Chapter 460 - Seventeen Birthday Part 2 (2/2)

”I think it's easy to lose track of things when you're distracted,” Allen commented.

”You think so?”

”I do.” He looked up at the sky. ”Back when we first met, I mentioned it to you. We royals are the very opposite of free. Even now my mindset has not changed. The more involved you get in the politics of the Kingdom, the more you see. The more you learn. So many years have gone by since I first helped my father with his work. Since then I have attended more conferences, meetings, gatherings. I have seen a lot Lyn. That is why I craved for the moments we spend together.”

”Since I'm different?”

”Truthfully Allen, I still like Kazuya. However, those feelings are very small, at least if I compare it to my goal.”

”I see,” Allen said quietly.

”Your reaction is too low.” Lyn laughed. ”Do you think I am acting too cold?”

”Not at all, you are simply fulfilling your duty.”

A bitter smile appeared on her face when she heard those words. Lyn knew he meant no harm by it. But during these times it would be nice to get a different response. If she wants to change, she has to change her reply too. ”Of course you react that way. But I find it cold.”

”Lyn, forgive me.” Allen apologized.

She shook her head. ”It's okay.” Lyn trailed off. ”Do you think this will end soon?” she said this vaguely, but she knew he understood. Allen did not reply to her immediately. For a moment Lyn felt frightened, all sorts of thoughts appeared in her head. Was that too straight forward of her? Just as she thought that Lyn hears a rustling sound. Allen dr.a.p.ed his cloak around her shoulders.

Her eyes widened. ”You don't have to..”

”Take it. You will catch a cold. From now on you will attend a lot of events with me, I cannot afford for you to get sick now.”

This formal and stiff reply… Lyn sighed. Allen is lucky that she is the one who ended up as his fiance. If it were any other girl, they would not tolerate this type of behaviour from him. Then again, she was the same once upon a time, anyway. Besides, even if he behaves this way, she has learned to decipher his words. Allen is very clumsy at expressing his feelings, so the only way for him to do so is indirectly.