Chapter 66
Under the moonlight, the shadow was as still as water, yet it radiated the power and majesty of a fierce liger.
He sat on the tree, his long legs casually draped over a nearby branch. His legs were so long and strong, it was almost breathtaking, as if with a single step, he could leap from the tree and land right in front of her
Jessica’s heart felt heavy
Under the moonlight, the half–mask on his face gleamed coldly.
Jessica wondered. “Could I pretend not to see him?‘ But as Jessica thought it over, she realized that since he was already here, if she truly ignored him, he might just kick down her door.
She thought, “Alone man and a woman, late at night… the outside would be safer than being inside, at least
Jessica shut the window, wrapped herself in a thin robe, opened the door, and walked straight to the tree.
“Your Highness, what brings you to the Yates family at this hour?” she asked.
He sat too high up, and Jessica had to crane her neck to speak to him, which was tiring.
Leon lowered his gaze, glancing at her sideways. “Since I’m fond of you,
u, can’t I just come and chat with you?”
“I’m still a woman waiting to be married, Your Highness. Please be careful with your words.”
The moment she said this, she felt a chill sweep through the air.
In the blink of an eye, his tall figure was already standing right before her, blocking all the light that had been shining on her.
Jessica was instantly enveloped in his shadow, feeling as though she were trapped in a cage.
She thought he shouldn’t be called Prince Leon; he should be called the Demon. He did whatever he pleased, never considering the consequences for
others.
“Your Highness, it’s late, and you come to find me like this, a man and a woman alone–it will ruin my reputation.”
“Is it because of the Yates family? Leon seemed tired of hearing this excuse.
“Since you already know, then…”
“I’m not happy,” he cut in. “And when I’m not happy, I do whatever I like.”
Jessica could feel a headache coming on. “So just because you’re not happy, you think you can do whatever you want?”
“If i really
did whatever I wanted, do you think we’d be here right now?
“Your Highness!” Jessica’s
a’s face darkened, and she shot him a glare, annoyed. “Mind your words!”
“If your reputation is ruined and no one wants you it’s not the end of the world. Come with me to the Northern Border. The people there are simple and carefree, much better than this place where you have to watch every word you say.”
Leon took a step forward, walking toward a payilion nearby, and waved at her. “Come here
Jessica really didn’t want to deal with him, but fearing he might do something reckless, she reluctantly decided to follow him into the pavilion.
“Your Highness, why have you come so late? There’s a banquet at the palace tonight–why aren’t you there?”
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But he reeked of alcohol, so it seemed like he had already been drinking at the palace.
As soon as they stepped into the pavilion, the smell of alcohol grew even stronger. He’d clearly bean drinking a lot.
But he didn’t say a word. Instead, he slouched onto a stone chair, his long legs bent, and closed his eyes to rest. He lay there lazily, as if he d
Seeing that he wasn’t paying attention to her, Jessica softly called out, “Your Highness??
She wandered, “If you are tired, why don’t you go back to the Leon House to rest? Your manor is far larger and more comfortable than the Yates fainity. You come to find me without saying anything–what are you really doing here?”
Leon kept his lips pressed together, his eyes still closed, and didn’t respond.
Jessica waited in silence. She waited for what felt like an entire lea’s worth of time, but he didn’t move an inch.
She even began to wonder if he had
- had fallen asleep.
Just as she was about to call him for the third time, Leon’s thin lips, still carrying the scent of alcohol, moved slightly
Jessica, the only time in my life I’ve ever been truly trapped… it was because of you. Do you know that?” he asked.
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