Chapter 45

"Princess..." Ryeon called softly, sitting close to her without breaking eye contact. "I love you."

Lucy pouted. "I love you too, but..."

"There's no 'but,' beautiful," Ryeon smiled again. "You're beautiful, your body is beautiful. Your reactions are so perfect that they make my stomach flutter with joy."

"But Ryeon... I'm a girl..."

"Of course you are, love," Ryeon brushed away a strand of hair that fell over her eyes and leaned in closer, placing a kiss on the center of her forehead and feeling his long hands touch her. But this time, it was to embrace her around the waist and bring their bodies close together once again.

Ryeon was careful as he found a way to be with his girl without causing her legs any pain. He slid both of his legs under Lucy's and pulled her back. He felt her rest her head on his shoulder and squeeze his hands, holding him even tig