Frankly, Max hadnt confessed knowing that she would reciprocate his feelings. He had lost his temper after hearing Jubelian slander the crown princehim. The frustration that had built inside him had finally burst out. Still, since she still hated the crown prince, it ant that she had not made the connection that it was his hidden identity.
It seed like forever that Max had been watching the ladys reflection on the window. Realizing that she was drifting to sleep, he sighed. Did she not feel even a little tense in front of him? Turning around, Max watched her head bob up and down for another mont before moving next to her and setting her head on his shoulder.
Im just doing this so you wont fall forward, he said to the peacefully sleeping lady, his crimson eyes glued to her face.
She had long eyelashes, a sharp nose, and cherry lips. Suddenly feeling parched, Max swallowed dryly. Just then, Jubelian jerked in her sleeprubbing her forearm against his. Soon, Max admitted quietly, I guess its actually because of my indecent desires.
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Jubelian.
I jumped awake at the voice calling my na. Had I been nodding off until now? I couldnt believe itno matter how tired I was, how could I drift to sleep in front of soone who had just confessed to ? I was embarrassed until I noticed that I had slept comfortably leaning against his shoulder! My God, how worse could I get? And when did he move next to ?
Ashad and startled, I leaped away from Max. He slightly furrowed his eyebrows and asked, Whats wrong?
Oh, i-its nothing. I was just a little surprised. Thats all.
Good thing youre awake now. Were here, so lets get off, he changed the subject, eyeing
coldly. His expression led
to wonder if everything I was rembering had been a dream. Here, he reached his hand out to .
Oh, thank you. I took his hand without much thought then jumped when he locked his fingers with mine. H-hey! Your hand
Max looked at our clasped hands in response but turned his attention forward imdiately. I followed suit only to realize my father was standing nearby. It was a rare sight to have him co out to et . I was wondering why he was doing such a thing when Max reminded
of sothing.
You havent forgotten about our contract, have you?
I realized we were still bonded under a mutual agreent. Oh, o-of course not. Well act friendly since my father is right there! I felt a little embarrassed because it felt like I was the only one stirred by his confession. Max was acting as usual.
Just then, he turned to face . I could see his crimson eyes slightly trembling. His face was a little pinker than usual, and he gently patted our clasped fingers. He, however, soon avoided my eyes to face the front again. Lets go, he said.
Knowing that soone cared about
was a strange feeling. But the warmth did not last long, for I was faced with the cruel reality once I saw my father. As I proceeded toward him with Max next to , my father watched without a word. His expression was colder than usual, which was making
tense up with every minute that passed. Given my poor appearance, he was bound to interrogate .
Did anything happen at the marquis estate? He demanded when we approached.
Initially, I was planning to tell him the truth. Given his abilities, he was going to find out about the incident even if the marchioness tried to put a blanket over it. But now, I was afraid of how he might react and couldnt say anything. I was rummaging through my brain for an idea when Max carefully stroked my hand and held it tightly. I was embarrassed by his gesture, but for so reason, I felt empowered as I had beco during my argunt with Mikhail.
Besides, what was going to happen? What had been done was already done, and my father couldnt kick
out as I was not of age yet. Feeling relaxed, I took a deep breath and admitted, Yes. In fact, I completely screwed up the place.
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