A/N: Probably because of my lack of descriptions, some have been wondering about Luka's appearance, so let me just clarify that; she doesn't have wings (obviously), nor does she have a tail. All she has is horns and pointy ears (which I might have forgotten to mention, my bad). But for the curious ones, you will get to see how she looks like eventually since an artist is working on the cover picture, but I don't know when it will be done. (Same artist who drew Warming The Cold cover, no pressure for her by the way; I know she's busy. I'm already grateful enough that she suggested to draw it).
Oh, another quick update by the way! I guess you guys' awesome reviews are encouraging me haha. And it's also because I'm enjoying writing this story.
Unfated Passion
Miku was currently having a meeting with Kaito, and she couldn't even concentrate on having proper conversations. All she knew was that he was speaking about a way to increase the Kingdom's wealth; it was apparently very problematic that a lot of the peasants were poor while they were swimming in money. It was most likely because her parents' taxes were too high, and of course, it was already something that the princess had planned to reduce. It was why she thought that Kaito was only blabbering right now; he wasn't suggesting other convenient ways that could alleviate poverty. Their situation was still nothing compared to their enemies; the demons were a lot penniless than they were for certain. At least, the Kingdom didn't lack food; the two initial problems were the high taxes and the dearth of jobs. As years passed, more and more peasants were leaving. If it continued that way, Miku was concerned that it would put an end to the Kingdom —not that it was originally their territory to begin with. All those future unavoidable burdens made her wonder if her parents wanted her to marry and ascend the throne so soon because they didn't want to take care of those problems anymore. With all the money that they had, they could effortlessly move out somewhere else and live happily without being troubled by politics for the rest of their life.
With a sigh, Miku absently brought a hand to her mouth. A kiss. Her lips had been captured by a demon —and not only by some average demon; by the Queen herself. It had apparently only been an effective way to shut her up, and anyone could say that it had successfully left her speechless. She hadn't been able to utter a single word even if she had wanted to get angry at her further. It was already infuriating enough that Luka used her powers to make her admit that she gave herself pleasure while thinking of her, and that damned succubus had to make things even worse by stealing an unexpected kiss. The princess knew that she shouldn't let it upset her to this extent, but she couldn't help it. Just remembering how soft her lips felt against hers, how they gently moved, barely putting any pressure into it; just enough to gently caress and brush her lips…
The kiss had been so gentle and chaste; it was almost unbelievable that it was a sex demon who kissed her —anyone would have expected it to be fiercer and perhaps more sensual. It had only lasted a fleeting moment and yet it had been enough to leave Miku in such a troubled and confused state. At some point, it even made her question if what she felt towards Luka was truly purely sexual or if there was more to it than that… However, whatever it was, she couldn't let it grow into something more. If she were to develop a strong affection or even romantic feelings towards her, it would be disastrous.
Still, even though she was denying it, in the back of her mind, Miku understood that she was growing some unwanted affection towards the Queen of Demons. Perhaps it was because of that endless teasing or that inevitable entertainment she felt whenever Luka was around... She knew that attachment between a demon and a human was not impossible, but it was unheard of, very uncommon and strange… She couldn't still believe that Gumi existed; a girl who was given birth because of a strong love between a human and a demon; it was crazy.
"…And so, it would be best to get rid of those demons if we want to avoid those dilemmas." Kaito finally concluded his long speech; it was the only sentence that caught the princess' attention.
Miku crossed her arms over her chest, frowning. It seemed like they really wouldn't get along regarding that matter. Feeling like she would snap at any moment, she took a deep breath to try calming down. She sipped her tea and waited a few seconds before speaking, recomposing herself;
"I am sure we can avoid this war. The Queen of Demons saved our lives because she wants peace, and you would dare to ruin this chance of finally making peace with the demons without having to kill our men at war?"
"Have you not said that the only reason the Queen saved my life was that you convinced her? She would not have cared to let me die! Those demons are completely heartless, and nothing will change them! They will always continue to harm us!" Kaito's fist clenched in desperation. "The King was trying to kill you; how are you still wanting peace with them? I fail to understand your train of thoughts, your Highness! It would be a lot easier to get rid of them for good. I am sure that we could even count on other Kingdoms' help."
