Chapter 463 - Dancing in the Moonlight Part 1 (2/2)

He watched as she leaned forward and brought her lips there. This was what he needed right now. Rhys came here for another reason but the main reason was he could not take it anymore. This deal he made with Lyn to act as her lover to draw Princess Lethias attention. But he was at the end of his limit. What is wrong with that girl? Does Lyn not understand what her careless actions are doing to him?

Rhys felt even more troubled when he realized the Princess was not as innocent as he thought. If it were the old her then sure it was okay. But the present her? She must be doing it deliberately, otherwise-- his thoughts broke off when he felt Melissa shift her attention elsewhere.

”Mel..” He groaned.

”Sir Rhys, let me serve you.”

Rhys nodded and pulled the girl towards him.

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Three hours later

”I didn't think you would come here anymore.”

Rhys raised his eyebrows when he heard that comment from her. It was unlike Melissa to listen to such rumors. But since she mentioned it, it must mean she is worried about it too. He caressed her hair. ”Does it bother you?”

”I won't deny it. After all I do think I am only successful because of you.”

”Don't act coy on me.” Rhys muttered. ”I know fame and success mean nothing to you.”

Melissa sighed. ”I suppose you're right there.” She rested her head on his shoulders. ”Lord Rhys, if you enter a relationship with the Princess, surely you will not come here anymore.”

Rhys did not miss how quiet she ended her sentence. He knew rumors were going around. Everything was going according to Lyns plan. Still he did not know what kind of rumors were going around. Should he ask? Melissa is not the type of person who would bring this up even if it bothered her.

”What kind of rumors have you heard?”

Melissa paused, she seemed to hesitate before she decided to speak up. ”Other than your s.e.x.u.a.l relationship. People say your serious about her and intend to marry her.”

S.e.xual relationship huh? That wasn't the image he was going for when he decided to court Lyn. But he supposed this is better than nothing.

”What do you think?” Rhys asked.

He was genuinely curious what she thought about this situation. What did people think? Did they truly believe that he was using Lyn?

”I think you want to marry her.” Melissa spoke up. ”Not because of her status----” Rhys didn't give her a chance to finish her sentence.

He pushed her down onto the futon. ”Don't speak.” Rhys mumbled.

'-not because of her status but because you love her..' He does not want to hear those words.

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