Chapter 17 - A Day Away

We travelled for a long time and Dix and I were only a day's travel away from the Capital.
We rested in a small village and managed to get through the night without doing it.
I couldn't sleep... my decision weighed too much on my mind.
Choose love... or the safety of my whole kingdom...
As we departed the next morning, Dix was perky and happy per usual, telling me stories and jokes that made me laugh.
I then turned around and looked right at him, making him mirror my serious expression.
Dix Aveguard
Dix Aveguard
What's wrong, Rose?
Rose Riverback
Rose Riverback
If I choose him, then I lose you, someone I care about.
Rose Riverback
Rose Riverback
But if I choose you... I'll be abandoning my mother's dying wish of protecting her country.
Rose Riverback
Rose Riverback
Both instances, I hurt someone I love.
Dix Aveguard
Dix Aveguard
You love me?
He lifted up my cheek and saw tears running down my cheeks.
Instead of wiping them like he usually does, he smiled.
Dix Aveguard
Dix Aveguard
You love me...
Dix Aveguard
Dix Aveguard
Why?
Rose Riverback
Rose Riverback
Why?
I never really thought about it...
I love his handsome face and the way he treats children.
I love how he cares about me and only seems to have eyes for me.
But if I can't think of a valid reason, couldn't that mean that I'm... in love with the idea of love?
And if that is the case, it doesn't matter who I pick.
Yet it does...
Rose Riverback
Rose Riverback
This is breaking me...
Rose Riverback
Rose Riverback
I don't want to hurt anyone...
He smiled and patted my head.
Dix Aveguard
Dix Aveguard
You can't please everyone. Sometimes, you've got to make a choice and cut corners.
I bit my bottom lip, annoyed with myself.
Rose Riverback
Rose Riverback
If that is the case... and I have to hurt someone...
Rose Riverback
Rose Riverback
Is it okay if I hurt you?
He then looked down at me and instead of frowning or snapping at me, he smiled.
Ruffling my hair, he kissed the back of his hand.
Dix Aveguard
Dix Aveguard
That was the right choice.
But was it really?
Dix didn't have one sliver of sadness in his eyes. Was he acting or... did he never love me in the first place?
Was I just a toy to him?
A thing to use to satisfy his own carnal desires?
Or did he want to play with my heart and break it?
I remained silent for the rest of the trip, clenching my fists in my dress.
We arrived at the palace just as the evening rolled in.
I kept my hood up as I looked around.
This country was different than my own. Everyone looked genuinely happy. They greeted each other while closing up shop and children helped the elderly cross over the street.
We reached the gates and Dix got off of his horse, showing the document to the guards that allowed us in.
For some reason, he covered his face while doing it though.
I was escorted inside, and I followed Dix obediently and took off my cloak per his request.
As we walked up stairs, we reached the throne room.
My fiancée and future husband is inside...
I'm giving up my own happiness for my country. It's the best...
The servants opened the door and to my shock, I found that the throne was... empty.
-End of Chapter 17-
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Episodes
1 Chapter 1 - The Beauty
2 Chapter 2 - Sacrifice
3 Chapter 3 - The Attendant
4 Chapter 4 - Freedom
5 Chapter 5 - The Village
6 Chapter 6 - The Bath
7 Chapter 7 - Story Time
8 Chapter 8 - The Kiss
9 Chapter 9 - You Are Mine
10 Chapter 10 - Roses Are Red
11 Chapter 11 - The Missing Steed
12 Chapter 12 - Protector
13 Chapter 13 - Fairy Magic
14 Chapter 14 - The Harbour
15 Chapter 15 - Drunk
16 Chapter 16 - The Next Morning
17 Chapter 17 - A Day Away
18 Chapter 18 - The Prince
19 Chapter 19 - The Walk
20 Chapter 20 - The Surprise
21 Chapter 21 - Breakfast
22 Chapter 22 - Dix's Fantasy
23 Chapter 23 - Dirty Talk
24 Chapter 24 - Sweet Love
25 Chapter 25 - Engagement Party
26 Chapter 26 - Party Poisoning
27 Chapter 27 - A Request
28 Chapter 28 - Horse Riding
29 Chapter 29 - How To Please
30 Chapter 30 - Adopted Aunt
31 Chapter 31 - Tea Spilled
32 Chapter 32 - Anger
33 Chapter 33 - Fighting Lessons
34 Chapter 34 - Shock
35 Chapter 35 - Kidnapped...?
36 Chapter 36 - Rush
37 Chapter 37 - The Heart-warming
38 Chapter 38 - The Wingless Crow
39 Chapter 39 - Compassion
40 Chapter 40 - Woodcutter
41 Chapter 41 - Can't Let Go
42 Chapter 42 - Shadows
43 Chapter 43 - Past Revelations
44 Chapter 44 - First Love
45 Chapter 45 - The Wedding
46 Chapter 46 - Valera's Anger
47 Chapter 47 - Window Into Past
48 Chapter 48 - Story Of The Past
49 Chapter 49 - Love You Always
50 Chapter 50 - Aki's Return
51 Chapter 51 - Little Sister
52 Chapter 52 - Lunch
53 Chapter 53 - Aki's Tiny Angel
54 Chapter 54 - Victory
55 Chapter 55 - Request Granted
56 Chapter 56 - Nikki Time
57 Chapter 57 - Missing Body
58 Chapter 58 - The Invitation
59 Chapter 59 - Poisonous Kiss
60 Chapter 60 - Poisoned
61 Chapter 61 - A New Look
62 Chapter 62 - Messenger Stars
63 Chapter 63 - Star Names
64 Chapter 64 - Endgame
65 Chapter 65 - Time Jumping
66 Chapter 66 - Come Back To Me
67 Chapter 67 - Missing Baby
68 Chapter 68 - Lies
69 Chapter 69 - Catching Up
70 Chapter 70 - The Deal
71 Chapter 71 - Conversation
72 Chapter 72 - Sharp Eyes
73 Chapter 73 - Orion's Lies
74 Chapter 74 - Wings Of Grace
75 Chapter 75 - Battle!
76 Chapter 76 - New Age
77 Chapter 77 - The Lesson
78 Extra : My Little Wife
Episodes

