As My Husband Said, I Brought in a Lover

“…Dragon’s Mansion.”

“It will also be our hideout from now on.”

He kissed Luize’s cheek and snapped his fingers, removing her shoes.

“Could it be that Edward could strip me naked with just a gesture?” Luize wriggled her now bare feet, feeling the absence of her socks and shoes.

“When I was young, I always saved the most anticipated gifts to open slowly.”

He unbuttoned one of Luize’s shirt buttons.

“You had a lot of patience. I always tore them open right away, even if it meant ruining the wrapping paper.”

Luize reached for the belt of his robe and pulled it loose.

His robe fell open immediately. Both of them chuckled softly. Her hand moved from Edward’s face down his neck, brushing his collarbone.

“…I missed you.”

“I felt the same every moment.”

“Whatever I did, you were always at the end of my thoughts.”

“It seems we lived similarly.”

“I love you, your past and present selves. All of you. No matter how amazing someone might be, no one could ever be as special to me as you.”

“…”

“Be my lover.” Luize smiled confidently as if reclaiming something she had left in his care.

Edward’s red eyes quietly observed her.

When did it start? Their first meeting that changed his life in childhood? Or the time they met outside the capital when he was injured? The first day she taught him swordsmanship? Or maybe when she came to his mansion? No, perhaps from the moment they first met in this world, every moment since then, he had been hers. His life had changed entirely after meeting her.

Edward leaned down and kissed her forehead. “Yes.”

As he raised his right hand again, Luize caught it. “Don’t think about raiding the imperial greenhouse for flowers again.”

“…”

“It doesn’t have to be a grand and spectacular moment like calling an orchestra or setting off fireworks. Just the two of us like this is enough.”

“Did you develop mind-reading abilities in the meantime?”

“Something like that.” Luize laughed softly as she released his hand, continuing to speak. “But I would like to put out some of the candles. It’s too bright here, and I want to avoid any rush.”

“I’ll leave one by the bedside.”

“Alright.”

With a snap of his fingers, all the candles except the one by the bedside were extinguished. In the darkness, he summoned a small vial and drank its clear contents. The empty vial vanished from his hand.

Edward stroked her hair and spoke. “I’ll make sure you don’t have to worry about anything in the future.”

“Thank you.”

At the same time, he kissed her again. Edward licked and gently bit her lower lip. As their breaths entwined deeply, he carefully and gently undressed her layer by layer. The lighter her body became, the more the room heated up. Finally, when Luize was completely bare, Edward moved from her neck down to her upper body.

“

.”

As she swallowed her breath to suppress a moan, Edward spoke. “… Don’t hold back. Let me hear you.”

“But…”

He gently brushed her hair aside and caressed her curves.

“…

.”

“I want to hear it. Please.”

“…Alright.

…! Not like that…

”

He left his mark on her body, paying close attention to Luize’s reactions. Edward was determined to remember every part of her. After spending a long time in her most intimate areas, he watched her as she was overwhelmed by waves of pleasure, with dark eyes. Then he removed his half-opened robe completely and let it fall off the bed.

Edward whispered hotly into her ear. “Tell me if it becomes too much. I’ll stop anytime.”

“…Okay.”

Edward hooked her leg over his arm and bent deeply. Luize wrapped her arms around his bent back. Even though she tried to relax, the union with him made her tense up immediately. But she didn’t want to stop, so she held him tighter.

“…Relax.”

“I’m trying…

.”

“Does it hurt?”

“…”

It would be a lie to say it didn’t hurt, but Luize shook her head. Sensing her feelings, he kissed her cheek and intertwined their bodies deeper. As she let out a breath she had been holding, her fingers dug into his back. It was more intense than she had imagined, filling her completely. Experiencing this sensation for the first time, she found herself newly impressed by him.

It was the moment when she thought she could handle it.

“We’re almost there.”

“…!”

Just as Luize relaxed, he fully joined her. Becoming one, Luize felt a thrill running down her spine instead of pain.

“

…”

Hearing her satisfied voice, Edward kissed her forehead and moved slowly. Feeling Luize’s body, which had been tense with nervousness, gradually relaxed, Edward developed in deep pleasure. He kept reminding himself that he should stop if she was uncomfortable or in pain, but the intense sensations made him not sure if he could stop immediately.

Amid their passionate exchange, they kissed each time their eyes met as if they had promised. As his slow, gentle movements picked up pace, Luize released her hold on him and clutched the sheets. Edward immediately grabbed her hands, placed them beside her head, and interlocked their fingers. The veins on the back of his hands and arms stood out as he held her hands tightly. Their ragged breaths and mismatched moans filled the room.

