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Sucking and licking at her neck, he trailed his mouth to the most sensitive spot, fastening his lips against her skin as though he feared she might vanish from his grasp.

Lilith could no longer suppress her moans. A breathy cry escaped her lips as she arched her back, seeking relief from the overwhelming sensation. Bound at both her wrists and ankles, she had no way to resist, not that her body seemed eager to. How could pleasure feel this intense? And the way he touched her… it was as if he knew every secret of a woman's body. She supposed she shouldn't be surprised. Nearly every woman in town had been in his bed, and he never hesitated to boast about it.

The thought repulsed her. She wanted nothing to do with a man who had been intimate with so many, yet the more she tried to resist, the more her body betrayed her. He stirred something deep within her, something unfamiliar, something she had never experienced before.

Releasing one of her hands, he let his palm descend to her breast, though this time, his touch was surprisingly gentle. A shiver ran through her, and she let her head fall back, surrendering to the wave of sensation coursing through her.

Zayd continued his torment, sucking at her neck until he finally pulled away. His breath was warm against her skin, sending a fresh ripple of heat through her body.

"For someone who swore not to yield, you are certainly doing a poor job at proving it." His smirk was triumphant as he rose from her, his gaze laced with satisfaction.

Lilith barely had a moment to gather herself before her eyes fell to the glaring bulge straining against his trousers. Her breath hitched, her stomach twisting as an unexpected heat pooled within her. Had she been the cause of that?

Zayd caught her staring, amusement flickering in his gaze. "Don't worry," he murmured, his voice dripping with desire. "You will get to feel it one day."

Mortified, she snapped her gaze away, heat blooming across her cheeks.

"Soon," he added, and she turned back to him, startled by the unreadable look in his eyes.

Before she could make sense of it, he turned on his heel and strode away, opening the door and shutting it behind him.

The moment he was gone, Lilith exhaled shakily, pressing a trembling hand to her chest in an attempt to steady her pounding heart.

"Why did you fall for it again?" She muttered, scolding herself as she knocked her forehead in frustration. How could she be so foolish? How could she keep responding to his touch so easily? But then… it wasn't entirely her fault. It was as if her body had been programmed to yield to him.

Was it because she had never been with a man before? She clenched her fists, frustration curling in her stomach. She despised the thought that, if this continued, she might eventually surrender. And judging by the look on his face, he had no intention of stopping. He would keep teasing her, keep pushing, until she broke and she had no doubt that when that moment came, it would go far beyond just the warmth of his lips on her neck.

She might still be a virgin, but she was far from ignorant. If anything, she knew more about intimacy than most married couples. A lonely life had left her with books as her only solace, and in them, she had devoured every detail of how men and women came together.

What she hadn't read, however, was how to resist a man's touch.

If only she had.

But then… who would have ever expected to wake up in the house of the Alpha Lycan?

Shaking off her thoughts, she straightened her rumpled gown and swiftly left the room, making her way back to the lower quarters before Madam Agnes could start looking for her. Upon arriving, she was met with an unexpected silence. It seemed everyone had already gone to sleep. Taking that as a sign to rest, she was about to settle in, only to remember she had no room of her own.

For the next thirty minutes, she wandered the lower quarters, searching for a place to stay. Every door was locked, and there was no open balcony or hidden corner where she could sleep undisturbed.

With no other choice, she decided to ask for a room in the morning. Sighing, she sat on the cold floor and leaned against the wall.

"So cold," she murmured, rubbing her palms together for warmth. Before she knew it, sleep claimed her.

…

"Ouuu!" Lilith jolted awake as ice-cold water splashed over her, her breath catching at the shock. She wiped the water from her face before looking up, her eyes widening at the sight before her.

Madam Agne!

Scrambling to her feet, she quickly bowed. "Madam Agnes," she greeted, her voice laced with urgency.

The older woman regarded her with a cold stare. "You have finally learned some manners. Why are you here?"

Lilith hesitated. "Ah… I was not given a room and…"

"Enough." Madam Agnes cut her off. "You will be bathing the Alpha Lycan today alongside the other maids. Let's go."

Without waiting for a response, she turned and strode away, making it clear that Lilith was expected to follow.

Still dazed, Lilith could only wonder if Madam Agnes was even human. How could someone be so emotionless? But deciding it was best to endure until she gained her trust, she quickly hurried after her.

"Can I go like this? I am dirty and wet," she asked hesitantly as they walked.

Madam Agnes offered no reply, nor did she slow her pace. Realizing she wouldn't get an answer, Lilith sighed and lowered her head, resigning herself to silence.

Minutes later, they arrived at the Alpha's chambers. At last, Madam Agnes turned to her, her expression unreadable.

"You will be punished for any mistake. Do not overstep, your only task is to wash the Alpha's body."

Lilith nodded. "I will do just that." She mustered a polite smile, only to quickly wipe it away when she noticed Madam Agnes wasn't smiling back. That woman truly seemed devoid of emotion.

Stepping aside, Madam Agnes gestured toward the door. It took Lilith a moment to realize she was expected to enter.

Taking a steadying breath, she stepped inside.

Four maids were already present, standing in wait. Before she could fully take in the scene, a deep voice rang out from the large, curtain-draped bed.

"Finally here. Take off my clothes."

Lilith nearly scoffed but caught herself in time, remembering Madam Agnes's warning. Forcing a bright smile, she approached the bed, only to sigh when she saw him still lying there, making no effort to move.

"Alpha Zayd, please get up so I can remove your clothes," she said, her forced smile unwavering.

"No. Get in here and take off my clothes."