The teal-haired girl looked down and pursed her lips resolutely. Just thinking about the fact that they would sacrifice their men and kill innocents was leaving a bitter taste in her mouth. Gumi, Luka, and those other demons that didn't wish for war… They would die even though there was a possibility to settle this conflict in peace. She didn't know what to do anymore. This whole situation was giving her a constant ball of anxiety in her stomach.
There was a long and uncomfortable silence between them. Kaito seemed to be hesitating before speaking again; it was as if he wanted to say something, but he was too stressed out to do so; he kept playing with his fingers, searching for the right words. Eventually, he nodded determinately to himself;
"Before I became your fiancé, I was promised to a princess in another Kingdom," He declared, his face showing sudden grief. "I was getting along well with her. She was gorgeous, she had the prettiest smile I have ever seen, and it was utterly adorable how she was getting enthusiastic about the smallest things… Me falling in love with her had been inevitable."
Miku raised an eyebrow. Her parents hadn't told her about that. Before she had the time to utter a word, Kaito resumed his story;
"We were having a festivity at the castle to celebrate our future union, but things got tragic fast. A female demon succeeded to infiltrate the castle and the princess got killed right before my own eyes. I saw that demon stab her several times, amusement in her eyes and a smirk on her face. S-She enjoyed doing that to her; the very sight of blood even seemed to excite her further. The most pitiable thing about that story was that I had the chance to save the princess, the woman I loved so dearly, and yet I ran away. I ran away like a damn coward!" He slammed his fist on the table, his eyes watering. "Since then, I told myself that I would never run away again even if it gets me killed. I will never let fear stop me, and most of all, I want revenge for what happened to my beloved."
The princess was utterly speechless. It was far from the first time that she heard such tragic stories because of how ruthless demons could be, but it was genuinely horrible. It would explain why Kaito recklessly came to her rescue when she got kidnapped, and why he wanted war so much despite the option of making peace. Perhaps she did judge him too fast. She looked down at her feet, unsure of what to say and how to react.
"I… I am deeply sorry for your loss," She murmured sincerely. "However, if you want to become a capable King, it is important that you do not let those emotions blind your decisions. I… I know that your beloved's death must be grieving you badly; I can understand that much, but you also must understand that there is a possibility that we settle everything in peace and without having to let our men get killed during the war."
"Are you not letting your emotions make decisions too? If you want to avoid war only because you do not want men, who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the sake of peace, to die, then you are also letting your emotions speak. You can be a bit hypocritical at times, your Highness." The nobleman stated, his energy completely drained.
Miku's eyes widened at the unexpected insult. However, she wasn't that upset over it because she knew that he was speaking the truth —she wouldn't deny that she deserved it. And perhaps one of the reasons why she wanted to avoid the war was that they were going to kill the Queen of Demons, and she couldn't bear the thought. It was doubtlessly emotions that were driving her to those decisions. It had really been hypocritical of her; she ought to learn to choose her words more wisely.
Moreover, it seemed like this war was unavoidable now; she was nearly sure that Kaito would start it once he would become King and she wouldn't be able to stop him —that was if her parents didn't start it first since it was one of their options as well.
Eventually, Kaito stood up and bowed courteously in front of her before turning his back to her, ready to leave at any moments.
"If you excuse me, princess, I need some time alone now, so I will be returning home."
"Already? We are going to have an important meeting with the King and Queen of Demons shortly, and my parents would have liked you to be present."
The blue-haired man shook his head vigorously.
"Believe me, it would be best if I do not see them; I do not think I would be able to contain my anger towards the King of Demons otherwise, and I very much doubt your parents would appreciate it." He murmured and closed his eyes. He seemed to be hesitant about saying something. After a few seconds of a mental debate with himself, he finally gave up. "Before I leave, there is a matter that I need to clarify with you; even though we are going to get married, I do not think I will develop any romantic feelings, so it would be pleasant if our relationship stays purely platonic. I will not restrain you from seeing other men while we are married, so do not feel the need to remain faithful to me. I noticed that it was something that seemed to bother you as well; the very few times I tried to take your hand, you appeared to be a bit offended. If it can reassure you, I am not going to force things between us. Besides, no matter what, I cannot forget about her…"
Miku was about to agree with his decision, but he was already walking away, his eyes focused on the floor and his fists clenched. She heaved a sigh of relief. At least, there was something that they had in common; they were marrying each other only because they had to. It was reassuring to think that things would only remain platonic between them. Still, even though they probably wouldn't share the same bed, they would have to have sex at some point since she at least needed to give birth to a healthy child. She grimaced. She was young, thinking about having a baby was almost making her sick, but it could thankfully wait for a few more years.