Luize tightened her grip on his interlaced fingers and spoke haltingly. “Call my name.”

He gazed at her face and said, “…Luize.”

Tears of pleasure rolled down her cheeks. Edward licked them away.

“I love you, Luize.”

Edward then increased his pace. As the candle flickered, their shadows danced on the wall. After a long time, Luize’s back arched, pressing her body closer to his.

“…

, Edward.” She squeezed her eyes shut and embraced him completely.  

At that moment, his arms wrapped around her waist as he fully joined her. His back muscles stiffened.

“

”

“

,

…”

Luize caught her breath and opened her eyes slightly. The red eyes she had missed so much were gazing at her intensely, as always. As their eyes met, she felt a heavy sensation from below, and her eyes widened in shock.

“Wait, why is it still inside…”

“You initiated the second round, Miss Luize.”

“…When did I?”

“When you looked at me.”

“…”

Underestimating Edward, Luize was only released from his embrace when the sun had set and risen again. She fell asleep as if she had passed out and woke up late in the afternoon.

“It definitely started yesterday morning…” Muttering softly, Luize was surprised by her hoarse voice.

Edward, who had his arms around her waist from behind, pulled her closer and whispered. “Did you sleep well?”

“Yes. Are you awake?”

“Yes.”

“…The room is too bright with the sunlight. My scars must look unsightly. Close your eyes. I’ll get dressed.”

As Luize tried to leave the bed, Edward wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed the scars on her back. Luize’s body stiffened.

His lips moved along her scars. After kissing every scar, he spoke. “There’s nothing about you that’s not beautiful.”

“…”

“So please cherish yourself as much as I cherish you, Miss Luize.”

“…Okay,” Luize answered with a flushed face, feeling a mix of embarrassment, ticklishness, happiness, and relief. She felt so happy she almost cried. She turned and hugged him.

After calming down for a while, Luize suddenly remembered something and looked at Edward. “Everyone was supposed to see me off in the afternoon!”

“…That has probably been taken care of.”

“How?” Luize blinked slowly in confusion.

Edward smiled gently. “I left a letter. I explained we left the night before due to urgent matters. I also packed your things. The carriage is at the capital mansion.”

“

that’

a relief. Thank you.”

“I’d like to enjoy a bit more rest, but it’s about time we head back to the mansion. Why don’t you stay here for a while, Miss Luize? I trust your skills, but there might be some unpleasant scenes.”

“About that. I found something in my mother’s diary that might help you. Could you hand me my robe and bag?”

“Sure.”

Edward summoned her robe and bag onto the bed, lying next to her with a curious expression.

Luize put on the robe, rummaged through her bag, and pulled out a letter with the imperial seal.

“Here it is. A letter with the imperial seal.”

“Judging by the seal tilted at eleven o’clock, it must be from the former emperor.”

With a flick of Edward’s finger, the letter opened, revealing its contents. He leaned against the headboard and quickly read through the document. As he reached the end, a faint ripple appeared in his eyes.

“… It’s not just a letter but a document.”

“Yes. My mother said the former emperor sent it to her just before his death. The content is…” Luize took a deep breath and continued. “It’s the document for restoring Edward E. von Lindeman’s position as crown prince.”

Edward stared at the document, pondering deeply. Finally, he put the paper back in the envelope, sealed it, and spoke. “…I need to revise my plans.”

“Please don’t exclude me from your plans just because it’s dangerous. I want to help if there’s anything I can do, whether in battle or otherwise.”

Edward gazed at her intently and slowly nodded. “Alright. There is something you can help within the capital, Miss Luize. It might be a bit troublesome for you…”

“Anything is fine.”

Luize interrupted him and extended her hand. He took her hand with a meaningful smile.

“It’s an honor to have you with us.”

He then kissed her hand.

* * *

Meanwhile, at the academy, the principal held a high-quality letter found in Luize’s room and muttered. “…I thought so. A distinguished person came to such a humble place. This seal definitely belongs to Lindeman.”

The vigilantes nodded with faces full of regret. “Indeed.”

“They took her away before we could even see her off.”

“Didn’t Teacher Luize say to send letters to the Lindeman mansion at the farewell party?”

“Yes, she did. She’ll keep in touch.”

“But still, how urgent must it have been to leave just a brief note like this?”

“It’s the first time I’ve seen a noble’s letter with such a short message. It’s like something out of a novel about the thief Lupin.”

“A thief is a thief! They took our teacher away!” 

The principal looked puzzled. “Come to think of it, she’s not someone who would leave without saying goodbye. She must have been in a real hurry.”

Everyone looked curiously at the letter lying on the table.