Chapter 297 - Continuing on our Journey (1) (1/2)

”His highness has come back!” Someone from the camp yelled. I put on a happy smile hearing that my husband has arrived after hunting for food inside the woods.

I quickly stood up to meet my husband, eager to see his face. It was a little curious because I have been feeling at ease just by looking at him.

'Is it because of the pregnancy?' I thought to myself.

I have never been that clingy with Regaleon before, but now I always like to be by his side and looking at his handsome face.

”Be careful your majesty.” William said while helping me up from my seat. ”Please remember that you are in a delicate period now.”

”Thank you Will.” I smiled brightly at him. I felt at ease that William was by my side to help me remember to be careful.

'Should I need to tell Tricia as well?' I thought.

Tricia was like an older sister to me. I am sure that she would understand my decision to keep my pregnancy from Regaleon for a while. But the problem is, she is someone overprotective of me. I knew by experience how she takes care of me like her own family.

'The problem is if Tricia knew, then she cannot help but be more overprotective of me.' I thought. 'And Regaleon might take a hint from her action that I am pregnant.'

I sighed, deciding it would be best if the news of my pregnancy would be between William, Anatalia, and me.

I walked slowly towards where Regaleon and the other men dismounted from their horses with William escorting me, to greet their return.

”Welcome back.” I greeted them with a smile.

”Your majesty.” The men bowed to greet me.

”My wife.” Regaleon quickly strode towards me. ”You did not need to greet us while you are still recuperating.” He brushed his fingers on my cheek.

”It is okay.” I replied with a smile. ”I am feeling fine right now.”

”Really?” Regaleon looked at me with worried eyes. ”You still look a little pale.” He added.

”I-I am just a little dizzy, that's all.” I lied. In fact, looking at their spoils from the hunt.

I saw dead hares tied at the rear of their horses. I was able to see at least to dead deer as well. They were fresh and still dripping blood. I am not that easily grossed at the sight of blood, but for some reason just a whiff from the smell made me dizzy.

”I think it is better if you lie done inside the tent for a while.” Regaleon said with a worried tone. ”Chris, you take charge from here.”

”Of course, your majesty.” Chris bowed to receive Regaleon's orders.

I was surprised when I felt my feet leave the ground abruptly.

”Eeekk.” I yelped in surprise. ”L-Leon…” I was about to tell him that I can walk by myself.

”It will be best if I carry you.” Regaleon said.

My husband carried me on his arms effortlessly across the campsite. I felt embarrassed that I tucked my face and hid on his broad shoulder.

”Tricia.” Regaleon called. ”One dinner is ready, please deliver ours in our tent.”

”As you wish, your majesty.” Tricia replied.

Not long, I felt that Regaleon opened our tent and next laid me down gently on to our beddings.

”Are you really doing fine?” Regaleon once again asked me. I sighed having need to answer him once more.

”I told you I am fine my love.” I said clasping his cheeks and squeezing them. ”How many times should I tell you until you believe me.” I giggled.

”I'm sorry.” Regaleon smiled in relief. ”It is just that you are a little pale.” His fingers brushed my cheeks lovingly.

'There is a reason why I am looking pale and that was because of the dizziness I am experiencing.' Looking at his worried gaze, I felt guilty not letting him know what my real situation is right now.

'What if I just tell him the truth?' I thought, but I remembered just this morning that he wants me to go back to the capital because of his worries. 'No, I cannot yet. If he knew, I will be going back to the capital early the next morning.'

”Do not worry. Maybe its just because I am a little hungry.” I reasoned out. ”I was not able to eat any heavy meals since lunch because of the poison in me.” It was true that I am feeling quite hungry right about now.

”Let is just wait for dinner. I am sure you are famished.” Regaleon said. ”But you cannot eat something heavy as the medic suggested. Pity, you won't have a chance to taste the deer I hunted.”

”You were able to get a deer in your hunt?” I asked him with excited and proud eyes. ”Quick, tell me how your hunt was.”

”Well, the woods had rich abundance of game for hunting. But we opted to go with hunting deer and hares.” Regaleon said. ”It has been a while since I have gone out to hunt game, but I was confident that my archery skills were still sharp.”