CH 8

Adrian didn’t leave Edith’s side while rambling on about the long story, he leaned against the edge of the table and sat comfortably. The maid who brought refreshments had a hard time putting a teacup.

As the academy talk continued, Edith secretly changed the topic.

“I didn’t know you knew me. Actually, I was worried that you wouldn’t recognize the name Edith even though I was contacting you.”

“There’s no way. You’re the pride of our academy.”

“Ey, that’s not true. Isn’t it obvious that it was you?”

Recalling the memories of her school days when she graduated a few months ago, there were many things to talk about. Her tension had also subsided.

“What’s the use of a face that will get wrinkled when you’re old. It was your intelligence and talent that truly shined.”

“You’re too humble, Adrian.”

His beautiful, fine eyebrow frowned. He didn’t like the name.

“I’m sorry. Adri. I’m not used to it.”

Adrian who changed his expression was dazzlingly beautiful. His soft smile melted, dripping like a sherbet.

He was taller than the average height of an adult male, had a narrow waistline and a slim body, and his overall atmosphere was like a baby angel.

“Let’s meet more often so that you can say ‘Adri’ naturally.”

It was also said that these kinds of conversations that open up one’s heart were his specialty. Omega wasn’t only kind to one person.

Saying that they should meet often was only common courtesy, there was no need to think ahead and move on.

For example, it should be taken in the same meaning as when an ordinary person says, ‘See you often.’ Adrian was exceptionally impressive because he has a Godly beauty.

Therefore, Edith judged his behavior was different from flirting.

When the servant filled the teacup and left, only two people remained on the terrace under the awning.

“….”

An awkward silence passed for a moment.

Today’s temperature was so high, unlike spring weather, so it was slightly humid the moment after the breeze passed. Just as she was thinking about saying something and continuing their conversation, Adrian seemed stuffy and his fingers pulled around the neck of his shirt lightly.

His slender fingers crossed the neckline and climbed higher.

Then he took off the string that had tied his hair.

Long purple hair cascaded down.

Shruk….

The Arctic Aurora unfolded before her eyes.

‘He’s not trying to bewitch me. Absolutely not a temptation. It’s because it’s a hot day.’

Though she knew it in her head, Edith couldn’t help but be stunned by his long veiled hair and how he whispered.

“So–”

Even his small voice was like a fairy.

“Can I expect the reason why you suddenly asked to see me?”

His broad and slender shoulders leaned slightly.

She was on the verge of losing her mind at the gesture when his pretty face approached.

Edith who looked at men’s outward appearance first, was transfixed by him, who showed the joy of ‘Finally, I’m meeting Edith!’ with his pure blue eyes.

Adrian’s face, which was clear enough to project even blood vessels under the skin, showed a hint of anticipation.

He was waiting for an answer.

His pure gaze didn’t fall from Edith’s lips.

She became conscious of Adrian and moistened her lips slightly with her tongue.

“It’s just…. Is it strange if I suddenly thought of you today?”

Indeed it was strange.

Adrian watched her muttered to herself without missing it.

Edith was trying her best to hide her intentions. He shouldn’t find out the big and grand scheme of getting Adrian to meet with Clyde.

The sunlight was shining at once on his face, clearly showing his heartfelt emotions.

“No! It’s not strange. Edith has always been in my mind all the time.”

There was also a sense of familiarity that could be misunderstood.

However, Edith shook her head slightly when the Alphas that had filled the drawing room a little while ago came to mind. The first scene she encountered when she met Adrian, who had been reunited after a few months, evoked a sense of reality so that she could clear her mind from confusion.

Adrian, on the other hand, showed an increasingly active attitude.

The scent of seduction emitted from his hair that swept gently from the forehead to shoulder.

“You don’t have to do anything. No, it’s better if you don’t have a business. Don’t send me a letter beforehand, just come at any time.”

Was the borderline with other people really that much? It was only then that she began to doubt.

“That’s too rude.”

“That’s why I’m telling you now. I’ll talk to the butler so you can come to my house any time.”

