After breakfast, Yunho also asked Chantal to accompany him to his room so he could wash and change clothes after her. Chantal's heart couldn't fully take on Yunho's charms. She genuinely thought the man was seducing her, and her mind was flying somewhere—things she shouldn't think about.
"Let's go." Chantal does not usually take long baths.
"That was fast..."
"We don't shower too long in the military, Major."
"Today should be a holiday for you, Dean. But can we change the way we address each other to something closer?"
"What sort of names?"
"Let me call you Chanty, and you can call me any nickname," Yunho immediately offered.
"Hmm. I'll call you Yunyun from now on."
Yunho chuckled. "No one has ever called me that. You're the first."
"Likewise, I grew up being called a princess."
"You can no longer be just a princess, and I can't call you like others do." Yunho stood on the couch and walked towards Chantal. He caressed Chantal's cheeks and said, "But I can call you Queen. My Queen."
"You are seducing me, Major," Chantal whispered as she stared into his eyes.
"Can I kiss you, my queen? Every male mate needs a good morning kiss from their lover."
"What for?"
"To keep the scents intertwined with each other."
"Scent?" Chantal suddenly smelled the scent of chocolate and mint coming from Yunho. "You smell sweet."
"Like chocolates and mint? Do you like it? As my mate, other people will also smell my scent on you from now on."
Chantal blushed. "Let's get going, Yunyun."
Yunho laughed graciously as Chantal tried to bypass him, but he grabbed her hand gently and said, "I'm serious about the good morning kiss, Chanty."
"Good," Chantal responded as she closed her eyes.
Yunho's hands held Chantal's face. "What should I do if I suddenly don't want to leave this door today? You look so beautiful, my queen."
"Are you tempted?" Chantal opened her eyes only to meet Yunho's gaze. She suddenly saw his eye color change from gray to crystal blue. A sign that his wolf spirit was conscious.
"Very much," Yunho said, then leaned down and kissed Chantal on her forehead. "But I need to keep myself in check. Because if I don't control the beast, you might be unable to walk for a few days."
"By the way, when will we submit the marriage registration form?"
"I already finished it."
"Too fast?"
"Well, I can't wait any longer to make you my wife under the law of heaven. Let's go."
The pair went to Yunho's room.
Chantal sat on the couch in Yunho's living room. The walls were darkly painted, and his smell was everywhere. "His room is too masculine, but the layout is pretty much identical to mine."
Chantal suddenly felt her stomach ache. She curled on the couch, trying to position herself in a way that would lessen the pain. But the pain was so sudden that she could only grit her teeth as sweat slowly poured from her skin. "What the heck is wrong with me?"
Yunho hurriedly exited the bathroom with only a towel covering his body, as he experienced the same feeling but with less pain. Water still dripped from his black hair as he rushed to the living room.
"What's wrong? Why are you in pain?" He immediately carried Chantal to his inner room and laid her on the bed. He grabbed an inner garment somewhere, and his wind powers dried his body. "Chanty, can you tell me what's hurting?"
"My stomach hurts so bad."
"Should we call for a doctor on board?"
"No need. Do you have pain relievers? Just give me one."
"I'll give you one today, but let's seek an expert once we reach Celine. Pain relievers won't cure the root of the disease. I worry about you."
The door suddenly opened from outside, and a mini-maidbot with medicine and water came in. Chantal was surprised to see it since she wasn't able to notice it earlier. Yunho slowly held Chantal in his arms and assisted her with drinking medicine. But Chantal was not expecting him to hold her and never let go.
She could feel the rhythmic beating of Yunho's heart when her back was against his chest. For some reason, Chantal found Yunho's warmth comforting. She adjusted her breath and closed her eyes, waiting for the potion to work and relieve the pain.
"Would you like me to hum a lullaby for you to sleep?" Yunho offered out of nowhere.
"Um," Chantal responded as she adjusted and let Yunho's arms embrace her.
Yunho started humming a lullaby. His chin rested on top of Chantal's head. His breath fanned down on Chantal's face. It did not take long before Chantal fell asleep. He gently laid Chantal flat on the bed in a more comfortable position. When he observed no signs of waking up, he left the room.
He dialed his mother's lightbrain.
"You brat! I thought you were lost somewhere.You couldn't even reach me."
"Mom, it's good to see you, too. But let's not talk about that now. My mate, she's in pain, and I don't know what to do."
"Can you tell me which part of her body's in pain?"
"Her stomach hurts so bad."
"Have you done it with her?"
"Mom, why are you asking this?"
"How many times did you do it?"
"Mom, can we skip this part?" Yunho's ear tips turned red.
"Fine, you're really as dull as your father! But don't worry too much, and she must be experiencing this pain because she's in heat sooner."
"What should I do to stop her pain?"
"Are you stupid? Use the bed to comfort her!"
"The bed?"
"Make love, young man! Make love!"
"Are there no other options, Mom?"
"You worry too much! Intimacy and sexual intercourse can stop not just the pain but also give pleasure to your partner, which will calm her tensed muscles. This is a very important process, so mates can't be far from each other within three months."
"I'll return home soon, Mom." Yunho ended the call and went back to the room.
He sat beside Chantal and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
He thought, 'If intimacy could lessen the pain, I should rub her stomach.' Yunho lay beside Chantal without waking her up, and then he moved her head into his arm. His other hand reached for Chantal's stomach and rubbed it in circular motions.