I Will Protect You This Time

Episode 21

(Husband Who Adores His Wife Dearly)

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A servant guided us to a room on the third floor. The room was bigger than I expected. It was as wide as my room in the Royal Palace. And here I thought every inn generally has small rooms. I wonder what more things I will learn from this journey.

Anyways, the room had a wide window, a large bed, a desk, a fireplace, a couch and a beautiful large mirror. I could see the blizzard through the window. And the room was really warm compared to the freezing temperature outside.

"Please, ring the bell if you need anything."

After saying that the servant bowed and left.

Creak~

Thud*

And the door closed. I was alone in the room with Leonus.

"Princess. Seat here."

Leonus said while standing beside the couch. It was Infront of the fireplace. The couch could fit three people easily.

"Yes."

I did as he said and sat there. It was quite comfy.

Rustle*

Suddenly Leonus brought the blanket that was in the bed and wrapped it around my shoulder.

"Wait here, Princess."

"Huh? Are you going somewhere?"

"Why? You're missing me already?"

"What? No!"

"No? You hurt my feelings, princess."

"Uhh~ I mean, Yes…?"

"No? Or yes? What is it, Princess?"

"Huh- Ahh. I… I am just worried. It's cold outside."

Chuckle*

"D-Don't laugh."

Isabella slowly said while pouting.

"I'm sorry for worrying you, my dear wife. I am just going downstairs. And don't forget your husband is a beast."

Leonus then took a strand of my hair and kissed it while looking at my eyes.

Aghh! Why does he always stare at me like that? It feels like he is looking deep inside me. Trying to know every little secret. Such intense gaze! It makes it hard to breathe! Feels like he'll swallow me whole with his gaze. I hurriedly looked away.

After that, he went outside the room.

Creak~

Thud*

I lay on the couch and covered my face with both of my hands.

Aghh!

Why does he always make me flustered?!

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After a while, he brought a tray and put it on the small table that was beside the couch. As it was covered, I didn't know what was in the tray.

He then removed his cloak and sat beside me.

Clang*

Leonus then removed the metallic cover which revealed hot-steaming food.

Leonus started to put the food in a bowl. He then took a spoonful of soup and forwarded it towards my mouth.

"Here Princess, drink the soup."

"Your Highness! You don't have to do that. I can eat myself."

"Princess, I am a husband who adores his wife dearly."

"Huh?"

Sigh~

Leonus then came close to my ear and said,

"Leonus. Call me Leonus, Bell.".

I blushed hard.

"Or do you want to blow our cover?"

"N-No."

"There are people outside the door, dear. So you'd better hurry up and eat from my hand. We are acting like a loving couple, remember?"

"W-We are?"

"Yes."

"But you didn't say that bef-"

"I told you that when you were lying on my shoulder on the carriage, remember?"

Kyaa-!

I hurriedly put my hands on his mouth.

"Don't say that! I will eat from your hand. So don-"

I hurriedly put away my hands. What did I just do?! He is the Crown Prince! It was so disrespectful! Aghh! What if he is angry?! I slowly looked at his face.

He had a surprised look on his face and was completely standstill. Aghh! Is he so angry that he can't even think?! What am I supposed to do?

"Y-Your Highness…"

I said slowly.

"Y-Yes."

"I apologize."

"Ap-apologize? Sigh~ Don't dear."

"Here open your mouth."

"Uhh~"

"It's getting cold."

I then closed my eyes tightly and opened my mouth. Leonus then put the spoon in my mouth. My neck and ear felt hot.

Like that, Leonus fed me soup, steamed vegetables and some bread.

"Aren't you hungry?"

"Yes. So feed me, dear."

"Bu-. Okay."

He fed me. So it would be rude of me to refuse.

I fed him the same way he fed me. After a while, we finished eating.

Ring* Ring*

Then Leonus rang the bell. And a servant came in.

"Greetings! How may I help you, sir?"

"Take all these away."

Leonus ordered the servant while pointing at the table.

"Yes."

The servant then took away the tray along with the leftovers.

And I was alone with Leonus. Wait… Why is he not leaving? When is he going to leave? Uhh! Don't tell me he's going to sleep with me!

Well, I am his spouse. And I heard spouses have to sleep together. But still-

Knock* Knock*

Suddenly someone knocked on the door.

"Come in."

It was Ella. She bowed and said,

"Greetings, Your Highness. Her Ladyship needs to change into her nightgown.".

"Oh, Y-Yes. I am going out."

After that, Leonus left the room.

Phew~

He finally left!

After Leonus left the room, Ella greeted me and started to take off my gown. After that, I changed into my nightgown. But why is it so revealing?! The nightgown revealed my chest skin.

"Umm… Ella."

I looked at Ella. Somehow she looks flustered.

"Yes, Princess."

Isn't the dress too revealing?

… Is what I want to ask. But it's too embarrassing.

"N-Nothing."

'The Princess is too pretty and cute! So beautiful! I can't take my eyes off of her. Anyways, I should go now. Or else- '

Ahem!

"Have a good night, princess. Excuse me."

"You too."

After that, Ella bowed and left the room. I guess I am alone now. I looked outside the window.

"It's dark."

Sigh~

I should go to bed now.

I slowly got into the bed and covered myself with the blanket. The bed's too big for one person.

I feel exhausted. I wonder why. I didn't even do anything and was sleeping in the carriage the whole time.

Yawn~

I closed my eyes.. And after a while, I fell asleep without realizing.