She stretched her arms and looked at the clock. It was already past 7 PM; the King and the Queen of demons should be here in thirty minutes at most. It was stressing her out. She had no idea what to expect at all. She at least hoped that Luka had been able to figure out Gakupo's seemingly dreadful plan and that she would be able to stop him. Even though there would be many guards around, she didn't feel reassured in the slightest. She had no idea what the King was capable of; since he was one of the rulers of the demons' realm, it meant that he was very powerful. Nevertheless, it was still a bit comforting to think that the Queen would most likely protect her if anything too drastic were to happen.
She stood up and decided to retire to her chamber for now. However, she didn't even make a few steps that someone bumped into her. The person quickly apologized, seemingly nervous that he possibly hurt the princess.
Miku looked down at the young boy with a frown; she had never seen him before. He had blonde hair tied in a tiny ponytail and bright blue eyes. He was also wearing the guard armor; judging by his awkward stance, he was probably only an apprentice.
"Yes? Do you have any business with me?" The princess asked in her sweetest voice, trying not to scare him off since he seemed to be very nervous.
"T-The King sent me to fetch you since the guests have arrived. He insisted that I accompany you in case something was to happen," He mumbled, scratching the back of his neck gracelessly. "O-Oh! My bad, I forgot to introduce myself! I… I am Len; I am one of the new guards that were selected by your parents."
Miku blinked. The King and the Queen of Demons arrived earlier than expected. Her heart beating from sudden anxiety, she nodded determinately. She would have to remain on guard and keep a close eye on Gakupo. She followed behind the apprentice guard. He didn't try to make conversation with her; in fact, he seemed just as tense as she was about the fact that demons were currently in the castle. That kind of behavior wasn't typical of a guard; they had to keep their calm, no matter what the situation was. However, she restrained herself from saying something about it; he was new, after all; he probably just needed more training.
All eyes were on them as soon as they entered the dining hall. Without looking at anyone, the princess took herself a seat, deciding to remain close to her parents. She could feel the King's death glare on her. It was worrying enough that her mother was currently staring at him with love-struck eyes; was he already using her powers on her or was he like the Queen who could charm people even without looking at them? Considering that the few present maids were also fawning over him, she guessed that it was the latter.
As typical of the King of Demons, he was currently shirtless, apparently showing off his perfect muscles. His tight leather pants were also enough to make the maids gossip with each other about how sexy it was; it almost looked like they forgot he was a demon. He also had a smug and seductive smile plastered on his face. However, despite the sensuality he was trying to show, Miku could quickly notice the hatred in his eyes each time she dared looking at him. He was definitely mad about what happened, and it was evident that he wanted to let her known about this abhorrence he held for her. The princess couldn't say that she wasn't intimidated by it, but she still tried to remain calm. Losing her nerve would be more dangerous than anything else.
Her eyes slowly went on the Queen beside him. For once, Luka was wearing somewhat decent clothing; a black dress that arrived at her knees, perfectly embracing every of her womanly curve. She was still showing too much cleavage, and the expensive-looking necklace dangling between her breasts was enough to draw more than enough attention to this intimate area. She couldn't blame the men for staring since she was also doing it but she did blame the succubus for showing so much skin when they both agreed that she shouldn't distract her father and the guards. Their gazes met for an instant, and Miku immediately forgot why she was angry. It was so unfair that she was this stunning. Looking at her was making her heart flutter every time. God, it was even enough to make her fail to recall the treacherous situation she was in. The Queen was too mesmerizing; her striking beauty was making anyone lose their right minds.
The human King then coughed to attract everyone's attention. Judging by the blush on his face, he was probably aware of the spell that he and his subordinates were currently under. He was obviously trying his very best not to let it distract him from his duties.
"First, we wanted to thank you for bringing my daughter back home. We are very grateful that you protected her when she got abducted by one of your kinds," He declared solemnly, forcing a smile from parting his chapped lips.
