After Ava left, both Jax and Celestine were alone in his mansion.
And it was awkward. The kind of awkward where neither person knows where to look, what to say, or how to address the elephant in the room that was still dripping from the carriage ride.
Jax broke the silence first. "Seems like Jennifer has taken a liking to Ava."
Celestine sat on a chair with her legs crossed. Her cold demeanor intact despite the blush she had been fighting for the past hour. "I donât know. Maybe sheâs using Ava and that poor idiot is trailing behind her like a dog."
Jax sat on the edge of the bed. "I donât think so. Jennifer sure has a business mind and she only seeks profit. But I know her better than that. Sheâs someone who treats her people with genuine care and respect. She has the kind of mindset that makes her grow along with everyone around her."
He paused. "And trust me, the people around her are crazy for her. They would die for her without a second thought."
"You really think highly of her."
Jax Replied, "Because Iâve experienced it firsthand. So the case here is probably that she genuinely likes Ava. And knowing Avaâs nature, sheâs sticking around to secure some profit. Probably setting up her future by becoming the apprentice of one of the top businesswomen."
Celestine nodded. "That makes sense. That bitch follows her orders like a dog. And even now she wouldnât have left us willingly, seeing how she was acting around you."
A small smile crept onto her face. "She looked happy about having a fair fight. But I know sheâs cursing right now."
Jax raised an eyebrow. "Fight? What do you mean?"
"Obviously. The fight for you."
Jax stared at her. "What the hell. You girls are really fixated on the same childish obsession even here?"
Her cold eyes didnât waver. "Thatâs not some obsession or tantrum. Maybe it is for Ava. But for me, my heart tells me I want you by my side. Always. As my husband when I rule my kingdom."
She uncrossed her legs and crossed them again.
"And for that I can go to any length. So you better prepare for it."
Jax leaned back. "And thatâs exactly what obsession is."
The realization hit her. He could see it flash across her eyes. But she didnât lose her composure. Didnât crack her cold exterior.
Jax knew he was in deep trouble with these two yanderes. Ava was chaotic and menacing but manageable. The real threat would surface when she learned he already belonged to other women.
And then there was Celestine. Who wanted him for no logical reason that he could identify. Just raw, stubborn, royal determination aimed directly at his life.
He sighed. "Didnât you say you wanted to not lose to Ava? And if Iâm correct, youâre thinking of winning me over with the same act. Thatâs why you asked for the same reward she wanted?"
She twitched.
"You donât have to force yourself," Jax said. "Itâs not like Iâm some lusty beast whoâll hate you just because Ava and I had sex."
"I know. But..."
"Itâs okay if youâre not ready. If youâre uncomfortable, you can ask for anything else as a reward."
Celestine stood from the chair. Her amber eyes carried a resolve that hadnât been there a second ago. She walked to the bed. Pushed Jax down flat on his back. And grabbed his semi-hard dick through his pants.
"No. I only want this. I want the whole night with you. So give me this. Treat me like her. No, better than her."
Her grip tightened.
"After all, you will be mine. And I will make sure to make you fall in love with me."
She pulled his pants down. His cock sprang free, fully hard from her advances. Standing at attention with the kind of enthusiasm that had its own agenda.
Celestine gulped. Her eyes fixed on the length. The thickness. The reality that this thing would soon be demolishing walls she had never opened for anyone.
But before her thoughts could spiral further, Jax grabbed her. Rolled her onto the bed beside him. Pressed a kiss to her lips that lasted exactly one second. Then pulled back.
"You know how cute you looked just now? Showing all that resolve only to make that regretful face a moment later."
His hand rested on her cheek.
"So you really want to continue from here? Because let me warn you. I donât spare anyone when it comes to this. Donât expect gentleness or kindness in bed."
She nodded. But the nod told everything. How terrified she was. How clueless. And why wouldnât she be? This was her first time.
The moment she gave permission, Jax moved. His hands found the waistband of her pajamas and pulled. The fabric slid down her hips, dragging her panties with it in one clean motion. Down her thighs. Past her knees. Off her legs entirely.
