Decide Later

*Chapter 118*

Father returned, having a big smile plastered on his lips. I softened upon seeing him in a happy state. It meant that meeting with Mother was worth it for him since he got to reunite with Her.

"Welcome back, Father!" I greeted him when he went back here in the Euphoria Citadel after two days he had been gone.

Father smiled brightly at me. "Your mother is always the most beautiful woman I have ever known. But of course, you are the most beautiful pup we ever have, Novalie."

I was slightly weird about our interaction now that Father was becoming more vocal than before. I wondered what they had talked about. He looked happier.

His compliment had bestowed a slight tint on my cheeks since I have never gotten used to being praised by my father before. "Thank you, Father..." I said softly before I turned my head to see Frederick had made a floral crown that was made from red peonies.

"For my Goddess of Marriage..." he said happily before he gave me the floral crown. I bit my lower lip seeing how sweet this was. He gasped when he realized that Father was here. "Oh, shit... I did not notice you, F-Father..."

Father scoffed and just shook his head. "Forgiven since I saw that you are making my daughter happy." I glanced at him when I saw that there was still slight bitterness in his tone.

"Why don't you take some rest, Father?" I said and gestured my hand. "Please refresh yourself and take some sleep. I know you are tired from chit chatting for two days with Mother."

"Wow... Two days?" I nodded when Father asked, surprised at my words. "I felt like I had gone with her for a short moment."

I chuckled that Father was being hilarious. I already understood why it felt so short there; however , that was how it really worked in Mother's celestial realm.

"Caspian shall escort you, Father. We can talk later," I said before I nodded my head at Caspian.

He bowed before he gestured his hand. "This way, Lord Argerich."

Frederick and I watched Father going inside the castle before I turned at him, purring. "I like the floral crown you made for me, darling," I complimented, being more honest and vocal as well. "Thank you."

Ever since things had been settled starting from mending our mate bond properly and healing from being infertile, I started to become more vocal as well and didn't want to perplex Frederick. Even though he could read me, I wanted to be like this.

Frederick looked pleased and smiled. "I am glad that you like it, my goddess," he said dreamily.

My heart was racing rapidly when he was gazing at me lovingly. I could never get used to that stare coming from his forest green eyes.

Now that I remembered. He used to have olive-colored eyes. I had always adored them. Frederick said that he got to have those olive eye colors because of the incantation jewelry he was wearing. I told him that I never noticed that he had jewelry but he told me that he was wearing one.

He said that he was wearing an earring that was pierced in his rook.

At first, I was perplexed since I never noticed that he had ever had one. But when he showed me that it was invisible to the naked eyes, I had my jaw dropped. That earring was enough to change his eye color, not covering his scent which was what he told the divine priestess they asked for her blessings.

I snapped back when Frederick pinched my cheeks. "Do you miss my olive eyes that much, sweetheart?" he asked in a teasing tone.

I grinned and nodded. "Indeed." This man... He really knew what I was thinking after all. I took his pocket watch he kept inside his blazer. "Break time is over, Your Highness. It is time for you to work." I wiggled my eyebrows.

"What kind of work is that?" he asked, drawing closer to me. "Work with you in bed..." I hushed him by putting my finger on his lips.

"I shall say when you can be naughty, darling." I arched my eyebrow which earned him a frown. "Let's go back now to your study room and finish your work." I gently tugged his hand so he could come with me.

I was still Frederick's personal assistant. We were working together to finish the work he neglected from the time he abducted me.

Frederick stared at me with fascination in his eyes before he allowed himself to be tugged away by me. "Novalie, don't you think it is time that you shall speak with your father?" he asked when we were sauntering our way to the study room.

When we arrived there, I faced him and let myself be inside his arms. "I am afraid it will not turn out fine," I said vocally.

His expression softened. "It will turn out fine." I shuddered when his knuckles brushed against my cheek. "You and your father will get to hang out more soon. I know you have been wanting to reconcile with him, Novalie."

I inhaled and exhaled. "I'm nervous..." I hugged him and placed my head on his chest. Frederick softly purred as he embraced me back. "Mother said that Father is not that vocal... He only did those things so I can fulfill my purpose here. It is awful to know and I am still quite mad just by thinking about it."

