A/N: First of all, thank you so much for the reviews! They're always very encouraging; glad to see the same reviewers often. Seriously, you guys are awesome. (Also, I must tell Psykoakuma that the horny pun was very bad, but still oddly funny).
Secondly, I want to thanks CelestialFeathers999 for having beta-read this chapter! So if you notice that my English suddenly got better, well, you'll know why. She will probably do so for every chapter from now on (or at least until she's busier).
Unfated Passion
Luka groaned as she sat up on her bed, unable to sleep despite how heavy her eyelids felt. She was having another persistent headache, one that made her comprehend how much her powers were weakening. What was wrong with her? The steamy night she had spent with the human should have been enough to satisfy her sexual needs for a few days at least, but it had only resulted in amplifying her frustration. She couldn't say that the sex she had with Miku hadn't been sufficient. On the contrary, she hadn't had such a thrilling experience in years. Everything about it had been different from when she was being intimate with her own species. The reactions she received had been entirely dissimilar, most likely because humans were so easily ashamed when it came to sex. They were determined to stick to the idea that it wasn't only meant for obtaining pleasure, that it was something that should be reserved for the loved one or that it was intended for reproduction; otherwise, it was often seen as a disgrace. Obviously, they weren't used to regularly getting into erotic situations, which explained their embarrassment and reluctance towards having sex with people they didn't know.
It was already surprising that she managed to convince Miku to touch her. Despite how easily she became aroused when she was around, the little maiden had seemed very stubborn over the fact that she would never accept having sex with her. That was why she hadn't expected her to give in last night —Miku had probably reached her breaking point. It was already ridiculous that the human succeeded to push her away countless times when she was almost as lustful as a sex demon. With such a high sex drive, Luka was sure that Miku would be the type to reach several orgasms in a row and still want more. Admittedly, it took the succubus some effort to stop after the second climax. If the mulish princess hadn't looked so exhausted, she would have continued to touch her without a second thought. Seeing the assertive girl completely entranced by her to the point of having yelled her name several times without any hint of shame had been too delightful. There was truly nothing more gratifying than finally making that human know her place.
Still, thinking about how the teal-haired female shuddered at the slightest caress, about how red her face had become, about how she had seemed to enjoy every second of it, holding tightly onto the bed sheets and moaning constantly… It was making Luka all hot and bothered. She hated how often she had replayed that scene in her mind; hated how much she desired for it to happen again. Perhaps it really hadn't been enough to satisfy her, after all. What was she going to do? There was a war coming up, and she was getting vulnerable. She couldn't get rid of this nagging, never-ending hunger that was eating up her powers.
With a sigh, she got up from the bed. There was no point in trying to rest if these troubling thoughts kept on stealing her much-needed sleep. She ran her fingers through her tousled locks and walked through the empty hall. However, she soon stopped in her tracks when she noticed the half-human standing in front of Lily's door, her face a crimson red. Considering how big her aura currently was, there was no doubt that she was spying on the blonde-haired succubus having sex again. That girl truly was looking for trouble. It was exasperating.
When Gumi finally noticed her presence, she backed away, looking down at the floor, trembling like a leaf. She looked like a child who had just been spotted with her hand in the cookie jar. Luka gave her an indifferent shrug, a bored expression plastered on her face. If the half-human was actually some kind of a masochist who was always searching for Lily's wrath, she didn't care, but she didn't want to deal with their catfight again. The situation made her recall how Miku once foolishly dared to face the blonde to protect Gumi. It had been truly reckless of her, especially considering she had no chance against Lily in the first place, and she probably had known it, but it was what made it entertaining.
"Luka, my lovely Queen!" Lily purred as she came out of her room naked, still panting from her seemingly intense sex session. "I did not know you were back."
"I had been back since this morning, but I did not want to see your face yet," The Queen replied, unfazed by the blonde's poor attempt at seducing her. Lily struck a sexy pose while running a finger down her cleavage. "Keep your hands to yourself, weakling, I am not in the mood."
Luka had expected the other female to be offended by her harsh words, but she chuckled instead, newfound lust in her eyes. It was a pain; she had wanted Lily to stop bothering her. If there was one thing that she seriously hated, it was how demons were always pestering her to get in bed with them. Sometimes, she wished that she wasn't so powerful. She hadn't asked for any of this. Having sex with her was considered one of the best rewards a demon could get —it was some sort of a privilege, so it wasn't rare that Lily would try to get her hands on her.
"It would be so hot if you insulted me during sex too. I am certain I can be into that."
