Chapter 172 (1/2)
Chapter 172
“Your hair sood”
He let out a satisfied ainst her shoulder A red tint spread across Max’s cheeks, glad she applied a few drops of rose-scented oil on it earlier Savoring the scent, Riftan rubbed the bridge of his nose against her voluminous hair, then slipped an arm under her hips and lifted her so he could embrace her better Max closed the shutters and leaned closer to his arh pal in coe stature His sently tickled her forehead and nose, and his sturdy steel-like arhtly captured her with a force that didn’t inflict her any unease He brushed his slender fingers against the back of her ear, tucking a stray lock of hair Max reciprocated, caressing his head, a slender moan escaped fro at the burning sensual contact
Max was deeply intoxicated with the scorching heat when they heard a careful, gentle knock on the door, pulling them out of the moment
“My Lord, the water for the bath is ready”
Riftan let out a long sigh, caressing her breasts with one hand, then planted a kiss on her exposed pale shoulder
“… I knew this would happen Our servants seerumbled and carefully placed her back on the floor “Come in”
The door opened at his co a bathtub Riftan approached the bath and pulled his tunic over his head, looking at Max and s seductively
“It’s been a while since we bathed together Shall we?”
“I… I already washed up…” Maxcold water into the tub to adjust the water’s teain, coers into the bathtub to check the tehly beckoned the servants to leave Max approached reluctantly, pretending to be hesitant as the servants rushed out of the rooan to loosen the ties on her dress
The preparations for the expedition began early at dawn Max woke up to the commotion outside and leaned out the bedroohts moved busily to and froht of dawn In the distance, the sound of horseshoes pounding against the stables and horses neighing could be heard
Max rubbed her dazed eyes at the scene, then turned to find the side of Riftan’s bed ehed and called Rudis to help her get ready for the day
Riftan said she didn’t need to worry about the preparations, but Max’s conscience could not allow her to sendfor them She wore a blue blouse, braided her hair on the sides and twisted it up As soon as she was done, she headed straight out of the great hall, going towards the sables where she saw dozens of horses lined up, and knights exa the horses’ physiques and horseshoes one by one
Max found a fast theht Sir Caron, as in the o, turned and s, Lady Calypse”
“Good…to leave for the expedition?”
“Yes, I was gathering supplies necessary for the trip”
He explained and pointed to the leather bags full of supplies and food stacked against the castle wall She narrowed her eyes and tried to count how much there was, but either way, she estih food to last sixty-fourher puzzled expression, Sir Karon kindly added an explanation
“We cannot bring too much food with us as it will only slow us down We need to s, and pots to cook We will be able to pass through the villages on the way and buy e need so we can conserve as much load as possible”
“I…I see”
Princess Agnes said the sa for a journey Max looked around at the bustling atmosphere and looked at Sir Karon sheepishly
“I-Is there anything… I can do to help?”
“The Lady?”
He asked, surprised as a troubled smiled spread across his lips
“It’s fine, we can handle this ourselves This is our duty But thank you, for your sincere intentions to help “
Max was not disappointed; she was half expecting for him to decline her offer anyway She composed her expressions and asked another question
“Riftan… The lord… here is he?”
“He is currently giving instructions to the knights with Sir Rikaido in the training grounds Is there anything you need fronal no “N-no It’s just that I didn’t see him around yet…”
“Sir Caron! Shouldtake the horses to the training grounds?”
Sir Caron looked over his shoulder to look at the knight who called hi in his way, shyly backed away
“F-for stealing your precious time… I’m sorry D-don’t mind me… please continue with your work…”