"Oh, the pleasure is all ours, my dear humans," Gakupo spoke sensually as if he helped Miku to escape, an arrogant smirk on his face. "We are very sorry that something so terrible happened to your daughter."
The teal-haired girl clenched her jaw in anger. He had the guts to apologize for what took place when he had been the primary cause of her kidnapping, but her parents thankfully didn't know about the whole story. He would already be dead otherwise. It was such a shame that she had to restrain herself from saying anything since it would doubtlessly start this bloody war, and she wanted to avoid it at all costs even if it meant protecting her worse enemy.
Luka was wearing her neutral expression, but it was evident that she wasn't pleased with the turn of events since her eyebrows were furrowed ever so slightly. As usual, she didn't say a word, probably focusing her entire attention on the incubus' behavior. She didn't seem to know what he was planning either.
"However…" The human King gently raised his voice; it sounded graver. "Despite how grateful we are, we are not confident that we want to have a treaty with demons anymore. The fact that my daughter got kidnapped by one of your kinds only means that there is still bound to be conflicts between us. Even if we agree on peace, will other demons approve of it? Will there still be demons ravaging our Kingdom? Or perhaps will it even get worse? This is something that both my wife and I concluded; we cannot trust that peace between humans and demons will ever be possible."
Miku wasn't too shocked to hear his pronouncement; she had expected that much. Still, was it really necessary to invite the King and the Queen of Demons for that? Could he just have sent them a message to say that he didn't want to make a treaty with them anymore? She was a bit frightened for what was to come; it was evident that the fact she got captured by a demon enraged him to the point of wanting a war. Now that he knew demons were vulnerable, he probably desired to get rid of them for good. Things were starting to make sense now; her father most likely brought them to imprison them. What would be the best way to start a war, after all? By getting rid of the strongest demons first.
Luka was probably starting to understand since her expression darkened, her teeth clenching in anger. On the other hand, never did Gakupo's smirk left his face. In fact, he seemed even more entertained than before, his eyes having a faint spark of mischievousness in them.
"Are you suggesting a war, humans? Is this why you brought us here?" The seductive incubus asked with great amusement in his voice. "Well, I have other news for you…"
Before anyone could even react, one of the Kingdom's most loyal guards swiftly approached the princess and forcibly made her stand up. Miku was about to question him, greatly confused about what was going on, but her eyes widened in shock as soon as she felt something cold and sharp press against her neck. It was the guard's sword.
Everyone froze in place, immediately understanding that if one of them were to try defending her, the princess would get killed without a second thought. Moreover, the King and the Queen were both looking at the scene with shock in their eyes, their fists clenched. It was obvious that her father was trying his best not to jump to her rescue.
What was happening? Why was this loyal guard taking the demons' side? Despite the sudden fear and anxiety overwhelming her, Miku could notice that Gakupo was using his full powers on him. Was he able to control his mind even without saying anything? She knew that Luka often had to use words to order people around. Had she overestimated what he was capable of? After all, he wasn't King for nothing; it meant that he was one of the most powerful demons alive.
More importantly, she noticed that Luka was also trying to use her powers on the guard; probably to try getting him out of the incubus' charm, but it was in vain; he undoubtedly only desired men.
Could it be that it had been Gakupo's plan the whole time? Perhaps the first time he came to the castle, he noticed that one of the guards was fancying him over his Queen. It would be logical that he would use that tactic since Luka wouldn't be able to do anything against it either. Also understanding what was going on, the succubus growled and looked away from the scene, deep in her thought, as if trying to come up with a quick solution.
"Now, now, you are probably wondering what I want in exchange for your daughter's life, am I right?" Gakupo laughed sinisterly, his nostrils moving in exhilaration. He was enjoying this dreadful situation, appreciating the alarmed expression the princess had on her face. "My, it is a shame to see such a look of terror on a lovely lady, is it not?"
"Get on with it already, demon!" The human King shouted, his hands trembling from fear. "What is it that you want?"
"Actually, I want nothing more than your daughter's death. And since I am so kind and considerate, I leave you up to two choices; either this handsome guard over there gives her a long and painful death, or you kill her yourself to give her a fast and peaceful death. It is all up to you, gentleman."
