Chapter 513 - Vow (2/2)
”Your sleeves…” Lyn mumbled.
”Hm?”
Lyn sighed and extended her hands out. ”Let me fix it for you.”
Rhys nodded and loosened his robs so she could work on the sleeves. His gaze fell on the girl who was concentrating.
”Don't you think we fight a lot more these days?”
”If we fight it's because of you.”
”Are you not satisfied with me?”
Lyn bit her lip. ”You know that's not the point here…” She trailed off. ”I don't want to fight with you Rhys.”
Fight huh? Back when she was together with Kazuya they bickered a lot. But something is different now. He leaned forward. ”You look prettier and smell nice.” He didn't answer her question and interlocked a strand of her hair with his fingers.
”These clothes do you recognize them? You bought them for me when we first met.”
Now that she mentioned it, it did look familiar. Back then he teased her and said if she wants to get Kazuya's attention she ought to behave more like a woman.
To think she actually -- his thoughts broke off when he felt her lean forward. ”Do you want to get close to me?”
Lyn's gaze didn't waver. ”Is that such a surprise to you?”
Hah, she really is becoming braver. Rhys cupped her cheeks. ”You know Princess Lyn, any day now I can become your enemy.”
Right now he is disobeying those people's orders but eventually he won't be able to. If they activate that magic, Rhys knew he would be weak to resist. If that happens he may end up attacking Lyn.
”When that day comes.” Lyn trailed off as she lightly kissed his lips. ”I will end my life alongside yours.”
His eyes widened when he heard the words that passed her lips. It seems he has underestimated her. But right now this is enough. If Lyn can say such things about him then when the time actually comes he won't be afraid. She is stronger than he thought.
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A few hours later
Rhys is looking out of the window, pipe in his hands. A girl with long black hair fast asleep on his lap. 'A fool.' A huge fool. What is she thinking? These days he can no longer tell what is on her mind. Ever since she broke up with Kazuya, he could no longer read her thoughts. But maybe this is for the best.
His thoughts broke off when Lyn stirred awake. She opened her eyes after a few seconds and covered her face with her hands.
Rhys laughed. ”Acting shy now?”
”I think you are quite foolish.”
”So you've told me.”
He removed her hands from her face. ”So Princess Lyn, are you tired?”
Lyn looked away. ”You're not going to let me rest? I have a long day tomorrow.”
”If that's the case, sleep.”
Tomorrow he will have to deal with some unsettling business and leave at dawn. He wanted to speak with her for a bit longer but if she is tired it can't be helped.
”Goodnight.”