Chapter 337 - The Ambush (1/2)

Everybody else may doubt brother. But she doesn't. It's precise because everybody doubts him that she has to believe in him. The date brother mentioned on the letter is tomorrow. They arrived in Junlan church just on time then. Any later, then she would have missed her brother's message. The entire night, Kazuya held her so tightly. Due to how nervous she was, it was difficult to fall asleep. Kazuya has never held her that closely before.

The piece of news Kazuya gave her also contributed to her lack of sleep. 'He isn't blood-related to you. He's the son of the Sun Kingdom.' Her brother isn't her brother at all. Lyn did think about that possibility before. But only because she felt that their relationship was unusual. Maybe for brother, it would be better for her if she wasn't his sister. This way, he would truly be able to treat her as somebody vital to him. Then, what about her? What about her feelings?

Even the feelings she felt for Arthur seemed to fade away like dust. Though it is true, she cared about him for a very long time. But even it felt like something was missing. Is she truly empty?

….

Lyn was not surprised when she saw that Kazuya was not beside her when she woke up. She got dressed and quickly made her way out of the room. It was quiet on the way down, and Lyn understood why. Kazuya must have gone to meet the group of soldiers her brother sent

Her thoughts broke off when she saw Rhys leaning against the door frame. ”Can I stop you?”

”Rhys?”

”Tell me to stop you.”

Lyn laughed, ”You know that's unreasonable of you.”

Rhys didn't look her in the eye, and she walked over to grab hold of his hand. How many times has he saved her with these large hands of his? But even so, this hand isn't the one from her memory. No matter how fond she is of him, nothing will ever happen between them.

Suddenly Rhys pushed her against the wall; he traced her lips with his thumb. ”Tell me, Lyn, do you think it is impossible between us?”

”Why are you asking this now?”

”Well, there is nothing wrong with me asking. What if something happens to you, I at least want to know.”

Lyn sighed, ”Are you trying to jinx me?”

”You know that isn't it?”

”Mmm, I know you're worried about me. But it's okay; my brother won't harm me.”

”You're still calling him your brother after what Kazuya told you..”

Laughter passed her lips, ”Yes. For me, that person will always be my brother.”

…....

The meetup point with brothers associates should be here. What a strange place, the entire area was the abandoned grounds of a battle arena. But, it felt like it was still in use. Thankfully, Kazuya was with her, or she would certainly freak out.

Kazuya was holding her hand tightly the entire time. ”Kazuya, before I go to brother. Can I have a hug please?”

Kazuya immediately pulled her into his arms, and Lyn felt how badly he was trembling. Is he scared? Nothing will happen to her. Her brother may be the phantom thief or whatever, but he won't harm her. Though he wrote that letter in a rush, Lyn felt the emotions behind his writing. Brother won't harm her; even now, he cares for her.

”Kazuya, talk to me, please?”

She doesn't know how long she will stay with her brother before she has to return.

”Lyn, don't go.”