I was stunned.
When those two women suddenly embraced me, my mind went blank for almost a whole minute. It took me a while to return to my senses. Only then did I notice that both of them were quietly sobbing in my arms. I wanted to gently push them away, but I didn't have the heart to be that harsh. So, I waited patiently.
After a couple more minutes, they finally stepped back on their own. I let out a quiet sigh of relief, but I kept my expression composed—masking the confusion that was eating away at me inside.
Gathering my strength, I looked at the three people in front of me and asked calmly, "Who are you? Where am I? How did I get here? Were you the ones who saved me from that... experiment? And why were you crying when you hugged me?"
My questions seemed to leave all three of them speechless.
Both women began to cry again, but the younger one—who looked more beautiful and seemed to be in her early twenties—stepped forward and held my hand tightly.
She looked into my eyes and began to speak.
She told me that I—their beloved lord—had fallen from a cliff during a sudden ambush. The attackers had already been dealt with since they were traitors from within the kingdom. But after that, my body had gone missing for an entire day.
When I was finally found, I was barely alive—severely injured, with multiple fractures and deep wounds. Healers from distant regions were summoned. My condition was critical.
It had taken over a month and a half for me to recover, and even then, I hadn't regained consciousness. My injuries had mostly healed, but my mind had stayed silent.
And now, after all this time, I had awakened... but didn't remember anything. Especially her.
She broke down in tears and called herself my beloved consort. She kept repeating that she had waited for me, prayed for me, missed me every day. And now that I'd finally opened my eyes... I didn't recognize her.
None of this made any sense to me.
I clearly remembered the electric shock... the darkness that swallowed me after that. That was the last thing I knew. But now, here I was—with my hands bandaged and my body seemingly healed—surrounded by strangers who acted like they knew me intimately.
Was this a dream? Or had something unimaginable happened to me?
Before I could think any further, a sudden sharp pain pierced through my skull. I groaned and instinctively clutched my head. The women panicked and rushed toward me.
Then, for the first time, the man who had been quietly observing stepped forward.
He bowed politely and said, "My Lord, please don't strain yourself. You are still recovering, and exerting your mind may worsen your condition."
He then turned to the women and added, "My Ladies, I need to speak to you both privately. Please also gather the other consorts—there are things that need to be addressed in front of all."
The women nodded, clearly worried, and turned toward the door.
Meanwhile, I thought to myself—I need to rest, gather strength. Maybe once they leave, I can think more clearly and figure out what's really happening to me.
Just as I was preparing to lie back and breathe, the two women turned toward me again. This time, they climbed onto the bed beside me.
Before I could react, the younger one pulled me into her arms and gently rested my head against her big chest. Her touch was surprisingly comforting, soft and warm.
The other woman, slightly older, wrapped her arms around me from behind and placed a light kiss on my cheek. I was stunned and unsure of how to respond.
The younger woman stroked my hair and whispered gently, "My Lord... all of your consorts have been missing you dearly. I've yearned for you every single day. Now that you're finally awake... please get well soon. We've longed for your warmth and touch for over a month."
The second woman nodded in agreement and added softly, "It's been so long since we felt your presence, your touch inside us. Nothing else has brought us comfort. We need you, My Lord... only you."
Their words made my face flush red with embarrassment. I didn't know what to say. Their affection felt real—too real—but it clashed with the truth I remembered about myself.
I tried to gently pull away, but their embrace was firm, and their warmth oddly comforting. I didn't understand what was happening… but I knew I had to keep calm and play along—at least until I could understand the truth behind all of this.
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