Miku should have expected that. No matter what choice her father would make, she was doomed. Nevertheless, there had to be a way to get out of this situation. Struggling would probably only lead her to her death. Besides, the guard holding her in place was too robust; there was no way she would be able to destabilize him. Furthermore, she couldn't count on anyone's help either; if any of them were to make a move, she would die.
Her only hope left was Luka; she met with her eyes almost beseechingly, wondering if she could come up with a way out. Though, she began to wonder if she really could count on her help. Even if the Queen were to save her life, it was evident that the war would still be unavoidable at this point, and the succubus only desired peace in the first place. Basically, she would gain absolutely nothing from rescuing her.
Her father's face was showing strong grief. It was obvious that he refused to make any of those atrocious choices. There was no way that he would ever be able to kill his own daughter, but he didn't want to see her suffer either. The silence indicated that he was probably searching for a solution despite how disaster-prone the current situation was. Her mother, on the other hand, seemed to have given up already; she was staring down at her feet, eyes closed, waiting for the worse to happen.
Suddenly, they heard a loud noise; one of glasses breaking into several pieces. Luka had just thrown her wineglass on the floor, inevitably catching everyone's attention, even the bewitched guard's one. Miku immediately took it as a cue to free herself. She then violently threw her head back, successfully hitting the robust man's nose to the point of making it bleed. She then took this importunity to quickly get away from him. As soon as she did, most of the guard encircled Gakupo while the others took care of their enthralled companion and the succubus Queen.
"Lock them in the dungeon immediately and make sure to put them in separate cells!" The King shouted, approaching his precious daughter and pulling her close as if protecting her in case someone else would dare to harm her again. He was glaring fiercely at the incubus; he appeared to be hopping mad that his strategy didn't go as planned. The fact that it was partially his Queen's fault was probably angering him even more.
Miku was still trying to recover from the shocking event, her frail body trembling in her father's shielding embrace. She seriously thought that she had been about to die! She doubted that she would have been able to make it out alive if it hadn't been or Luka's help. She then met with Gakupo's eyes; he was staring at her with great animosity and abhorrence as if telling her that the next time she would see him, she wouldn't be able to escape his wrath. This inhumanity radiating from him was enough to give her chills.
Soon enough, she looked at Luka; she was smirking enigmatically at her, seemingly pleased with how things turned out even though she was also going to get imprisoned. It then hit Miku; the succubus was going to undergo the same treatment as her King even though she helped her to escape by making a diversion.
"Father, could you let the Queen of Demons go? She saved my life by making this diversion! I do not think that she is a threat by any means." The princess defended her. "It is the least you could do to thank her."
Her father seemed to hesitate, pursing his lips in thought. Eventually, he sighed in defeat; he was vulnerable to his daughter's pleading face, after all.
"Guards, escort the Queen outside this instant!" He ordered, before staring at Luka with a scowl, seemingly unwilling to trust any demons anymore. "However, I am warning you, succubus; do not show your face here ever again or I might not be this compassionate."
The pink-haired temptress only nodded, reluctant about saying anything, while Gakupo snorted, throwing a disgusted look at her.
"Tsk, hungering over this damn human… You truly are a pathetic Queen, Luka." He grumbled as the guards started to lead him to the dungeon forcibly.
"Failing to make females orgasm and boring them out during sex… You truly are a pathetic King." Luka retorted scornfully, completely indifferent to his insult.
Miku decided that it was best if she ignored this little dispute between them. Despite living together, these two didn't seem to get along very well; it was probably because the succubus' ideals were different from her King's ones, so there was bound to be some discords between them in the first place. Even though demons chose them to rule their realm, they were both different from each other in so many ways. It only amplified the princess' thought about the fact that there were most likely half of the demons who wanted war and the other half desired peace. It was why she couldn't shake off this nagging feeling that, even though there were many evil demons, there were others that didn't want to harm humans.
The teal-haired girl threw one last glance at Luka. The latter only mouthed "little maiden" at her before disappearing with the guards. Miku had the feeling that she wouldn't see her anymore, and she hated the sudden sharp pain engulfing her chest at the thought. Once again, it was making her question where her feelings stood. They couldn't be only sexual or else she certainly wouldn't feel this void each time Luka wasn't around. However, she genuinely hoped that she wasn't starting to develop romantic feelings for her. It would be very problematic. Luka was a demon, a sex demon on top of it; there was no way that she would ever feel favoritism towards her. Thinking about it was more excruciating than she would have liked it to be.
