Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Chapter 469: Why Were You Avoiding Me

Chapter 469: Why Were You Avoiding Me

"I wasn’t avoiding your touch because I was angry. It’s because I missed you," Arabella corrected, and Ferdinand’s eyes brightened.

"Then why were you avoiding me if you missed me?"

[Shouldn’t she be running into my arms like she did before? She was so adorable back then. I wish she would do it again.] Ferdinand’s face had a slight blush at the recollection.

’Huh? But I’m holding back since this isn’t a good time for that. Yet, instead, my actions made him think that I didn’t miss him...What should I do?’

Arabella didn’t want to explain since it would look like she was desperate to make up a reason. Instead, she pulled Ferdinand by the collar and kissed him. Much longer this time to show she truly missed him.

[This kiss!] Ferdinand was wide-eyed at Arabella’s actions but eventually understood as he felt her longing. [She was holding back?! Did she avoid my touch because it would tempt her?]

Ferdinand realized that it may be like how he usually acted cold when they were with other royals and did his best to maintain a poker face even with Arabella beside him. It was his way of holding back to prevent himself from grabbing her in front of everyone.

[Does she feel that kind of longing right now?!]

’It’s not that bad, but yes. It’s something like that.’

But of course, she wouldn’t tell him out loud. It was so embarrassing. She opened her eyes and was greeted by Ferdinand’s flushed face.

[What should I do? I’m so happy right now. I want to show her just how much I missed her too.]

’Wait, I think I know where this is going. Did I end up triggering him?’ Arabella was about to speak when Ferdinand’s lips captured hers.

His lips lingered. She could feel his glee and eagerness. He pulled her closer and pressed her against his body. It gave butterflies in her stomach.

Ferdinand wanting to kiss more intimately, was so hot. She wanted to revel in it. Let him know she barely slept because of thinking about him at night.

But Arabella pulled back instead. She knew she had to stop this before it gets any deeper since Ferdinand’s kisses were getting dangerous. Any longer and she might be the one dragging him to his room.

A growl of dissatisfaction and complaint escaped her husband’s throat. It was rather hot and made her belly tighten, giving her those knots of desire.

Just the thought that he wanted more made her smile too. She wasn’t the only one longing.

Arabella bit her lip to stop herself from grinning since Ferdinand might get offended and misunderstand that she liked leaving him hanging or denying him.

"I want to be the one biting that lip," Ferdinand cupped her cheek and caressed her lips. His eyes had that gleam when he wanted to do so much more. Even an intimate kiss would not be enough for him if he had that look in his eyes.

"Let’s go to the dining hall now," Arabella tried to distract him before the mood gets even worse.

But Ferdinand’s arm around her tightened instead and he asked with full intent clearly showing in his eyes, "Can’t we go to bed first?"

[I want to nibble on these lips and a lot more.] His thumb caressed her lips.

Arabella gulped. It was such a tempting offer. ’But do we even have time for that?’

Once they begin, she knew it would be hard for the both of them to stop. It was almost two weeks since they last did it. They wouldn’t be satisfied with just once or twice, not even thrice.

[Why does she have to think about it for so long? Didn’t she say she missed me? Or is she busy with something?]

"Is there something urgent you need to work on? If it’s because of all the work, I’ll do my workload myself later once you fall asleep."

’Eh? Once I’m asleep? What does he mean?’ A flower of hope bloomed in her heart at the thought that he might be staying a bit longer.

"You’ll spend the night?" she asked just for sure she was not misunderstanding things.

"Of course. I need to do some of my work. I have been focused on searching for Alwin the past few days, that I haven’t been able to get reports about the goings in Valeria. I also have to check the knights. I can’t have them slack on their training because I’m away. . ."

Ferdinand had a long explanation along with an enumeration of things he had to do. He even pouted shortly after and gave her a disapproving look saying, why did she even think otherwise?

’Right, of course, Ferdinand is serious when it comes to work. What was I hoping for?’

[And most importantly, I want to spend some time with her. Raymond spent two nights with his wife. Can’t I have it too? I also miss my wife. I don’t think I can wait until dinner is over. I want her now.]

’Oh my,’ Arabella felt the heat rise to her face. After Ferdinand spoke earlier as if he was the epitome of a responsible Emperor, his main goal was to sleep with her.

"It’s my job so I shouldn’t fail in taking care of it. I don’t want you to keep doing all the work too. You look like you are overworking yourself. Look at these dark circles under your eyes," Ferdinand gently touched her.

"Eh?! Do I look ugly?" Arabella suddenly got conscious. She hasn’t gotten much beauty sleep lately.

"That’s not what I meant. You are always pretty, even when you’re tired. But I don’t want you to overwork yourself," Ferdinand gave her a peck. "Wait, why is your temperature rising? Your cheeks are flushed too. Do you have a fever?"

Ferdinand instantly checked her with magic and found that she wasn’t sick.

[Then why are her cheeks flushed? Her heartbeat is erratic too, I noticed since earlier.] Ferdinand frowned and checked her again but found nothing wrong. [Wait... Was it because of me?]

Ferdinand picked it up late. It was because of him.

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A/N:

Sorry for the late update.

I had to help with a dissertation. PS, it’s not mine. I just had to help. And my head’s still aching due to it.