Blood Awakening: The Strongest Hybrid and His Vampire Bride

Leona drove them to a quiet, but upper-class tavern or izakaya.

This place didn't serve monster wine, but that was fine for Nikolai and the two girls with him. He just wanted to relax and enjoy the rest of the night with Kumiko and Risa.

[To Nikita]

I hope you are alright.

Please sleep well tonight. I went to a small tavern to drink with Risa and Kumiko. Don't wait up and keep warm.

I miss you.

Let's go grab something to eat in the morning with Selene.

His message to Nikita received a reply instantly.

However, to his surprise, she didn't complain or even get angry like usual. Instead, she asked him to buy her some ice cream on the way home in the morning.

'Strange, did I mention that I would stay out?'

Nikolai could only shake his head and smile to himself, realising that Nikita knew him better than he did. Nikolai sent a follow-up message and a message to Selene, who became a lot more outgoing and flirtatious since the incident the other night. Then he closed his phone.

"Phew, what did you order Kumi, Risa?" Your next journey awaits at empire

"Ah~ we ordered a pleasant set of snacks, from fried squid and some crunchy snacks and some beer, light and refreshing brewed with a yuzu to give it a crisp taste."

'Yuzu?'

Risa seemed proud of her introduction from the moment the group entered. She was the one who spoke to the mistress and owner of the bar.

Though it seemed the booking was in Nikolai's name because the Mistress looked at him after she started speaking to her.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Not that it mattered.

"Ah, lemon to the beer, it's something that my mother used to like. At least my dad told me." Kumiko pointed at the menu and showed Nikolai the ingredients, which were written in several languages, so he just enjoyed her explanation.

Kumiko's mature self seemed to have changed a little while they went to the club and arrived at the tavern.

'She seems more calm and fluffy now.'

"Thanks. I will give it a try because you both recommended it to me."

Nikolai couldn't remember the last time he drank a cold larger or ale rather than expensive spirits and wine. Maybe he was being forgetful, but the flavour of alcohol made for monsters carried an addictive and unforgettable taste that made him worry about addiction.

'Was the inventor a human?' He wondered, thinking the humans made blood wine to make the monsters suffer like they do.

As they spoke, a waitress appeared and placed the drinks in front of the group, with a small bucket filled with ice next to the table to keep them cool. They also brought the snacks that Risa ordered.

Nikolai found himself relaxing more with the two of them, and their presence helped soothe him, though they were different from Nikita. There was no tension, no fear or anger, just a calming atmosphere.

"Did you have fun tonight girls?" His voice became deeper, but more natural as the two leaned against his shoulders, much like at the club their distance became shorter.

"I did have fun, but we did some really embarrassing things." Kumiko giggled and took a drink of the refreshing ale.

"But you were the one who enjoyed doing it." Risa smirked making fun of Kumiko who seemed to act like she did nothing untoward.

"Ahhhh!" The kitsune covered Risa's lips with her hands, slapping her with both tails while leaning over Nikolai's front. Kumiko seemed embarrassed at what she did earlier that night.

Risa laughed and then turned to Nikolai, looking up at him. "What about you? How was it to kiss Kumi's soft cheeks, or taking that olive from her mouth with your tongue?"

"T-that was-" Nikolai paused for a moment, wondering how to reply. He felt good, but was embarrassed by how open Risa was with her question.

"Or perhaps did regret ending it there and wish you kissed instead?"

"That is different." He sighed and shook his head, not knowing what to say.

He couldn't feel any anger from Risa, or jealousy, but the blushing Kumiko made his chest tight, beating faster like a wolf gazing at a lamb. "Okay, you win. I wanted to kiss her at that moment."

"You wanted to kiss me?" Kumiko looked at him, her tails slapping the back of the chair with a thud.

"I wouldn't mind." Kumiko whispered.

"Hm? Sorry?" Nikolai pretended he couldn't quite hear her.

"It was just the thoughts in my mind when…" Before he could continue, Risa grabbed both his cheeks with a smirk, "This is a punishment for lying." Then she kissed him.

Risa's plump lips were warm, soft, and a little wet from the drink they were having. Her long tongue pressed between his lips and wrapped around his tongue. Unlike Nikita, Risa didn't seem shy when kissing, and it surprised Nikolai, though he didn't struggle to stop her.

After all, Risa was also one of his fiancée candidates.