However, her depressing thoughts were suddenly interrupted as her father took a few steps away from her, his concerned expression quickly transforming into one of deep anger.
"If they want war, they will have it!" The King declared in his most stern voice. "What happened is the proof that demons are never going to change; they only desire blood and violence! It is the time that we try to get rid of them for good!"
As much as Miku wanted to disapprove with his statement, she didn't have the energy to snap at him now. Besides, in contrast to her mother, he had seemed genuinely concerned about her well-being. The woman who gave her birth was only watching the scene from afar, a distant look on her face. Her daughter almost died, and yet she didn't seem to care all that much.
"If you are planning to start a war, then why did you let the Queen of Demons go? We could have gotten rid of her already! If she is part of demons' royalty, then it means that she is very powerful! Letting her go was an idiotic move!" His wife snapped, completely dissatisfied with the turn of events.
"She saved our daughter, goodness! As Miku said, it was the least we could do. We will get rid of her when the time comes." He replied and affectionately ruffled the princess' hair. "For now, the most important thing is that our daughter is safe."
The Queen huffed to show her annoyance, arms crossed over her chest as she looked at her daughter with disdain in her eyes. Miku tried not to let her mother's behavior get to her. It had always been like that; rare were the moments she would shower her with affection. It was to think that this stuck-up woman only cared about herself. Even if her father was sometimes severe with her, he would still show her some fondness from time to time.
Not wanting to deal with that now —especially after the troubling events that just happened, the teal-haired girl excused herself and went to her chamber. It was already quite late, and she felt completely drained. For once, she decided to sleep in her underwear; it was too hot outside to even think about wearing one of her long nightgowns. Once she was done changing, she flopped down on her bed with a heavy sigh, burying her face in one of her satin pillows. She hadn't felt this exhausted in such a long time. It was probably from all the stress and fear she had just undergone. She had really thought that she would have died, after all. At least, she was relieved about the fact that Gakupo was currently jailed; death sentence probably awaited him.
Miku took a deep breath and turned around, staring blankly at the ceiling. In the end, there would be a war, and there was completely nothing she could do about it. And it hurt. It hurt to be this helpless. Even though she and Luka worked together to try preventing it, they hadn't been able to do anything. Gakupo's plan almost killed her, and it triggered her father's wrath; it triggered war.
Furthermore, would she ever see the succubus again? Would she die during the upcoming war?
The small human closed her eyes tightly, trying not to let those negative thoughts overcame her. She shouldn't be this upset over it. She really shouldn't be. This throbbing pain she was feeling only by thinking about Luka's complete disappearance from her life for was forbidden; it was aberrant. She really shouldn't be feeling this way at all. The worst part of it all was that those burning feelings mostly began because of that damned kiss. The succubus was in her mind more often than ever before, and thinking about her often brought her in a bittersweet state of mind; an unpleasant sensation clenched her stomach and yet a comforting warmth enveloped her chest. She didn't get it, and she categorically refused to acknowledge the origin of those feelings.
Suddenly, Miku heard faint knocks on her balcony's doors. Her breath got caught in her throat as she met with those enticing blue eyes —the same ones that were always enough to make her forget about everything for a moment, that made her heart burst and her mind hazy. She stared at the beautiful succubus with awe and newfound fondness in her eyes for a few seconds before standing up and opening the doors to let her inside.
"W-What are you doing, demon? You truly have some nerve to come here after what happened!" The princess exclaimed a bit furiously even though she was secretly thrilled to see her —especially after thinking she wouldn't be able to meet with her anymore. "If a guard sees you, you will get in trouble; you will probably have the same treatment as your abhorrent King! I do not think I would be able to convince Father to spare your life another time!"
Luka let the fuming small human grumble about what could happen to her if she were to stay, an amused smirk on her face. Disregarding her, she ordered the two hideous imps that had been accompanying her to leave.
"I need a place to stay for the night. I cannot return to demons' territory in my current condition." She stated and went to sit down on the teal-haired girl's bed without asking for her permission first, her legs crossed sexily with each other. "Do not worry, human; I know how to remain… quiet, but I am not certain you will be able to."
