Chapter 326: Hunter And Prey! (5) (1/2)

”Hm, I wondered where you guys had got to.” Rysa chuckled as she stared at Kace with gorgeous violet eyes.

On the other hand, Kace was mesmerised as he watched Rysa's pale skin turn a tanned colour and her light brown hair turned pitch black. 'Well, that's unusual.' Kace thought as Rysa's waistline slimmed a bit more and her chest grew a few sizes. Rysa chuckled when she saw the confusion on Kace's face.

”Don't worry about it. We Phoenixes are vain creatures. Our looks are always changing to match what we like to imagine ourselves as at any given moment. I'm still trying to settle on a form for now. It's just a shame I can't make myself look younger.” Rysa sighed as if she genuinely regretted growing older.

”I thought Phoenix's started a whole new life whenever they are reborn?” Kace raised an eyebrow inquisitively. He was, of course, talking about the legends back on earth.

”Who told you that?” Rysa giggled melodically as her black silk dress with a split down the left leg swayed with her body.

”It's just something I heard somewhere….” Kace gulped as Rysa's long, slender tanned leg slipped into view.

”Well, you shouldn't believe every rumour,” Rysa smirked as she noticed where Kace was looking. However, she did not interrupt him. After all, Phoenixes were known to be attention seekers and relished it whenever someone googled them. ”We just have extremely long lifespans. Take me, for example. I'm middle-aged amongst my species at a little over five thousand odd years old.”

Kace was shocked for a moment as he stared at the beauty in front of him. It was hard to believe that she was that old. Did that not mean that she was even older than queen Sonja? Kace frowned for a moment as he realised something. If he included Rysa, then every woman closely involved with his life were all old hags.

'Except Lilly, maybe. But I still don't know her actual age.' Kace had a sinking feeling that she was probably ancient compared to him as well. Thinking along those lines would also mean that the wrinkly Vaskra was perhaps the youngest. That thought alone almost made Kace vomit on the spot.

”You're looking good for your age, Lady Rysa.” Kace just said the first compliment he could think of as he bowed towards her. Of course, his praise was completely sincere.

”Rysa is fine. I think we can dispense with any formalities. You did save my son and me after all.” Rysa suddenly seemed to think of something as she started to tap her chin softly. ”Or you could call me Aunt Rysa? Or how does Auntie sound?”

Kace's expression became awkward at Rysa's suggestion. He hardly knew her butte was suggesting that they treat each other like family. Was this an attempt to make herself feel younger?

”I think calling you aunt would be doing you a great disservice Rysa. You hardly look old enough to be one.” Kace gave the best excuse that he could think of to deny her suggestion while flattering her at the same time.

”You've got quite a smooth tongue on you.” Rysa had a playful look in her eyes as she scanned Kace's physique. ”Maybe we should play sometime.”

Rysa winked at Kace, and the latter felt his nether regions go cold. He had the distinct feeling that something horrible would happen if he took Rysa up on her offer. Kace limited himself to performing an uncomfortable smile in response.

”Well, you can always think about it.” Rysa smiled warmly as she placed her hand on Kace's chest. ”Oh, right. What made you guys decide to wake up my pet?”

Kace frowned for a moment as he initially failed to understand what she was talking about. However, there was only one thing that it could be. The tri headed drake was now sunbathing in the sand where Rysa had spared it.

”That thing is your pet?” Kace exclaimed in shock.