The Queen glared at Lily to warn her that it would be best to back off now before she got mad for real. She was truly a nuisance; Luka wished Gakupo hadn't brought her. She was both useless and weak. She didn't even know why the blonde was living with them. Luka would have thrown her out if she could.
"By the way, where is the King? I have not seen him either." Thankfully, Lily changed the topic.
"Captured by the humans," Luka said only what was necessary. She wanted to keep the conversation short and fast. Besides, she preferred to keep the upcoming war to herself for now. It would take several weeks of preparation before the humans charged at them, so there was nothing to worry about yet. "He anticipated his captivity, so he must have had a plan to get out of the mess he put himself in."
The blonde only hummed in approval, seemingly lost in her thoughts. Then, after a few seconds of silence, she frowned to show her dissatisfaction with the situation.
"You know, everything was going smoothly before you took the human back home."
"You and I have different goals!" The Queen snapped, not wanting to get into the topic again. "Starting a war is foolish when it can be avoided. What do you wish for? The end of our species? We are already so few. I do not desire an alliance between humans and demons, but I do wish for conflicts to cease. Spilling blood for something that happened centuries ago is irrational."
It seemed like Lily wanted to rebut her, but she soon closed her mouth, only letting out a frustrated growl —she probably knew better than to anger her superior. Eventually, she set her eyes on Gumi who had been silently listening to them. The girl was staring at the wall in front of her, obviously wondering if she should leave. She then started to shake as she realized that the blonde was planning to take her irritation out on her. She took a few steps back and mumbled some unintelligible apologies.
"How many times must I tell you to stop peeping on me, you revolting half-human?" Lily snorted in disgust. "Honestly, I still wonder why the King has not killed you yet. You are always a nuisance who needs to learn how to mind her own business."
Luka sighed heavily, knowing well enough that the blonde was planning to bully Gumi until she begged on her knees. She could feel her headache intensifying, the throbbing pain in her temples almost making her cringe. She really didn't want to deal with that nonsense now. If she could have, she would have gladly left the mansion and her duties as Queen a long time ago. However, she was aware that letting these idiots take care of the realm would be a real disaster; it was the only reason why she was forcing herself to remain here. Gakupo would start a senseless war without a second thought, possibly annihilating demons' existence for good. She couldn't let that happen.
Before Lily had time to raise her hand to the half-human, Luka intervened by swiftly grabbing Gumi's wrist and pulling her towards her. The poor thing couldn't stop trembling, her eyes tearing up ever so slightly.
"Tormenting the weakest one only makes you even more pathetic, Lily. Can't find anyone else to rival your mediocre strength?" The pink-haired seductress threw the blonde a threatening glare, satisfied to see her face grow red from rage. Lily absolutely hated to be reminded of how weak she was. "Besides, she is the King's pet; you are not allowed to harm her without his consent first."
Luka then turned her back to Lily and left before the blonde could start to make a fuss. She brought the half-human with her by firmly pulling on her arm, knowing that it would be hazardous to leave her with Lily when she looked so aggravated. She went into the kitchen and started grabbing food that she stole from the enemies' kingdom. It had been so easy to seduce that merchant who had gone astray into giving her almost all his valuable merchandise. Humans were always very vulnerable to the demons' powers; they could do almost anything with them once they were under their spells. The only one who had been able to push her away so far was Miku. Even then, she ended up giving in to her sexual desires —and how gratifying it had been to have made her submit to her. That little maiden truly was the most stubborn individual she had ever seen.
The succubus then threw Gumi an apple and a sweet bun, keeping a stoic face to show her that even though she was giving her food, it didn't mean that she thought better of her.
The green-haired girl stared at the food, baffled. Her usually lifeless eyes finally showed some sparks. She immediately bit into the soft bread, devouring it like she hadn't eaten anything sweet in years. Eventually, she paused and sheepishly looked up at the Queen.
"T-Thank you…" She whispered, too intimidated to stare into the emotionless blue eyes. "I… I am always grateful for your compassion. L-Lily and Gakupo rarely feed me. At least, n-not until I… I am in agony from starvation…"
"I am only doing it because the King wants you alive. I cannot fathom how irrational he would become if he were to discover you dead. I cannot allow him to be even more senseless than he already is."
Luka knew that Gakupo barely kept Gumi alive to make her suffer, saying that death would only bring her deliverance. She understood that the half-human shouldn't have been born, that she was considered an abomination to many. However, she couldn't help but feel a little bit of pity for her. That girl was too defenseless; she let everyone control her and do anything to her. It was as if she fully accepted her fate as a pet that existed only to suffer. Yet, she knew that it was not Gumi's fault that she was born that way; it was her parents'. They were the ones who foolishly fell in love with each other and decided to raise a child even after knowing the complications it would arise. It was no wonder why they both ended up getting killed.
