Chapter 38 - Princess Lyn P10 (1/2)

Lyn felt her whole body tremble and she kept her head down. Even though they sat in a private area, people going past can still see through the curtain. She knew even without looking at a mirror that her face colour had drained completely. Her body trembled and shook, her face broke out into sweat.

”So about what your friend proposed my Eldest son, was he serious?”

Kazuya nodded, ”Despite the circ.u.mstances Rhys meant his words. For a long time we wish to establish a friendly relation with our neighbouring Kingdoms. Of course the Mist Kingdom is included in that.”

”Hmm, and when do you propose this?”

”I shall be heading back for a bit before the year ends. I would be more than honoured for the First Prince to join me.”

”Oh?”

She must have lost her balance slightly then, she only half heard the conversation. Since it felt like something was pounding in her head, causing her to turn dizzy. Kazuya immediately caught her, he frowned and swept his hand across her forehead. He didn't say a word and scooped her up in his arms.

”Sorry, we will come back,” Kazuya apologized, and they quickly left the area.

Lyn realized that in order to exit they had to go the same way. After she saw him, Lyn kept her head down the whole time but she could still hear his voice - indicating he was still there. She gripped on to Kazuya's clothing and buried her face in his arms.

”..”

To her surprise Kazuya suddenly turned the other way, and called out. ”Owner, do you have a quiet space we can use?”

The man who greeted them earlier was loading some boxes and turned to them. He quickly assessed the situation and put the box down, ”Let's check.”

....

Since Kazuya knew the owner, it was easy to find a quiet spot. In fact the owner gave them the privilege of using a room upstairs. Once they were in the room, Kazuya placed her down on the couch.

Kazuya squeezed her hands and gently kissed her forehead, ”Are you okay? What's making you so scared?”

”Kazuya...”

”Yeah?”

She buried her face in his arms. Safe, when she's hugging Kazuya she feels safe. That's what she needs now. He smells nice and she feels warmth. This is better for her, immediately Lyn felt her unsteady breathing return to normal. Kazuya didn't say a word and continued to gently caress her hair, and give her light kisses on her forehead.

After a few minutes had passed, she looked up. If it's this person, she can trust him right?

.....

Lyn tells him about it.

Something she's always kept a secret this whole time, about what happened when she was fourteen. It wasn't the incidence with her using her powers. But it was something that happened before. Something that may have lead to that accident. Lyn isn't all too sure, a part of her memory is hazy. But she can't forget it, the face of the person who caused these nightmares.