Chapter 4 Charles ' face turned scarlet , and he looked a little lost . He didn't dare to meet my eyes and turned his head away slightly , only to reveal the burning tip of his ears . He gently pushed my hands away and stammered , " T - The royal physician said you can't be agitated . We can't ... have consummation ! " I wrapped my arms around Charles and pressed myself against his chest . My hands wandered around his abs , leaving him to desire more wherever I touched . " Please love me , Charles ! " He held back for a moment , but it wasn't long before his restraints broke . With a ragged breath , he pulled me beneath him , his lips crashing onto mine as we engaged in a deep , consuming kiss . I never imagined someone as innocent as Charles to be such a great kisser . Just as I thought we were about to tumble into passion , he suddenly drew back and lay beside me instead . He sounded worried as he hugged me and said , " Let's not try for another if our hatchling can't survive the pregnancy . I'm worried about your health . " I was at a loss for words . " Who told you that kissing leads to pregnancy , Charles ? " Charles replied in a serious tone , " It's in the zilant clan's lore that kissing would lead to pregnancy . " I was dumbfounded . The zilant clan must have left out the birds - and - the - bees talk in their lore . It was no wonder their bloodline was dwindling . If they really thought kissing made hatchlings , it was a miracle they had any descendants at all ! I pressed my hand to my forehead . In my past life , even if it was Jasper of the infamous serpent clan , he had been more skilled in that area . I thought all beastfolk were the same . It turned out that Charles was an innocent beast who didn't even know how to share a bed . How was I supposed to have a hatchling like this ? I rolled on top of him and recaptured his lips . This time , I was going to give him some hands - on instructions . Fortunately , Charles was a fast learner . In no time at all , he had surpassed me in what he learned . My frail body eventually succumbed to sleep in Charles ' embrace . In my daze , I heard the royal physician's words . " Her Highness is merely exhausted . You must restrain yourself , Prince Consort . Don't risk harming Her Highness ' body . " I quietly pulled the blanket up to cover my scarlet face . This was truly embarrassing ! 1/2 While I was aware of a zilant's strength , I didn't expect to last only one round before passing out . +25 Bonus Charles returned to my side after quietly seeing the royal physician out . He wrapped his arms around me and began to massage my lower back . His voice was soft when he said , " I'll teach you the zilant clan's secret art once you're stronger , sweetheart . I'll make sure you're healthy and thriving . " I looked up and saw the worry in Charles ' eyes and finally admitted , " Charles , only if I carry a sacred beast and survive the danger of childbirth will my body truly recover . " He lit up with excitement . " Is that true , sweetheart ? In our clan's lore , it was said that certain rare mermaids can bear sacred beasts with every pregnancy . They can even increase their mate's fertility . Do you have that rare kind of bloodline in you , sweetheart ? " I nodded , though my hands unconsciously tightened around the blanket . I couldn't be sure if Charles would turn out the same as Jasper in my past life - pretending to be devoted to me only to stray once I was pregnant , filling the palace with mistresses and hatchlings . He was only excited for a brief moment before he started shaking his head . " Let's not have a hatchling instead . A sacred beast isn't something easily conceived , and I won't risk a single scratch on you . So what if the zilant clan dies out ? Nothing is worth more than your health , sweetheart . " I stared at Charles in shock . He seemed like he wasn't lying . He even took an oath . " I swear upon the sacred beast that I will only love Clarissa White in my entire life . If I , Charles Summer , ever betray her , may my soul be torn ... " ப Support Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!