In This Life, I Will Be Your Dog - Chapter 130

Caelus’s golden eyes rippled deeply at the sight of the white handkerchief in her hand.

He had anticipated the proposal, but never expected her to prepare a handkerchief too.

“I never imagined a surprise proposal like this.”

His voice trembled ever so slightly—uncharacteristically so—and Bellona smiled softly.

“It’s the first one I’ve ever made, so I don’t know if you’ll like it.”

“It’s more meaningful to me if it’s clumsily made. So don’t bother practicing to get better.”

Understanding the care behind his words, Bellona gave an embarrassed laugh. At that moment, Caelus lifted her wrist and pulled her into his arms.

“With a joyful heart, I give myself to you.”

Unbothered by the crowd of onlookers, he cupped her flushed cheek and answered her proposal with a kiss.

In an instant, the quiet surroundings erupted in a roar.

“Waaah—!”

The people of the empire, cheering so loudly it seemed to shake the earth, wholeheartedly celebrated the young imperial couple’s beautiful love.

A coronation more unprecedented and extraordinary than any before.

One that would be remembered for a very, very long time.

***

One year later.

The two rode on horseback, their faces more radiant than ever.

After spending exhausting days rebuilding the empire’s authority, Caelus and Bellona finally indulged in their long-overdue honeymoon—a journey just for the two of them.

Their plan was to pass through Kellicus and continue to Camirus, traveling light without any guards, dressed plainly in armor. To any onlooker, they looked no different from an ordinary pair of knights.

No one suspected they were the emperor and empress of Fidentia.

Freed from all formality, they enjoyed their travels as though they’d returned to their days as knights.

Upon entering the Birage Canyon beside the Kingdom of Kellicus, Caelus reined in his horse and scanned the area.

“I hear water from that direction.”

“Then let’s rest there tonight.”

“Are you really okay camping out like this?”

“I love it.”

When she smiled brightly and turned her horse, Caelus followed her without protest, despite his worried expression.

They arrived at the stream before sunset and pitched their tent first.

Having done this countless times in their past life, they made camp swiftly and began preparing dinner with ingredients they had picked up in the Kingdom of Michelan.

“I’ll handle this. You go wash up.”

“You’ll cook again today, Your Majesty?”

“Title.”

At his feigned sternness, Bellona stuck out her tongue and smiled sheepishly.

They had agreed to use different names while traveling to conceal their identities, but the unfamiliar names still felt awkward to say.

“Say it again.”

At his insistence, Bellona blushed and answered.

“Cael…”

“Yes, Bell. Now go on.”

He smiled gently and kissed her cheek before nudging her toward the water.

Feeling a little shy but fluttery inside, Bellona pursed her lips and made her way down to the stream.

Sweating from the ride, she welcomed the cool water as she stepped in.

Having deliberately chosen rugged canyon paths to avoid unexpected encounters, they felt safe from intruders.

This wasn’t their first night traveling this way, so Bellona dunked her head underwater without hesitation, enjoying her bath.

Just then, she sensed someone behind her.

Turning around slowly, already knowing who it was, she spotted the shirtless man casually stepping into the stream.

“Weren’t you preparing dinner?”

“It’s ready. But there’s something else I have to do first.”

She clicked her tongue at his shamelessness.

Before arriving, the two had already shared a passionate time in a field. Though it had started as a break for the horses, every opportunity seemed to turn into seduction for Caelus.

And now he couldn’t even wait a little longer?

“How did you even hold back before?”

“Curious? If you want, I can tell you in very vivid detail.”

Despite his growing brazenness, she didn’t find him hateful. As he wrapped his arms around her chilled body, he let out a theatrical sigh.

“Ah… this is paradise.”

“Beast. You lied about being a virgin, didn’t you?”

“You don’t know that virgin and beast aren’t mutually exclusive? All men are beasts. The only difference is whether they’ve acted on it yet. The instinct is all the same.”

“Still, it’s only been a year—”

“You’re already whining when I plan to go all night? You think I arranged this trip for no reason?”

As if proving his point, his arousal pressed boldly against her thigh.

“You said this trip was for me.”

“It is. This is a gift from me to you.”

“How is this a gift—hhn!”

As he suddenly kissed her neck and slipped thick fingers between her thighs, Bellona let out a moan.

“You’re already wet. How can I help myself when you react like this?”

“Your Majesty, ah…!”

“You’re doing it on purpose, aren’t you? Begging me to torment you more.”

“N-no, Cael… ah…!”

He already knew all the places she loved to be touched.

Expertly stroking her slick folds, he silenced her with another kiss.

“Still so irresistible… Whenever I think of you while working, I can’t even focus.”

“W-wait… slowly, ahh!”

“I’m barely holding back from taking you right now. So hurry and touch me too.”

