OBS Chapter 566 Maybe not!!
Chapter 566 Maybe not!!
Let's be honest… Aether never planned to go after Thalia Crimsonclaw.She was practically his sister-in-law!
Sure, he had told Aria that Thalia was his target, but that was only because he knew Thalia could stop Aria if she ever went berserk. It was a strategy, a backup plan, nothing more.
Even that kiss he'd shared with Thalia—it wasn't meant to spark anything deeper. It was either out of a fleeting moment of joy or just a cheeky tease in response to how she'd teased him before.
That was it. Nothing more, nothing less!!
Believe him!!
Yet,
Gulp.
Aether swallowed hard, feeling a bead of sweat trickle down his neck as he caught Thalia staring at him like he was her next meal.
'What the hell did I do wrong?' he panicked inwardly. 'There were no signs, no clues… Come on, how do you jump from 500 affection points to 5000 just like that? What the actual fuck, bro?' He wondered.... He genuinely wondered!!
He had thrown his net expecting a modest catch, not realizing he'd snagged a shark instead.
'Why does it feel like everyone except my actual targets is falling for me?' Aether thought with a blend of panic and arrogance, 'Such a sinful man I am… truly irresistible~' He sighed inwardly, his narcissistic side making a brief appearance.
Still, he racked his brain, unable to pinpoint when or how he had triggered her flag.
Meanwhile, Raven held her younger sister tightly in her arms, her voice soft but filled with love and vulnerability. "Please… never leave me again," she whispered, as if afraid Thalia might slip away once more.
Thalia's intense stare broke as she snapped back to the moment, nodding softly in response.
Raven took a step back, her gaze shifting between her mother and her sister.
Despite everything....despite the loss of her father and the countless years of pain—she had finally found her family again..... Her mother was alive and her sister was with her all this time.... It had been far too long since she had felt this sense of belonging, and all of it was thanks to—
"Aether…" she murmured, her voice trembling slightly. Her eyes lifted to meet his, and for a moment, she simply stared at him, gratitude and something… deeper… swirling in her gaze.... Love?
Ever since Aether had come into her life, Raven had been overwhelmed by emotions she thought she had buried long ago.
Joy, warmth, hope—feelings she'd once locked away now bubbled to the surface every time she saw him.
And it felt… good!!
Raven rose from the bed with quiet determination. Both Thalia and their mother watched her, confused by the sudden shift in her demeanour. Her steps were slow but deliberate as she walked toward Aether.
Aether, still seated, furrowed his brows. 'What now?' he wondered, genuinely unsure of what was coming. Unlike other women, he couldn't easily read Raven. Her stoicism was like a shield, and it left him at a loss.
Stopping before him, Raven spoke, her voice steady but laced with emotion, "What… what can I give you, Aether?" Her heterochromatic eyes trembled as they
However—
"I know," Raven said softly.
"Huh?" Thalia froze, her jaw slack.
"Mom told me everything," Raven continued, her tone calm and unbothered. When Aether and Thalia had left earlier, she and their mother had discussed many things, including Aether's true identity as Victor.
'Hehe...' Aether's lips curled into a sly smirk as he turned toward Thalia, and showed his middle finger!!
Thalia's face turned beet red, her teeth grinding audibly, 'That fucking bastard!!' she fumed inwardly.
[+6000 AP]
Aether blinked, confused, '
Why the hell is her affection increasing?'
he wondered, but quickly shrugged it off.
His mission was finally complete, and for the first time in what felt like ages, he could relax.
The tension that had been coiling in his chest eased. Until now, he'd been on edge, fearing death would send him all the way back to the time he seduced Helena.
But now, with the checkpoint secured, he could finally breathe a little easier.
"A~Aether~" Raven's soft voice snapped him from his thoughts. His eyes widened as she suddenly removed her top, revealing a red face and a delicate white bra that strained against her curves.
Aether gulped audibly, his gaze drawn to her with an almost magnetic pull, "W-Wait! Your family is sti~Mmph!"
Raven silenced him with a kiss, her lips pressing against his with newfound boldness.
This wasn't the shy, tentative peck from before; it was hungry and full of passion. Her teeth grazed his lower lip as she bit gently, her tongue exploring his with fervour.
"Mmm~"
Slurp!
Thalia, watching from the corner of her eye, covered her face with her hands. Her fingers, however, betrayed her as they spread just enough to let her peek, "A-Are they really going to do it now?" she whispered, gulping audibly.
Before she could witness more, her mother caught her by the ear.
"Let's go!" she barked, dragging Thalia away.
"W-Wait!! MOM! I have to see what's going to happen!" Thalia protested, her tone dead serious, "I need to take notes!!!!"
Her mother's face turned crimson with embarrassment. "Brat! It seems like you're in need of a good beating!"
"NNNOOOOOO!! LET ME SEEEE—!"
Thud!
Both Raven and Aether blinked at the sound of the commotion outside. Aether couldn't help but chuckle, while Raven's lips curled into a rare, soft laugh.
"Ha-ha... Was she always this shameless?" Aether asked with a teasing grin, though inwardly, he was entirely serious.
Raven tilted her head, genuinely confused. "Shameless? What do you mean?"
Aether sighed, finally realizing these dragon women didn't even
comprehend
the concept of shame.
Shaking his head, he pulled her closer, his expression softening. "Are you really sure about me? You know I kissed Selene, right? Maybe your sister's right. Maybe I am manipulating you and everyone else."
Raven stared at him for a moment before her lips parted with quiet confidence, "I may not understand others completely, but when I look into your eyes… I see the truth. You love me. You care for me. You want to protect me, don't you?"
Aether's breath hitched before he nodded silently.
Raven smiled gently, cupping his cheek with a trembling hand. "Then I'll gladly let myself fall for your 'manipulation' again and again…"
Aether bit his lip, his restraint hanging by a thread. "Girl… let me warn you, you're
really
making me hard."
Raven blinked, then tilted her head as she adjusted herself slightly on his lap, her cheeks flushing as she felt a certain firmness pressing against her. "Yes, you're hard… indeed," she murmured innocently.
Aether sighed in exasperation. "I wasn't talking about that, Raven." His lips curled into a wry grin, "I meant my
heart.
But whatever."
Without waiting for her to process his words, he leaned in, capturing her lips once more in a searing kiss. His hands slid up her back as his lips moved to her neck and then to her collarbone. Slowly, he traced his lips downward, planting a lingering kiss just above the swell of her breasts.
And then he bit her gently.
"~Ahh~"