Chapter 514 - Do you hate it?

Since his peculiar relationship with Lyn started Rhys realized how much he had fallen for her. Even in this situation where he is trekking through the woods after being chased down all he could think about was her. The others have probably gone to a safe place, he needs to hurry up and meet with them. A deep sigh passed his lips as he slumped against the tree.

How annoying, he wanted nothing more than to crawl back into those sheets and hold her tightly. Recently it appears that Lyn is becoming more fond of him too. Though there are days where he catches her spacing out, it isn't as often as before.

His thoughts broke off when he hears footsteps and he frowned. He is quite sure there was nobody in the area. Is it an enemy? Before Rhys could pick up his weapon a familiar woman comes into view. His eyes widened when he saw who it was. A girl with long wavy black hair wearing a gorgeous midnight blue coloured off shoulder western dress. "Lyn?"

This must be a dream. Just because he is unsatisfied with what happened does not mean he can delude himself in thin- his thoughts broke off when he felt her soft petal like lips on his. "Are you okay Rhys?"

"…"

Why on earth is she here?

It does not make any sense for Lyn to be in the forest now. With her current identity it should be difficult for her to sneak out. But who cares about the reason right now.

He extended his hand out and pulled the girl into his arms.

Lyn wrapped her arms around him and hugged him back. "Sorry for not telling you."

Her voice was gentle and she was hugging him tightly.

Normally he would lecture her but he doesn't have the heart to do so now. "I guess we should work together." Rhys immediately sorted his thoughts out. The only reason she would be here is most likely the same reason as him.

"I'd like that." Lyn nodded. "Actually when I realized you were here as well I decided I would go look for you."

She must have seen the others then. Well at least he can confirm he was the only one they were actively chasing.

As Lyn explained to him what she was doing here, it relieved him to know that she did not come here alone. Actually he was prepared to lecture her. Does she not realize how dangerous a place like this is for women? Moreover she is wearing a dress fit for a ball not for a dangerous scouting job in the mountains.

"Are you listening to me Rhys?"

"I am."

Lyn looked at him for a moment before she deeply sighed. "Forget it."

Was it something important? She suddenly seemed upset.

"Can I ask why you keep staring at me?"

"Why are you dressed like this?" Rhys finally questioned. For the past few minutes it was difficult to concentrate seeing Lyn this.

"Master said I had to be dressed appropriately when we reach that place."

If it is that person then he surely has a good reason. But this proposes a different type of problem for him. Lyn looks incredibly pretty right now. What if bandits are lurking around? She would be easy prey. A noblewoman wandering around in the mountains, they would easily target. There is a reason why none of the village people go near this area. Rhys heard the rumors that not only bandits lurk around here but also wolves.

So beautiful, he wonders what would happen if he- Rhys shook his head frantically. Do not think anything weird right now. It would be bad if he tried something. Rhys took a deep breath and extended his hand out to gently caress her cheeks.

"Rhys, why are you acting so kind?"

Rhys blinked when he heard her question.

"I thought it was obvious."

He already told her his feelings and they are in this type of relationship, so why does she still say such things? Taking a look at her now though Rhys knew that Lyn was genuinely puzzled.

"Your different now, unlike back then."

She immediately cleared his confusion when she said those words. Lyn is most likely referring to his behaviour before this relationship started. Indeed he has to agree with her there, unlike back then many things have changed. For one he seldom lectured her. Whenever she did something stupid he would let her of immediately.

Just the mere thought of her crying or getting hurt pained him. So naturally he would treat her kinder than before.

"Do you hate it?" Rhys asked. Forget his own feelings, if she does not like it why would he force her? He does not want to do anything that would make her hate him.

He does not want her to think that he is only acting kind to gain something from this.

Lyn responded by leaning forward and pressing her lips against his.

He immediately lost any control he had and kissed her harshly. After a few minutes he gradually loosened her robs, exposing her shoulders. "Rhys, it's cold.."

"Sorry." Rhys mumbled. "Just a bit."

"Damn." Rhys growled.

Lyn laughed softly and he sighed. "This isn't funny."

"But we will stay together.

"...are you really satisfied with just that?" Rhys questioned.

"Mmm, I am."

Rhys sighed when he heard her response. This woman is messing with him. How can she be okay with this? She should want more. No, she deserves more.

"I'm not happy with this at all." He brushed his lips against her ear.

"Then let's stall for a few more minutes?"

"To do what?"

"Lyn...."

"Kiss me."

"Princess." Rhys mumbled. He still couldn't believe that she was actually here with him.

"You seemed upset." Lyn trailed off. "Are you okay?"

He missed her. Rhys however swallowed those words and kept it to himself. It would be shameful of him to say such things. He didnt say anything but held her tighter.

"Rhys, its okay."

He bit his lip when he heard her words.

Okay? How will it be okay? In a few days time those people who call themselves his family would come here. The moment they step foot into the Mist Kingdom they will hear those rumors. The moment they hear of it, Rhys knew they would try to take advantage of Lyn.

He does not want those snake like people near her. Rhys caressed her hair and intertwined a loose strand in his fingers.

Lyn laughed softly. "What are you doing?"

"Nothing." He untangled the strand from his fingers and leaned forward again. "You wanted to kiss right?"

"Mmm, we can?"

This cheeky woman, what is with that tone? Well forget it, he isnt going to say no. Besides her lips look even tastier than they would normally. He leaned forward and lightly nibbled on the girls lips. She tastes good, he wants to do more of these things with her.