My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 248

"What is it?" Kisha tilted her head, trying her best to stifle a moan. She knew Duke was teasing her intentionally, especially with his parents around.

Kisha felt Duke’s lips curl into a mischievous grin against her skin. "Tonight will be the night we become one."

Kisha nearly choked on her own saliva at Duke’s casual mention. He’d been reminding her of this promise since early this morning, and describing him as excited barely scratched the surface. He looked like a child eagerly awaiting Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, anticipating his gift with wide-eyed excitement.

Kisha could feel Duke’s hard shaft pressing against her, as he subtly rubbed it between her cheeks. It was as if he wanted to skip dinner entirely and take her right then and there. Her face flushed with embarrassment as she tried to discreetly check on her in-laws, but Duke’s closeness made it nearly impossible for her to move.

Left with no other option, Kisha used her system’s radar to check for people nearby. Fortunately, her in-laws and the others had tactfully given them space, which might have emboldened Duke, or perhaps her in-laws had simply felt uncomfortable intruding on their private moment.

Regardless, Kisha felt her face flush with embarrassment and couldn’t help but pinch Duke’s arm to express her dissatisfaction.

Duke felt the pinch as a light tickle and chuckled softly. "Are you trying to entice me, my little wife?" he said with a playful glint in his eyes. "I wouldn’t object to starting our celebration feast right now." His words were accompanied by a wolfish snarl leaving his lips but with a hint of teasing.

Duke felt his anger dissipate as he teased his wife and watched her face turn crimson with embarrassment. Despite her usual cold and indifferent demeanor, he knew she was still vulnerable to his playful jabs.

It brought him immense joy to see that he was the only one able to pierce through her hardened exterior, drawing out the genuine emotions and expressions she typically masked due to her past experiences.

He was delighted to see Kisha let down her guard and reveal her true self to him alone. It was a sign that she felt safe enough to shed her cold exterior and show her vulnerability. In turn, he felt compelled to be completely open with her. She was the one woman he had ever truly desired and the only one he would lay down his life for.

Duke buried his nose in the nape of Kisha’s neck for several minutes, inhaling her soothing scent to calm his tumultuous emotions and release his darker side. They remained silent, the peaceful moment underscored by Kisha’s gentle caress on his arm. Sensing his need for solace, she tilted her head slightly, offering him more space to rest as he clung to her warmth.

Once Duke’s emotions had settled, he chuckled softly and playfully teased Kisha. "Thank you, my little wife. But it seems my little brother here is still quite worked up. Would you be so kind as to help him calm down as well?"

Kisha nearly choked on her own breath at Duke’s words, and as if sensing her reaction, Duke turned to face her. Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the others entering from the outside, carrying the freshly cooked food.

Panicked that they might overhear Duke’s suggestive remarks, she quickly slapped her hand over his mouth, the sound echoing loudly enough to startle even Duke, who now looked at her with wide, surprised eyes.

"That’s what you get for not knowing your limits," Kisha said sharply, though her eyes betrayed a hint of guilt as she looked at Duke. Her hand remained firmly over his mouth, wary that he might make another suggestive comment. She never imagined Duke had this side to him—he seemed like a persistent mutt always in heat.