The Strongest Daughter-In-Law Of The Black Lion Family [EN]: Chapter 181

#181.

“So, Ella went to the North.”

I nestled into Jerarkiel’s arms and said calmly.

Actually sending Ella off to the distant North made me feel quite gloomy.

She had stayed by my side for quite a while, so her absence would be felt for quite some time.

Jerarkiel stroked my hair and replied nonchalantly.

“So it ended up that way.”

“You sound uninterested.”

“Is it something I should be interested in?”

“She was someone you were obsessed with at one point, so you’re being too much.”

I suddenly recalled the past and hardened my expression. Jerarkiel, who couldn’t remember his partner but followed Ella around, was still annoying to think about.

At that moment, Jerarkiel said quietly.

“I wasn’t obsessed.”

“Then why did you keep following Ella around?”

I was inwardly upset about what happened back then, so my voice naturally became sharp. Seeing this, Jerarkiel explained.

“Actually, your pheromone scent was too stimulating for me, so it was hard to approach you. So, I asked the rabbit about your affairs instead.”

“That’s what it was?”

“Did you misunderstand?”

Jerarkiel asked with a bright smile. It looked like he was trying to tease me, so I feigned indifference.

“No? I was completely comfortable and happy, you know?”

“No way. Looking at your face, it seems like you’re saying, ‘I was really upset.’”

“No, no. I was a completely free ferret back then, the epitome of freedom?”

“Oh, really?”

At that moment, Jerarkiel’s eyes narrowed.

“Was being next to me that stifling?”

“Huh?”

“I think it would be nice if you restrained me.”

His gaze turned to my neck. The mark he left was still clearly visible there.

I hid my neck and said.

“I can’t use pheromones to heal my body anymore since I gave them back to Ella.”

“Even better.”

With those words, Jerarkiel’s lips headed for my neck. Along with a tingling pain, Jerarkiel whispered.

“Now there’s no need to worry about it disappearing.”

“Ugh.”

“I should bite you as much as I want.”

“Wai-wait a minute!”

I put a stop to the scene that was about to burst into flames again.

“Stop biting me!”

“Then you bite me.”

Jerarkiel offered his neck, tempting me.

“You used to bite, suck, chew, tear, taste, and enjoy me.”

“I, when did I ever!”

“My finger still throbs from where you bit it.”

“Liar!”

“Yeah, that’s right. It’s a lie.”

Jerarkiel burst into laughter and pounced on me.

“So, just stay still.”

In the end, I, who had become a ferret trapped in a lion’s den, acknowledged that I couldn’t stop Jerarkiel.

If you give up, it’s easier.

I stretched out my body in a large ‘大’ [the character ‘da’, meaning ‘large’ in Chinese, symbolizing surrender] shape and muttered.

“Okay. Devour me.”

After all, tonight too, I was destined to be his excellent feast.

* * *

When I arrived at the dining hall for breakfast, Ivan, who had been secretly waiting, made a fuss when he saw me.

“Congratulations on spending the night together!”

Pop―!

Colorful confetti fluttered from a small, adorable firecracker. It was obvious why he was doing this now.

He clearly wanted to tease me.

Despite my cold gaze, Ivan didn’t care and continued to act up. He even blushed and started twisting his body.

“Hehehe. It must have been very, very hot. Your face has a glow I’ve never seen before! It must have been so good! Ahem, ahem!”

“Should I make your face glow too?”

When I clenched my fist and threatened him, Ivan became serious.

“I’m fine, thank you.”

“No, it’s because I want to do it for you.”

As I twirled my fist and approached, Ivan quickly moved away. Just as I was about to lunge at him with a growl, Rachel hugged me tightly from behind.

“Our daughter-in-law!”

“Ugh!”

“Your face has become half its size since I last saw you. I was worried from the moment Riki [Jerarkiel’s nickname] wouldn’t let you out of the bedroom! When you look at it, the Black Lions don’t know what restraint is and just run wild!”

It seemed that the story of my night with him had spread throughout Javis Castle.