"C-Can you free me…?" The half-human finally gathered enough courage to ask, staring at the apple in her hands absently.
"If I free you, you will die, foolish thing."
"I-It is still better than staying here all my life…"
Luka shook her head. The only reason why Gumi hadn't tried to escape on her own was because of the powerful demons that surrounded the mansion; if they saw her, they would immediately bring her back inside. Besides, she couldn't let her free. The King would eventually come back, and if he were to see that his little pet wasn't here anymore, he would possibly lose his mind. She couldn't risk it.
The green-haired female bit her lip, visibly saddened. It was as if she had instantly given up on the idea of being free. However, she soon looked up at Luka, a newfound determination in her eyes as she clenched the apple close to her chest.
"It is probably too much to ask, but m-maybe you could bring me to Miku the next time you see her? I… I am aware that you have been seeing her now and then. Y-You also seems to have grown fond of her, and I know s-she must be concerned about my safety… Y-You would not want her to worry, would you?"
The succubus froze. Maybe Lily had been right when she told Gumi that she needed to learn how to mind her own business. It seemed like she also had been secretly peeping on her; she must have heard her when she told the imps to bring her to the humans' kingdom. It was the only explanation as to why Gumi knew that much. Still, she couldn't suppress an enigmatic chuckle from escaping her mouth. That sudden boldness coming from the defenseless half-demon was amusing.
Luka then grabbed the girl's chin and forced her to stare into her eyes; she could immediately see her determination waver. Gumi was very vulnerable to her; she didn't even need to use her powers to make her listen.
"You will stay here like a good kid. If I see you spying on me again, I might just leave you in agony from hunger," The Queen spoke coldly to show her that she was serious. "Besides, I do not know where you got the idea of me being fond of that human, but you should get rid of the thought. I was merely using her to satisfy some sexual urges."
The half-demon gulped and nodded shakily once Luka finally let go. Without saying anything else, the succubus walked away. She couldn't believe the greenhead had the courage to speak her mind for once. She usually wasn't that bold.
She shook her head with a sigh and went upstairs before abruptly stopping in her tracks. Her jaw clenched as her throbbing headache seemed to increase in pain as minutes passed. She needed to feed on sexual energy as soon as possible. She doubted that she would be able to use her powers to their full extent when she was in such a vulnerable state, and it was very problematic. If demons were to discover that she was getting weak, they would not hesitate to remove her Queen title, and she absolutely couldn't let that happen. She couldn't let Gakupo lead the upcoming war all by himself; it would be catastrophic.
What was she supposed to do? No matter what she did, she couldn't be satisfied. Having sex increased her frustrations and needs. Masturbating wasn't helping either. She hated to admit it, but the only way she could regain her powers would be to spend an entire night with Miku, to ravish her to the point of ultimate exhaustion —until she couldn't take it anymore and begged her to stop. She wanted to hear her sweet moans and possibly make her yell her name again. It was so addictive to have her submit to her lewdest desires, to make her shudder at the slightest caresses, to see her innocent face show lustful wishes. However, she did notice the human's unspoken demand to pin her down onto the bed; it looked like Miku also wanted to give her pleasure, but she certainly wouldn't allow it to happen. It had been a bit surprising to see that side of her; Luka had thought that she would have been alright only being on the receiving end. What would Miku get from touching her? Was it to show her that, even though she was being submissive, she was just as assertive? Miku hated to lose to her, after all.
"Damn it…" The succubus clenched her fist, unstoppable desires quickly making her hot and bothered. It was the first time she ever felt such a strong and insatiable lust for an individual; it was disconcerting.
It seemed like she would have no other choice but to pay the human another visit. It was truly the only way to regain her powers.
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Miku pursed her lips. She constantly thought about what happened last night. It kept on haunting her; she always replayed the scenes in her mind. What she couldn't stop thinking about the most was when Luka had used her hand to pleasure herself. It had been so exhilarating to watch her lose herself to her own desires, to hear the sexy, low moans come out of her lips. She had especially liked how she shivered each time she moved her hips to reach her most sensitive spots and how her face had been completely flushed from the excitement. What the princess found the most electrifying about the situation was how vulnerable and weak the Queen of Demons had appeared to be during that moment. The succubus always seemed overly confident or unresponsive. As a result, watching her make all those new, almost humanoid, expressions was delightful. What if Miku were to pin her down and be the one to give her pleasure? Would she actually feel ashamed? Or even embarrassed? Since Luka was always amused when she made her uncomfortable with seemingly simple things, she would also like to teach her what that mortifying emotion was. She couldn't stop thinking about it; it was almost torturing her.
