---- Chapter 491 No, please, Alexia stammered, shaking her head Don't...

embarrass me like this.

You were just protecting your peoplelike I was trying to protect mine.

I dont blame you.

Adrian smiled, a rare and fleeting expression.

He nodded and straightened, brushing the moment off like the seasoned ruler he was.

You're a sweet woman, aren't you? Rest.

I'll speak with you later.

You're an asset we're lucky to have found.

As he withdrew, his sharp eyes flickered with something elsean unspoken burden.

His gaze returned to Damien.

And you, Theodore, rest as well.

You've barely recovered.

We'll talk soon.

Yes, Lordie.

Adrian patted Damien's back and left the tent, his regal demeanor returning as he disappeared into the night.

---- Chapter 491 When he was gone, Alexia sighed, falling back against the bed and staring at the canvas ceiling of the tent.

He's not as cold as he looks.

Damien chuckled, taking a seat beside her.

I told you.

Please.

I was terrified when I met him.

His aura...

its like being plunged into an abyss.noveldrama

Damien smirked.

Once, he was the King of Shadows.

The darkness answers to him.

Alexia shivered.

I believe it.

But tonight...

he seemed different.

Softer, even.

He's good at heart, Damien said, his tone thoughtful.

Just cautious.

What do you think he wants to discuss with me? Damien hesitated, his back stiffening as he turned away.

You'll find out soon enough.

Damien...

---- Her voice was nervous, almost pleading.

But before she could say more, he reached out, surprising her by taking her hands in his.

Their eyes locked, and her heart skipped a beat.

Don't worry, Stalker, he said softly.

You're more than you think you are.

People like you? They're one ina million.

Her throat tightened, tears welling up as she nodded.

She had never been spoken to like thisnever been made to feel seen.

Are you crying? Damien teased, smirking slightly.

She wiped at her tears, smiling through them.

No.

Just...

happy.

Damien scoffed.

Haven't seen that in a while someone crying from happiness.

She giggled, nudging him playfully.

The moment lightened until he sighed, reaching for the medical supplies Alright, let me re-bandage you.

Her eyes darted to her chest, and she crossed her ---- arms protectively.

Wait.

You stitched me up, didnt you? That means you T didnt have a choice, he interrupted with a sly grin.

Relax.

It's not like I haven't seen womans boobs before.

I was the owner of carnal bounds remember? Woman spilled their boobs out of their dresses intentionally and tried to flash-" Shut up.

I dont want to know what woman did in that place-" No.

you should know.

They were really confident of their bodies.

If times would have been different? T would have taken you there once.

They would have helped you embrace your femininity.

I don't need to embrace any femininity.

I am doing good-" Really? Dont mind me stalker but you seem more like a tomboy at first.

Maybe thats why you have never had a boyfriend.

If we get out of this...

maybe I can give you some tips-