Seriously, do I not have any privacy?

Why does everything have to become a rumor!

I hid my face in embarrassment and trembled. Ivan was definitely the culprit. When I glared at Ivan through my fingers, he taunted me and stuck out his tongue.

‘Should I really kill him?’

As my murderous intent boiled over.

Rachel sat me at the table and began stuffing food into my mouth.

“Our Chelsia, you need to eat a lot and gain strength, okay?”

“Munch, munch.”

I didn’t refuse because I was hungry.

I was obediently eating the salad that was served as an appetizer when Zachariah arrived.

“It’s hard to see your face.”

“You’ve, munch, arrived?”

I was busy chewing the salad that Rachel was feeding me and greeting him. Zachariah, who had been staring at the scene, said.

“Are you hurting anywhere?”

When I nodded, Zachariah lightly tapped my head and sat down. He seemed to have a lot to say but didn’t know where to start.

Following him, Jerarkiel arrived and snatched the fork from Rachel.

“It’s my job.”

“You’re prickly, aren’t you? I was doing it for you. You should have come sooner!”

Rachel snorted and went back to Zachariah’s side, and Jerarkiel triumphantly took the seat next to me.

Then, he smiled and offered me a large piece of beef.

“Eat a lot, Chi Chi [a cute nickname].”

“Huh?”

“You need to eat a lot and gain strength.”

Why do I need to gain strength, and why are you becoming so solemn?

I flinched at Jerarkiel’s lecherous gaze. I somehow knew what his smile meant.

Gulp.

I didn’t know if the meat was going down my throat or up my nose.

But it tasted good, so it seemed to have gone into my stomach properly.

I was flustered by Jerarkiel’s excessive pampering.

Seeing this, Zachariah lightly rebuked.

“Don’t overdo it, please.”

“I don’t think you’re the one to talk, Father.”

“What did I… Ugh.”

“Ahem, ahem!”

Zachariah tried to argue but flinched. Seeing Rachel clear her throat, it seemed she had stepped on his foot.

I muttered as I watched the three bickering.

“It’s been a while since we had such a peaceful morning.”

If Ivan had heard, he would have retorted, ‘Do you not know the meaning of the word ‘peaceful’?’ but to me, this noisy scene was peace itself.

It felt like feathers were gently stroking my whole body, tickling me.

I don’t know how long it’s been since we all sat around the table and had a meal together.

I had been too busy chasing the Butterfly gang and dealing with Ebensev to notice.

It felt new to have such a chaotic morning after a long time.

I think I missed it a little bit…….

At that moment, Jerarkiel touched my cheek.

“Why are you smiling so prettily? It makes me want to hold you.”

I neatly ignored the rest of his words and replied.

“It’s just that everything happening now feels like a dream.”

So, please don’t pour cold water on this moving scene?

I continued to indulge in my emotions. Now that everything was over, I was naturally immersed in a happy afterglow.

When I first entered Javis Castle on my own two feet, I only thought that my life had become twisted.

After that, I was always thinking about escaping.

Before I knew it, we had overcome life-and-death situations together and finally become a family. And to have such a boisterous yet cozy morning.

All of this felt like a dream, so these words naturally came out.

“I feel like I’m a very happy prisoner right now.”

Zachariah, Rachel, and Jerarkiel widened their eyes at my sudden confession. After a moment, the three of them burst into laughter as if they had planned it.

“Well, you’re always happy in front of meat.”

Zachariah made a bland joke.

“In that sense, our daughter-in-law should eat more. Does that even make a dent? You need to eat quickly to grow taller. You still look like a swollen white bean.”

Rachel shyly changed the subject.

“Say ‘ah―.’”

Following her, Jerarkiel smiled as he offered me the meat. As if feeding me was the most important thing.

All of that felt like a dream.

I was so happy.

“Ah―”

I pretended not to know Jerarkiel’s dark intentions and accepted the meat.

Because I’m not alone anymore.

That fact alone made me feel like I had the whole world.