It occurred to her that maybe, this time, he was actually disenchanted in her.

Excited that Aven handled her the identical approach as earlier than, she turned impatient and thought there could be no probabilities to admit in the event that they broke up like this. Seira was not sure if she made a mistake or not.

Nevertheless, Seira couldn’t take again what she mentioned already, so she had no selection however to attend for his reply, biting her lips as if like a felony about to be sentenced to dying.

However, Aven’s head was fully clean as he stared at her. Within the pure white background of his thoughts, just one factor saved flashing.

‘Companion…’

Although he unilaterally imprinted on Seira, Aven had by no means hoped that she’d turn out to be his companion. He knew she cared about him loads, however he believed it was affection for somebody that stood by her throughout her most troublesome instances.

‘Is it actual?’

If what she mentioned was true, he had finished her terribly improper. Wasn’t he the one which pushed her in the direction of Baron, saying she’d ought to provide him an opportunity? He was so obsessive about the considered doing it for her sake, however he solely ended up hurting her a number of instances.

“Don’t really feel pressured, simply suppose slowly.”

Her hand fell helplessly off his sleeve. At that, Aven grabbed her hand with out realizing it. Seira’s purple eyes shook enormously as she seemed up at him.

“Aven…?”

“I’ll…”

Solely after forcing himself to utter a phrase did Aven understand that his throat was tight.

“If I ever harm you… I’m actually sorry.”

“Huh? Why are you apologizing? I’m filled with issues to be sorry about too.”

She reached out her palms and cupped his cheeks.

“It doesn’t matter what you say, I need you to recollect the truth that to me, you stay the identical individual.”

Aven wished to carry her in his arms and confess that he was all hers. However he knew higher than that.

His work sooner or later was very harmful. If he succeeded, he may deliver all valuable issues to Seira, however he couldn’t assist however consider the potential for his failure.

As Louis warned, it could be safer to maintain his distance, but it surely appeared like he couldn’t bear it. Ultimately, he wished to maintain their relationship a secret.

“Just a bit…” Aven replied to her, barely suppressing the sensation of desirous to strangle himself, “Give me time.”

He’ll inform her when it’s throughout. What Seira Askan was prefer to him. He’ll provide her a shining crown at her toes, and ask her if she nonetheless felt the identical approach and if she’d wish to stand by his facet.

“In fact.”

Smiling broadly, Seira gently ran her thumb over his eyes and withdrew her hand.

“Okay, now go forward. I feel it’s best to change your garments, too.”

She had been a large number as a result of she didn’t take off her garments fully and had intercourse with him earlier earlier than taking a shower. To keep away from pointless suspicions, they needed to hurry as she mentioned.

“Sure, then…”

He lowered himself and kissed the again of Seira’s hand, which he hadn’t let go but.

If he stayed longer, he’d kneel down and crave for affection, so he clenched his tooth and let go of her hand. Then he took a step again and disappeared into the shadows.

Seira was now left to have a look at herself, and she or he couldn’t verify the feelings in her eyes.

* * *

Since its basis, dinners between Viseltium, Askan, Jeff, and Franto have at all times been held on the spherical desk. This was customary in a way of respect to the three households who based the Empire of Hesrad, and was nonetheless sustaining it to this present day.

“Uselessly.”

Seira was very resentful of the one who created such a customized.

She was the final to reach on the dinner desk, as Aven moved leisurely, counting the time for her to return in her garments. Due to that, she was caught in an uncomfortable sport of thoughts.

“Your home is right here,” Calrad mentioned, pointing on the seat subsequent to him.

Seira turned to verify Aven was sitting on the left facet of Calrad, after which headed to the desk with a sigh.

“The Duchess of Askan will likely be comfy on this seat, Your Majesty,” Baron mentioned as he stood up from his seat beside Aven.

Then, he tapped Louis on the shoulder as if telling him to maneuver to a seat subsequent to Calrad.

“Baron Jeff,” Calrad mentioned with a low voice.

“Let’s have a look at the scenario. Wouldn’t a dialog be vital between His Highness the Crown Prince and the Duchess of Askan?”

“…”

Surprisingly, Louis adopted Baron’s suggestion with out saying something, and he wasn’t one who’d comply with simply anybody.

Naturally, Seira’s seat turned to be between Baron and Aven. As she approached, Baron pulled out her chair and whispered softly, “I’ve warmed up the seat, Seira.”