212 — The Noon After

By the time Pei Yueran stirred awake, it was well past morning. Although the blinds were drawn, she could still feel the rays of the sun as it stood high outside their window, giving off a pleasant feeling.

She took a moment to recall where she was and why things felt different. Then the person behind her moved, and the memories came in a rush.

The wedding, the journey to Country Y, the nervousness and of course, the crazy night afterwards.

She blushed at the memories as she moved a bit. As if on cue, aching pain shot through her body from places she didn't even think possible. It felt like she had been run over by a firetruck and only narrowly escaped broken bones.

She could not help the sound that escaped her throat, prompting Li Chuanmo who had woken up earlier to ask, "Awake?"

His lazy, satisfied drawl made her blush again. As a result of yesterday's experience, she now knew that her husband was truly a starving wolf that lost inhibitions at the sight of meat.

Pei Yueran had to admit that she regretted her answer to his question

She nodded to his question, then tried to face him, which was a bad move. Her entire body protested against the movement, causing her to continuously produce moans.

When she finally met Li Chuanmo's hazel eyes that had darkened almost to the color of rich leaves, she shuddered even as the blush on her cheeks deepened.

Opening her mouth to speak, it was then she noticed how sore and raw her throat felt. It was difficult to say even a word, but she managed to croak out, "Don't even think about it."

Li Chuanmo was about to tease her, but his eyes quickly became serious when he heard how her voice sounded. "Are you okay?"

Pei Yueran didn't speak anymore, only giving him a look as if to say, "do I look or even sound okay?" But again, not like she could lay all the blame on him. She was the one screaming for all it was worth hours ago after all. She had really outdone herself.

It was worth it though. The overwhelmingly pleasurable feeling still lingered in her mind, even now.

The thought made the receding blush come back in full force, and Li Chuanmo said knowingly, "It was indeed mind-blowing, wasn't it Honey?"

The deliberately sugary call of "Honey" reminded Pei Yueran of how he had pestered her to call him that during their sessions earlier. She couldn't remember how many times she had to call him that. Why didn't she know before that he had such a fetish?

Li Chuanmo felt like she was trying to glare at him, but coupled with her blushing cheeks that kept reddening, she looked coquettish instead, making his heart melt.

"I'll go get you some warm tea to moisten your throat. Sorry Honey." He said sheepishly, dropping a kiss on her forehead before getting up from the bed.

It only occurred to her after seeing him in all his unclad glory that she was without clothes as well. "This embarrassment just would not let up, huh?" She thought to herself.

A few moments after he went to the kitchenette, she judged herself strong enough to put on her bathrobe, which was lying on the side.

She only had to spare the scraps of lingerie scattered around the room a glance to know that they couldn't be worn again. This new husband of hers really didn't hold back at all.

Actually, judging by the sight of the various scratches on his back, not to mention her hoarse voice, she didn't hold back either.

Still, when she caught a glimpse of the various marks on her skin in the mirror ahead, she was speechless. No wonder her body didn't feel like her own anymore.

Li Chuanmo came back at this time with a tea cup and a thermos. He had already put on a bathrobe as well, which clung to his broad back almost like a second skin. He stood by the side and poured her a cup of steaming chamomile tea.

After taking two sips, her throat indeed felt a bit better. "Thank you," she said, not looking at him.

Li Chuanmo chuckled at her evasive behavior before asking, "Do you want to shower? Do you need my help?"

The way her eyes swung to his in disbelief would make someone think he mistakenly asked her if she would like to go rob a bank.

Her "No," was very emphatic and Li Chuanmo was amused. Who did she think wiped her down earlier?

Feeling mischievous, he leaned down and whispered, "I've seen and touched everything and everywhere, you know?" The way she reddened on cue showed him she knew just what he was talking about.

Pei Yueran flew into a rage out of humiliation and shooed him away, "Just go away, I'll mange on my own!"

Deciding to let her off, he agreed, "It's too late to go for a run, so let me go get you some clothes to wear instead. We can also go shopping later in the evening."

"Okay."

"Should I get you some food as well?"

"No it's fine, I'm not hungry."

"Alright, but if you feel like eating before I get back, you should call for room service."

Pei Yueran nodded, agreeing to anything so that he could leave quickly.

He went towards the closet to change his clothes. As he moved, he picked up the clothes that were still on the floor before turning to look at Pei Yueran, holding up a scrap of red lace,

"By the way, I don't think I praised your outfit yesterday. You looked ravishing in it. Your wardrobe team deserves a huge bonus."

The words "It was all Su Qianhua's idea" had spilled out of her mouth before she realized what she was responding to. She threw a pillow at him in mock seriousness, making him laugh loudly.

"I'll be back soon. Get some more rest." He said after changing into denim jeans and a t-shirt.

Pei Yueran waited for him to close the door behind before attempting to get out of bed.

The soreness made her muffle a groan, wincing as she walked slowly to the bathroom. She took her time there, soaking in the hot tub to relax her sore muscles.

Sighing comfortably as the tiredness drained away, she finally felt human again. She toweled off and walked to the closet gingerly.

At the sight of the things in her suitcase, she gritted her teeth again.

Huahua helped her a lot this time, but she still had to pay for this move of hers.