The Woman Ruler of the Altan Clan

Chapter 72 The Missed

After Sofia and her troops returned to their Clan through the portal, Sergei, Abdan and Jullian instantly moved back the burning forest. Shanum watched the collaboration of the three in astonishment. Khan stood quietly while watching them. Shanum forbade Khan to help because he still needed to recover his strength after being injured.

Shanum saw Sergei and Abdan in charge of removing the charred pieces of trees burning and scattered on the ground. Jullian grew the trees back from the ground.

Shanum was fascinated when he saw the rapid development of trees, from buds to develop into saplings, then getting bigger, to lush as before.

There is also a tree that does not die to its roots. Jullian just held the tree trunk, then new leaves began to appear around him. The charred bark of the tree slowly changes color to a dark brown color, corresponding to the color of a healthy tree trunk.

The sounds of the birds and the noise of the ciap and the rustling of the small animals were heard again as Jullian began to move out his power. They suddenly appeared enthusiastically welcoming the owner of the power of the natural element.

Shanum felt his forest come alive. The silence that had previously occurred changed into a collection of mesmerizing natural melodies. He could not explain it, but could only feel it deep within him. All elements of nature that had been crying now rejoiced to welcome the improvements made by Jullian.

Shanum can also breathe freshly grown foliage. This scent of air covered the fierce smell of the burning air that had occurred earlier. He stepped up following their movements and looked at the surrounding apparitions with a stunned expression.

The girl was like seeing a documentary on the television screen about the growth of plants from budding to becoming a mature tree. Along with the force of nature that he released, Jullian moved his lips chanting a beautiful whistle that was soft and unknown to Shanum its function.

"The kiss was beautiful. What function?" Shanum turned to Khan and asked. Khan smiled faintly. "These are spells cast by the owners of the natural elements to communicate with nature itself" Khan replied.

Shanum looked at him for a long time. The girl frowned at the sign that she was confused. "I don't understand, Adri. If you say it's a form of communication, it means nature can resist if they don't want to."

For a moment the man blinked towards Shanum. Then his mouth curled to the side, his golden brown eyes sparkling brilliantly. "Yes, like that," he answered.

"So the element of nature is one of the elements that has free will. Let's say they only submit if they like the owner of the force of nature," Shanum said deliberately slowed down, just in case Khan hasn't caught his point, "Is the power of the element with this will only for the power that intersects with living beings?"

Khan looked at Shanum and laughed softly. "My smart girl. The power of the elements associated with living things is certainly different from the element in inanimate objects, dear. Although in your world plants and animals have no will but in my world everything is different."

"Is the power of this element inherited from both parents?" ask Shanum.

The man's gaze warmed. "Yes, there are some who get the inheritance from the strength of their parents, but there are also those who do not. Or some get it partly. It all depends on the genes that are more dominant in each offspring. But there will also be other powers that emerge, inherited from their ancestors."

Shanum's eyebrows shot up high until they touched the border of his hair, and he drew closer to the man. Without waiting for a question to come out of the girl's lips, Khan said, "You must be getting curious about the legacy of that power that turns out to be really complicated right. I'll explain, but not here." Shanum stopped stepping. His eyes flashed mischievously. Suddenly his nosy intentions came out. He wanted to disturb the man.

"You do understand me the most, my Great One who is very handsome," Shanum teased. "What if you just say it now. I'm curious, love.." woo the girl with ******** the promise.

Khan cleared his throat, but he could see a red tinge visible on the man's cheeks. The girl's lips curved up forming a thin smile. His extremely cold and stiff priest, could still be met with embarrassment by his teasing. And he felt their bond growling strangely in his blood.

With slow steps, Shanum got closer, so close that he had to raise his head to be able to stare at Khan. The girl then stood on her tiptoes and approached the man's face. Khan froze, he stared fixedly at the girl.

Slowly the girl rubbed her lips on Khan's cheeks while slightly on her tiptoes. Smooth, warm, soft rattled the entire soul of the two back then. And just a touch on the cheek before he puts his body back down. Shanum deliberately moved slowly. The position of his body remained the same, not having shifted from the moment his mouth came into contact with the man's skin. Shanum heard the man's breathing heavy.

"I'm looking forward to your explanation, Adri. But if you don't want to say it now, how about we go back to the villa now?" Shanum then turned his body, turning his back on the man. He did not wait for an answer from Khan.

He left the man while glancing from the corner of his eyes, with an amused smile painted on his lips. The girl then said goodbye to the other three men. And Khan could only let out a long sigh, only to realize that he was holding his breath.

He had just realized that the naughty girl had already choked on him with a temptation that made his blood boil. The man returned frustrated. He must not act rashly, even though his entire body screamed to avenge the girl by embracing and kissing her all-out, he still could not do so.

The bond of this soul mate will force him to perform a union to complete the ritual to completion. And Khan didn't want to do that before they were legal spouses. He had to keep his future queen holy according to the rules of the Clan.

"Come on, Adri." Shanum called out to Khan who was still glued to where he stood. The man then moved closer to Shanum with a flat face. They walked along a path to get out of the forest.

After arriving at the vast field at the end of the border between the forest and the settlement. Shanum suddenly stopped walking. He looked towards Khan. For a moment the girl seemed hesitant to continue her original intentions.

Shanum bit the inside of his cheek as he stared towards Khan. He saw that the man was still emitting his Great Charisma, and sensual calmness. His two golden eyes flashed, and his eyebrows shot upwards.

"I won't apologize for that. Because I'm glad to see that red face." Shanum grinned. His face really did not show any remorse at all.

Khan looked at him deeply. Half a smile played on his lips. "I never mind if you do that again." Khan's voice sounded hoarse and warm, sending tremors all over Shanum's body. It runs through every muscle and bone and nerve. To make his body want to sigh hard.