Though he wondered why she punished him, soon his mind focused on the taste, heat, and feeling of Risa's mouth, causing Kumiko to watch them from the corner of her eyes.

Hmmn ♡♡ I love kissing you, Nikolai~ delicious, more. ♡♡

Risa's inaudible whisper caused Kumiko's spine to tingle.

She slid her tails along the side of Nikolai's arm, watching their wet kiss, listening to the sounds the pair made with a bright red face.

'Why did Risa suddenly do that?' She thought, but the reason didn't seem important to her right now.

Kumiko couldn't help but touch her chest. It was aching from a strange feeling that made her want to act out. But before she could act, the two of them pulled apart with Nikolai catching his breath, the look on his face a mix of arousal and anger.

Haaa ♡ my mouth tastes like Nikolai ♡♡

"That was a surprise. Did I do something wrong, or was it to shut me up?"

Risa laughed and then placed another quick kiss on his lips. "It's a secret. Now, shall we order the second round?"

Before he could scold her for being so lewd in public, she hopped off her buttocks and left the room, almost like a criminal escaping from their crime.

"Risa?"

"She didn't even take our orders." Nikolai complained. While looking beside him, Kumiko seemed strange as she looked at the door with a lost expression and deep pink cheeks.

"Kumi, are you alright?"

"Ah. I'm okay!"

Nikolai could tell she seemed a little strange, jumping at his question and avoiding his gaze with her watery golden eyes that resembled the sun.

"What's wrong, you can speak to me, I won't make fun of you." He promised. "And I will be upset if you lie."

"Well…" Her voice became a little quieter and softer. "How was the kiss?"

'Why did she want to know about that?'

"It was a pleasant kiss. Warm, and I enjoyed the moment, but it wasn't as nice as when I kiss you, Kumiko."

Kumiko blinked, and then her face went red. "W-We haven't kissed!?"

Nikolai didn't realise how flustered she was, but he couldn't resist how animated her tails acted when he teased her. Although their lips touched a few times during the games. He wouldn't really count it as a kiss, but the taste of Kumiko's breath lingered in his mind.

'Am I still a little drunk?' Nikolai thought, trying to scold himself.

"I mean that our moment at the club, didn't count, right?" Kumiko looked away from him, avoiding his eyes. Nikolai could see that she felt a little awkward with her teeth dragging along her lower lips, but her tails wrapped around his arm, giving a mixed signal.

"Well since it didn't count, do you want to have one that counts?" He reached over, holding her chin with his thumb and index fingers to pull her face to him.

Kumiko's eyes were enormous, as she gazed up at him with a slightly red face. She breathed faster as he inched closer to her, the hot air on his lips tickled. Her eyes gradually closed, slowly and never removing her gaze from him, before her mouth parted, ready to be kissed.

'Is it wrong to want to kiss her right now?' He wondered.

Be quick ♡ Risa will come back soon.

Her low, embarrassed whisper tickled the back of his head. His mind became lost at that moment. He wanted to feel her soft, plump lips against his, taste her, and listen to her muffled breath as he kissed her.

His lips were less than an inch from hers. Kumiko's breath grew warmer.

Nikolai could almost taste the yuzu and citrus flavour from the ale mixed with her sweet natural scent. Her body trembled. He could feel her soft tails tightening, and the tips curling up against his skin.

Her hands reached over his and held his chest.

Kumiko seemed so excited, her body couldn't help but fidget, like an excited child waiting to receive a gift. She was ready and willing to accept his kiss. Nikolai's chest grew tight, and the feeling of wanting to embrace her and never let go grew rapidly.

Mmmm ♡

Their lips touched slightly, softly brushing together, causing the fox to shudder, as if lightning struck her body.

She crooned. The heat in her body grew and felt like it was burning her.

He smiled and then pressed against her lips. A muffled yip came from the back of her throat, and her lips parted, but before he could slip his tongue into her hot, moist cavern.

Click!

"Ahem, so you're going to accept another?"

A sound from the entrance to their private booth caused them both to pull away from each other as if lightning struck them. Nikolai's face turned away, while Kumiko covered her lips with both hands, now blushing bright red.

Risa's face beamed as she gazed at the pair with a wide grin and her phone aimed at the pair.

"Should I tell Nikita or Selene~ or, maybe you can finish that kiss properly, and I'll record it?"

Hehe ♡♡