Chapter 66 - When There Is Something I Desire

Both glared at one another, standing their ground as their stares and words are fighting one another like swords.

"You are not welcomed here any longer."

"Like that would stop me."

"His words would."

"He would never-"

"He would. He will."

"Old lady! How dare you speak to me in that way! I could kill you right now!"

"But you won't."

"You think I won't!"

"I know."

"You stupid old-"

"Because of him. You care for him and so do I. I will see to it that he holds his promise, demon. In turn, you will not return to this village or to either of them. Understand?"

Ye Wu narrowed his eyes and scowled at the female before him. So many years of molding Wang Li, so many years in getting close to that weak heart of his, so many years of giving and giving and giving! The demon could not help feeling betrayed. He had been there for the Ghost King, not that boy! He taught Wang Li how to play checkers, he was the one that helped him control his powers, he was the one who was there when the king was crying! No one else!

"Calm yourself demon."

His fists clenched tighter on his biceps. Yun had disapproved of his involvement for many years, but even she knew the benefits he had on her nephew. Although Ye Wu spent many time alone with the king, the elder had always found a way to do something with the spiritual energy he pushed into the child. This woman was not even chosen to raise Wang Li, but was forced to and yet…

"It's your fault that other boy is here at all," he feigned calmness because damn her, acting higher than him.

"Perhaps," the female looked toward the opened door to the falling red blossoms, "I had a vision, demon."

"What about it?"

"My nephew died."

"We already know that, old woman. It is prophesied already!"

"Not by Ying Yue, demon," she stared folding at him, "... by you."

Red eyes widened in surprised as his breath hitched.

'Did I really go through with it? Did I really, finally, kill Ah Li?'

While the elders spoke, Ying Yue looked through the shelves and placed back the book he pulled out. The library was quite large with empty shelves for more additions. His eyes found a book on the top shelf that interested him.

"The Legend of Worlds," he murmured to himself and reached for it, but he saw another reached for it first. The strong body pressed against him from behind and he flushed, ears hot from where he stood.

"Is this what you wanted?" Wang Li whispered behind his ear.

"Thank you, Ah Li," he reached for it, but the king held it away and pressed against him more, causing him to stumble against the bookshelf.

"You'll have to catch me first, my love."

Then Ying Yue felt the light bit against the tip of his ear making him gasped along with the light pat on his butt. Before the blonde could react, the man in red had already ran off leaving him flushing.

"Wang Li, I will get you!" He quietly shouted and followed, smiling playfully.

Wang Li playful was something Ying Yue loved the most. His lover was a tease and a silly man, but he always stopped when he asked him too. The king never questioned Ying Yue and always knew how to make his heart dance for him. Sighing in affection, he bit his lips so he doesn't give away his spot. The blonde figured out that because Wang Li cared about him very much, the king was bound to wonder where he was.

"Ah Yue," The Ghost King questioned looking around, "I apologize if I upset you. Please do not be angry."

He covered his mouth as he could hear the footsteps near him. Hiding behind the bookshelf, he inwardly screamed happily at his plan.

'Just a little bit more,' the blonde thought and just as the man walked passed the bookshelf, Ying Yue saw his opening. Wang Li's back was vulnerable to him and the blonde jumped, trying to catch the king off guard. Unfortunately, he was caught and slammed against the bookshelf.

"Ugh," he felt the air leave him for a second as he tried to find out what happened. He looked into harsh silver eyes before they quickly widened with worry.

"Ying Yue?" The king questioned for a moment and saw his hand was against the blonde's chest to keep him there, "My apologies! I…"

The sound of a creaking noise was heard and then they were leaning with the falling bookshelf. Books were slammed on the ground and tossed, as the shelves fell. Wang Li quickly twisted them so he was the one who would be slammed onto the books, broken woods, and floor. He pressed his lover's head against his shoulder to make sure Ying Yue wasn't hurt.

He let out a grunt as he felt the books and woods pressed against his spine and shoulders. The debris floated into the air for a moment before it settled down. Letting out a breath, he looked up to see if his lover was alright.

"Ah Yue?"

"I am fine," the blonde pulled away to face him, "Are you alright?"

"Forgive me," he rubbed his lover's cheeks, "I did not mean to harm you."

"I forgive you," Ying Yue smiled and their lips moved closer to one another but-

"So the noise came from you two."

The blonde quickly got off his lover and bowed lowly at the female elder.

"My apologies, Madame Yun. I will fix this mess, Wang Li and I..." he looked over to notice the man in red was sitting there staring at him with wide eyes, "Ah! I apologize Ah Li," he bent down to help the king stand, dust him off, before bowing lowly with embarrassment.

"Where is Ye Wu, auntie."

"He returned," the female walked over to them and handed the king a folded paper, "He left this for you."

Wang Li took the paper and nodded.

"As for this mess," she let out a sigh, "Ying Yue, Wang Li, I expect this to be cleaned before our last meal. Understood?"

"Yes, Madame." "Yes, Auntie." They both bowed and Yun just shook her head with an amused smile.

They watched the elder leave them alone and heard her tell some workers not to enter the library to assist them. Letting out a deep sigh, Ying Yue looked back at the mess.

"Wang-" he didn't finished his sentence before lips kissed him possessively. Hands were roaming his chest and back, causing him to wince. Pulling away he let out a hiss and rubbed where his skin was bruising.

"Let me see," his lover said and reached for his collar, but Ying Yue frowned pulling further away.

"We must clean this mess, Ah Li. Madame Yun would be upset with us."

"But you are injured."

"Ah Li," Ying Yue couldn't help smiling, "If we finish before our last meal, I will show you."

Wang Li perked up and a grin spread across those beautiful thin lips. He felt his heart jumped with his stomach filled with butterflies.

"Challenge accepted, my dear Ah Yue."

Ying Yue… did not realize how fast the Ghost King worked and how meticulous. The books were gathered and placed aside. The broken pieces of shelves were placed outside of the study and by the time Ying Yue brought the broom, Wang Li had already placed most of the books back on the unbroken shelves.

"Wow, Wang Li. I didn't think we would finish so quickly," the blonde grinned sweeping the small broken pieces and debris.

"When there is a goal I desire, nothing will get in my way," the man in red mentioned, but his tone sounded… sultry and the way he looked to the side at him…

"Is that so," he reddened and focused on cleaning, "I should learn from you, Ah Li."

"Hm," Wang Li sounded with a snicker, "Call me master and I will teach you."

He blinked for a moment, unsure if what he heard was right. Glancing at his lover, he saw the man placed the last book on the shelf. Those piercing silver eyes slid to him and moved them from his head to toes slowly, as if undressing him.

"So shameless," he huffed with a pout, but his smile soon spread across his lips.

He heard Wang Li laugh and went toward him. He placed a soft kiss on the blonde's cheek and said he would return shortly. Ying Yue watched his lover leave the library and a part of him relaxed. The king did too much for his heart and his blood that he truly wondered if it wasn't Wang Li that would kill him, instead of the other way around.

Humming a tune to himself, he felt at peace. This was what it felt like to not have the reigns of the Heavens tethered to him. He was lost in thought when Wang Li returned, surprising him when arms wrapped around him.

"You are already finished, Ah Yue."

That deep sensual voice did things to his insides, stirring his soft cock alive.