Chapter 34
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Elena’s POV
My chest tightened as I stared at Beta Tyson, dazed upon hearing the news he brought. My body went still, and my chest rose and fell heavily as thoughts about Bryson and Glenda consumed my mind.
Calm down, Elena.
I kept trying to convince myself. After all, I knew that they would come here sooner or later, and it was just a matter of when.
Besides, I shouldn’t let their presence weigh on me. After all, I came here with my own purpose, and it had nothing to do with them. And like Maise and Saige told me, they’re the ones responsible for this mess, so they should be the ones to handle whatever comes later.
Finally getting out of my daze, I was surprised to see Prince Deacon glancing at me with unreadable emotion in his eyes before he shifted his glance at Beta Tyson and let a low growl escape his lips, making both me and Beta Tyson take a deep breath.
“It would’ve been nice if those reinforcements had arrived before we finished a battle. What a useless team! They could at least pretend to keep up,” he grumbled, his face looking tauntingly stern, making the atmosphere in the entire room turn cold and quiet.
Tyson looked around, speechless, before glancing at me with an awkward stance.
Swallowing, I kept my eyes straight and pretended not to care. After all, I shouldn’t intervene as it wasn’t any of my business.
For all I care, Prince Deacon could even punish them, and I’d be at the side enjoying the show. 1
When everyone was quiet, Prince Deacon shook his head with disappointment and nodded at everyone.
Without missing a beat, they all turned around to leave, and the room was immediately vacant in a matter of seconds, including Beta Tyson, who rushed out.
Seeing as I was the only one left, I gave Prince Deacon a slight bow and turned to leave as it was as vivid as day that he wasn’t in a good mood.
“I’d like to show you somewhere, but it’s not exactly a battlefield or meeting room. Head back, freshen up, and meet me by the camp entrance in half an hour,” he casually uttered, halting me from taking further steps.
Turning around, I observed his face, which was, unfortunately, void of emotions.
I arched my brows, curious and surprised by his unexpected and mysterious invitation. I wanted to ask more, but the sternness in his face and cold demeanor surrounding him stopped me.
“I understand,” I replied in a small voice and turned around to leave.
As Prince Deacon demanded, I freshened up and changed into casual clothes, a grey halter crop top with an unbuttoned mustard dress shirt and jeans paired with my running shoes. After I brushed my hair and tied it into a high ponytail, I left my tent and waited for him at the entrance, ensuring I was at least five minutes before him so as to trigger his bad mood further.
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But to my surprise, he was already there, leaning slightly at the wooden post with one leg ou other bent, leaning to the same post where his back was. His face was slightly bent down, making him handsomely mysterious with the moonlight shining on it.
I stopped midway as my breath was taken away at how godly he was looking now, far more handsome than ever.
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Chapter 34
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Unlike his usual appearance, he had his beard shaved cleanly, giving me a perfect view of his sharp jaws. And I couldn’t help but swallow when I saw that his hair was still slightly damp and neatly came back with little droplets dripping from its tip.
For the first time, I saw him wearing a simple white shirt that perfectly outlines his muscular body and perfectly shaped biceps.
For a moment, I could hardly recognize that he was the same man I had been fighting side–by–side in a battle. Now, I understood why so many women was wishing to be with him and how they were constantly admiring him to be the most handsome man in the kingdom.
Who wouldn’t want to be with a man like him? He’s effortlessly dashing and powerful. Moreover, his aloof expression and mysterious stance made him even more captivating as they highlighted his features even more and brought out his striking eyes.
“I… I’m sorry, was I late?” I asked, almost stuttering from shock when he suddenly looked up and stood up properly after noticing me.
My eyes narrowed when an unreadable glint in his eyes briefly flashed.
He remained silent, eyes sweeping from my head to toe before a subtle smile tugged at the corner of his lips, eyes specifically lingering a longer second on my exposed belly button.
A flush instantly made its way to my cheeks as I realized where his warm gaze was, especially when he finally opened his lips.
“You look beautiful, Elena.”
“And you look… well, different. I barely recognized you.‘
His smirk grew, a flicker of amusement in his eyes as he observed my reaction.
Feeling overwhelmed with his stare, I asked to change the subject, “Where exactly are you taking me?”
Instead of answering me, he merely sent a mysterious glance at my way and gestured me to follow him. He tucked one of his hands in his jeans pocket while his other hand swang at his side, which was close to mine.
“Where would he possibly take me?” I asked myself as I followed him through the small trail leading to the forest. The road was getting darker and darker as the trees covered the moonlight.
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