199 Chapter 199: Gorgeous (1/2)

Usui raised his eyebrows and asked, ”You didn't sleep?”

Hazel smiled at him, ”How will I be able to rest when I'm in your arms” and she blinked at him while smiling sweetly.

Usui narrowed his eyes and snorted, ”I didn't know you could act cute”

Hazel pouted, ”Now you know” Suddenly she turned serious and said, ”You can't go back on your word”

Usui laughed out loud at her words. Why didn't he realize that she could be so cute?

Was this what they were referring to? Her playful behavior?

If it is, then he was glad to see this side of hers. But what he didn't know was, Hazel was always like this around her loved ones. She showed her playful side only to the people she trusted and he has become one among those a long time back.

When he was about to climb, she immediately stopped him and said, ”My dagger... it's in there”

Usui sighed, ”No, it's not” and took out her dagger from his cloak. He shook his head when he saw her snatch the dagger from his hand.

'I wasn't going to keep it' he thought miserably.

He pursed his lips when he saw her caressing her dagger like a baby which made him wonder why it was so special. He remembered how he had come upon the clearing to see a huge sabertooth tiger in the middle with blood pooled around it.

What attracted his attention was the dagger on top of it!

He couldn't believe his eyes.

He was awakened by the sudden roar that had disrupted his sleep. Immediately he looked for Hazel and to his surprise, she left him his cloak and disappeared. His eyes widened when he saw the footprints towards the forest.

His heart trembled when he heard the second roar. Widening his eyes, he immediately sprung up and ran towards the forest totally disregarding the danger. His running came to a halt when he saw the huge carcass in the middle of the clearing.

His body shook when he saw the numerous paw prints on the snow all running in one direction. Instantly he went towards the carcass and pulled the dagger. His forehead creased when he noticed how deep the dagger had gone.

By the time he had removed the dagger and reached her, she was covered in scratches.

He was relieved when he saw her alive! The anxiety in him was growing to a level that he couldn't think clearly unless he saw her alive.

When he saw her, his body relaxed and his mind cleared. Wrapping her in his arms, he noticed the scratches and injuries on her. He couldn't help but be amazed at how strong she was.

He had noticed the branches stuck on the carcass and could vaguely discern what happened.

She was so dazzling that it made his heart worry.

Hazel glanced at the hands wrapped around her waist and pursed her lips.

She heard his voice tremble, ”Don't do this next time, Hazel”

Hazel turned to look at him, who was staring at her.

”Even if you want to survey your surroundings, don't leave me there like you did, just now.” Usui implored with his eyes.

He didn't want to wake up to know that she was away and in danger. He wanted to be part of it. He wanted her to share her burdens and happiness. He wanted to be there to protect her and to let her do whatever she wanted.

”Tie me to your side always, Hazel”

Hazel wanted to tease him but didn't when she saw his worry deep in his eyes. She smiled and nodded at him, making him lean forward and kiss her forehead.

”Don't give me heart attacks, Hazel”

Without waiting for her answer, Usui placed her cloak on her shoulders and mumbled, ”Now that you got your dagger, get some sleep, love”

Hazel chuckled before she obediently closed her eyes and snuggled into his chest.

Usui sighed when he looked down and saw the dagger tightly clutched in her hands. His eyes narrowed when he remembered her uttering some guy's name.

Before Hazel drifted off to sleep, she heard him mutter, ”Sleep now, so that I can grill you later about this Lance guy.”

Hazel coughed as she opened her eyes and looked at him ridiculously. She couldn't help but burst into laughter when she saw his jealous face.

Usui ignored her as he nudged the horse to run towards the castle. Narrowing her eyes, Hazel leaned back and said indifferently, ”I don't know much about him”

She peeked at him and added, ”Well, apart from him being gorgeous, I don't know much about him.”

Her eyes widened when the horse came to a screeching halt.

”Usui-”

Before she could complete her words, her chin was grabbed and pulled up making her eyes widen. Usui pursed his lips as he asked, ”Gorgeous?”

Hazel gulped when she realized that she had taken things a little too far... maybe

He scooted closer to her, his lips brushing hers as he asked slowly, ”Is he better than me?”

Hazel blinked as his low voice was distracting her. She muttered unconsciously, ”Nope... you are the best”

Usui smirked at her answer and pulled back much to Hazel's dismay. He chuckled when he saw her angry face. He kissed her cheeks and kicked the horse to start running.