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"I know this is difficult, but you have to see this for yourself," Lycano muttered.

He clenched his fist as he tried hard to control himself from transforming to his werewolf form and stop the indecent act that was hurting Lady Aisha.

"At least Lady Marina's proposal was working, Lord Lycano nodded his head to reassure himself that everything was going according to their plan. 

At first, he didn't think that it would work. 

He was watching the King and the female human on the dance floor. They were exchanging adoring gazes at one another, oblivious of the people around them. 

He thought that it was a lost cause. The King wouldn't be tempted even with the prettiest mermaid's seduction. 

Or did he?

He gazed at Lady Aisha, who was still shocked right at that moment. As soon as she saw what was happening inside the chamber, she immediately turned around and moved away. Her face was as white as winter snow. 

"What could she have seen inside?" Lord Lycano rubbed his chin as he continued to contemplate from his chosen hiding place. "Well, this is my part now."

He smoothed his hair and his collar before clearing his throat. Then he walked towards Lady Aisha and acted surprised.

"Lady Aisha, are you alright? You looked like you've seen a ghost," He asked in a worried tone.

He was really concerned for her, even though he was already certain of what was going on.

Lady Aisha was still frozen on her feet as if he wasn't existing. 

The other guests must be going home at that moment since the program has already ended. There is a chance that someone might see her that way. 

Lord Lycano removed his fur coat and put it over her. She didn't shake it off. But instead, Lycano noticed that she was trembling like a leaf. 

"Maybe I was just born to be unloved," she thought out loud with her blank eyes staring into space

Lycano was taken aback by her reaction 

He couldn't help but recall his past, the reason why he couldn't count in his hands the number of women he has to spend time with.

Unlike the King who did it to conceive a child, he does it too to fill an empty well in his heart. But until that time, it was never full.

Do they share the same story? His heart couldn't help but sympathize with her. 

He decided to just go along and continue to offer her emotional support. It was also part of the plan. But his motive changed. 

Whereas before it's because he just needs something from her, now he just wanted her to not endure what he was suffering.

He pulled her away from the chamber. And when they were far enough, he then asked her, "What do you want to do?" 

Lady Aisha's petite forehead scrunched up as she digested what he had just said.

"I guess I just want to breathe. It's suffocating here," Lady Aisha said as she drew in a deep breath and gaze outside the windows.

Lord Lycano was supposed to be happy with her answer. The next step of the plan is to trap her with him until the King finds out about her infidelity. Then he will not marry her. 

But now that he was with her, he felt like he didn't want to add to her pain anymore.

However, Lady Marina has done her part. And he must do his.

He shook his head and tried to stick to the plan.

"Come with me," Lord Lycano dragged her out to the exit of the Castle.

"Wait," Aisha tried to pull away from his grasp, but he was stronger. He didn't exert much effort though because it seemed that she also wanted to get out of the Castle at that moment badly.

He knew a secret tunnel that would lead them out without the guards seeing them. As they ended the tunnel, he stopped for a minute and started unbuttoning his clothes.

"Wait, what are you doing?" Aisha immediately reacted as she tried to put his buttons back. 

His lips couldn't help but curl up, "Move away while I'm being nice to you."

Lady Aisha started to back off. But her feet continued to slowly scuffle away intending to escape. 

"If you make another step, I will run after you and kill you," he said in a gruff commanding voice, continuing to remove his coat, pants, and undergarments.

Lady Aisha seemed too paralyzed to move, but her eyes remained shut. "I will not run. Please spare my life. I promise I will pay you back with three sacks of Riso. No make it five, or a dozen," she stuttered as her hands were shot up in the air. 

A snicker escaped from Lycano's lips as he found her amusing. "Grab my clothes and hop on me," Lycano gruffly said as he allowed himself to transform.

He doesn't usually shift into his werewolf form unless it was provoked by anger or rage. 

But this was the first time that he has done it for a woman. It will be faster for them to travel together in that state. 

He glanced at Lady Aisha, who was jaw-dropped at his transformation.

Being the leader of the creatures who live in the land and the Lycus Tribe as well, his animal appearance was different compared to everyone. He was larger in size and his coat was the deepest shade of crimson.

Lycano thought that she would back out and go back to the Castle as she saw his true form.

But she didn't. Instead, she drew near to her and touched his fur. "You're so beautiful," she whispered as her soft ivory hands played on his hair.

Lycano's heart suddenly stopped beating. He gaze at Lady Aisha's adoring eyes. No one has ever told him that before.

He was on that ground when Lady Aisha suddenly blurted out, "I missed my pet Keebo. I used to dress him up in the same shade, especially during Christmas seasons." Her small full lips pouted then went downwards. 

'A pet? Is that what he thinks I am?' Lycano snarled as he hated the idea.

Most of the creatures he knew cringe in fear when they saw him in that state.

He was about to show his murderous form when She crossed her arms and gazed at the stars as she uttered, "I wonder what happened to him. I knew he could swim. I hope he just got tossed on a nearby island, just like me. He's a really sweet fellow."

He suddenly felt empathetic towards her. He knew what happened to her realm. And it must be tough for her to be right here, the lone species of her kind, without anyone who could understand her.

His initial motive of taking her captive was slowly melting away and being replaced with a desire to make her feel less lonely.

Still, he couldn't help but think about Lady Marina and his agenda. Will he choose to drop the plan or continue on with it?

Lady Aisha hopped on him and said, "Let's go, giant Keebo."

At her statement, he made a decision. He dashed outside the Castle at once. 

At first, Lady Aisha was tense as he bolted at breakneck speed. But as she was finally feeling comfortable, she laid her head on the back of his neck and sobbed. 

He felt her tears trickle on his fur, as she cried her eyes out, probably releasing all her pent-up emotions as they were already far from the Castle.

With her vulnerable state, Lord Lycano made up his mind. He turned from the initial direction that he was going to and went to the opposite one.

Lady Aisha wasn't aware of the change of way, as her eyes were blurred with her tears.

He didn't understand himself, but he swore that he would protect Lady Aisha no matter what.

He stopped as soon as he had reached his desired destination. Aisha stood up and wiped her eyes.

"The wind must be polluted. I'm getting teary-eyed," Aisha chuckled as she continued to rub her swollen eyes. Then her jaw dropped as she realized she saw where they were.

"Oh my gosh, am I in Aurora?" She immediately went down from him as she gazed at the sky.

They were in Mount Carmelo, the best mountain to gaze at the Laetus Sky.

The sky boasted of resembling a painting canvas with a splash of different colors only known to Gaea.

This is Lycano's go-to whenever all the entertainment was gone, and he was left with his lonely self. It also helps clear his mind away.

He brought her here, hoping it would help in healing her broken heart. She can also breathe fresh air like what she wanted to.

He transformed back to his human form.

Lady Aisha's autumn pupils bulged out as she saw his naked form again. 

"Here's your clothes, my lord," she stuttered as she stretched her hand, but she closed her eyes tight. Her feet scuffled backward, feeling uncomfortable with him. 

However, as she did so, her foot slipped on a rock. 

With Lycano's supernaturally fast instinct, he immediately caught her.

He opened his hand and caught her back. Because of it she didn't fall and hurt herself. But their nearness almost made him drop her.

He was naked from head to foot, and he was holding a shapely woman in his arms. It made his manhood stand up instantly. 

It seemed like she was also stunned at the sudden change of situation that her mouth-watering lips parted unconsciously. 

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Love is only made more valuable by the risk of heartbreak.