Year 4014 Mist Kingdom
As they walked through the area, Lyn realized that she had never once appreciated the beauty of this side of the castle before . Then again, it's not like she could enter before . But still, whenever they asked her during her limited time to go out . Lyn mainly focused on getting out of the castle . Her heart called out to the people from the village and the town .
She didn't think to stay in the castle and look around . Now that she got a glimpse of the scenery though, Lyn realized that she missed out on a lot of things here . The place Allen took her to was an area not too far from his quarters, but not too far from the main castle . The area covered with greenery and various flowers .
Eventually, they came to a halt and arrived at what Allen called a mini garden . Lyn thought she was used to seeing greenery; she saw it every day because of the section of the palace she lived in . But there was something different here . The size was much larger, as one would expect . But there were various flowers here that she had never seen before . A particular flower stood out to her, on the center there was a very thorny flower with many layers of petals .
Lyn walked over to it, "This reminds me of you," she commented . Lyn didn't pick it up because of the sharp thorns, but she looked at it closely .
Allen lips curve to an amused smile, "How so?"
"Well if you don't mind me saying so, you're a man who has good intentions and help those around you . But you maintain a distance like thorns to keep them from getting too close . "
He burst into laughter then but Lyn didn't laugh, there was something empty about his laughter to her .
"Will you tell me the name of the flower?"
"Let's play a game with that shall we?"
Her cheeks puffed into a pout, "I don't think we have to; you can just tell me . "
"Patience my dear . "
A deep sigh passed her lips; she supposes it can't be helped . It really is beautiful here and from the lack of guards . Lyn assumed that not too many people knew of this location . She paused in mid-thought as she thought that . Ah? Did Allen show her this not just because of the scenery, but to warn her that this is a blind spot?
The more she thought about it, the more it made sense . So it's like that . At the same time though, did Allen show her this because he is wary? Allen knew about Kazuya's existence and their interactions . Lyn thought she was doing a good job hiding it .
But Pupillam told her that the Prince asked her some questions the other day . Allen knew that's why she didn't hesitate to ask Rhys to pass on the message to Kazuya not to bother hiding anymore .
Is he not personally going to ask her about it though? When she cried and told Kazuya, she missed him . All Allen did was stand there . For Allen, is she really just somebody he married about of convenience? The more Lyn thought about it, the more depressed she got .
Lyn didn't want to think ill of her fiance, but it became increasingly difficult to do so . Allen treats her with kindness . But it seems so false and when they are in front of others who aren't his relatives . He puts on a mask .
It made her feel suffocated .
Lyn recalled a time he escorted her back to her chambers the first time she snuck out of the castle successfully . Usually, the palace security is excellent and even more so the guards in her area . From time to time when Mother gets very busy, there are loopholes in the security .
Of course, these loopholes are not obvious, and only a few people knew of their existence . Lyn was one of them . At that time, he walked in front of her and guided her away from the flood of people .
It's changed since then though . Now the two of them walk side by side each other under the bright blue skies . It felt strange . Allen leads her to another section, it was out back, and they had to take several turns to arrive . As well as climb a somewhat long stony path . Allen extended his hand out but Lyn shook her head and followed him up the path . But eventually, it became difficult for her to walk - walking uphill in the shoes she wore
"Instead of being stubborn, give me your hand . "
Lyn nodded and didn't bother protesting because of the growing pain in her feet . Allen took hold of her hand, and Lyn felt a familiar warmth . How odd, it felt like this isn't the first time they've held hands before . That's unusual . Lyn doesn't recall a time where Allen held her hand previously . After they walked for a few minutes eventually, they reached the time . Lyn noticed that Allen had slowed down, and she used this chance to regain her breath .
The two of them must have walked around for at least a good forty-five minutes before arriving . The sight was worth it though, on the top was a beautiful hot spring . There was even a little hut at the center and gorgeous trees in the surroundings .
Lyn happily walked across, ignoring the pain on her feet .
"It's pretty! What is this place?"
"A secret place," Allen chuckled, "If you wish to dip your feet in the water, it's okay to do so . "
Her eyes lit up, and she followed his suggestion .
. . .
After soaked her feet in the warm water for the next few minutes, Lyn felt the pain in her legs vanish . She cautiously looked at the man beside her, he didn't dip his feet, but he had joined her . She supposes he doesn't like this type of thing . Then how come he knew about this place? She supposed she could ask him .
But Lyn recalled the words he said earlier and her cheeks puffed into a pout . He really is being mysterious about everything . It's unfair . Still, the fact that he brought her here today and showed her such beautiful places made her feel happy . She wondered when was the last time they spent time together like this .
Her thoughts broke off when she felt his gaze on hers when Lyn looked into his eyes, and he suddenly pulled her into his arms . Ah .
"Allen, I don't think you should show me such kindness . "
Even though she refused him, Lyn felt nothing but warm being held by him . A warmth different then Kazuya .
"Why?" he asked her softly . It surprised Lyn how soft and gentle his tone was .
"I'm afraid," she answered him, "The two of us, our engagement is . . "
And, he doesn't love her . Even with such kindness and these words, Lyn understood . This man does not harbor such feelings for her . If he did then by now, surely he would have said it while most elite engagements don't have love between the couples . Childhood engagements are different; normally after spending so long with another person, you'd fall for them . But it's different with the two of them . It's different, right now one cannot define whatever is between them as love .
Chapter end
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