Chapter 168 - I still love this world (2/2)

”Say, what's wrong? Is there something going on?”

”There's a riot at the Chi territory. I'm going there tomorrow, well later on. To check on it.”

This answer, however, didn't satisfy her. Lyn is used to Allen randomly leaving her. That's why they spend little time with each other as the second heir to his Kingdom and the current favorite. Allen is a very busy man, so him not spending much time with her is explainable. The fact that he came all the way out here to help her was already asking a lot. Still, his answer seems to lack something. Why was he drinking so much?

Unlike Kazuya, he never wants to share his problems; he always keeps things to himself. So very selfish, always making her worried without telling her anything.

Kazuya has a habit of worrying her too, that man is reckless and always gets himself in trouble. But unlike Allen, Kazuya talks to her about these things. Allen, on the other hand, will keep his lips sealed and take the story to his grave. He would hide it at the cost of his own health.

Lyn closed her eyes when she felt Allen's lips on her eyelids. It felt very strange for her, but she was slowly getting used to Allen wanting intimate contact with her. With Kazuya, it was always straightforward, innocent, and simple. Just him standing by her, and holding her tightly made her feel happy. However, with Allen, it was different; all sorts of complicated feelings emerged. He wouldn't encourage or spoil her with cuddles and kind words. He will let her fend for herself.

A man who says he will protect her or a man who leaves her to fend for her own. A deep sigh escaped her lips, what's wrong with having both traits? But then again, Allen, in a sense, has both. He would protect her, but his protection would come without warning. He wouldn't ask her what she thought, and even if he did. He would discard his opinion. He didn't make her feel complete at all. But despite all these faults, Lyn trusted him more than anybody.

”Is it safe to go?” Lyn whispered. With what just happened, it felt like a trap to her. But it can't be, right? Nobody would attack the second Prince of the Mist Kingdom here of all places, right? Then again, look at what happened recently. Until they safely reach the Snow Kingdom castle, such attacks will frequently happen won't it? When that happens, will she be able to help out?

Lyn stared into his eyes, and Allen spoke up. He wrapped his arms around her and drew her into an embrace, ”Do not worry, they will try nothing with me,” but as Allen said those words, he simply held her tighter, ”If something happens. You must ask for his help.”

'Something,' Lyn clenched her fist. So, he thinks it is a trap? But, then why would he go? It made little sense to her. Her thoughts broke off when she felt his head on the nape of her neck, his lips darted there, and she suddenly felt him place kisses there. Instinctively Lyn jerked back, eyes widened.

”Y--you kissed me?”

Allen's lips curve to a smile, ”I believe there is nothing wrong with leaving a mark on you, dearest.”

Lyn glared at him; he's worse than Rhys! She abruptly got up and left the bed, causing her hair to fall on her face. Lyn picked up the comb that she knocked over and started to use it.

Allen stood up too, ”When I return, and you return to the Mist Kingdom. Why don't we go someplace together?” It was vaguely worded, anybody who heard it would not understand that he was trying to ask her out.

Lyn's gaze softened, ”I'd like that,” and she really would. The two of them had never spent that much time together before. Lyn sat on the edge of the bed when she felt Allen take the comb from her hands.

”I shall do this for you.”

Oh….

Hold on? Yet Lyn didn't have time to respond to that at all. Since the platinum-colored hair man was already brushing her hair. Uwaa, this sort of situation really is bad for anyone's heart.

For sure she was worried the day that he showed up that something would happen… That one day she would accidentally get herself swayed in the moment. However, her feelings…to think it's already become this deep. A year ago, she would never have imagined that this would happen. Truly it feels like she has come a long way.