"If it weren't with him, I wouldn't be able to realize that you are my mate, Novalie. Though you have been in a bitter marriage with Reginald, we still reunited to be with each other." Frederick caressed my back and kissed my temple which made me look up at him. "I am grateful for all the things that happened. It is worth it to take such a risk."

"Oh, you mean you have kept threatening me that if I were to reject our mate bond, you will do anything to take me?" I asked, jesting.

He smiled sheepishly. "You still rejected me though. But... I fulfilled my promise," he said arrogantly.

I playfully rolled my eyes. "I will surely tell this to our future pup as to how hilarious you are." I slowly distanced myself away from him so I could guide him to his seat.

"Huh..." He smirked. "I would tell them how I am so in love with you," he teased.

That was the time I felt my cheeks getting hot for some reason. I frowned and pushed him away from me. "Whatever. Time to work, you lazy slave." I went to check the paperwork he needed to do while he was chuckling. I checked them before I bestowed them everything he needed to do. "When are you going to go on an expedition again, darling?" I asked when I urged myself to his on his lap.

Frederick didn't hesitate to wrap his arms around me and rested his chin on my shoulder. He took the quill pen after soaking the tip of it in the ink bottle. "Hmm... I am still on probation for a month so I guess after that?" he said, unsure. He started writing, unbothered that I was with him. "You should come with me, my goddess. I cannot be at ease if you are staying here." He released a sigh.

I squirmed in my seat. "Because you are going to miss me that much." I got distracted when Frederick's lips were wandering in the crook of my neck where he marked it and licked me. I shuddered because of that.

I leaned into his chest as my breath was getting heavy. "My wolf and I would be going insane if you are not coming with us. Except if you are pregnant, of course. You cannot come with me if that happens." His hand traveled down to my empty stomach. "Let's enjoy our moment with each other first, Novalie. We can decide to have a pup perhaps..." he paused.

"After a year of our marriage?" I suggested and turned my head at him.

"Possibly..." He kept nodding his head. But he halted and looked at me. "I-I mean if it is alright with you..." he panicked. "I just wish to be with you alone first and enjoy our marriage together before we can have a pup." He became uneasy when I was not talking. "Novalie... If... If you are mad at my suggestion, p-please just disregard it," he said nervously.

I giggled and pinched his cheek. "No, not at all. I will consider it. I also want to have more time with you before we can have a pup. I also want to be in the expedition, too, and discover something new," I said excitedly.

"Really?" He looked surprised.

I nodded my head. "Let's travel together, Frederick. I have been wanting to travel around the Sowinski Kingdom."

"Y-You are not mad that we are not..." he paused when I nodded. "Are you certain, Novalie? Because if you are, you have to take fertility control."

"Yes. I am prepared for that." I winked at him. "In fact, I already prepared for it beforehand and want to suggest it to you." I wished to have a pup soon but I wished to spend more time with Frederick first.

We had been through so much. Now that we reunited, it was important that we focused on each other first before we tried to conceive a pup.

I held his face with my hands. "I also want to be taken into every part of this castle. If we are to get a pup, we cannot do it anymore." I grinned. "What do you think?" I asked teasingly.

His lips formed into a smirk. His hands crawled to my waist. "Well... now that you said it, we haven't explored every inch of this castle." I could tell that he was getting excited about my suggestion.

"Can we renovate one of the chambers here and turn it into a hidden one?"

"What for?" Frederick creased his forehead, slightly confused at my question.

I bit my lower lip as I drew closer to his ear. "I need a punishment secret chamber that is meant for you, darling..." I whispered seductively. "And I don't want our future pups to know about our secret, hmm? Do you get me?"

When I distanced my face and looked at him, I saw the excitement and desire written in his eyes. "I like that, my goddess..." He couldn't contain his excitement when he cupped my breasts causing me to moan softly. "I shall inform Caspian of the renovation then. Do you have any specific details for that chamber?"

While he was kneading my breasts, I straddled him and kissed his jaw. "I already have, darling. I shall make sure that you will enjoy our playroom as I use you for my own pleasure."

Frederick growled immaculately, liking my idea. "Ah, yes... Please do, my goddess. Punish me and use me," he said huskily before I decided to cover his eyes using the handkerchief I brought with me.

"Good." I smirked. "Shall we start from here then?" I suggested.