Chapter: 300

Astelle said as calmly as possible. But Kaizen still looked surprised.

“Your Majesty? Why are you so surprised?”

“It’s amazing that you really cared about me because I didn’t think it was possible in real life.”

Astelle did not know whether he was joking or serious. She just sighed as tried to refute Kaizen’s words.

“You saved me, so of course I have to worry.”

A sense of guilt was mixed with gratitude.

It was Astelle’s father, the Duke of Reston, who tried to kill Kaizen.

Knowing this, Astelle could not tell Kaizen the truth.

Even though his help had saved her life that day, she couldn’t be honest with him.

“Astelle.”

Kaizen, who had been watching Astelle’s complicated expression, approached her.

In an instant, the distance between the two of them narrowed.

“Your Majesty?”

Kaizen was close enough to reach her if he stretched out his hand.

There was a warmth in his numb red eyes.

“I’m glad you’re safe.”

His sincere affection in those eyes made her speechless.

Kaizen drew closer and closer.

Astelle stood dazed, then tried to step back.

But before she could take a step, Kaizen grabbed Astelle’s shoulder and held her in his arms.

“Y-Your Majesty?”

As Astelle was panicking and trying to get out, a shaky voice reached her ear.

“When the assassin ran at you, I thought I couldn’t breathe.”

His always strong and cold voice was currently trembling.

“I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to protect you.”