Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Chapter 176: In His Office

Chapter 176: In His Office

Arabella noted to recheck any possible upcoming events. If there was one Ferdinand was invited in, Raymond would probably attend in his stead again once Ferdinand heads to the northern borders.

But Arabella should also be attending such events since she was supposed to be Ferdinand’s date if he attended.

It would be rude to not have a member of the Imperial Family present if they were invited. It was among the reasons why Raymond always ends up attending for Ferdinand.

Raymond was Ferdinand’s cousin, the Prime Minister, and his butler so he automatically becomes his representative in events.

But now that Arabella was Empress and Ferdinand’s wife, she should be the one attending in his stead unless it was a meeting related to work that she should not be part of even as the Empress.

"When will you depart?" Arabella inquired once dinner was over.

"As soon as the knights are gathered. I’d probably be off before dawn," Ferdinand replied.

[I can’t stay the night or else I might not be able to stop myself from following her to her room and spending the night there.]

’Oh, he doesn’t want to spend the night. Right. It would be more frustrating for him if we weren’t able to go all the way.’

Arabella saved her revenge for later once she has the tea Raymond was thinking about was in her hands.

If they would be able to go all the way, she would be able to give her payback to her husband making her reach her peak twice in Estrella.

"I see. I’ll stay awake until then and see you off."

[Her Majesty looks disappointed. She must feel lonely that His Majesty intends to leave right after spending some time with her. I guess I also have to tell His Majesty about matters like this. He should learn how to act a bit sweet, especially since Her Majesty’s former lover is known as a man who has a way with words. I heard he was sweet to ladies.] Raymond thought.

’Huh?! Did I look disappointed?’

Arabella wondered if her smile was stiff.

’Was I actually feeling bad to be left alone after having some intimate time together? No, that can’t be. I’m too old for such things. Or am I?’

"You don’t have to. You should take some rest instead," Ferdinand refused her offer.

[Your Majesty, that’s impolite even if it’s because you are worried about her. You should have accepted her offer.] Raymond wanted to butt in but shut kept his mouth shut.

"It’s alright. I slept so deeply earlier so I’m fine now. I want to see you off," Arabella insisted.

It was one of her duties. Showing support to Ferdinand and to the knights just by being present was important. She would be branded as a lazy Empress if she doesn’t even do things like this.

"Alright then. Thank you," Ferdinand looked away since he was actually happy she wanted to see him off. Raymond nodded in approval.

They then parted ways to change into clothing suited for the cold night. It was summer but the nights were still a bit cold.

Arabella was also just wearing a light indoor dress. It wasn’t appropriate for seeing the knights off.

It took some time to get dressed since she had to clean up and her maids had to do her hair and makeup again.

Once she was done Ferdinand was already waiting outside her door, fully dressed in his attire for the borders. Somehow, he looked even more attractive wearing full body armor.

Ferdinand wore it to make his presence known as soon as possible. Once he was at the borders, banners would also be lifted indicating his presence.

Rendell was holding his helmet and gauntlets for him in the meantime.

Arabella gasped when Ferdinand embraced her once she fully got out of her room. Her maids blushed and looked away.

"I will miss you," Ferdinand tenderly caressed her cheek.

"I will miss you too, Your Majesty," Arabella smiled. Her husband didn’t want to leave her side at all but he had to.

"There’s still some time before the knights are ready, will you come with me?"

Arabella agreed and Ferdinand led her to his office. She thought they would talk about something serious since it was his office. But once they were there, Ferdinand shut the door and locked it.

"Ferdinand?" Arabella tilted her head as he walked in her direction with an expression that was now so familiar to her.

’I knew it. His eyes didn’t look right.’

She flinched when he cornered her against the wall. The next instant his lips were on hers. He intended to spend the time waiting for the knights to be ready to have some intimate time together.

’He’s so intense.’

Arabella felt her knees weaken at Ferdinand’s kisses. She wanted to tell him to calm down but she couldn’t resist the hunger and need she could feel from him.

She ended up responding instead and looping her arms around his neck for support when her knees felt like they were melting.

Arabella no longer knew how time passed, but soon Ferdinand carried her and walked to the couch. He settled her on his lap.

His armor felt cold and hard but his kisses were too hot and made up for it.

[I intended to just kiss and hug her but I want to touch her everywhere instead.]

Ferdinand stared at her with so much longing.

He tried to hold back but his desire won over him and he caressed her chest.

Her clothes were thick and she was wearing several layers but she could still feel the warmth of his hands.

Arabella glanced at the door, ’Right. He locked it.’

"No one will come in," Ferdinand noticed what she was worried about and kissed her again to get her attention.

"That’s not the point. We shouldn’t be doing this in your work place."

"It’s alright. We are alone right now. If we did this in your room or mine, I might not be able to hold back and get this armor off. And I might not be able to keep my word of not going all the way," Ferdinand said matter-of-factly and Arabella blushed at the look in his eyes.

’Right, he is doing his best to hold back already.’

She yielded then and responded to his hot kisses again.

’Just wait a bit more. Once I have that preventive measure, we can go all the way,’ she internally promised.

"Mmph," Arabella opened her eyes when Ferdinand let one of his hands wander into the top part of her dress so he could directly touch her breast. She thought she should stop him. But his eyes begged her and she gave in. His warm hand felt nice as well.

’Fine, just the chest should be alright.’

Ferdinand was trying to have more time with her since they would be apart until the time they have to depart for Medeus so she thought she should pamper him a bit more.

She allowed Ferdinand to touch her breast as much as he pleased while they kissed. However, his hands soon wandered to her legs and behind.

Arabella thought of stopping him but he wasn’t trying to undress her so she let it be. She understood he was trying to get as much as he could while they were together so she didn’t want to ruin the mood. His touch felt good too.

But soon. . .

"Mmph!"

Arabella was wide-eyed when one of Ferdinand’s hands wandered into her dress and directly caressed her legs. She pushed at his chest and caught his hand to stop him.

"Ferdinand, what are you trying to do?" she frowned at him.

"Can’t I?" he asked with a forlorn look yet again.

’He used this tactic on me this morning so he can get what he wanted,’ she tried to stay firm and still glared at him.

"But I won’t be able to see you or touch you again for a month or more," he pouted. He looked like a robust plant that suddenly wilted right in front of her. It was as if he was asking to be watered with some attention and leniency.

’Is he doing this on purpose?’

Arabella couldn’t help but feel bad if he looked like this.

"Alright, then," she ended up giving way and Ferdinand kissed her happily.

He lifted her dress to gain more access to her legs. He touched them so greedily that she was beginning to feel weird. Add his naughty tongue that kept teasing hers and it was all too much.

She could feel the temperature of their bodies rising. The heat oozing from her husband was so much more and his hands felt warm on her thighs.

"Ferdinand?!" she gasped when he opened her legs and cupped her crotch.

"Just a bit. Please let me touch you just a bit more," Ferdinand’s eyes begged yet again. His fingers touched her sweet spot and Arabella bit her lower lip to stop a moan.

Ferdinand smiled victoriously knowing that she liked it. She glared at him. And, he smiled and gave her a loving kiss instead.

"Please allow me," he whispered to her ear and began kissing her lobe. Arabella shivered and he loved her reaction.

[Oh, right! I heard this is a sensitive spot too.] Ferdinand kissed and licked at her lobe before trailing kisses to her nape.