Page 146 of Rudra Nandani: The Saga of Control And Seduction

But he immediately slipped closer and hugged me from behind.

I shut my eyes again, trying to fall back asleep as it was still early in the morning, but his voice came softly near my ear,“Looking at your beautiful face… I just remembered yesterday was Holi. And I didn’t even get the chance to colour my wife,”

I sighed and mumbled, half-drowsy,“Not now, Rudra. I’m really tired,”

I was nearly asleep, but the moment I heard him quietly slip out of bed, I became alert. His footsteps were soft, but I could tell he walked towards the dressing table. And I heard the faint clink of bangles and jewellery being moved, and then his quiet return.

He sat behind me and gently touched my cheek.“I hope you’re not wasting my vermillion, Rudra,” I said sleepily, sensing his smile even without turning to look.

He raked his finger lightly down my arm, from my neck to my shoulder, and down to my fingertips. I slowly blinked my eyes open, following the movement.

My skin… it was streaked in deep red. He had coloured me with vermilion.

I looked up at him.“I don't want to play now,” I whined, furrowing my eyebrows.

He chuckled and, gently cupping my neck, tilted my face toward him before leaning in to playfully peck my lips.

“Don’t sleep, Nandani, please,” he muttered softly, and I closedmy eyes, replying in a sleepy murmur,“What am I supposed to do then, Rudra, if not sleep?

He kissed the corner of my lips and muttered gently,“Maybe… feed me a little more.”

My eyes flew open, and I glared at him, annoyed.

Throwing off the comforter, I pointed at my sore nipples with a frown.“Look at these. These bruises prove how much I've already fed you, with no milk!”

He chuckled, moving toward me, eyes locked with mine, and softly cupped my breast again.“This one now,” he said, without missing a beat.

I let out an irritated breath.“Fine then. Lie on this side, I want to sleep.”

He shifted, and I turned on my side to face him. Pulling the comforter up to my shoulder, I relaxed, feeling used to his touch now, and comforted by it rather than aroused.

And, I didn't realise when I dozed back again to sleep.

When I woke up a while later, he was still asleep. His face was relaxed, and a bit of drool was at the corner of his mouth. I smiled widely. Leaning in, I kissed his hair softly.

As I moved to get out of bed, he immediately pulled me back into his arms.“You’re not sleeping?” I asked softly.

Without a word, he took my nipple into his mouth again.“Your kiss woke me up,” he mumbled sleepily.“I love you…” He said, looking up at me with half-lidded eyes.“I want to take you back home,” he breathed sensually.

I smiled weakly and asked,“Why so?”

He pressed his face against my chest and replied in a quiet murmur,“I want to break this restraint I’m holding onto. And I can’t let you fall sick here, in your parents’home.”

A deep shiver ran down my spine.

?? ? ? ?

? Rudra ?

She froze. Surprise lit up her eyes, and her cheeks flushed pink.“What?” she asked, her mouth agape.

I sat up and looked at her, repeating my words calmly.“I want to break my controlling period… and I want us to consummate our marriage,”

Her eyes widened even more, and she immediately stepped down from the bed, looking terrified.

But I held her hand before she could move more than a few feet.“Heyyy…” I said softly.

She turned to look at me, her lips visibly trembling.“Are you mad? Co… con… consummation? Are you mad?” she stammered, grabbing her blouse with shaky hands. Sliding her arms into it, she adjusted it over her chest and pulled her hair forward, but struggled to tie it.

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