Chapter 459 - Seventeenth Birthday Part 1 (1/2)

*UNEDITED*

Lyn didn't bother reminding Rhys about her birthday party. Nearing the end of the month, the grand party to reveal her identity starts now. After she parted ways with Rhys, she quickly got changed and headed to the ball. The moment she arrived at the entrance she saw Allen there. 'It's time to reveal her identity now.' She could spot people gathering behind him. Some were peeking over Allen's shoulder curiously.

Allen extended his hand out and kissed her gloved fingers. Lyn noticed how his lips seemed to linger there. Allen eventually let's go, ”You look beautiful, my fiancee.”

Her gaze softened when she heard the brief introduction. It may seem casual but she sensed the authority in his voice.

He led her onto the dance floor and the music continued to play. Lyn felt everybody's gaze on her and she felt very uncomfortable.

”Since I finally have your attention, I will tell you this now. I have no intention of breaking of our engagement.”

”Ah, you mentioned it.” Lyn nodded. ”But like I said Allen, if you find somebody you like. You have to tell me right away.”

If he informs her right away, then she can make the arrangements. If it comes from her then it won't cause too much of an internal strife. Other people would think that she as the clueless Princess broke things of because she didn't know any better.

Allen chuckles. ”It seems you didn't understand the meaning behind my words. Then again, this is you. I should have expected this much from you.”

What is he talking about?

”No matter how many years go by, it seems you remain as oblivious as ever. I thought your experience with other men would have taught you already.”

”Taught me?” Lyn mumbled.

Soujiro's smile didn't vanish from his face. ”Indeed, nothing seems to have changed here.”

She looked at him puzzled. 'What on earth is he talking about?' Did she do something again? Allen suddenly bent down and brought his lips to her neck. Her eyes widened.

Wait what? Lyn looked at him puzzled but Allen was already walking away. What did he mean by that? Uhh? Her thoughts broke off when somebody rushed up to her with a handkerchief and wiped her neck.

Ah. ”Pupillam.” Lyn greeted the girl in the yellow knight gear.

”Princess you have to have more self-awareness!”

Lyn laughed when she heard the woman fussing. ”You haven't scolded me in so long, I missed it.”

Pupillam sighed. ”I obviously couldn't miss your birthday. Also, you helped my mother out so I have to thank you.”

”Mmm, Allen told me about it.”

'It makes sense why Pupillam went so far.' Lyn looked over and saw her aide's worried expression.

”It's okay, thank you,” Lyn lightly brushed her forehead against Pupillam's. ”Thank you for returning to me.”

One of the things she is scared of the most is people leaving her forever. The people she care about dearly leaving her side.

”Princess Lyn..”

”Yes?”

”Why do you smell like that man?”

Her sweat fell when she hears Pupillam's angry tone. Lyn quickly backed away, 'she thought she got rid of it.' But it seems like the smell is still there. Rhys scent huh? Since he smokes all the time. He mainly smells of tobacco and... lately that strange perfume.