Shadows of Avarice (BxB)

Chapter 32

This chapter contains sexual content. Viewer discretion is advised.

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A few days passed after Xia's recovery. He was feeling much better, but that didn't stop Osiris from constantly checking on him. Every day, Xia had the chance to see the sultan. Not only that, but Osiris always wanted Xia to sleep in the same room as him. Whether in Osiris' or Xia's bedroom, the two spent the night together. Xia didn't mind spending every night with Osiris, but he felt he wasn't getting as much sleep as before. And that was all the sultan's fault.

Osiris was a little too loving when they spent the night together. They never went far due to Xia's request, but that didn't stop Osiris from trying. Xia had to admit, the sultan was good with his hands. Xia didn't know if he could go another night rejecting Osiris. It was getting harder each night they spent together. Eventually, Xia knew he would give in to his desires.

In these past few days, Osiris had kept his word and bought Xia a whole new wardrobe. He was allowed to be himself now, but it still felt odd to not pretend anymore. Regardless, it felt good to not wear a dress. While he had grown used to it, that didn't mean he liked it. Now he just needed to get used to wearing fancy clothes. Osiris definitely made sure to spoil Xia. Not only Xia, but Alishba as well. His sister received just as many gifts as Xia. Alishba may not have admitted it, but he knew his sister loved all of the outfits she received. Alishba loved fashion, so this was a dream come true for her. They did receive glances from people residing in the castle, mainly Xia. People had to get used to the fact that Xia was a man.

He sighed and began to stand up from where he was sitting. Xia was lost in his thoughts as he sat outside in the garden. He still had plenty of free time on his hands these days. Since Osiris was trying to warm people up to the fact that Xia was a man and he still planned on marrying him, Xia wasn't given many responsibilities. He wouldn't have any responsibilities like a queen would until people began to accept him. With Osiris' curse, that feat would be difficult. Osiris' court needed to agree to their marriage, but they wouldn't until the sultan was cured. They were still convinced that Osiris needed to bear a child for his curse to be lifted. Xia wished there was something he could do to help Osiris, but first, he needed to learn more about the origins of the curse. Xia knew who to ask, but he was reluctant to ask that man for information. Soraya didn't have any useful information, but perhaps that nobleman would.

Before Xia had the chance to get very far, one of the maids spotted him. She had been looking for him and when she stopped in front of him, she blushed. Ever since it was revealed that Xia's a man, among the many people who stared there were a few admirers. Xia was aware that he was good looking. His unique features only caught more attention.

"E-excuse me. His Highness has requested your presence. He's in the throne room," she said. She was quick to leave after giving Xia his orders.

He wasn't sure why he was being summoned. The only reason he could think of regarded Osiris' court. It couldn't have been resolved that quickly. Osiris promised he wouldn't stop fighting until Xia was accepted. There was no way that a man would be accepted that easily. The court barely accepted Xia when they thought he was a woman.

Xia made his way to the throne room. The only other thing Xia could think of was perhaps Osiris was finally kicking him out of the palace. That didn't make sense to him, though. Osiris bought him all those gifts and was very affectionate at night. He wouldn't change his mind that quickly. And yet, Xia still worried that he would be kicked out. He was scared of being rejected after all this time.

Once reaching the throne room, Xia took a deep breath and nervously entered. Osiris was alone, sitting on his throne. Whatever meeting that took place was over now, but Osiris still waited in this room. This only made Xia worry more. Osiris looked tired, but he did seem to perk up when Xia entered the room.