Chapter 35
Leto couldn t hide his surprise.
How long have you been here?
Since the beginning. When you said damn it.
He rubbed his face in exasperation.
If I had known, I wouldn t have said that.
Did something happen with the guild master?
That bastard demanded an outrageous price for using the Forest of the Wizards. That s why the negotiation took so long.
Oh dear. Was the negotiation successful?
Barely. I thought he might strangle me halfway through.
So there was another meeting after the state council. It must have been exhausting. I had no idea where the meeting took place.
He asked, clearly puzzled,
But why are you here at this hour? And alone?
Believe it or not, I was out for a walk.
I ve never seen anyone get stranded during a walk.
He took off his coat and draped it over my shoulders. It smelled fresh and clean.
Why are you always lightly dressed when it rains?
I have no idea. Thank you.
I pulled the collar of the coat tighter. I was cold, after all.
Our eyes met.
……
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Awkward silence ensued. I looked away from him.
Of course, the events of last night came to mind the feel of his lips, his touch.
…It s still embarrassing. That s why I ve been avoiding him.
I glanced at him. He seemed to be in a similar state.