Chapter 66
Elena’s POV
I felt small movements around me while still half asleep, but why was an intoxicating scent engulfing my nostrils? I’d give my best bet that it was Prince Deacon, who was already crouching beside me.
“Here’s the kit, Prince Deacon.”
“Okay, I got it. Thank you.”
Not even a minute later, I felt a stinging sensation from the small cut on my face.
Fully awakening, I opened my eyes with a small groan and immediately sat up properly upon meeting Prince Deacon’s intense eyes.
“I… I’ll do it myself, Prince Deacon,” I stuttered as I raised my hand and was ready to grab the cotton applicator with disinfectant, but he moved with agility and dodged my hands.
He shook his head and sternly ordered, “You’re exhausted. Just stay still.”
“Not exhausted enough,” I reasoned, making his hand stop mid–air.
I thought I had won the argument, but when he raised his brows and pointedly looked at me with questioning eyes, I swallowed, knowing I was about to lose.
“Really? Is that why you fell asleep halfway through your meal with all wounds untended? I know all you had are bruises and cuts, but that’s no excuse not to mind it,” he scolded.
“Hold still. This will only take a minute,” he added, holding me by my jaw and intently focusing on cleaning my wounds that I’m sure would heal in no time. They used some silver blades, but it would still heal as it wasn’t that deep.
Feeling my pounding heart, I looked away and let him tend to my wounds. His warm touch and intense stare made the butterflies in my stomach scatter wildly.
“Why are you doing this?” Holding my breath, I bit the inside of my cheek and deeply prayed to the moon goddess that my face wasn’t as red as tomato right now as I asked.
He halted for a second and pulled my face to the side to face him, forcing me to look back at his mesmerizing eyes. “Because you’ve done more than enough for one day. Let someone else take care of you for once.”
But you are the prince… You’re someone I couldn’t afford to look after me…. Even if legally, I’m already holding the same title as you…
Instead of responding, I took a deep breath and let him do what he wanted while I stared at his well–defined face.
I couldn’t help but admire him more and more and felt this intense emotion of warmth that filled the wounds and void in my heart whenever I felt and saw how gentle and caring he was to me.
Whether it was out of obligation as the leader, a pure gentleman act, or something more, I didı. ow. But for now, I think I’d just go with the flow and enjoy the moment
For some reason, his presence always gave him a sense of warmth and comfort. Hence, before I knew it, despite my palpating heart, I started feeling drowsy again.
I heard him let out a small smile but kept my eyes closed as I felt him close the medicíne kit, slide down beside me, and drape his coat over me.
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Chapter 66
“You should get some sleep,” he whispered as I felt his hand guiding my head to lean on his shoulder.
Feeling relaxed, I leaned it and kept my eyes closed for a rest.
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However, before I let sleep consume me, I asked what had been bothering me for a while now.
“Why are we still waiting here, Prince Deacon? Are we really not going to make a move yet against the Rogues and aid Glenda?” Due to the drowsiness, my words came out softly.
My breathing hitched when I felt his hand pushing a few loose strands of my hair on the back of my ears.
“Because I can’t trust anyone’s words… not yet. There’s more at play here than you know. Agreements… Secrets… Misunderstanding… things I’m still piecing together.” Though his tone was gentle, the conviction and determination laced in it were vivid.
Seeing that I couldn’t get anything out of him, I could only sigh and shake my head a little.
With immense curiosity still flooding my mind, I hid it by sighing and joking a little, “I thought you were the god of war. Why are you being so cryptic and poetic recently?”
Couldn’t help it. I shifted my head and looked up at him to meet his eyes.
He leaned down and stared at me for a while before that beautiful and captivating martly smirk formed on his lips.
“And you’re always so stubborn. Rest, Elena. You’ll need your strength for what’s coming,” he said sternly as he slid his palm from my eyebrows down to my eyes and nose, emphasizing for me to keep my eyes shut and rest.
Leaning deep into his shoulder, I followed his words and let all my worries vanish for a while, knowing he’d protect and look after me.
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