Chapter 146 - The Morning After (1/2)

When Lyn woke up a few hours later at exactly 6:30 am, she immediately recalled what happened a few hours prior, and her cheeks burned red. H-how could she do something so shameless? She wants to crawl into a hole and hide. Lyn looked at the blank space beside her, 'he got up and left, when? It's early.' The plan won't start officially till 8:30 am. After what happened, Lyn wondered if Rhys got any sleep at all. Lyn frantically shook her head, why is she worrying about Rhys now of all times?

Ahhh, what on earth is happening to her? Back when they were in the Mist Kingdom, Rhys didn't act this way towards her. Sure his harassment increased by the day, but Lyn calmly brushed it aside. However, since she came to the Snow Kingdom things between her and Rhys are strange. Lyn knew the reason why Kazuya does not hang around her as much anymore meant that Rhys was free to harass her as much as he wanted.

A deep sigh passed her lips, this whole time she has been holding back. But why on earth is Kazuya avoiding her, anyway? At the start, Lyn simply assumed he had too much work going on. But judging from their recent conversation, it was clear that something was wrong.

Lyn didn't have time to ponder on these thoughts when somebody knocked on the tent door. ”You can enter.”

A woman with pale blonde hair entered with a folded piece of clothing.

”Sir Rhys told me to bring you a change of clothes and help you. I hear you have a fever,” Rei said.

Lyn looked at the pair of clothing in Lady Rei's hands.

Even if he is a pervert, and he did that scary thing. While she was fully n.a.k.e.d, Rhys did nothing to her. Maybe she was saved because she was sick. But either way, contrary to what he said when he did that, he won't harm her.

”C--could you send Rhys here?”

Lady Rei smiled, ”Very well.”

As the woman turned to leave, Lyn recalled something, ”Wait,” she stopped Lady Rei, ”About last night, I have to apologize.”

Now that she has come to her senses. Lyn understood how rude she was. To her surprise, Lady Rei smiled.

”Do not apologize. I understand your concern.”

”Understand?”

Rei's gaze is soft and gentle as she said, ”If you still have feelings left for Allen, then I'm somewhat glad.”

Lyn was utterly speechless. F--feelings for Allen? How on earth does she know about that? Wait, don't tell her that Allen knows about it too? Is that why he's acting odd lately?

”Do not worry; he does not know. I merely came to that conclusion from what he told me about you.”

Allen talks about her?

…

”You wanted to see me, Princess?”

”S--sit down,” Lyn commanded.

Rhys does so, and Lyn extended her hand out. He looked at her hand blankly, and sighed, ”What is it? Would the Princess like a hug?”

”N--no, this is a peace offering! Peace, let's forget about what happened last night.”

”Forget?” Rhys frowned, and shifted closer, ”You're the one who harassed me, and I'm supposed to forget it?”

Wait, why is he making it sound like it's her fault? He's the one who scared her.

Lyn felt Rhys hand brush across her cheeks, and she averted her gaze, ”So, tell me. You called me out here to silence me and not tell Kazuya?”

”I--I'm sorry but,” Lyn trailed off. How does she say this without coming across as rude?

Kazuya definitely won't like it. He's always forgiven her for everything.