Moreover, the teal-haired girl kept on fantasizing about how amazing it felt. She had known that having sex with the succubus would be an unforgettable experience, but she hadn't expected it to make her feel so many exciting sensations. It had been utterly mind-blowing when Luka used her powers while touching her. She only remembered that her whole body had constantly been shuddering under the intense pleasure, her mind had been entirely blank and the slightest caresses had been enough to make her gasp and moan without restraint. It had felt so electrifying. She now believed the succubus when she told her that she would never experience sex this good again. Just thinking about every sexual caress that the Queen gave her was making her heart pound and her face grow hot.
However, those burning and passionate feelings suddenly disappeared, quickly replaced by a stabbing pain in her chest. She really wouldn't be seeing Luka anymore, would she? The succubus left her like she had never been significant, having only wanted sex from her; there had been no feelings involved whatsoever. What would she miss the most? The mind-blowing sex or Luka herself? Miku exhaled shakily, her heart sinking at her own thoughts. She knew what the answer was, but she preferred to fight it down. Even if the Queen of Demons was annoying to have around —especially with her constant teasing and foolish arrogance, she was nearly certain that the moments she had spent with her had been the most precious and exciting ones she had in her entire life.
So why did it hurt to the point of making it difficult to even breathe? To the point of barely being able to sleep? To the point of not knowing what hunger was anymore? Or even to the point of not being able to understand what having fun was?
She was heartbroken. What she felt for Luka hadn't just been little attachment; she fell in love with her. How could she have let it happen? Her indifference to romance had blinded her; she had thought that she would never find love, especially since she was caged in the castle, only being able to meet with those detestable noblemen and women. She ended up falling in love with one of the Kingdom's most dangerous enemies, the Queen of Demons. Not only was she a demon, but she was also a succubus; an individual who would never be able to feel anything close to attachment towards her.
Miku clenched her jaw and closed her eyes. It could only explain why she was this hurt; her heart was cracked, and it could only be repaired by having Luka's full attention and love, which were two impossible things to obtain.
It was a real mess, but now wasn't the right time to be thinking about how miserable she was because of that damned demon. Gakupo's execution would be held in only a few minutes, and her parents wanted her to be present even though she didn't want to be there. That demon genuinely scared her. It was obvious that he desired her death more than anything else. Even with all the guards that would be around, she didn't feel safe. She had the premonition that something terrifying was going to happen.
The princess took a deep breath and tried to shake off her worries as she stepped out of her room. However, she soon bumped into Rin who seemed to have been hesitating about whether or not she should knock on her door and bother her. Miku was about to greet her with her most sincere smile, but she closed her mouth when she noticed the blonde's flushed face; she was looking down at her feet, fiddling with her fingers almost sheepishly. It didn't take a genius to see that the behavior wasn't normal.
"Is something wrong, Rin?"
The petite maid shook her head violently even though she still refused to meet her gaze. Miku huffed, getting slightly impatient, especially since she understood that something was wrong with her best friend, and she didn't want to let it go. She grabbed her shoulders and tried to force her to look her in the face.
"Please, there is no need to lie to me. You can tell me anything."
Rin hesitated for a few seconds before finally giving up with a whine.
"I… I actually came to check on you since you stayed in your room almost all day long and it was starting to worry me, but…" She took a trembling breath, averting her eyes once more. "I… If you absolutely want me to be honest, Princess, I heard some… um… noises coming out of your chamber last night."
The teal-haired girl's face immediately went crimson. She should have guessed that the maid would have heard all the ruckus she and Luka had made yesterday since her room was right next to hers. How could she have forgotten that little detail? She was even the one who begged her parents to give Rin that chamber. It was so mortifying, so very embarrassing. They both remained silent. Neither of them knew what to say. It was useless to deny it, but Miku dearly hoped that Rin was unaware of her partner's identity. She doubted that she would take it well if she were to learn that she was having sex with a demon.
The uncomfortable maid soon cleared her throat as she tried to get rid of the heavy atmosphere between them.
"I… I mean, it is fine! Who you spend the nights with does not concern me, but perhaps you should be more careful? You are lucky that it was me who heard you. I… I doubt your parents would be very pleased to learn about it."
