+25 Points\u00a0<\/p>\n
A see you later\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Cassian left, Alessandro was left pondering what Cassian had told him, to examine his heart and feelings. He felt comfortable with the princess, even though he sometimes found her annoying. He desired to be by her side and protect her. He didn\u2019t want to see her suffer, especially because she was the only one who could heal Cassian\u2019s injury, the only one who could give him a second chance to be the person he once was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro got up from the table and thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not love. Cassian is completely wrong.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he reached his room, Alessandro hesitated for a moment before entering, though he wasn\u2019t quite sure why. Upon entering, he saw the maids finishing drying Abril\u2019s hair. When they saw him, they bowed, and Alessandro ordered them to leave the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril remained seated in front of the mirror. Seeing the maids leave, she picked up a comb and began to brush her hair. Alessandro stood behind her, touched her reddish hair, and used his magic to dry it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow do you feel?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril replied without stopping her brushing. Alessandro continued to run his fingers through her hair gently. Abril was dressed in a light white nightgown that left her shoulders bare. He moved her hair to one side, revealing her seductive neck. He ran his fingers over her neck, giving her a soft caress. Abril\u2019s cheeks turned red, and he could see it in her reflection in the mirror. This tempted him, and he brought his mouth to her neck, giving her a soft kiss that left a small red mark, causing her to startle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you fear me? Do you hate it when I touch you? When I kiss you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo, but I don\u2019t want to feel pain again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro kissed her cheek and said, \u201cThat won\u2019t happen.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril turned around, her golden eyes locking onto Alessandro\u2019s. He kissed her lips and said, \u201cNext time, I\u2019ll make sure it doesn\u2019t hurt.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro stroked her hair and said, \u201cLet\u2019s go to sleep. It\u2019s been a long day.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril complied and got into bed. After covering herself with the sheet, he laid down beside her, and she asked, \u201cCan I go for a walk in the garden tomorrow?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/4\u00a0<\/p>\n
ee you later\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Points\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, but don\u2019t overdo it. You need to rest because we\u2019ll be leaving soon. We\u2019ll be taking a long carriage journey, so you need to take care of your body.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Abril smiled, happy to regain some of her freedom, and said, \u201cThank you very much.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro wrapped his arms around her and said, \u201cGood night, Abril.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She settled into his arms, and although it was warm, she didn\u2019t mind sleeping in his embrace. She hugged him back and replied, \u201cGood night.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A week later, during dinner, Alessandro announced that they would be leaving the next day at the crack of dawn. Abril was very excited, but Cassian was not.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018Tomorrow?\u2018\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018Yes, is there a problem?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian had plans with Laila the next day. She had insisted on a date, and he had promised he would go. He never imagined his brother would announce a sudden trip without notice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018It\u2019s just very sudden.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018I know, but an issue has arisen in one of the towns I need to visit. That\u2019s why I decided to move up the trip. Do you have a problem with us leaving tomorrow?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian hadn\u2019t yet told his brother about his secret outings from the palace or about Laila, and he didn\u2019t want to. He replied, \u201cNo, I just didn\u2019t want to get up so early.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018If that\u2019s the problem, we can leave at midday. Does that work for you?*\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, thank you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The next day, Cassian got up very early, sneaked out of the palace, and went to the bookstore. When he arrived, the shop was still closed. He waited for a while until Laila arrived. Upon seeing him, she said, \u201cWhat are you doing here so early? Don\u2019t tell me you missed me so much that you couldn\u2019t wait to see me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018No, actually, I came to tell you that I won\u2019t be able to make it to our date. I\u2019ll be away for a few days!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laila was saddened to hear that he had only come to cancel their date and asked, \u201cWhen will you be back?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018I don\u2019t know.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
214\u00a0<\/p>\n
< A see you later\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut will you come back?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laila kissed him on the cheek and said, \u201cThen we\u2019ll have that date when you return.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGoodbye.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
+25 Points\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian began to walk away. Before Laila entered the shop, he suddenly asked, \u201cWhy do you insist on going out with me? I\u2019m a boring person and\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian tightened his grip on his leg, not daring to say the last words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Laila smiled in response.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are very strange. I don\u2019t understand you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not strange. I\u2019m just someone who doesn\u2019t judge a book by its cover. I know there\u2019s something wonderful in you, and if I keep insisting, I might be surprised by what I find.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI repeat, you are strange.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian said with a smile. Laila looked at him intently, charmed by his smile, and said, \u201cI\u2019ll be waiting for you, so come back soon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When Cassian returned to the palace, he found his brother in the hallways. Seeing the clothes he was wearing, Alessandro asked, \u201cWhere are you coming from?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNowhere.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe servants have been looking for you everywhere, and no one could find you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI was in the library. They didn\u2019t look in the right place.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alessandro looked at him as if he didn\u2019t believe what he was saying. Cassian wanted to change the subject and asked, \u201cIs everything ready?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, we\u2019ll be leaving soon, so if you have anything to do, I suggest you hurry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen I\u2019ll go find the princess. I\u2019ll see you in the dining room. We\u2019ll leave after lunch.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cassian began to walk away. Alessandro called him, and he turned around and asked, \u201cWhat\u2019s up?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
3\/4\u00a0<\/p>\n
<A see you later\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJust telling you to hurry.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI will, Lessan.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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