The Duke’s Substitute Bride is a Maid

Chapter 35: Assassin

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Irene let Ronald lie down on the bed. Just as she helped him take off his shirt, Ronald caressed Irene’s body. His touch was as light as a feather, but it made Irene shudder.
Thinking that there were still soldiers guarding outside, she lowered her voice and said coquettishly, “You’re injured. Don’t make a scene. There are people outside listening.”
Ronald got up from the bed and held the back of Irene’s neck. He whispered in her ear, “Even if you’re injured, it can satisfy you. Look at you. Your body is shaking so badly. I can help you.”
Irene pushed him carefully to avoid the hot air that he sprayed down. “You should recover from your injury first, okay?”
Ronald stared at the side of Irene’s face for a long time before he finally let go. “Okay, I’ll let you off today.”
Irene carefully wiped Ronald’s body from front to back. Although Ronald’s hands were not idle, he didn’t make too much noise. Irene let him go.
Irene covered him with the blanket and sat by the bed, looking at him. “Sleep, I’ll stay with you.”
Ronald frowned. “There’s nothing wrong with you sleeping here. Why don’t you come up here with me?”
Irene stopped him from moving. “Don’t move around. There’s no room for two people in this bed. Just go to sleep. I’ll go back when you’re already asleep..”
Actually Irene was afraid that someone would break in and kill him.
There were many people who hated him in the Murcia army. He couldn’t move his limbs freely. It was safer for her to stay here and watch over him.
After nightfall, Irene slept very lightly. She was sleeping in a hunched position over the bed and couldn’t sleep well. Hearing the rustling sounds outside the tent, Irene opened her eyes and pushed open the window to investigate, but there was nothing.
Soon, she heard the sounds of fighting by the bed again. Irene hurriedly ran back to check. She saw Ronald wrestling with a man in black. The dagger was about to reach Ronald’s throat. Irene shouted, “Who is it?!”
When that man saw Irene, he quickly put away his sword and ran out of the tent.
Irene chased after him. Seeing that the people guarding the door were all lying on the ground, Irene did not bother to wake them up. She clearly felt that her physical strength was not as good as that man in black. Moreover, that man was also very familiar with the terrain of the tent. A few turns later, there was no trace of him. She could only shout loudly, “Catch the assassin! He killed someone!”
Irene’s shout woke up more than half of the people in the camp. The originally quiet camp was lit up in a short while. Caesar was also woken up. He put on his battle robe and walked out. “What’s going on?”
Irene ran in front of Caesar and explained in a few words, “Someone wants to kill Ronald. Father, quickly send someone to seal the camp.”
Caesar glanced around. The entire camp site was lit up, but there was no news of the assassin being caught. He had no intention of killing Ronald, so it should not be one of his subordinates. However, Celt’s tent was also nearby.
Caesar was not willing to cause trouble with Celt for Ronald, so he patted Irene’s shoulder and comforted her, “Forget it. That person has most likely escaped. You should return first. I’ll send more people to guard him.”
“But…”Irene was still worried.
“Be obedient!” Caesar’s tone became more serious. Irene bit her lip and didn’t dare to say anything more.
She could not provoke her father at this moment. Otherwise, it would be more difficult for her to protect Ronald.
So she pretended to be obedient and returned to her tent. Then, she took advantage of the darkness to return to Ronald, who was still unconscious.
She couldn’t trust anyone else guarding Ronald except for herself.
When Ronald woke up the next morning, he saw a furry head beside his hand. He could touch her soft hair with his fingers.
Irene was woken up by his action. She opened her eyes sleepily. “You’re awake? I’ll get you breakfast.”