Updated 78 Episodes

1
Chapter 1 - The Beauty
2
Chapter 2 - Sacrifice
3
Chapter 3 - The Attendant
4
Chapter 4 - Freedom
5
Chapter 5 - The Village
6
Chapter 6 - The Bath
7
Chapter 7 - Story Time
8
Chapter 8 - The Kiss
9
Chapter 9 - You Are Mine
10
Chapter 10 - Roses Are Red
11
Chapter 11 - The Missing Steed
12
Chapter 12 - Protector
13
Chapter 13 - Fairy Magic
14
Chapter 14 - The Harbour
15
Chapter 15 - Drunk
16
Chapter 16 - The Next Morning
17
Chapter 17 - A Day Away
18
Chapter 18 - The Prince
19
Chapter 19 - The Walk
20
Chapter 20 - The Surprise
21
Chapter 21 - Breakfast
22
Chapter 22 - Dix's Fantasy
23
Chapter 23 - Dirty Talk
24
Chapter 24 - Sweet Love
25
Chapter 25 - Engagement Party
26
Chapter 26 - Party Poisoning
27
Chapter 27 - A Request
28
Chapter 28 - Horse Riding
29
Chapter 29 - How To Please
30
Chapter 30 - Adopted Aunt
31
Chapter 31 - Tea Spilled
32
Chapter 32 - Anger
33
Chapter 33 - Fighting Lessons
34
Chapter 34 - Shock
35
Chapter 35 - Kidnapped...?
36
Chapter 36 - Rush
37
Chapter 37 - The Heart-warming
38
Chapter 38 - The Wingless Crow
39
Chapter 39 - Compassion
40
Chapter 40 - Woodcutter
41
Chapter 41 - Can't Let Go
42
Chapter 42 - Shadows
43
Chapter 43 - Past Revelations
44
Chapter 44 - First Love
45
Chapter 45 - The Wedding
46
Chapter 46 - Valera's Anger
47
Chapter 47 - Window Into Past
48
Chapter 48 - Story Of The Past
49
Chapter 49 - Love You Always
50
Chapter 50 - Aki's Return
51
Chapter 51 - Little Sister
52
Chapter 52 - Lunch
53
Chapter 53 - Aki's Tiny Angel
54
Chapter 54 - Victory
55
Chapter 55 - Request Granted
56
Chapter 56 - Nikki Time
57
Chapter 57 - Missing Body
58
Chapter 58 - The Invitation
59
Chapter 59 - Poisonous Kiss
60
Chapter 60 - Poisoned
61
Chapter 61 - A New Look
62
Chapter 62 - Messenger Stars
63
Chapter 63 - Star Names
64
Chapter 64 - Endgame
65
Chapter 65 - Time Jumping
66
Chapter 66 - Come Back To Me
67
Chapter 67 - Missing Baby
68
Chapter 68 - Lies
69
Chapter 69 - Catching Up
70
Chapter 70 - The Deal
71
Chapter 71 - Conversation
72
Chapter 72 - Sharp Eyes
73
Chapter 73 - Orion's Lies
74
Chapter 74 - Wings Of Grace
75
Chapter 75 - Battle!
76
Chapter 76 - New Age
77
Chapter 77 - The Lesson
78
Extra : My Little Wife

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