Chapter 30 - Princess Lyn P2 (1/2)

As comfortable as this situation was, Lyn realized how much time has passed since she laid down.

”I'm really sorry about this your legs must hurt.” Lyn apologized.

Allen shook his head, ”Just stay still; this is the first time you've gotten drunk. The effects won't wear off for a while.”

A soft wind blew again, and Lyn noticed the difference. She vaguely made out the fan.

”It's refreshing,” Lyn commented.

”I'm glad the doctor also told me you had a bit of a fever.”

A fever? Maybe she's overworked, or perhaps it's because she has slept little lately. But doctor? It must have been when she passed out. When she woke up, she was already in this situation with Allen.

She closed her eyes and leaned onto him.

The dizziness gradually faded but since it remained, she knew better than to sit up. She wonders if Allen doesn't think much of this situation. In other people's eyes, the two of them look very intimate. But for him? Lyn opened her eyes and saw his side profile. His usual calm demeanor, and indifferent look on his face. Throughout the years the two of them slowly got used to each other's company. At the start when their families made them see each other, it still felt awkward to her. It was the first time in her life that she interacted with others who aren't her occasional visitors.

For Lyn, the man named Allen acted as her salvation. He's the one who told her about the world outside. He would often bring her gifts and show her many paintings. But despite all this, Allen never brought her out much. Only Kazuya dare take that risk.

Allen is her fiance, so everything they've done. Does he report it back to her mother? Maybe this is why she easily felt comfortable with Kazuya. Because she knew Kazuya isn't one of Mother's people. Lyn shook her head; there is no use thinking things like that. Allen treats her very well. She felt his kindness every time he comes to see her.

”You must rest.”

”Allen.”

”I do not know what is disturbing your mind. But if you do not get sufficient sleep and food. You cannot function.”

But the times she meets Kazuya since the opening day has decreased. Perhaps that's brother's punishment for him, but she does not see him as often as she did before. There is a long gap before the next meeting. She felt lonely. In the past even though she was alone, Lyn never felt this way before. Perhaps it's because she didn't know the warmth of others until she met Kazuya.

”Allen, can I ask you for a favor?”

”What is it?”

”I want to go somewhere with you.”

”Outside the castle?”

Lyn nodded, and she saw a hesitated look appear on his face. Ah, she knew it. Allen communicated with Mother. The reason why they keep her locked up, the dangers of this mark. Allen he— her thoughts broke off when Allen nodded.

Ehhh?

”Very well.”

Lyn's eyes widened, ”Really?”

”My dear, you've been good lately. So I'll treat you. Where would you like to go?” Allen asked her; his tone switched to a soft and friendly one. A tone that's unlike him. She looked up at him in disbelief, is this okay? Just like that? Or rather good? Lately, her actions cause her family trouble.

Maybe there's some sort of catch here? As she thought that she noticed Allen's gaze on hers, why does he keep looking at her? Since he came here, he does that a lot. Just look at her. Whenever Lyn questioned him, he would reply calmly with the words 'It was a coincidence.'

A coincidence, huh? But he's looking at her with such a serious gaze. Lyn's cheeks heated up, is her hair okay? Ah, she looked like a muddled mess. She probably doesn't look very nice right now.

Then again, does Allen care about appearance? Despite her dressing up in plain clothes. Lyn ensured that she looked her best whenever they met, today's surprise banquet was no exception.