It was the first time Bai Xing saw Grey that furious. He couldn't even open his mouth to call Grey.

Did he say something wrong? Was there anything offensive he said earlier? He kind of let everything out from his heart thanks to the wine, so he couldn't recall exactly what he said. Or maybe it was because he talked by himself for too long? Was Grey irritated?

Grey inexplicably laughed, "This is indeed perplexing. I have never wished to annihilate someone as deeply as I am currently feeling."

He put down his glass and took Bai Xing's hand into his. He rubbed Bai Xing's fingers in thought, "Prince Kalid said you were blessed to understand all the language in the world. This blessing…How did you acquire it?"

Bai Xing didn't really know how to answer that. It wasn't a blessing and it didn't have anything to do with his past. Did Grey assume that he received a blessing through some kind of torture?

"And this boy you mentioned," Grey moved closer, "Is it Prince Kalid?"

Bai Xing nervously shook his head. For some reason, the beating of his heart was becoming increasingly wild.

"So you really never come back to them until now?"

Bai Xing nodded.

Grey pressed Bai Xing to the couch, "That is perfect."

Grey's staff that was put next to the couch flew into his hand. With a thump, the table vanished along with the food, the couch transformed into a bed, and Bai Xing's clothes shifted.

Layer upon layer of his clothes took themselves off of his body without hurry. Grey watched him with utter attention, not even sparing a split second to blink. It was as if he was enjoying the process of unwrapping a very special gift exclusively for him.

When the second to last layer was off, Bai Xing was dumbfounded by what he was wearing underneath. A piece of red fabric wrapped around his neck, splitting to only cover his upper chest, and continued down encircling his slender waist with the rest of it flowing down his lower body. Just a little movement would completely expose his bare legs and even his ass.

Bai Xing instantly flushed red. He was 100% certain he didn't wear such provocative clothes before. This couldn't be other than Grey's doing.

He was planning on staying still, but Grey slipped his hand in, feeling his bare thigh.

"You have captivated me. From the moment I laid my eyes on you."

Bai Xing twitched as Grey's hand glided into his inner thigh. His leg was then pulled out of its cover.

"You are not a freak. In your situation, I would kill my parents with my own hands. If they are still alive by now, I will kill them for you right this instance," Grey lifted Bai Xing's leg and kissed his knee, "You are beautiful, inside out. Very much so. I will say it hundreds, thousands of times until no thoughts stating otherwise left in your head."

Bai Xing's heart stirred and pounded uncontrollably. Everything that came out of Grey's mouth, every action Grey did, they always made him drown in endless sweetness. It was overwhelming, making him increasingly spellbound to the man.

Even if this is fake, even if the man isn't real, even if this is only a fairytale.

Even if it will only hurt him once he wakes up…

Let him indulge in this dream just a little bit longer.

Bai Xing was awakened out of his daze when he felt the warmth of Grey's hand on his face. Grey brushed his tear away that has unknowingly escaped his eye.

"This tear," Grey licked his tear-stained finger, "It shall be the last tear you wept out of grievance. I shall see to it that the only cry you will ever let out is the crying of pleasure from my service."

Bai Xing felt his body boil from Grey's words. Grey's hand traced down his spine, making him flinch and tremble.

Just as the tips of Grey's fingers were about to go further below Bai Xing's waist, his advance was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Lord Grey, His Highness Prince Kalid has called for Sir White." The servant outside informed.

Bai Xing and Grey looked at each other in silence until Grey finally backed away.

"I suppose tonight is not our fated night." Grey chuckled as he helped Bai Xing sit up.

"…"

Bai Xing looked away, still feeling somewhat shy by earlier development. His bright red face looked even more tempting from the moonlight.

Grey kissed the back of Bai Xing's palm, "Do not tempt me. We will have plenty of time once you become my queen."

It took a few moments for Bai Xing to process what he just heard, "!"

Grey put Bai Xing's clothes back on properly and pulled him up from the bed. In a blink, the room turned back to how it was when they first entered.

Once they reached the door, Grey kissed the back of Bai Xing's neck, "Let us meet again in our dreams."

Bai Xing clutched his clothes hesitantly. He took a deep breath and turned around to kiss Grey on his lips with his eyes shut.

"…Be careful of Aladdin and his lamp." He whispered.

He then opened the door and rushed out, almost running away.

Grey licked his lips with an infatuated smile, "How sweet."

Bai Xing controlled the heat and expression on his face before entering his and Prince Kalid's suite. The prince was already inside, waiting for him.

"Took you long enough. Change my clothes. I'm tired," Prince Kalid stood up and let Bai Xing change him to his sleepwear. He clicked his tongue in annoyance, "I swear to god that Alexander, once he drinks he doesn't know how to stop. His drunken antics are also terrible. If I knew Agrabah's wine is that strong, I wouldn't let him drink half a jug of that."

Bai Xing recalled the amount of wine he drank. The glasses used here were a type of chalice. He drank more than 5 glasses of that.

Was it that strong? Or is it a different wine?

"What did you talk about with the royal sorcerer? Did he show you any tricks? Do you think he's stronger than ours? Hm?" Prince Kalid looked at Bai Xing's clothes, "This is not your clothes. What happened?"

Bai Xing picked up Prince Kalid's clothes after he finished changing him. Hearing Prince Kalid's question, he recalled his time with Grey earlier and faintly blushed. Fortunately, it was blurred by the warm candlelight.

He shook his head and answered in a small voice, "I was…cold. The royal sorcerer gave these…"

"Oh…" Prince Kalid nodded, "You may rest."

Bai Xing bowed and turned to go to his room.

It was then, Prince Kalid saw the ambiguous red mark on Bai Xing's nape. Bai Xing's skin was on the lighter side, so it wasn't hard for him to notice it.

"…"

His eyebrow tightened in suspicion.

The next day, Prince Kalid spent the day socializing with other ambassadors from other countries. As he stated, though the princess indeed interest him, he wasn't too focused on that. His somewhat carefree yet knowledgeable nature made it easy for him to strike up a conversation.

But it was more or less torture for Bai Xing. Physically and mentally. His throat finally dried out nearing noon.

Prince Kalid was talking about their country's cuisine with a northern prince and snapped his fingers.

"Right, my aide here can cook them for us. How about it? Care to try them for lunch?"

Bai Xing, "???"

Who? Since when??

"Then, I will take up on that offer and look forward to it." the northern prince accepted.

As such, Bai Xing stood blankly in the palace kitchen. The palace servant lent him a side kitchen where it wasn't much used by the royal cooks. After the servant left, Bai Xing swiftly took out his phone and messaged M.

After waiting for almost 10 minutes, Bai Xing thought M wasn't going to reply, but then M went online and sent him the recipe. They were actually just grilled chicken with lemon and herbs and apple pie.

Bai Xing sighed in relief. He could do this much. In fact, this menu was similar to what he made for Grey in the previous world.

On another side of the castle, Grey exited a room with a solemn face. He didn't expect that the unknown prince and his lamp were such big of a threat to him. He should rethink a new plan to get the throne. First and foremost, he must get rid of Aladdin one way or another.

Looking out the window, he saw Prince Kalid and another prince chatting on a balcony. Bai Xing wasn't with them.

Raising his palm, a glass ball appeared and showed him where Bai Xing was. He promptly headed there.

In the kitchen, Bai Xing has finished making the preparation for the 2 dishes. All that left to do was to grill and bake them.

He was about to pick up the chicken when he was suddenly hugged from behind.

"Are you cooking for someone other than your husband?"