The princess nodded, slightly relieved that Rin had no idea about what was truly going on. She probably thought that she had spent the night with an ordinary woman, not one who had horns and was well-known for feeding on sex. She didn't think there would be a next time anyway, so getting caught was the least of her worries now. What she was most concerned about was how much time it would take for her to stop thinking about Luka.
"Let us have this conversation another time, Rin. I need to head to a meeting, and I am already late."
"O-Of course! I am sincerely sorry for having bothered you at the wrong moment!"
Miku gave her a soft smile to show that she wasn't mad. She was already grateful enough that the petite blonde wasn't planning to tell anyone about how torrid her night had been. It was easy to trust her, but she knew that she couldn't speak a word about her having developed feelings for a demon. Rin was open-minded, but not to this extent, and she could understand why. She wasn't going to blame her, and it was for that reason that she decided to keep it to herself even though she would have given anything to be able to let it all out, to have someone to comfort her and reassure her that getting deeply involved with the Queen of Demons wasn't wrong —even if it was.
The princess lifted the hem of her dress to avoid stepping on it as she quickly headed to the throne hall. Once she arrived, she wasn't surprised to see that almost all the royal guards were present. A few of them even closely followed behind her in case she suddenly got attacked. She went to the spot next to her father and examined the scene before her; Gakupo was being forced to stand on his knees by two guards while another held a sword to his neck, eagerly waiting for the King's order to kill him. Yet, the incubus remained calm, his usual smug expression plastered on his face. His eyes sometimes met Miku's and stared with pure hatred.
The teal-haired girl tried not to feel intimidated; she even glared back at him. Perhaps her abhorrence towards demons was weaker than before, but she still hated those who wished to disrupt peace. What could Gakupo do anyway? He was surrounded; there was no way that he could escape.
"Any last words before we end your life, demon?" Miku's father asked in his coldest voice, the harshness of his words almost making everyone freeze; he looked particularly ticked off by the King of Demons' air of superiority and amusement.
"Well, first, I always love being surrounded by strong males," Gakupo purred seductively, winking at the guards who seemed disgusted by his poor attempt to seduce them. Obviously, he was not taking the dreadful situation seriously.
Miku's eyes widened. She could notice that a few of the guards weren't indifferent to his flirting; she could spot at least three of them who appeared a bit tense. Considering the huge number of royal protectors present, it wasn't surprising that some of them were vulnerable to his charms. She would have to watch them carefully; it could quickly become dangerous if they were to try to take his side.
"And secondly, you may want to keep a close eye on your daughter, my gentleman," The incubus said to the King. "I believe she has been having sexual intercourse with my Queen. Have you not already pondered why she always saved her? Why there is some sort of complicity between them? Well, it is only because she is my Queen's sexual pet, and your daughter plenty enjoys being in bed with her."
Miku's breath immediately caught in her throat, her heart sinking in her chest. He had probably sensed their auras last night; it was the only explanation she could find as to why he was aware of it. A few horrified gasps and murmurs could be heard in the room as Gakupo laughed in an almost sinister way, pleased with all the attention he had suddenly gotten. Even the human King seemed to believe him for a few seconds before he growled, glaring fiercely at the incubus, anger filling his teal eyes.
"How dare you speak ill of my daughter! Do not let his stupid words get to you, guards! He is only trying to divide your attention from the situation!"
The teal-haired girl held a sigh of relief from escaping her mouth; at least her father didn't believe whatever he was saying. It would have been tragic if her parents were to learn about her genuine romantic and sexual feelings for the Queen of Demons. Maybe they would have gone as far as killing both of them. The mere thought gave her chills of fear. It wasn't like Gakupo had decent proof anyway. At least, she hoped not.
"I understand why you do not believe me since I am apparently the villain, but I have only been speaking the truth. Your daughter is not as innocent as she appears to be. She—"
"Shut your insolent mouth at once!" The King's face went red from anger, tired of his nonsense. He then scanned the room as if he were searching for someone in particular. Once he did, he spoke again; "Len, come here. You will be the one to end his life; it will be proof that you deserve to be serving the royal family. A guard's duty is to kill enemies without losing his composure, and I do not yet believe that you will be able to. If you fail, you will return home and abandon the idea of becoming a guard."
