Chapter 31 - Princess Lyn P3 (2/2)

Of course, these loopholes are not obvious, and only a few people knew of their existence. Lyn was one of them. At that time, he walked in front of her and guided her away from the flood of people.

It's changed since then though. Now the two of them walk side by side each other under the bright blue skies. It felt strange. Allen leads her to another section, it was out back, and they had to take several turns to arrive. As well as climb a somewhat long stony path. Allen extended his hand out but Lyn shook her head and followed him up the path. But eventually, it became difficult for her to walk - walking uphill in the shoes she wore

”Instead of being stubborn, give me your hand.”

Lyn nodded and didn't bother protesting because of the growing pain in her feet. Allen took hold of her hand, and Lyn felt a familiar warmth. How odd, it felt like this isn't the first time they've held hands before. That's unusual. Lyn doesn't recall a time where Allen held her hand previously. After they walked for a few minutes eventually, they reached the time. Lyn noticed that Allen had slowed down, and she used this chance to regain her breath.

The two of them must have walked around for at least a good forty-five minutes before arriving. The sight was worth it though, on the top was a beautiful hot spring. There was even a little hut at the center and gorgeous trees in the surroundings.

Lyn happily walked across, ignoring the pain on her feet.

”It's pretty! What is this place?”

”A secret place,” Allen chuckled, ”If you wish to dip your feet in the water, it's okay to do so.”

Her eyes lit up, and she followed his suggestion.

...

After soaked her feet in the warm water for the next few minutes, Lyn felt the pain in her legs vanish. She cautiously looked at the man beside her, he didn't dip his feet, but he had joined her. She supposes he doesn't like this type of thing. Then how come he knew about this place? She supposed she could ask him.

But Lyn recalled the words he said earlier and her cheeks puffed into a pout. He really is being mysterious about everything. It's unfair. Still, the fact that he brought her here today and showed her such beautiful places made her feel happy. She wondered when was the last time they spent time together like this.

Her thoughts broke off when she felt his gaze on hers when Lyn looked into his eyes, and he suddenly pulled her into his arms. Ah.

”Allen, I don't think you should show me such kindness.”

Even though she refused him, Lyn felt nothing but warm being held by him. A warmth different then Kazuya.

”Why?” he asked her softly. It surprised Lyn how soft and gentle his tone was.

”I'm afraid,” she answered him, ”The two of us, our engagement is..”

And, he doesn't love her. Even with such kindness and these words, Lyn understood. This man does not harbor such feelings for her. If he did then by now, surely he would have said it while most elite engagements don't have love between the couples. Childhood engagements are different; normally after spending so long with another person, you'd fall for them. But it's different with the two of them. It's different, right now one cannot define whatever is between them as love.