I glanced at the man in front of ; a strong man, and I couldn't help but sigh in relief. Even without admitting it, I'm so glad he was sent to guard . Even though he is so annoying sotis. I know how powerful he is and that it's safer beside him than anyone else's. He's the male lead, after all.
I'm also glad that I know things, especially the powerful people around . I can hug all their thighs without worry.
Sotis, my luck is truly off the charts.
The carriage stopped when I was feeling good about myself and I thought that we had finally arrived. But when I looked outside, I didn't see the mansion at all. We were still on the road, surrounded by trees.
And then I saw Uno on the side of my window, looking grim.
"Please wait, milady. I advise you to not go out."
My heart started pounding fast as I peered outside to look at what was going on.
Are we being ambushed again?
I saw a group of people blocking the way while the Herman knights faced them. I didn't get to see the whole picture because Lukas brought the curtain down and covered the window.
My wide eyes went to him and saw his serious expression. I gulped down the ball that was blocking my throat. Honestly, I couldn't think of anything at that mont but all I do know is I wasn't calm. My back was sweating, my palms too, and I could feel my body as rigid as a board at that mont.
I thought that I was fine but it doesn't seem that way right now. Even if I want to deny it, I'm still traumatized by that incident after all.
"Stay here."
Lukas' deep voice echoed to my ears, firm and decisive. He then opened the door, ready to go out but my hands quickly grabbed his arm and tightly hung on, surprising him.
He looked down at my hand and then to , tight lips and all.
"Please don't go," I whispered, staring at him.
Kuro wasn't here and I really don't want to be alone.
I was so terrified that I had completely forgotten that Lukas hated being touched. Even so, it didn't dawn on that he still let cling to him despite his disgust for people.
He saw my pale skin and the fear reflected in my eyes which made him ease his gaze on .
"You'll be fine. I will protect you." His low voice filled with conviction soothed my tight nerves.
My body softened from his assurance but I was still reluctant to let go of his arm. He must have realized that so he didn't try to remove my claws on him and climbed down. He stood there leaning by the door so technically, a part of his body was still inside, and I was holding it.
It must be uncomfortable yet he never said anything and let do as I pleased. Uno was at the side, watching us. He seed indifferent but seeing him, my face imdiately turned red in embarrassnt. My hands then moved downwards and clung to his sleeve instead.
Lukas only glanced at and turned his attention back to the front.
"What's the situation?" He asked.
Uno looked at the crowd gathered up ahead and frowned.
"They said their carriage broke down and needed help."
"So they blocked the way?" Lukas then sneered, "Do they think we're idiots?"
I heard both Lukas and Uno talking but I wasn't paying attention to them. I was just praying inside my head, over and over again, that this will be all finished sooner so I can go ho peacefully.
My mind was buzzing and all I could hear were their distant voices because it was being overpowered by the loud beating of my heart.
My fingers were turning white, clenching his sleeve so tight, afraid that he would suddenly take off and leave my side. Yeah, I have issues.
"Tell them to get out of the way before I burn them down to crisps."
"... yes."
I have no idea how long the confrontation had taken. I blinked when Lukas ca inside and sat in front of , then the carriage started moving again.
I t his gaze, a little bit disoriented. He then tilted his head to the side, idly so.
"Aren't you going to let go?"
"Nn?" I then noticed that I was still gripping his sleeve, "Ah..." My embarrassnt was instantaneous, dyeing my cheeks red.
Letting go, I clasped my hands on my lap and bit my lip, feeling rather shy because of my behavior earlier. I felt him watching intently, an amused expression plastered on his face.
"Thank you," I muttered in a small voice, almost like a whisper.
"Mmm…" was his curt response. Lukas then leaned back and closed his eyes, brushing the awkwardness off as if it is not bothering him.
Gazing at him, a small smile appeared on my lips before I retracted my eyes.
It was a simple response but it was already enough. At least he is not shaming for being such a scaredy-cat.
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I was sleeping comfortably when I was suddenly awoken by the tremors on the ground. I busted up, sitting on my bed, and felt the abnormality in the atmosphere. The little bit of drowsiness I had disappeared and alertness set in, observing my surroundings cautiously.
My first thought was, the mansion was being attacked by those magic conquerors and they were coming back for . Of course, when the thought ca, I began to panic! I quickly grabbed the sleeping figure of Kuro, bundled up in quilts, and tried to sense what's amiss.
The ground stopped shaking just as quickly as it ca but the weirdness in the atmosphere was still there. I didn't hear a fight happening outside like I was expecting. It was silent, except for the occasional squawking of birds in the distance. Other than that, everything else was normal, yet not.
I could really feel that sothing had changed, and that was proven when it suddenly got colder!
I looked outside and I saw snow.
Huh?
Snow?
It's still autumn, isn't it?!
"What the hell?" I whispered under my breath.
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