In front of him lay a fresh virgin pussy. And not just any pussy. A royal one. One that belonged to his worldâs royalty.
While separating the pajamas from her legs, Jax spotted it. The fabric of her panties was soaked. Celestineâs juices had drenched the cloth from watching the carriage show.
He grinned.
Celestine caught the grin. Her face erupted in a blush so violent it reached her ears. She lay there, naked from the waist down, amber eyes darting everywhere except toward Jax.
He laid himself on top of her. His body pressing against hers. Feeling her panicked breathing. Her nervous heartbeat hammering against his chest.
His cock settled between her thighs. His stomach pressed against the heat radiating from her pussy. His chest flattened against her modest but perfectly shaped tits through the cloak she still wore.
He moved his mouth toward hers. Stopped just short of contact.
Celestine hesitated. Her breath caught. Then she closed the gap herself. Giving permission through action.
The kiss started awkward. Unsure. Two mouths that didnât know each otherâs rhythm yet.
Then it became something else entirely.
Celestine started sucking his lower lip. Then his upper. Hasty. Hungry. Switching between them with the desperation of someone making up for years of restraint. Her hands wrapped around the back of his head, pulling him deeper into the exchange.
Meanwhile Jaxâs hands had already removed her cloak. His fingers found her tits. Squeezed. Kneaded. His thumbs circled her nipples, teasing them until they hardened under his touch.
Her thighs clenched around his cock involuntarily. Squeezing his length between the warm, soft pressure of her legs. A reflex she couldnât control even if she tried.
After some time, when both had devoured enough of each other, they separated. Breathing hard. Lips swollen.
Jax slid down the bed. His eyes traveled south. Landing on her pussy. The outer lips were glistening, shining with the arousal that had been building since the carriage. Maybe longer.
âShe leaks a lot,â he thought. âThis will be fun.â
He positioned himself on his knees. Face level with her pussy. Ready to eat.
But a hand shot up between them. Celestineâs palm pressed against his forehead as a barrier.
"No, wait. You canât do that. I havenât taken a bath. Iâm sweaty after everything today. It would be better ifâ"
Jax grinned. "Thatâs even better."
She was so baffled and shocked with disgust that her hand dropped on its own. And the moment the barrier fell, Jaxâs mouth descended on the salty dish in front of him.
His tongue traced circles around her outer folds. Slow. Deliberate. Slurping the wetness that had pooled along her lips.
SCHLRPPâ
Celestine bit down on her lower lip. Hard. Fighting to contain every sound trying to escape.
"Thatâs... nnh... thatâs disgusting..."
Jaxâs voice came from between her thighs. Muffled. Wet. His tongue still working as he spoke, each word vibrating against her soaking flesh.
"No wayâ
schlrp
âthis is disgusting. This isâ
schlrp
âthe best thing Iâve eaten in a while."
His tongue pushed deeper. Parting her folds. Tasting the source.
"And waitâ
schlrpp
âif this is disgusting to youâ
schlrp
âthen what will you call the act that follows?"
His hands slid beneath her. Grabbed her ass. Spread it wide. And both his thumbs found her puckered asshole. Pressing slowly. Poking. Easing their way into territory she had never even considered accessible.
While his tongue continued its assault on her pussy.
The sound that left Celestineâs mouth wasnât a moan. It was the kind of noise a person makes when their body experiences three things it has never felt before at the exact same time. A strangled, breathless, high-pitched cry that she tried to swallow but couldnât.
"NNGHHâ JAXâ WHAT ARE YOUâ AAHHNNNâ"
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[A/N: Thanks to Nero_51, tony_adams_4787, vingemutteren, Michael_Tunudd, Leo_Muhammad, thetrueweed, Hanover_Fiste, and Byl_2840 for the golden tickets and, more importantly for your constant support. I may have missed mentioning a few names over the past 2â3 days because I was dealing with some issues but I truly remember and appreciate every single one of you.]