Chapter 550 - Terrified of losing you (1/2)

”S-uoh? Uh, why are you-” Lyn felt very puzzled. Why is this man here with a different appearance and different name? Moreover, it looks like he is somebody important here. It contradicts what he told her when they made the contract.

”Katagiri Ryuuko.”

”Oh.”

”Did you forget about me?” Rhys brushed his lips against her ear.

”N--no but-” How could she forget when he was still holding onto her?

She watched as he looked at the man with a questioning gaze. ”One of the judges.” She explained vaguely. Lyn wanted to explain properly, but the aura around Rhys was no joke.

It was clear to her that he was not very happy about this situation.

”So this is the one you mentioned, Lyn?”

Lyn nodded. ”Ah-huh, did you not suggest to me to get a contract?”

”I did, but did you have to choose one of the judges?”

Ryuuko quickly interjected. ”It benefits the Princess more to work with me than Kujou, who is trying to suck up to the Snow Kingdom princess.”

”The Snow Kingdom Princess?” Lyn repeated.

”She will also be attending here.”

Is this what the young King meant in his last letter? Since her visit to the Kingdom, she maintained correspondence with the King. She struck a deal with him since it felt like he deliberately tried to extend her stay. She understood the reason why he wanted her around. Unlike his subordinates, she is the only one who would treat him as normal. Due to her upbringing, she did not discriminate or cared too much for status.

But Lyn knew she could no longer remain in that ice-cold palace for any longer. It felt like she was gradually going crazy there. His last letter mentioned preparing a wonderful surprise for her. He even called it a miracle encounter. So he must have meant this.

The Snow Kingdom Princess would be the current King's older sister, right? Lyn recalled asking why he had to take the throne at a young age when he has an elder sibling. The young King, who normally looked so confused look distressed for the very first time. He mumbled words like naive, too kind, bold, and yet prideful.

It felt like a hidden story, but she did not want to pry even more than she already was.

Ryuuko quickly turned around. ”Well, I don't think I need to guide you if Sir Rhys is here. I shall meet up with you another time.” With those words said, the man quickly left.

The moment Ryuuko was no longer in sight, Rhys pushed her against the wall and leaned forward. ”Damn, I feel annoyed.”

Lyn laughed. ”Uh, he didn't mean anything by it.”

”Laughing like that cause of another man. It seems I have not taught you enough.”

Her gaze dimmed when she heard his possessive-like words. What gives him the right to treat her like his possession? She was about to scold him, but he suddenly sumped his head in her chest.

”I am terrified of losing you. Did you know that?”

Her eyes widened when she heard his words. The pain and sorrow behind each word was something she could not miss. Moreover, he was trembling. Lyn bit her lip. Whenever he got like this, she could never get mad at him, and she is so weak whenever it concerns Rhys. Even though he does despicable things, she ends up forgiving him.