rolled over to Belladonna’s side, and pulled her into his arms.

He let out a satisfied groan and stroked Belladonna’s hair.

“I think I’m happy.”

“…”

“It’s nice to make my wife feel good all night, then lie down and hug her.”

I can’t stop you, really…

Belladonna huffed and buried her face in his arms.

Even though she thought she couldn’t stop him, she was feeling something similar.

“But you know.”

Just then, Escalio, who was gently stroking the back of Belladonna’s head, blurted out.

“Are the songs that commoners sing while working all similar?”

“Pardon?”

“The song you sang at the Vatican. Is that a song that everyone in the Elinus Empire knows?”

Is he talking about the work song that he caught her singing in the forbidden area?

Belladonna poked her head up and looked up at his face.

“The song I sang?”

“Yeah, that one. And the song that the farmers here were singing. I heard that the lyrics and rhythm are slightly different from city to city, but I was wondering how you could follow along so well.”

“Ah, basically, it’s different from city to city… But work songs usually consist of lyrics that wish for a good harvest or praise the nature that is commonly seen around them, so they sound similar at first.”

“I see.”

Escalio muttered, staring into space.

Belladonna quietly watched him.

“Then the one you sing must be the Astanya version, right?”

Huh! Belladonna, who was about to answer yes without thinking, stopped herself.

Come to think of it, the fact that Saint Belladonna knew a work song that commoners sang might seem strange to him.

“Ah, I guess so. I must have picked it up from listening to the people working at the Vatican.”

“I see. It’s been a while since I heard it.”

Belladonna opened her eyes wide and looked up at Escalio.

‘Come to think of it, Escalio said he had lived all over the Elinus Empire.’

Escalio turned his gaze from staring into space and stared at Belladonna in his arms with an unreadable expression, then slowly opened his mouth.

“I used to live in Astanya.”

I know… You’re telling me so quickly.

Belladonna still didn’t relax and listened carefully.

“Back then, I didn’t have any money, so I lived in a village where farmers lived, not in the downtown area where mercenaries mainly stayed. Hearing you sing that song reminded me of that time.”

Escalio shrugged his thick shoulders and turned his gaze.

Only then did Belladonna, who had escaped his intense gaze, blink her eyes.

‘If he lived in a village where farmers lived, he might have really lived near the village I lived in in my previous life…’

Belladonna glanced at Escalio, who was already closing his eyes and breathing evenly.

Then where exactly did he live? Could it be that I ran into him…

“Stop staring and go to sleep.”

What! You started talking to me first! Belladonna lowered her head in mock resentment.

She could feel the sound of chuckling laughter and the movement of his chest against her from above.

Belladonna closed her eyes tightly in his arms.

‘Anyway, Escalio doesn’t seem to think it’s a big deal that I don’t make a sound. But it’s better to continue to be careful for the time being.’

It seemed dangerous to talk to him right away as if nothing had happened, just because he had found out.

If she was careless, the fact that she could make a sound could be revealed to others, and if that happened, she could be suspected of having divine power.

‘For now, Escalio seems like he will hide the fact that I can make a sound…’

I’ll have to think a little more about how to act in the future.

Being in Escalio’s warm arms made her feel drowsy.

Belladonna put her complicated thoughts aside for the time being and fell asleep, listening to his even breathing.