The young boy visibly tensed up, his eyes widening in shock. After a few seconds of hesitation, he finally nodded and approached the incubus, his hands shaking uncontrollably. Despite the look of determination on his face, it was more than evident that he wasn't up to the task. Miku couldn't suppress a frown; she doubted that it was a good idea to leave it to him. She was about to complain about the situation to her father, but he stopped her by ordering her not to say a word, signalling with his hand. She understood that he wanted to challenge the apprentice, but was it truly a good time to do so? Gakupo was extremely dangerous, and they had no idea what he had up his sleeve. At the very least, Len didn't seem to be under the incubus' charms, and the other guards were properly holding him down. It couldn't possibly go wrong.
The princess carefully watched the young boy as he unsheathed his sword and pressed it against the demon's throat, waiting for the King's order. He was sweating; it was as if standing close to Gakupo was scaring him. Miku couldn't help but feel some compassion; Len's eyes were filled with fear, the same fear she could sometimes notice in Rin's expression whenever they talked about the demons. It was a wonder he decided to become a guard when he was so easily scared by the enemies.
"What are you afraid of, pretty boy? Cannot kill me even though I am the enemy? How pathetic are you?" Gakupo asked him, apparently amused by how on edge he seemed to be.
"Finish him this instant, Len!" The King finally ordered.
Miku quickly closed her eyes; even if it was her worst enemy, she didn't want to see the gruesome scene that was about to happen. However, instead of the sound of a decapitated head rolling on the floor, she heard a guard collapse, the metal of his armor clinking as it landed violently on the ground. The princess immediately opened her eyes, her heart instantly skipping a beat at the unexpected turn of events; Gakupo had managed to push Len onto the floor with a blow to his head. The deep scratches on his armor meant that the incubus's impressive horns had damaged it. He swiftly stole the boy's sword, gestures never once lacking fluidity as he successfully dodged the guards' several attempts to strike him. Unsurprisingly, very few of them took his side, doubtlessly enthralled by him.
The teal-haired girl's jaw clenched. Everything was happening so fast; she could barely make sense of what was going on. Though, she did notice that Gakupo was dangerously close to the exit, the engrossed guards helping him escape like he was some sort of God that they worshiped, ready to die for him if needed. Some of them were even gladly taking hits for him, severely injuring themselves.
It was no surprise that he managed to leave the throne hall, several guards at his pursuit. He was incredibly fast; she highly doubted that any of them would be able to match with his inhuman speed. The event just proved that they shouldn't have underestimated the demons; the incubus had been at a significant disadvantage, and yet, he succeeded to escape like it had been no big deal.
A few minutes of dreadful silence passed as they impatiently waited for the guards to return with the possible bad news. The human King was distinctly tense, his fists clenched to the point of making his knuckles white. The Queen, who sat beside him, had remained quiet the whole time, making it harder to guess what she thought, while Miku, on the other hand, dearly hoped that the brave men would come back successful. She couldn't even bear the thought of Gakupo being well and good, ready to start a bloody war more than ever before. Moreover, she wouldn't feel safe knowing that he was free, especially with his evident murderous intents towards her.
Soon enough, the guards were back; they all looked defeated and apprehensive. The commander was the first one to speak, bowing in front of the concerned royal family, seemingly ashamed of their failures;
"We sincerely apologize, your Majesty; we lost sight of the King of Demons as soon as he left the castle," He declared solemnly. "We tried our very best to catch up with him, but he was a lot faster than we were."
The King roared, his expression quickly distorted by ardent anger. However, he was not mad at his guards for having failed; he was mainly ticked off because the incubus had ridiculed them. He was still alive even after he heartlessly tried to kill his daughter; he couldn't allow it. He couldn't allow such a shameful defeat at all. Gakupo was definitely going to pay for it once the war started; there was no doubt about it.
Miku wasn't listening anymore. Her head was pounding from stress because she was aware that, from now on, things wouldn't be simple anymore. A few of the guards were severely injured and the confused traitors were seized, a death sentence awaiting them. The princess felt sorry for them. She was aware that it wasn't their fault; Gakupo used them. Nevertheless, she knew that she couldn't reason with her parents to free them since they wouldn't listen to her. At the very least, Len seemed to be alright; he only had minor injuries, although it was uncertain if he would ever mentally recover from the trauma. He still appeared terrified as his comrades tried to reassure him.
The princess had seen enough. She needed some time alone now. She was about to retire to her chamber, but her mother's indifferent voice immediately made her stop in her tracks;
"Wait, Daughter, you truly are not having an affair with the Queen of Demons, are you? I believe that there was some truth in the King's speech; I have noticed the suspicious complicity between you two. For a girl who used to abhor demons more than anything else, you changed your mind very quickly."
