The rationale Luke couldn’t beat Ashd recklessly was in all probability as a result of he was a wizard who ran away with out utilizing any magic.

It was additionally as a result of Seira hugged his waist simply as he was about to throw his fist.

“… … .”

At that second she rigorously raised her head to Luke, who had turn into stiff and hardened. He appeared down at Seira, and his face grew purple.

Though she had been held in Luke’s arms a number of occasions earlier than, it was the primary time Seira embraced him in her arms. She was much more startled when she realized as a lot from Luke’s gaze and fell away from him.

“What? What’s improper with you two? Why are your faces so purple?”

Ashd, who was nonetheless grabbed by the collar, slowly opened his tightly closed eyes and checked out Luke and Seira. As quickly as Luke made eye contact with Ashd, he grimaced and let him go.

“Simply comprehend it’s because of Baron Hestia.”

After he mentioned that, he grabbed Seira’s arm, who was nonetheless blushing. He truly wished to carry her hand, however he thought it might look too odd now that she was disguising herself as a person.

‘I don’t care, however the woman might be in hassle… … .’

“Let’s go, Baron Hestia.”

“Ah—Sure!”

She glanced at her arm caught by Luke, then adopted him with a short bow to Ashd. Ashd, who was left with the guards, tilted his head.

“One thing unusual… … . oh!”

Ashd, who shortly turned his head, clicked his tongue in remorse.

“I didn’t get a particular reply if his sister was fairly! I’m certain he has a sister!”

The guards guarding the second entrance to the Empress Palace heard Ashd’s phrases and checked out him with pitying eyes.

***

Luke and Seira remained silent till they bought on the carriage. She felt her coronary heart thumping once more as she checked out Luke.

‘I’ve kissed you earlier than, however I shouldn’t be this excited over a hug… … .’

Luke smiled as she glanced over. His determine was good too, however she by some means felt that he was extra relaxed than her, so she couldn’t assist however be resentful.

“Girl Hestia, do you thoughts if I come and sit by your facet?”

requested Luke, who was sitting throughout from her.

They went on outings collectively and had been courting, he might have completed this a lot with out asking. As if he was making an attempt to see Seira’s response, he requested such trivial issues.

Seira nodded her head barely, and he bought up from his seat as if he had been ready. Seeing Luke approaching, she averted his gaze. Nonetheless her coronary heart was beating exhausting.

‘Ugh… … . M-my coronary heart is pounding… … .’

The final time they toured the capital collectively, she was alone, however the environment hadn’t been so tense and thick like this. Was it as a result of she held him by the waist earlier? Would he get upset and say she was too hasty?

“I hope you weren’t troubled— as a result of I used to be too indignant?”

Seira’s eyes widened at Luke’s cautious query.

“Oh, no. That’s… … .”

As a matter of reality, she couldn’t even take note of Ashd after she inadvertently hugged Luke’s waist to cease him. He smirked at Seira’s response.

“I’m glad you weren’t offended.”

‘Your cheeks are nonetheless purple,’ he whispered, as he caressed her blush together with his fingertips.

She felt the warmth construct up on her face and pulled away. Seira was shocked by herself avoiding Luke’s hand, however he didn’t appear to care.

His gaze was as if he was beholding one thing very cute, so Seira shortly turned her head.

It may well’t be….. Did he discover?

She by no means mentioned she preferred Luke or wished to courtroom him, however she thought he will need to have seen by some means. She might see it in how he was touching and treating her.

She glanced at Luke and their eyes met. Seeing his affectionate gaze after which his smirk, Seira as soon as once more turned her head, her face purple. Ugh, how might he not know now? She was so apparent.

“My woman.”

“Sure!?”

She was so startled her shoulders flinched. There was amusing in Luke’s voice.

“Are you too cautious? Are you that frightened of me?”

“Oh, no… … . It’s not like that… … .”

“If I ask if I can kiss you… … I feel you’ll cry.”

No manner!

Seira didn’t tremble even when she was surrounded by six monsters that had been 3 meters tall. However it’s only a kiss… … .

She glanced at Luke, livid, and he slowly approached her.

‘Oh! Oh!’

She didn’t hate it—in truth it was good—however her coronary heart was pounding too loudly!

Seira squeezed her eyes shut, however tried to maneuver her pounding chest away little by little.

“Pfft.”

When she opened her eyes to the sound of laughter, and checked out Luke, he was smiling, suppressing laughter as his shoulders trembled together with his fists masking his mouth. Seira turned brilliant purple and glared at him

“Y-Younger Duke!”

“I’m sorry. The girl’s expression simply now… … .”

Luke’s cracking up made her need to punch him.

“Don’t chortle!”

As she screamed impatiently, a tough arm wrapped round her waist.

Seira gasped, however she missed her timing to push it out. Contemplating that she was so enraged she ought to have pushed him away, however her response was delayed as a result of the opponent was her favourite.

Kiss.

Seira’s eyes widened on the gentle kiss that hit her lips.

“I used to be improper, my woman. Please forgive me.”

Luke whispered with a smile.

Seira stared at Luke, shedding her timing to get her indignant. Then chu… … kiss… … —kisses fell one after one other.

Each time gentle lips touched it felt like her coronary heart was pounding. Seira was overstimulated.

“Oh, wait… … .”

“Are you continue to very indignant?”

Luke requested in a voice with no laughter and solely sizzling tenderness. Seira checked out him resentfully.

“Y-you coward! This manner… … . Chu….Suck… … .”

The overlapping lips intertwined deeper than earlier than. Seira’s eyes closed mechanically on the warmth that penetrated by the hole between her lips.

She couldn’t let him get away together with his… … .

However together with his candy kiss melted down her consciousness till it fully light away.