Shanum stepped back. The man's behavior is like a predator watching his prey. Half of him wanted to run in the other direction, but the other half wanted to hold the man tightly. The opposition that occurred made Shanum suddenly dizzy.

Shanum gawked while observing Khan's face like a fool. Then Shanum heard a laugh. A masculine laugh that still sounded sexy in her ears. The girl came to a realization from her shock upon hearing the man's laughter. And he's pissed off. Her beautiful eyes seemed to glow with a deathly sharpness that made Khan stop his laughter in an instant.

Shanum said nothing. He turned his body and rushed back down the path leading to the villa. Realizing that the girl had already turned her back and moved away, Khan chased after her.

"Shasha... hey!" Khan cut off his steps by suddenly stopping in front of the girl. And Shanum's face hit Khan's chest hard. The girl was immediately detained by Khan so as not to fall.

Shanum froze, his body stiffened in the embrace of the man. He was also amazed when he inhaled the scent of the man's body that was thrilling and sexy. His fingers held onto Shanum's waist harder, and he let the man pull him closer to him - until their bodies came into contact, the warmth permeated the girl's body.

Shanum moistened his lips, his breathing irregular. His hands were itching to wipe the hard chest full of those muscles.

Oh my God, why is it that the longer he becomes so sensitive when he's around that guy. Shanum shook his head, trying to clear his head which was suddenly shrouded in the intoxicating mist of the man's scent and embrace. He rebelled to break away from the Khan, and took a step back from him.

"Did I hurt you?" ask her with a worried tone. "No." Shanum answered curtly, trying to show that he was disturbed by the man's movements.

Then the girl moved aside, trying to dodge the man's body. So that he can continue his steps towards the villa. But his wish was not achieved. Khan moved along, blocking his steps.

Finally when Shanum failed to break through the man's solid barrier, he stopped moving. Then looked at the man with a fierce face. He's closing his jaw.

"Side, I'm going back to the villa!" shanum said with a furious voice. Khan rubbed his neck. "I'm sorry, honey. I was just kidding."

"Not funny! Now let me pass," urged Shanum as he brushed off the hand of the man who was trying to reach him.

"Shasha, please!" Khan groans in frustration. Shanum did not care, he pushed Khan's body away from his path. And this time he succeeded. Khan relented, the man no longer stood in his way.

They walk in silence. Shanum led in front and Khan followed behind. When another hundred meters approached the villa, Khan let out a loud sigh. Then he walked faster and pulled Shanum's hand hard.

The girl fell back into his arms, and this time Khan did not let go. Although he rebelled, trying to pull his hand by force, kicking, and hitting. But Shanum can't wince. Khan locked him in a tight hold. With his second hunting breath, the man remained firmly embracing Shanum's body.

"I don't want the last day we met to end in a fight, Shasha. You know, I have to go back to Astrakhan" Khan said slowly. The man dyed Shanum's hair. The rest are silent. Shanum's body finally squeezed in the man's arms, though his hands were still reluctant to return his embrace.

"When are you going back to Astrakhan, Adri?" Suddenly Shanum broke the silence between them. Khan sighs. "Maybe the day after tomorrow. I need to recover my strength first. Can I still be at the villa until the day after tomorrow?" ask again.

Shanum suddenly returned the man's embrace. He held it tight. "Of course I can" he answered. Khan smiled faintly hearing it. This lover is indeed unique, he can be fierce and warm at the same time.

Khan rubbed Shanum's hair, then loosened his arms. Now he looked at the face of his girl who still looked pouting and threw her face in the other direction. Khan was still smiling, he pulled the chin of his adorable-looking girl. And directed her to look straight at his face, inevitably Shanum followed the man's will.

"I don't want to go back to Astrakhan either. My heart and body have always wanted to be around you, Shasha. But I have to go. Eej has called me back. I must face the next stage of the Selection, unable to be replaced by anyone else disguised as me." Khan explained with a tormented eye.

Shanum's face looked dark, he nodded slowly. Khan could see the sadness and unwillingness he saw in the girl's gaze. And he also felt a chill start licking his spine, tangling with the threatening darkness around him. He knew, without the girl by his side, he would lose his way. It was as if part of his heart had left his body.

They then walked along hand in hand. There were no words spoken by the two along the steps towards the villa. They occasionally glanced at each other with warm and tender looks. The quarrel that had happened had already passed with the gust of wind.

The two of them both realized, there was no point in continuing useless disputes, when they should have spent a very precious time.

By the time they reached the stone steps leading to the terrace, the two were startled by the appearance of male and female figures. The two figures were also stepping towards the villa.

They stopped at the same time. Both frozen and amazed. The man and woman looked at Shanum and Khan with shocked and astonished looks. Shanum and Khan were similarly shocked. None of them moved.

But a moment later, suddenly, when the figure of the man realized from his surprise, he immediately lunged forward. He pulled out Shanum and Khan's hand in a rough manner. Shanum flinched, his body briefly stretched to the side. But he was pulled by the man to get closer to him.

"What are you doing here Khan Adrian? And I don't want to see your filthy hands touching my daughter, that brash man! I'll never let you go near my daughter, even if we owe you our lives." His jaw tightened, his eyes squinting sharply at Khan.

The man was none other than Dimas, Shanum's father who had been searching for several months, the man suddenly appeared. And he looks mad and hates Khan.

Khan's eyes were wide. He did not believe Shanum's father could recognize him so easily, whereas he was wearing his disguise magic. Shanum also looked shocked, he smothered his mouth. The girl was shocked when she saw the figures of her two healthy-looking parents appear before her. And also stunned to see the hatred that seemed burning in the eyes of his father.