Miku felt grateful that her back was to her parents; they would have probably guessed that she really was having an affair with the succubus simply by looking at the mortified expression plastered on her face. She exhaled deeply, trying to calm the beating of her heart before speaking, hoping that her voice wouldn't crack;
"What? Do you sincerely think that I would be capable of doing such a shameful thing? You do not know me well, Mother."
"Leave her alone, beloved," The father spoke through clenched teeth, obviously angered by his wife's behavior. "You know better than I do that she would not. Would you stop finding lame excuses to bring our daughter down? Besides, we have more important matters to take care of right now."
The Queen was about to protest, but she soon shook her head, throwing a doubtful glance at her daughter before redirecting her attention at the guards. Miku was sincerely thankful that her father often defended her; she had really thought that it was over. With a sigh of relief, she went upstairs, more exhausted than ever before. It had been a while since she had last suffered from so much anxiety. That was why she needed to be alone very badly right now. She was nearly sure that she would have a mental breakdown if anything else were to happen.
She entered her room and closed the door behind her before quickly getting rid of her annoyingly long dress. As soon as she turned around, her eyes widened in shock, her throat tightening, barely suppressing a gasp from escaping her mouth; Luka was here! She was sitting on the bed with her legs crossed. It seemed like she had been waiting for her. Once again, she was wearing nothing more than a short dress that unveiled all of her generous curves. It was so revealing that it wouldn't have changed anything if she came here naked. Miku couldn't help but stare like it was the very first time that she was seeing her body, her face growing hot at the demon's breathtaking beauty.
What was she doing here? Didn't she say that she didn't need her anymore now that she had gotten sex from her? She wanted to ask, but she found herself unable to say a thing as sudden strong and conflicting emotions overwhelmed her. She didn't understand why, but right now, she only wanted to pull Luka into her arms, to feel her oddly safe embrace, to tell her the troubling events that just happened; she only desired to let everything out. However, she knew that it was useless since the demon didn't care about her. Luka wasn't emotionally involved as she was. For her, she was only a sexual pet; Gakupo had said it so well: a mere toy only used for satisfying sexual urges.
Soon enough, Luka stood up and approached her. As if reading her mind, she took her arm and pulled her close, embracing her. Shocked that her unspoken wish had been granted, Miku stood still for a minute, before hesitantly returning the hug, burying her face into the other female's shoulder. It was unexpectedly thoughtful of her.
It didn't take long before the princess started to cry, letting out all her pent-up emotions; her heartbreak, the inevitable upcoming war, her worries about the recent events… It wasn't surprising that she ended up breaking down despite how strong she usually was. She was still just a girl, a mere human who ended up falling in love with a demon.
They probably stayed like that for a few minutes before Miku finally decided to pull away, having calmed down. She felt better now that she had allowed herself to cry. She looked up at Luka; she was still wearing that expressionless face, as if seeing her sob hadn't bothered her in the slightest. Why did the princess even think for a second that the succubus cared about her? Of course, she wouldn't! She didn't feel emotions as strongly as humans did.
"A-Anyway," Miku sniffled, turning her back to her, suddenly ashamed of herself. "Your King managed to escape a few minutes ago."
"I already knew that he would, and I am planning to keep an eye on him," The Queen explained indifferently as if she was not surprised that things had turned out that way. "Humans tend to make the foolish mistake of underestimating us."
The petite girl didn't say anything else. She couldn't deny it anyway; they had definitely underestimated Gakupo's abilities. He managed to escape from about thirty guards. A mere human wouldn't have been able to do so.
Miku was finally about to inquire why she was here, but she paused as soon as Luka's mouth approached her ear, hot breaths easily giving her chills. She understood her intention the moment she felt the succubus' exploring hand on her buttocks, shamelessly squeezing one of the cheeks.
"You see, I did not come here to reassure you… I am very hungry right now, and I desire nothing more than to spend the entire night having sex with you."
The princess' face went a deep shade of red, her pulse quickening. No matter how many times something similar happened, she couldn't get used to Luka's straightforwardness. Why did she want to have sex with her anyway? Was what happened last night not enough to satisfy her? And why did it have to be with her? It would have been easier for her to find someone else rather than risking getting caught in humans' territory. Nevertheless, she decided to keep these questions to herself for now. Should she allow things to go far again? She really shouldn't accept when her mother suspected her. On the other hand, she was already deeply involved with the succubus; would it actually hurt to spend another night with her? She didn't think so.
"F-Fine, but we have to keep quiet!" Miku warned her with a scowl, wanting Luka to understand that it was important.
"I am not confident that you will be able to, dearest. I am planning to make you orgasm until you are completely exhausted."
