Chapter 307: The Queens’ Affairs
--This Chapter is written using Claire’s POV--
Few things were more comfortable than lying in bed with Miwen’s arms wrapped around . Even in his sleep, he’d occasionally pull
closer to him, ensuring there was no distance between us. After sex, we’d cuddle, feeling each other’s warmth. Sotis, we’d get in the mood to start again, and sotis... we’d stay like this, quietly hugging each other.
What brought
the most comfort was holding his hand. While intertwining our fingers, I could feel his hold softening. Through his touch, I felt like I could understand and calm his heart. I didn’t understand why it made
so happy, but the thought alone was enough to make my heart tingle.
Perhaps it was the romance. Despite looking forward to it in my previous life, I had not experienced any, so in this one, I made sure I’d enjoy it as much as I could.
It was a sha that our lovey-dovey ti in bed today happened to be cut short by the woman lying behind my partner.
Her gentle hands eased his arms from around , and still asleep, Miwen turned slightly toward her, greedily keeping us both in his arms.
With his attention divided, Licia had no problems slipping out of his hold. She gave Miwen a pillow to hug instead of her body and stood beside the bed. After noticing I wasn’t getting up anyti soon, she nudged
awake.
Even then, my muscles were soft as the mattress they lay on. Even opening my eyes required more effort than I could willingly muster.
Not one to give up, Licia changed her approach. Instead of gentle nudges, she shook my body back and forth. Through my barely open eyes, I saw her puffed cheeks and annoyed face looking straight towards .
She was still holding back, out of consideration for . However, if I still refused to get up, I’d be forced to face her rciless self. It wouldn’t surprise
if she carried
out of the bedroom just like that, and while that didn’t sound too bad, considering the plan tonight was to et with the other girls, my pride wouldn’t let
be seen like that.
With a deep breath, I gathered all of my strength and jumped out of bed, careful not to make too much noise and wake Miwen up. I copied Licia’s tactic and gave Miwen another pillow to hug. It was quite a lonely sight, considering how many girls he usually sleeps with, so I made sure to snap a pic to make fun of him for it later.
As for Licia, I furrowed my eyebrows like never before, showing her exactly how much I hated the interruption. She understood we had just begun the part I loved the most, yet she responded with a carefree smile, as if it were my fault since I already knew we’d be sneaking out today.
Our silent exchange was brief. The wordless discussion ended with
tasting total defeat as I couldn’t bear to stay mad at her. Especially when she weaponized her smile so well.
Also... Despite looking as sweet as always on the surface, Licia hadn’t been acting like herself lately. Even tonight, she was slightly less lax with
than normal.
I surprised myself with how quickly I picked up on it, which in turn left
unsure about how to approach her. I had an inkling of what could be happening, but I thought it would be better to wait and watch. I didn’t want to make her self-conscious or force her back into the role she naturally falls into. After all, I thought it was normal for soone responsible like her to give themselves a break every now and then.
Still, when I was finally about to reach out, she invited
to a secret eting with the other girls. This was the sa strategy she had used to plan for Miwen’s birthday behind his back, and it worried
that she’d go this far.
I wasn’t the only one who thought it might be more serious, though. As soon as we stepped inside the clinic’s yard, we were greeted by a room full of uneasy girls.
Not a single girl refused the invite. Almost all of them arrived early. So of them would never admit it, but it was obvious how much Licia ant to them. She was always taking care of everyone, so the mont she showed the slightest sign of vulnerability, there wasn’t a single person unwilling to hear her.
Nothing exemplified this better than the setting itself. Since Agatha still hadn’t discharged Mia, we had to gather in her clinic. No one would bla Agatha for limiting the number of visitors, yet her only request was that we didn’t speak loudly so as not to bother the other patients.
Even then, aside from the Valkyries Liefdis and Eir, Licia only invited the girls closest to Miwen. Though it was odd to see the two without Skuld, they seed excited to join, and they said Skuld herself didn’t mind missing out this ti.
The seemingly light mood couldn’t hide the anxiety we all felt, though. Licia had not told us what this was all about, but she had asked for help.
Licia, the girl who would handle everything for everyone, had asked for help.
We all looked at her with anticipation in our eyes.
As if playing a cruel joke, she refused to head straight to the main topic and instead asked Anna, Ellie, and Bea about their upcoming mission.
The girls were understanding and answered like they normally would. Bea spoke about the limitations on the magic side while remaining confident in her ability. Ellie, still a bit shy to speak in front of so many others, said she’d do her best to protect everyone, despite that being Anna’s job.
Anna herself was the most surprising as she put her wariness towards Licia aside tonight.
Anna: "Hm... I’d be lying if I said I’m not worried. But you know... Even if I can’t handle sothing, I know you guys will have my back, right?"
This was pretty much the sentint the three shared. They didn’t just trust each other; they trusted us, and Anna was careful to put it in the most friendly way she could.
While Anna and the other two would be the main force invading Ceres’ office, Licia and I were to stay outside, prevent reinforcents, and step in if need be.
anwhile, Angelica was to patrol the skies with Marin and Celly.
Almost everyone available was sowhat involved with this mission, but if that wasn’t enough...
Mia: "You’ve got nothing to worry. I’ll be there too... Right?"
The annoyingly confident smile she had on her face disappeared when she stared at Agatha.
Despite the fierce eyes that scread "let
go
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