Chapter 298 - Continuing on our Journey (2) (1/2)

The sirens that were first hostile and wary towards us started to try and approach us that night before. With the help of Anatalia, the sirens were able to at least join our small dinner. They were still cautious towards the group, particularly because majority are men, but at least they tried to approach them and started small conversations.

The next day, we departed the clearing by dawn. The sirens bid us farewell and Regaleon had stated that he will do his promise after this war ended. Anatalia on the other hand accompanied us in our journey.

It was really a good decision to let Anatalia join us because she knew of better and much faster roads that will take us to the location of the key fragments in just two days' time.

”It is lucky that you asked me about the directions towards your destination.” Anatalia said with a proud tone. ”I know the best roads around these woods, and we can avoid danger.”

Anatalia rode my horse Wind. Fortunately, Anatalia knew how to ride horses that was a rare knowledge for the sirens. I on the other hand, rode with Regaleon. He was insistent that I would ride with him the rest of the journey. He was worried after what had happened the other night with the siren's attack.

'Well I will not complain to riding with him all day long.' I thought and smiled. 'I would love to be close to you every minute of the day. I feel at ease smelling his fragrance and feeling the heat of his body on mine.'

”Is something the matter?” Regaleon asked when he felt me squirming.

”I am just trying to balance my body.” I said.

”You do not need to do that.” Regaleon said and pulled me closer into his body. I was so close that I can hear his heartbeat. ”You can just lean on me. Let yourself just be comfortable.”

I smiled once again, feeling the love that my husband was doing with his little gestures. I am really a very lucky woman to have him as a husband.

Our pace was not that fast and so the journey was not strenuous to my body. I get a glance on William very now and then. Our eyes have met for several times since we started travelling. His gaze held words I knew already. He was worried for my safety and the baby I was carrying. He gladly closed his mouth about my pregnancy and agreed to my words.

'I promise to tell Regaleon after we get the key fragments.' I thought. This was my promise to William.

”This road is rather peaceful.” I started a conversation. ”It looks like we will not need to worry about unforeseen dangers lurking around.”

”I have chosen the most safe and fastest road I knew.” Anatalia said. ”Before night falls, we can take shelter on a village that we will pass by.”

”That sounds great.” Tricia said with delight. ”At least her majesty can take a warm bath and relax.”

”Thank you for worrying Tricia.” I said with a smile. ”But I am fine.”

Yesterday, I heard that the men were able to take a dip in the lake. Unfortunately, Tricia and I were not able to because we the only female members of the group. The sirens that time were nowhere to be found as well.

”It is a pity I could not take a dip on the lake yesterday.” I said with a sigh.

”That is really unfortunate.” Anatalia said. ”Do you know that the water in that lake has minerals that makes one's skin young and glow.”

”Really? So, that is why.”

”I was thinking why my skin felt soft and smooth.”

”Come to think of it, some of my wrinkles faded a bit.”

”We found an age reducing lake.”

I heard the men talking and laughing about the lake. Just the other night, we had a battle with the sirens at the vicinity of the lake. Thankfully, the men accepted the sirens surrender and they were able to talk to them amicably.

”After the war ends, I will take you back there.” Regaleon whispered to my ear. ”I am sure you would like to take a dip with me there.”

The breath from Regaleon's mouth tickled my ear. His words to me also held a naughty meaning. The first night of our wedding was also held in a large body of water, a hot spring. I felt a blush creeping on my cheeks.

”I really won't tire seeing your cute expressions.” Regaleon smirked at me.

”J-Just watch the road, okay.” I said feeling embarrassed of the naughty things that came into my mind.

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Just before the sun has set, we were able to arrive at the village that Anatalia mentioned. It was a small village with rundown houses. The people outside were wary of us, looking at us strangely.

”This is not a very friendly village.” Chris said with a low voice.

After riding towards the inner most part of the village, our group saw an inn that we can spend the night. Chris took two of his men and have gone in the inn first to inquire of our lodging. The rest of us had gone down our horses and waited for Chris to return. That was when someone called my name out of nowhere.

”Princess Alicia?” I heard a voice of a young man. I turned around to see a young man with brown hair and eyes. He looked quite familiar. ”Oh, my it really is the princess.”

The young man was about to go near me when William blocked his way and brandished his sword.

”You will go no further.” William said with a harsh tone.