Miku tried to ignore the obvious suggestive undertone her sentence had. Luka even used her most seductive voice to amplify her teasing.
"I suppose that, no matter what I say, you are planning to stay?" The princess rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest, almost glaring at her.
"This is about right. You can be smart at times, dearest."
The princess restrained a sigh from escaping her lips. Truthfully, despite her exasperation with the Queen's audacity, she was ecstatic about having her around. She half-heartedly went to sit beside her, looking down at her feet. She could then feel Luka's smoldering stare on her; she didn't even need to take a glimpse at her to know that she was currently examining her with those lustful eyes. As usual, it was enough to give Miku some electrifying chills. That succubus truly desired to have sex with her; that much was evident, but the princess still refused to give in despite how torturous her lonesome nights were. It reminded her of Gakupo's last words; "hungering over this damn human… You truly are a pathetic Queen, Luka." It seemed like he was aware of his Queen's sexual desires towards her, and it just made her wonder how much Luka wanted her virginity.
Nevertheless, the way the pink-haired beauty was currently watching her was making her feel uneasy. The situation was still igniting a small flame within Miku, and she knew that it was the start of an arousal. It wasn't her fault if thinking about how much Luka wanted her was a little bit... exciting. She had to find something to say to distract her mind from going too indecent. Her cheeks flushing from embarrassment, she laid down on the bed, refusing to face her.
"I… I guess we could not avoid this war, after all…" Miku murmured, destroying the fervent mood between them. "This is going to be a real disaster…"
The teal-haired human then heard an annoyed groan before the mattress cracked; possibly because Luka decided to join her. There was a brief moment of silence between them, and Miku wondered if it had truly been a good idea to bring this topic now.
Eventually, the succubus sighed; she probably had her uninterested expression plastered on her face.
"Do you truly desire to speak about the upcoming war with me? I am your enemy. If humans are willing to start this conflict despite the hints I gave to your parents about a possible peace, then so be it. I am still going to prepare for this fight, and I will be merciless if I must."
The princess bit down on her lip. It was the first time she heard Luka's voice sound so inhuman and cold, and yet, she didn't fear her. Somehow, she understood that, despite her harsh words, she wouldn't dare to harm her. She continued to believe that the succubus wasn't as heartless as the other demons she had seen. Maybe it was foolish of her to think so since she didn't know that much about Luka in the first place. However, the succubus had never used her powers on her to be malicious, and she wasn't forcing sex into her either despite how lustful she could be towards her.
Still, there was a question that was lingering in Miku's mind, and she had to know the answer;
"If you knew the war was unavoidable the moment your King endangered me, then why did you help me? If I am your enemy as you said it so well, it would have been better if you had let me die."
"Why I helped you, you ask?" Luka whispered darkly, and Miku swore she could hear her smirk in her voice. "This is only because I am craving for your virginity, your purity, your innocence… this is as simple as that."
The human's eyes widened in shock, almost choking on her breathing. She was getting used to the Queen's straightforwardness when it came to sex, but she certainly wasn't getting used to the extreme embarrassment that came with it. Besides, it wasn't like she was completely innocent anymore; she wasn't even able to count how many sleepless nights she had, letting her sinful desires overcome her.
"Then, you saved my life for absolutely nothing since I am not planning to give you what you want. Is this the real reason why you came here? How many times must I repeat myself for you to understand that I do not desire to get intimate with you?" Miku huffed, her heart still pounding hard in her chest. She reluctantly turned around to face the demon, to glare at her, but her throat tightened as soon as she saw the seductive gaze she was throwing at her.
"Ah yes, therefore, you masturbate while thinking of me; it makes sense," Luka mocked her. "I can easily see through your lies, human. Unless you want me to force you to admit all of your sexual thoughts towards me, you better be honest with me."
The princess' face became crimson at the thought of admitting all of her indecent fantasies regarding the succubus.
"What will you lose from accepting one night with me, Miku? I am not going to harm you; I can promise you that much. If anything, it will only benefit you since you are curious about having sex with me, and I am more than willing to get rid of your virginity in the best way possible." The Queen of Demons spoke seriously. "Besides, this is probably the last time we are going to see each other. Instead of regretting something for possibly the rest of your short life, it would be rational to give in to your desires before we part ways for good and become enemies."
