When the Black Moon Rises - Chapter 145
Chapter 145
His hot lips nibbled on her pale neck.
His hand slid down her back, tracing the curve of her spine, his fingers lingering on the swell of her breast.
“I want to be your closest family,” Baek Giha’s voice was thick with longing. He had lived without family for so long, his clan members his only kin.
“I want to be by your side,” he pressed his hardened body against hers, his dark eyes tracing the flush that crept up her neck as pleasure bloomed within her.
“I want to make sure no one ever dares to disrespect you.”
He wanted to be by her side, sharing her worries and finding solutions together, especially during these trying times.
Her hand, which had been resting on his shoulder, moved up to his face, her thumb gently caressing the sadness that lingered beneath the surface of his eyes, despite his harsh words.
“You don’t have to. Don’t do that.”
“What?”
“I’ll earn my place by your side, with my own power,” she met his gaze, her eyes clear and bright, despite the haze of pleasure. “I’ll cast aside anyone who opposes me. I’ll silence all complaints.”
She would claim her place beside him, leaving no room for dissent.
She leaned against him, her body nestled in his arms, and said, “So you don’t have to do anything. I’ll take care of it.”
“…Then what can I do for you?”
He couldn't bear to do nothing.
Even though she had always been the most beautiful flower to him, her blossoming was a source of anxiety. He wanted to do something, to protect her.
Unable to voice his true feelings, he asked sadly, “What can I give you?”
The man who had already given her everything, the man who had lost his immortality and his extra life for her, asked her what he could give.
Not knowing how to answer, she pulled him closer, her legs wrapping around his waist.
“You just…”
She kissed him deeply, just as he had done to her, hoping to clear his mind of all his worries and anxieties.
His body twisted beneath her touch, his eyes losing focus as pleasure washed over him.
Their hands, different in size and color, explored each other's bodies, their touch more vivid than sight, etching every detail into their memories.
He pressed himself against her.
“Ah… Hmm…”
Her head tilted back, her pale neck, marked with red bite marks, exposed to his possessive gaze.
He wanted to consume her entirely, to push her until she cried out and begged him to stop.
But he swallowed his impatience and traced her neck with his tongue, waiting for her to adjust.
As her damp skin glistened in the moonlight, she opened her mouth, which had been closed around his lip, and pulled him closer, her arms tightening around him.
“Baek Giha, you just… stay by my side. Always.”
“......”
“If you do that, I can do anything.”
Sehwa kissed his ear and jawline, then smiled softly. “It’s alright. Because it’s you.”
Her trembling voice was filled with the tenderness and affection he craved.
Baek Giha’s eyes burned, his stomach churning with a fiery heat.
Even if they got married, even if they were left alone together in the eternity of a Divine Beast's life…
Even then, his thirst for her wouldn't be quenched.
He closed his eyes, hiding his fierce possessiveness.
He was holding her tightly, his large body covering hers, as if suffocating her, using the excuse that she wasn't pushing him away.
He poured out the emotions that filled his heart through his touch, his breath, his actions.
His slow, deliberate movements turned frantic. The escalating pleasure erased everything from their minds.
He devoured her mouth, as if even her soft moans were too precious to be lost.
“Ha… Ah… Hmm…”
A muffled moan escaped her lips, swallowed by his kiss.
Their embrace continued for hours, her body pressed against his, the contours of his muscles clearly defined beneath her skin, his body slick with sweat.
Four elders with grim expressions were gathered in a room with the doors closed.
Elder Simjung asked the elder sitting across from him, “Is that true?”
Elder Baek Kyungyoon, one of the Ten Elders, nodded. “I wouldn't make a mistake about such an important matter. It’s absolutely true.”
“Huh…”
The other two elders also seemed speechless, letting out soft groans.
“…He gave his Divine Beast fang to that young lady?”
“Then there’s no point in objecting, even if we wanted to. If he’s willing to give her his spiritual essence…”
Elder Jaehyun slammed his hand on the armrest. “What are you saying?! Are you really okay with accepting a Ju Clan member as our Lady of the House?!”
“Of course not. But the Clan Head has clearly given her his heart, so what can we do?”
“And whether her life was in danger or not, the fact that she consumed a Divine Beast fang during her transformation means she now possesses the Baek Clan's spiritual power. If they don’t get married, that power will be lost.”
