A Different Kind of Apology

Chapter 22 – A Different Kind of Apology

Leon stepped back, his fists clenched, his eyes still burning with unresolved fury. But he didn't say another word. He simply turned around and walked away, disappearing from my sight.

The tension in the hall lingered, thick as smoke.

And then—

"Master…!"

Before I could react, Safina rushed toward me.

Tears streamed down her face as she looked at my swollen cheek, her small hands trembling as they reached out to touch it.

"I-I'm so sorry… I didn't know he would do that… I should've stopped him…!"

She sobbed uncontrollably, her voice filled with guilt and pain.

My mother stepped forward without a word, her palm glowing with soft golden light. Within moments, warmth spread across my face, and the swelling vanished.

"That should take care of it," she said, her tone calm but her eyes still sharp with anger.

Safina, however, wasn't done crying.

I sighed, gently rubbing her back in slow, comforting circles.

"It's okay, Safina," I murmured. "Don't worry about it. It didn't even hurt that much."

A lie. It did hurt. But I wasn't about to let her feel even worse.

Talia, who had been observing everything from the sidelines, finally turned and silently left the hall, her expression unreadable.

Meanwhile, Guru folded his arms and let out a low grunt.

"Even if he's a hero, his personality doesn't match someone grand enough for that title," he muttered, unimpressed.

On the other side of the room, Nia was practically radiating murderous intent.

If not for Alia restraining her with some magic, she would've lunged at Leon the moment he touched me. Her whole body was tense, her sharp teeth bared in frustration.

I turned to her with a sigh.

"Calm down, Nia."

She was still glaring toward the door Leon had left through.

"Tch. Master, let me kill him."

"No."

"Then let me at least castrate him!"

"No, Nia."

I stepped forward and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Her entire body stiffened.

Her ears twitched.

And just like that—her fury melted into a shuddering mess.

"Haaah… Master, that's unfair…!" she whined, cheeks burning red.

Satisfied that she was calm now, I turned and made my way to my room.

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As expected, Safina followed me.

She stepped inside with me, and once I closed the door, it was just the two of us.

The moment the lock clicked into place, she threw herself into my arms, hugging me so tightly I could feel her trembling again.

"Master, please… I'm so sorry… I didn't know Leon would react like that…!"

Her voice cracked with guilt.

"I'll talk to him! I'll make him apologize to you!"

She was still sobbing, clinging onto me like I was the only thing keeping her together.

I sighed and sat on the edge of the bed, gently pulling her down next to me.

"Stop it, Safina."

I cupped her face, wiping away her tears.

"I already apologized to you before for my past actions. And you forgave me. That was a big deal for me."

She bit her lip, shaking her head.

"But Master, Leon had no right to hit you! No matter what you did before—he wasn't the one who suffered!"

Her voice snapped with sudden aggression.

She was furious. Not at me, but at Leon.

And you all are probably wondering—why is she acting so damn devoted?

Simple.

Over the past week, I hadn't just worked on my swordsmanship.

I had also worked on my relationship with Safina.

Because for now, she was my only trump card against Leon.

And right now, she was completely attached to me.

Still sniffling, she wiped her tears and clung to me again.

I smirked slightly, running my fingers through her soft hair.

"Safina."

She looked up at me.

"If you really feel sorry for me… would you accept a punishment?"

Her lips parted slightly.

And then, without hesitation—

"I'll accept any punishment from you, Master."

Her words sent a thrill through me.

I cupped her chin and leaned in, capturing her lips in a slow, passionate kiss.

She stiffened at first, but then melted into it, pressing her body closer as the kiss deepened.

Her arms wrapped around my neck, pulling me closer.

The kiss became hungrier.

More desperate.

"Master, I love you…!" she gasped in between kisses.

I growled softly, my hands roaming her body as she pressed against me.

We didn't waste any more time.

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We were standing against the wall.

Our clothes were already discarded, our bodies burning with need.

My cock was rock-hard, throbbing against her wet entrance as she gripped it with her delicate hands, rubbing the tip against her slick folds.

"Hnn… Master…!"

She moaned softly, her breath hitching as she aligned herself.

I couldn't wait anymore.

With a firm thrust—I was inside her.

"AAH!"

Her moan echoed through the room as I filled her completely.

Her walls tightened around me, hot and wet and perfect.

I pounded into her slowly at first, letting her adjust to my size, but her nails dug into my shoulders as she whimpered for more.

"F-Faster…! Please, Master, faster…!"

I obliged.

Gripping her hips, I increased my pace, thrusting deep, hard, and relentless.

"AHH! Ahhh…! S-So deep…!"

Her voice grew louder, her moans more desperate as I fucked her against the wall.

Her breasts bounced with every thrust, her body completely at my mercy.

Her legs wrapped around my waist, holding onto me as she surrendered to the pleasure.

Her tight heat clenched around me, and I felt my own release building.

"M-Master… I'm… I'm…!"

Her voice broke into a scream as her orgasm hit her.

Her whole body shook, trembling violently, and her walls tightened even more around me.

The sensation pushed me over the edge.

With one final deep thrust—I came inside her.

Thick, hot spurts of cum filled her completely, her insides squeezing every last drop from me.

We stayed like that for a moment, both panting heavily, sweaty and satisfied.

Then, finally, we collapsed onto the bed.

Safina wasted no time jumping on top of me, her soft, bare breasts pressing against my chest as she straddled me.

She looked down at me with a mischievous smile.

"Master, you're the best…!"

I smirked.

I laughed.

And then pulled her down for another kiss.