Gedeon greeted her enthusiastically in his bedroom, grabbing her hands and covering her with kisses, asking nothing, as if he didn't want to listen to any of her excuses. After prolonged caresses, he, intoxicated, buried his face in her chest, and finally said:
"I'm so glad that you gave me your time, I already thought you would never reach me because of your powerful patrons. You have a special status and value for them, and I have so little chance of meeting you."
"What did they tell you about me?" Luanlia asked suspiciously.
Gedeon was slightly embarrassed and shook his head.
"Nobody said anything. I see for myself what is happening. I got clairvoyance..."
Luanlia covered her eyes with her palms.
"But how did this happen? I hate that you see all my adventures."
"Don't worry! I understand everything that you have no opportunity to live differently. Magicians seduce you and it is impossible to resist them. And I myself have become such a seducer, but I don't want to use it and don't go out anywhere because of women who will pursue me. Don't blame yourself for anything, we are all toys in someone's cunning game."
He began showering her with caresses again.
"Do you know where I was now?" her voice trembled.
Gedeon looked at her with a loving gaze.
"Yes. Unfortunately, my father does not keep his words."
"And this doesn't upset you?"
"I've known for a long time that my father likes you, but, most importantly, you still came to me. I can't give up on you and I'm ready to endure any troubles."
Luanlia hugged him tightly, burying her face in his thick locks of hair.
Rohen suddenly appeared in front of them and interrupted their sweet kiss, throwing a sad look at the princess.
"Lua! I miss you, come with me! Your husband only allowed me to caress you."
He stood two steps away from the astonished couple, holding out his hand to her.
"You said that you're not against our connection," Luanlia muttered pitifully.
His eyes flashed.
"I don't mind, but not now, I didn't let you leave Azaren palace. Why did you run away with Lariel? He always has someone to have fun with. I took you under my wing until you give birth to the baby. No need to walk around other bedrooms."
He pulled her out of the arms of the young man with an angry look and took her with him to Azaren.
Rohen was silent for a long time, holding Luanlia close to him in bed, and when she almost fell asleep, he quietly whispered:
"Don't run away anymore. I have become attached to you and it is not easy for me to see you with others."
"What about Adivaris? Won't he come back for me?"
Instead of answering, Rohen began to slowly kiss her, falling into sleep.
***
He was just about to fly away from his apartment when the omnipresent Phoenix suddenly appeared in front of him.
"Tarmio, how are things going with my task?" Rohen pierced him with his gaze.
"Everything is fine, she's not kicking me out yet," Tarmio answered tensely. "She doesn't mention you anymore. I entertain her according to the instructions and surround her with romance. There is still a distance between us, it seems that she doesn't quite trust."
"You lack sincerity, she senses your falsehood," Rohen concluded. "First, you need her to feel at least deep sympathy for you."
"Tell me, Rohen, why is all this necessary? They will never love us. All guys feel the coldness of princesses and over all centuries, few have managed to achieve mutual feelings. It's easier for everyone to care for mortals, it's easy and accessible love, but now you've banned kidnapping them, and we're de-energized. Ask anyone how he copes with his passion, you will not hear anything pleasant in response."
"Who brought the princesses to such a state? They are friends only with each other. Why have none of you achieved kind relations? Is it difficult? I told you how the princesses longed to communicate with me, each one asked me on a date and confessed their love. You could have been in my place. Do any of you get invited to parties?"
"Yes, there are some, but they are few. They adjusted their behavior and the princesses tolerate them for their gallantry."
"Are you capable to love? How do you feel about Zarmina?" Rohen asked.
Tarmio blinked his eyes and said uncertainly:
"It's hard to say, it's more of an attraction, but I like to entertain her, although she's not always happy."
"Fine! Smile to her more and continue to build a trusting relationship," - the Overlord stated in a stern tone. "And don't forget to hold parties with musicians and poets, so that she turns her attention to other men. Don't make scenes of jealousy for her when you catch her with someone else, otherwise she will drive you away. Allow her to have affairs so that she gets the taste."
"Can I see princess Luanlia?"