84 Meeting in Secre (1/2)

”For…It…Is...tantamut…”

”Tantamount” Lucia corrected Mylene. ”You have to be careful with long words. I told you already, don't force it if you are not familiar with the word.”

”I'm sorry Your Highness.” The little girl bowed immediately.

Lucia laughed at her reaction. She caressed Mylene's hair. ”Don't be sorry. In fact you are making great progress Mylene.” She flipped the book's cover and pointed at the author's name. ”Also, can you read the name of the author?”

”Hu..go…A..bott” Mylene read.

”Do you know who Hugo Abott is?” Lucia asked.

The girl shook her head as expected. Even in the nobility, not many people knew of Hugo Abott.

”He is a reformer who lived many years ago. His ideas are fascinating and radical.” Lucia explained.

She felt a little guilty using the book in teaching Mylene how to read. But she had no choice since didn't bring any book with her. Luckily, Timothy pointed her to Henry saying that the Knight always had a book with him. Henry lent her the book and here she is, teaching a child how to read using a book about politics.

”A reformer?” Mylene asked.

Lucia put down the book. She decided that teaching is done for the night. ”A reformer” she stopped and thought of the best way she could explain the word to Mylene. ”A reformer is someone who changes things because he or she believes that changing that thing will make it better”

”So…like King Timothy?”

Lucia analyzed Timothy's political views and realized that Tim is a reformer. He often tells Lucia that both the army and the political system of Castonia need changes.

Lucia nodded. ”Yes he is. King Timothy is a reformer.”

”I'm not as crazy as Abott though” a voice sounded from the other side of the tent. Lucia only saw a shadow and she became afraid until she realized that it was Timothy.

”Tim?” She stood up and went to the tent. She then put her hand on the fabric and a hand from the other side met hers.

”It's me” Timothy confirmed but Lucia already knew that. The warmth of his hand was unmistakable.

Timothy pulled the tent up and went inside. ”I will replace your guards tomorrow. These guys are incompetent. If it was Captain Bisham, he would have already caught me sneaking into your tent.”

”And why are you sneaking into a Lady's tent anyway?” Lucia put her hand on her waist.

Timothy patted the dust off his clothes. He stood up and embraced Lucia.

It was so sudden and her heart raced. But it was good. Timothy's unique scent filled her nose. She was pleased by this sudden show of affection and she also wrapped her arms around him.

”I missed you” he whispered. His breath tickled her and she had the sudden urge to bite his ear.

And then she remembered that Mylene was also in the room. She turned her head and saw that the girl was sneaking towards the entrance of the tent. Mylene noticed her and she waved them a goodbye. Lucia and Timothy both laughed.

”So, why are you here?” Lucia asked.

”I told you” he kissed her on her cheek. ”I missed the presence of Lucia Vanadis”

After hearing his cheesy response, Lucia found that she couldn't hold it anymore. Her mind lost against her emotions. She tiptoed and nibbled on his ear.

Timothy let out an ecstatic grunt. He then lifted her with both arms like a newborn and put her on the bed. At that moment, both of them were driven by passion.

And then Lucia perceived the danger if they continue without thinking for consequences. It took a lot of effort but Lucia was able to free herself from her desires.

He was about to kiss her when she stopped him. ”Tim, we can't. If we continue, something might happen.”

Timothy stared at her. Their faces were so close that if she lifted her head a little, their lips would meet.

”You're right, we can't” he finally said. He put his hand on Lucia's cheek. The sensation of his touch was so fulfilling. She felt safe whenever he does this. ”Soon”

”Yes, soon” Lucia said. She then changed to topic lest both their emotions devour them again. ”Why are you really here Tim?”