He guided her hand, and a gasp echoed between them, mixing with the gentle flow of the stream.

In the quiet canyon, beneath the stars, the emperor and empress surrendered once more to their love—raw, intense, and entirely their own.

As his breathing grew as ragged as hers, he pressed even closer, leaving red marks along her pale neck.

Bellona, her mind now hazy, gripped his hardened length and slowly stroked it up and down.

Letting out a satisfied growl as he suckled her neck, he suddenly devoured her lips hungrily.

His thick tongue thrust deep into her throat, making her inner walls clench involuntarily. At the same time, her small hand tightened around his shaft, which pulsed hard in response.

Amid the quiet sound of the stream, the lewd wet noises added a heady heat to the air.

Moans and harsh breaths spilled out, stealing the last of their composure.

As if he could hold back no longer, Caelus lifted Bellona into his arms. Her body floated as he spread her legs wide and aligned himself with her entrance without hesitation.

As he slowly slid inside—

“Ah…!”

“Haa…”

—they let out moans in unison, bliss washing over their faces.

The sensation of parting her inner walls never ceased to be euphoric.

The way the thick flesh veined with heat rubbed against her ridged walls, the way her tender flesh clung and squeezed around him—every bit of it made him tremble with pleasure.

“I love you, Bell.”

“Haa… I love you too, ah…”

“When we get to the Kingdom of Kellicus tomorrow, I should ask Luhatan if he has more gems.”

“Hff… what are you even…”

Though he muttered as if making idle conversation, their bodies remained deeply entwined, grinding with obscene intimacy. Bellona clung to his neck, barely able to respond.

“Wouldn’t it be great if we could return again before dying of old age? Live infinite lives together.”

“Huhh… ha… what nonsense… ah…”

“Huff… and next time, we should be born as commoners. No propriety or rules—just holding you whenever I want.”

“Ah… Cael… hff!”

His suddenly forceful thrusts sent tremors down her spine. As she clenched around him, he groaned and began pounding into her harder.

The sudden increase in pace sent water splashing in all directions, the quiet canyon now filled with the sounds of their passion.

Unable to endure the relentless thrusts, she grabbed his broad shoulders and sat up.

He took her breast into his mouth and began biting down on her nipple, sucking it hard.

An overwhelming wave of pleasure swept through her, and she threw her head back with a moan. Her crimson hair caught the moonlight and shimmered, scattering droplets in all directions.

As the climax neared, Bellona trembled all over, her eyes tightly shut.

“Aah…! Hhng, ahng…!”

“Kh…!”

Perhaps it was the mood.

Even Caelus, unusually unable to restrain himself, finally gave in. As he poured himself into her, he clung to her warmth with all his being.

“Huff…!”

“Haa… damn.”

With a low curse, he licked and sucked every inch of her body as if still unsatisfied.

“S-stop… Cael…”

“I can’t help it. Let’s eat a late dinner tonight.”

Still buried deep inside her, he abruptly strode out of the stream.

Startled, she squirmed, but he gripped her hips tightly and growled low.

“Stay still. If you tease a beast in heat, you’ll get bitten.”

“Hhng!”

Each step made his still-rigid length nudge deep inside her, making her whimper as she bit his shoulder.

Finding her reaction adorable, he chuckled softly and grabbed a thin blanket from the tent.

Unfazed, he laid it on the grass and gently laid her down.

The night sky above the canyon sparkled with stars, as if about to spill over Caelus’s head.

Though she’d seen this sky countless times beside him, tonight it felt especially dazzling.

Awed by the unreal sight, she looked at his handsome face and smiled faintly.

Still smiling, Caelus suddenly grumbled like a child. “Let’s leave Chelus with the nanny and have some time for us. You’ve made me feel so neglected I’m acting like a madman.”

“We still do it once a day…”

“Once a day? I want you every hour.”

Overwhelmed by his ever-growing desire but just as easily melting at the sight of his beautiful face, Bellona could only laugh helplessly.

“Then love me some more.”

“I love you. So much…”

Just that one sentence loosened the pout from his lips.

“I love you too. A lot.”

He confessed his love endlessly, every time their eyes met, and somehow, she never tired of hearing it.

She even found herself hoping he’d never stop.

Because she loved that desperate, needy look in his eyes.

“Thank you for choosing me in this life.”

Her smile stiffened momentarily.

Haunting memories she couldn’t erase kept her from replying.

But Caelus, unfazed, kissed her face and whispered, “Please choose me in the next life too.”

His voice was so sincere it made her eyes mist over.

Knowing how hard he had tried to soothe her stubborn heart, she finally smiled gently and wrapped her arms around his neck.

And in a voice filled with genuine affection, she whispered, “Please take me again in the next life. Next time, I’ll love you first.”

As their lips met again, smiles spread across their faces.

—The End—