“How can you even say such a thing?!” Baek Simjung’s anger flared at the other elders’ nonchalant words. “Do you know how much effort we put into suppressing the Ju Clan?! How much we’ve worked to usher in the era of the Six Clans?! Are you saying you want to throw all that away?!”
He had been furious when he first heard from Baek Manyong about the Ju Clan Lady of the House.
Something that shouldn’t be happening was happening. And on top of that…
【Does this insidious vulgarity reflect the bottom of the barrel of the Elders? Or the entire Baek Clan?】
That impudent child, relying on the Clan Head's favor, had even dared to provoke him with such a letter!
“But… our Clan Head lost his parents at a young age and endured two transformations alone, without anyone to rely on…”
“…That’s true. It's understandable that we’re hesitant now that he’s found someone he cares enough about to give her his spiritual essence, especially since Ju Myoungyoon, unlike other Ju Clan members, is known for his righteous and gentle nature.”
“Yes. And I’ve observed them closely, and she seems to have a good character. So…”
The remaining two elders stood up, looking awkward.
“Ahem. I’ve made my opinion clear. Please don’t misunderstand, even if I don’t join you, I still care about the Baek Clan.”
“Indeed. We understand that you’ve worked hard as the Head Elder, Elder Simjung, but we can’t help you this time. Please understand. And the same goes for Elder Jaehyun.”
As they left the room, the remaining elders were dumbfounded.
Elder Jaehyun sighed. “How can this be? To think we’ve trusted and worked with such people…”
“I’m glad we have Kyungyoon. If it weren’t for you, I would have collapsed by now.”
“That young girl is truly remarkable. I heard it hasn’t even been a season since she met the Clan Head, and she’s already completely captivated him.”
“Who said otherwise? I’m not confronting her directly because the Clan Head favors her, but she acts as if the Baek Clan is her own backyard.”
“Typical Ju Clan. Did you see the information I prepared about the Ju Clan? It’s in their blood.”
“What should we do? Judging from the Clan Head’s attitude, ordinary methods won’t work.”
Elder Jaehyun, deep in thought, suggested something. Elder Simjung’s expression hardened.
“I also want to see that girl driven out of the Baek Clan in the most humiliating way possible, but… to that extent?”
“Our two previous attempts failed. It’s better to expose her true nature as soon as possible, even if it means causing a major incident.”
“…But the lives of those carrying out the plan might be in danger.”
“They harbor deep resentment towards the Ju Clan, so they’ll have no qualms about carrying out the task.”
Elder Simjung still hesitated, and Elder Jaehyun nodded understandingly.
“Let's ask them directly. Munju.”
Jae Munju, who had been waiting in the next room, quietly opened the sliding door and entered.
“Yes, Elder Jaehyun.”
“We need to make this a major incident to ensure its success, but you and the others might get hurt in the process. Are you willing to proceed?”
“Of course. Now that I know who that Ju Clan woman is, I remember a personal grudge against her.”
“What? You’ve met her before?”
“Yes. I saw her once when I was a slave in the Ju Clan territory, accompanying my master.”
Jae Munju's hands trembled as she continued, the memory still vivid, “She was so cruel, even at a young age. So many slaves were either maimed or killed by her that the atmosphere in the residence was chilling.”
“What?!”
“It seemed like there weren’t any adults in the house because of the war between the Six Clans and the Ju Clan. With no one to guide or discipline her, she indulged in her cruel nature.”
“So what is this personal grudge you have against her?”
“There was a young slave I took care of, like a younger sibling, who went with me that day. But he went to deliver a message and never came back.” Jae Munju’s eyes reddened. “I later found out that he had bumped into her at the gate, and she killed him on the spot for making a mistake.”
“What?!”
“Even though we weren’t treated like human beings in the Ju Clan territory, how could she kill a child like that…? Even now, I can’t sleep when I think about how scared and how much pain he must have been in.”
“She was even more vicious than I thought. How… how can the Clan Head even consider making such a woman his Lady of the House?”
“I’ve always wanted revenge, and I’m grateful that the heavens have given me this opportunity. So please, give me your orders. I’ll do anything.”
Elder Simjung, hearing her determined words, fell into thought.
He didn’t notice that his gaze briefly met Elder Jaehyun’s.
Elder Jaehyun, his eyes gleaming, nodded silently at Jae Munju.
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