CHAPTER 607: CHAPTER 607

Nonetheless... against these desires... we reached the infirmary quite fast. Separating me from his warmth as soon as he put me down for the training physician to check the bloody nosebleed.

"Your highness, I was informed. What happened to the ninth?"

"Her guards say she rushed here and was exhausted once she arrived."

"Y-yes! My lady was alright and yet, she suddenly fell to her knees and when she stood b-blood... Ghn! Sniff! Mai laideh had a nosebleed ~~ SOB! Hic! Wahhh mai laidehhhhh!!"

’Oh gosh, not now Paige!’ — Embarrassed to see how Paige lost her grip, I had to lower my head unable to look at her crying herself away.

Given the situation, this nosebleed... it was not something for her to cry but instead something to actually judge me for.

"... My lady, are you feeling faint? Do not be afraid, please..." — Misunderstanding the fall of my head, his highness leaned close to me, taking my hand in his while also touching my forehead with his own... so lovely and severe... worried... while handsomely gentle..... and half naked.

’S-sure... uhm... I d-do kind of feel f-faint now... again...’ — Entranced by his sweetness while ignorant of my feelings, I languidly replied, attracted to this wonderful man, so reliable it made me acknowledge how despicable I am with this dirty mind.

"I will need you to clear the place."

’Tsk.’ — My guilt flew out in an instant.

"I’m staying."

"... I understand. His highness may stay, the others please leave so I may treat the lady properly."

"Ah! Wait a moment please. Your highness, I brought you your blouse. You cannot go around half naked in front of the ninth, haha~"

’!? Sir Biel! Why??? How could you do this!?’

"Alright. Leave now." — He told them at the door, closing it after taking the blouse and coming back to my side, putting the blouse on... not buttoning it up at the very least since I held up my hand so he would take it again fast, not letting that view escape... Sly in my ways I was being... yet at this point in my life little do I care about that. — "I apologise for the noise, my lady."

’... It’s fine... but why did you put it back on?...’

"Do excuse me, Lady Pristina. I will check if there is anything else that may have provoked the nosebleed."

Approaching us carefully the young man checked my temperature and pulse. I nodded when asked if I had become dizzy and... lied a tad so the true reasons behind this disgraceful scene could stay hidden. And so, thankfully, the trainy physician said nothing besides the reason being that the unexpected effort could have caused my body to react like that. He gave me some sugary water and told me to rest a tad before going back.

"Since everything is alright. I will let you stay here in the meantime."

"... Is it truly a simple matter? My lady has been healthy lately, however... is it certain there is nothing else disrupting her health that we may be ignoring?"

"Er... I was informed that the Ninth has a condition that solely the royal physician and her personal doctor are versed in. What happened today will be notified to them by myself in person. Yet as I see it, the effort is at fault and perhaps..."

"? What is it?"

"Maybe the Ninth has accumulated stress. It may have to do with this outcome, if she rests and is taken care of gently like his highness does, the ninth should quickly recover."

"... I see... I understand."

"Then, I shall take myself out, your highness."

"Yes, go ahead..."

We remained silent, thinking that maybe the others would soon enter, however, after a little while, he let out an entertained scoff, caressing my hand with thoughtful strokes before letting me know what it was that made him laugh.

"... he told them to remain outside. My lady, you may relax."

"... My visit was supposed to be discreet, yet this happened. I apologise for the trouble, your highness."

"It is no trouble. If your being was harmed then that would be appalling, yet thankfully it was not a serious matter and... I can hold my lady’s hand with ease at last."

"... I-I saw a tad of your training... his highness is as expected very skilled." — The moment and his expression, the feel of his warmth transmitted through the pure hold of our hands made my heart skip some beats dangerously, menacing to faint again. The shy part of my being commenced to show up, charmed by his gentle voice... and so, I stuttered... delighted that he was as glad as I was to gain this privacy we have missed for many days that could as well feel like years. — "N-no weapon was being carried and... and yet the men encountered hazard going against you, my prince..."

"Hm, yes..... nevertheless, because of the noise and the barrier installed over the training grounds so the auras are suppressed in strength I realised late of your arrival. I would have welcomed you sooner otherwise, my lady."

"Oh... I-it is alright. It was not my intention to distract you during training. I only meant to watch you."

"... a distraction is something unwanted. My lady does not qualify as one. Placing my attention on you is more of a prize to the eye."

"..."

"My lady deserves my utmost attention. No matter the time." — The way his husky sound softly said this, standing in front of me who sat on the litter, remaining at a distance I hoped he would close made my body shiver in anticipation. The violaceous hues brimming with rosy colours looked at me seductively under his long golden white lashes that suited him daringly, and his hand intertwined its fingers with mine... kissing the back, leaving a burning mark, nonchalantly... thoughtlessly... selfishly ignoring the fact I had been yearning for those kisses for many days and many cruel nights. — "Your fair presence should never be neglected. Otherwise, what would any of my senses be for if not to notice your grandeur?"

His handsome and kind smile caused my heart to throb in yearning desire, one I felt the most suffocating, the most frustrating... for alone we finally are... and yet... I still feel him far apart, as if still watched by others, acting proper... when before anything was declared at this time his hands would already be keeping me close to his body... Caressing me desperately, asking for permission we do not need anymore.

Hence, I felt breathless at the remembrance... saddened that he was not doing it now that we got the chance... Nonetheless, there was still a part of myself that could take the step instead of my slow man.

"... Your highness..." — Putting my other hand over our tangled ones he kept close to his heart, I lifted my head to look into his endearing eyes. Becoming shy as I also touched the chest of my lovely suitor, yet not losing sight of what I wanted to convey... and grasp once provoked. — "If it is because the physician said to rest, please do not feel concerned about it."

"?? I am sorry... I do not understand what you mean..."

"... what I am trying to say is... the distance... You do not have to keep it."

"..."

"I... I’ve missed-"

*Knock knock!* — "My lady, is it alright if we enter? Perhaps it would be wise to return to the main palace early."

"..."

I could not help but let the frown openly appear on my face. I had to bite my inner lip out of grief at the fact that even for a second we could not let our guard down... and I regretted... I regretted losing time saying all of this when I should have directly pulled him closer instead.

Many thoughts crossed my mind at the time, turning into nothing as promptly. It was clear I needed to reply unless I wanted them to barge in. Therefore, I breathed in and out... sighing as there was no other way around it.

"... I- *peck*..." — Stopping immediately once I felt the kiss on my cheek, I turned to him... so near and imposing, supporting his lean as if keeping me restricted to my place while I could feel all of him surrounding me.

His fresh yet also forceful and manly scent, the heat of the body I recently felt sticking to my side and the graze of his breath and touch... so captivating that it was never enough.

"I have missed your closeness as well... my dear lady Marianne."

"... my prince..."

"It is best not to kiss your lips... for troubling it would be." — Whispering to my cheek while the peak of his nose caressed it, Zeleskiaz made me weak, leaving another little peck on my feverish skin before those outside could suspect. — "We should let them in."