Despite how embarrassing her sentence was, the small human managed to glare at her. However, her concern about getting caught was soon removed from her mind when the Queen of Demons gently pushed her against the wall, her eyes glistening with ravenous lust. Miku's breath caught in her throat, her heart thumping hard in her chest. She swore that she had never seen her this…hungry before. It made her wonder if it truly had been a good idea to give in. But admittedly, she also had been dying to feel her hands on her again, especially when she hadn't expected it to happen again. Perhaps it would help to ease some of her stress.
The teal-haired girl exhaled shakily as soon as she felt Luka's soft lips on the pulse of her neck, kissing that spot several times before sucking on it carefully to avoid leaving any marks. Miku hadn't really been in the mood a few seconds ago, but now she definitely was; her body was starting to get hot, the anticipation of what was going to happen was enough to make her tremble with overwhelming desire. Even though she knew that the succubus was only using her to feed, she couldn't find herself to care much about it. For now, she only wanted it, wanted her —she wanted her to give her that addictive pleasure again, to make her forget about everything.
Eventually, Luka kneeled on the floor and swiftly pulled her panties down, seeming very impatient to get into it. Her breathing was ragged, and her face was flushed in exhilaration; it was evident that she was starving. Seeing her like that only made Miku even more thrilled than before, her heartbeat drastically accelerating. There was no doubt about it; the succubus wanted her as much as she did.
"Would you like me to use my powers on you or not?"
"Use them…" The princess almost moaned in anticipation as she pressed the demon, forcibly shoving her face between her legs.
"You are unexpectedly needy. What happened to the stubborn maiden who was always pushing me away?" Luka chuckled, a satisfied smirk on her face.
The human growled. She wasn't in the mood to be teased right now. She still wanted to make her understand that it didn't mean that she completely engrossed her, so she threw her another glare. That demon truly had nerve to tick her off and ruin the mood.
The Queen only shrugged it off with an amused smile before finally getting to it. She barely used her powers; just enough to make Miku a bit foggy and envelop her in an ardent, yet comforting warmth. She started pleasuring her with her mouth first, alternating between sucking and licking her bud of nerves.
The teal-haired female immediately tensed as the tremendous pleasure assaulted her whole body. She could never get tired of this overwhelming sensation that always made her mind go completely blank. She could barely restrain her moans and gasps; she had to bite her arm to muffle them. Her heart was pounding relentlessly, shivers traveling down her spine, her skin quickly getting clammy from sweat. Her legs were also starting to grow wobbly, making it hard for her to stand on her feet. Unconsciously, her free hand grasped one of Luka's horns, feeling the urge to grab onto something.
It was enough to make the pink-haired seductress pause for a few seconds, as if having that part of her body touched was bothering her, but she soon decided against saying something about it, resuming what she had been doing. While giving Miku's clit rough and greedy licks, she entered two fingers inside her, stroking her wet walls and pushing into her most sensitive spot.
"G-Goodness…! L-Luka…!" The princess moaned out, completely lost in the pleasure as she bucked her hips almost desperately.
The demon obviously knew what she was doing; she was hitting the right spots, the ones that made her shudder intensely each time they were touched. It felt so amazing that she didn't even care about the lewd sounds that she made each time the succubus thrust her fingers inside, even though it would have normally embarrassed her.
Miku knew that she was reaching her orgasm as soon as the pleasure became almost unbearable, sending her electrifying waves throughout her body. It only took a few seconds before she, indeed, climaxed, her legs unable to support her anymore as the mind-blowing experience thoroughly washed over her. However, before she was about to collapse on the floor, Luka swiftly grabbed her by the waist, holding her firmly until she came back to her senses.
It took a moment before Miku completely recovered from the pleasure, even though she was still panting, her heart refusing to calm down. She lazily met with the succubus's eyes before her face grew hot at noticing that she was wearing that smug expression, obviously pleased with herself. Miku grumbled a few insults under her breath, wishing that the demon wasn't so proud. She would do anything just to make her lose her foolish pride, but she wasn't sure yet how to do so.
Eventually, Luka pushed her down on the bed, crawling over her as her eyes were still showing an unsatisfied hunger. It was obvious that she wanted more; she probably hadn't been kidding when she said that she would spend the entire night having sex with her.
"Ready for another round?"
Miku's heart skipped a beat. She knew that she should stop now. Every second that she spent with the Queen of Demons made her more infatuated with her. However, she also knew that it was already too late to back out, so that was why she nodded, staring up at the succubus with fresh fondness.
She might as well make the same mistake twice.