Luka's words felt more like a stab in the heart than anything else. Miku knew that the succubus was right; once the war would start, there was no way that they would be able to see each other again. Trying to ignore the throbbing pain in her chest, she looked away, pursing her lips strongly. Honestly, she felt like accepting her offer, but she knew that if she did, it would possibly make her even more infatuated with her than before, and that thought was scary enough as it was.
Miku only remained quiet, indecisive. Besides the fact that she might get addicted to the sex Luka was going to give her, what could she possibly lose? She wasn't going to hurt her; she was only going to make her experience mind-blowing pleasure; one more intense than the one she felt whenever she touched herself.
Suddenly, she felt the succubus' hands on her hips, her nails gently grazing her already burning skin, successfully giving her shivers in an instant.
"Truthfully, you have made me curious," Luka admitted, her lips reaching the girl's neck, trying to excite her further by breathing on a sensitive spot. "You are reacting so strongly to my every touch. Demons barely feel embarrassment or shame; this is incredibly exhilarating to see such strong and unfamiliar reactions while touching an individual."
The teal-haired female slowly felt her mind become hazy, her pulse quickening. The small flame she felt earlier forming within her was growing stronger as seconds passed. God, she hated herself for feeling so electrified only because of what she said; it somehow made her want to show Luka about all those human reactions she wasn't used to seeing. However, in the back of her mind, the princess was starting to think that having sex with her was a bad idea; she was scared. Genuinely afraid of getting enthralled by this temptress.
Miku opened her mouth to speak, ready to tell her to back off despite the intense sensations starting to engulf her whole body, but once again, she was interrupted by a kiss. Though, this time, it was fierce, passionate, fervent; Luka was firmly locking their lips together, ultimately holding them captive against hers. The princess slowly felt her determination about pushing the demon away crumble, the flame within her bursting fiercely.
Abruptly, Miku wrapped her arms around the succubus' curvy figure and arched her back, pressing her petite body into hers, determined about not wanting to leave any spaces between them. This simple gesture had been enough to draw a gentle moan from Luka who appeared to be very pleased with the human's unexpected boldness.
Unsure of herself, Miku deepened the kiss, her heart beating faster than it ever had before. At this moment, the succubus swiftly climbed on top of her, not even once breaking contact between them, pressing her body further into hers. Even with the haze clouding her judgment, the princess couldn't help but notice how light Luka felt; she wasn't as heavy as she thought she would have been. She couldn't also ignore the softness of her well-developed breasts pressed against her own torso, this new thrilling sensation almost making her moan and sending her waves of shivers down her spine.
Finally, they had to break the kiss to catch their breath, and Miku was left thunderstricken as she tried to recover from all those passionate feelings that just invaded her. Who would have thought a mere kiss would be able to make her feel this amazing? It made her desires for the succubus grow even stronger than before. She was nearly sure that she was currently looking at Luka with love-struck and pleading eyes, eagerly waiting for her to give her more. She needed to know more about those new exciting sensations.
However, Miku realized the gravity of the situation as soon as she felt the Queen's horns graze her neck by accident. Alarmed, she then firmly grabbed Luka's wrist, stopping her hand from entering her underwear just in time. She shouldn't have let things go this far. She really shouldn't have.
There was a long moment of silence between them, and the princess could immediately see the frustration and unfulfilled hunger that were sparkling in Luka's eyes, her eyebrows furrowing in irritation as she realized that the human desired to stop now. With a groan, she pulled away from her. Even though she could easily force her to continue, it was evident that the Queen stood up by what she once told her; she didn't have unconsented sex with individuals.
Miku turned her back to her, a sudden grief overwhelming her. She couldn't breathe; this throbbing pain she felt was suffocating her. She closed her eyes tightly. Of course, she also felt greatly frustrated for having stopped Luka at such a crucial moment, but was this short-timed pleasure worth the everlasting pain and longing she would have been bound to feel if she had let things go further?
Miku only got a small taste of the pleasure Luka could give her, and yet it had already been enough to hurt her to this extent.
A/N: *eagerly waiting for reviewers to call me a tease again*
I will probably take a short break from writing so next chapter might take a bit longer.
Also, we will finally see a bit of Luka's POV.