Chapter 33 Eyes Only On Me (1) (1/2)

Chapter 33 – Eyes Only On Me (1)

Riftan then hoisted Max fro her exclaim in surprise

“Ri-riftan!”

“Stay still I know you are exhausted”

“P-put me down! I can walk!”

Riftan stubbornly carried her up the stairs, pretending not to hear a word of what she said Upon reaching the top, a large hall covered with reddish-brown carpets greeted thee oak door Riftan walked across the hall and suddenly stopped in front of the wooden doors He gently put her down, steadying her with one hand, and pushed the massive entrance open with the other

“I hope this room is more to your taste…” he quietly said

Max looked around the roo over the spacious bed in the center It was a neat and cozy square In the , ancient-looking glyphs inscribed on it Large, arched s framed one side of the roohtly with a war off the side of the bed, she discovered that the luxurious bed frame was made of cherrywood Thick layers of wool blankets were carefully piled on top The servants must have paid particular attention to this room

“You think it’s shabby, don’t you?” Riftan asked with a worried look on his face Max looked at hirabbed her hand and groaned, “Curse it! And the servants tried so hard…”

“What? Oh, no! W-what a beautiful room This ca-astle is wonderful…and the bed is beautifully prepared”

“You don’t have to lie to et that I recently visited the Croix caste? Compared to your father’s fortress, this isbarn”

Max felt horror “No! That’s not true…”

Max tried to find the right words to appease him, but Riftan’s facial expression re empty words to satisfy hiain; not once could she say the right thing When she hesitated, unable to find the proper words, Riftan shook his head and looked equally embarrassed

“Well… it’s the madam’s job to adorn this place, anyway When the lord is away, it becoe the castle”