Unlimited access to other people’s mansions was not allowed unless they were close friends. This was obviously a great favor.

It wasn’t like Adrian at all.

It was different from rumors that he was kind to everyone but kept what he had to keep.

Edith was troubled. Since she didn’t come to build a friendship, she was at a loss on how to deal with his attitude that went beyond the level of hospitality. She felt a little sorry to reveal her dark intentions.

After talking about many things, she finally saw the opportunity and secretly got lucky.

“You know, I’ve been in the palace lately. I was unexpectedly assigned to the Crown Prince’s palace to serve His Highness Clyde.”

He rejoiced with a refreshing admiration.

“Wow! That’s a good place for Edith. It seems that you could have held a higher position.”

How great did Adrian think of her that he would take it this way?

It was almost impossible for a new servant to serve the Crown Prince himself. Edith’s original position to manage goods was appropriate unless they had a good connection and were specially acquainted.

His atmosphere seemed sincere to be dismissed as a mere pretense. So it bothered her even more.

This time it was her turn to check his status. Edith looked carefully.

“Does Adri have any plans to enter politics?”

There was no doubt in Adrian’s clear eyes.

“Not yet…. I’m still busy taking care of the housework.”

It was easy to understand. Count Raymond, who entered the emerging commerce and industry, grew day by day.

The homework he was talking about wouldn’t be as simple as buying a new broken plate.

“Ah, I see.”

Edith continued her speech while raising her slightly sweaty hand over her skirt.

“I feel like I’m going to live in the palace every day. Perhaps… if we would meet, would you please contact the palace?”

Even though she had come up with the plan in advance, she could not hide the embarrassment creeping in.

His grim expression changed.

He blinked for a long time in surprise that she could see his big eyes like a puppy.

“Can I do that?”

Even Edith wasn’t sure about the contact with the palace. Since she had only worked as a servant for three days, it was difficult to know the Crown Prince Palace’s atmosphere.

Could a friend come over to see her during work hours?

No way… She guessed that there was going to be flexibility everywhere.

She heard that servants who lived at the palace met a person near the main gate and handled their personal affairs there when they couldn’t get out. She was in a commuting position, even if she invited Adrian to the palace at least once, she wouldn’t be severely reprimanded.

“It’s possible.”

Hiding her dark intentions, she replied calmly.

Above all, Adrian was Clyde’s counterpart. If she could change their first meeting in two years to a few days, a spark would burst between them.

Far from reprimanding, Edith would give the two main characters a great favor.

Adrian, who knew nothing, expressed pure joy.

He raised his hand and hesitated near Edith’s shoulder. He looked like he wanted to touch it.

It was as if his white and thin fingers were trembling.

He stretched his hand out, eventually he couldn’t reach her and clenched his fist halfway.

It would have been easier to respond if he had just tapped lightly and said, ‘Okay, I’ll visit you.’

However, his nervousness on the contrary made Edith’s heart restless.

“Can I sit next to you?”

Adrian asked and blushed like a boy.

It was loveliness that made her impossible to even think of saying no.

“Huh? Uh-huh–”

She noticed a faint sigh between his closed lips.

“I’m glad. I’m finally sitting next to you.”

Adrian pulled out one of the four chairs around the tea table and put it close to Edith’s. The gap was narrow enough to pass sideways.

She didn’t even have time to bring up whether he could get away a little. Adrian smiled brightly at her and sat close with his elbows overlapping her.

Adrian was even more dazzling closer.

His white as snow teeth stood out through the thin and vivid lips.

She didn’t know his intentions, but Adrian pushed his head towards her as far as possible.

The tips of their noses narrowed by one span.

A burdensome distance

Or a heart-fluttering gap.

Her heart was pounding, and everything from her ribs to the pit of her stomach was stiff. ‘Hey, why are you like this?’ She couldn’t think rationally. Only the left chest fluttered loudly in her still state.

She was flustered.

It was also because they had been too close since she met Adrian.

Whether it was friendliness, a favor, or a temptation….

Her hazy mind couldn’t figure it out in any way. It was only tinged helplessly with the brilliant purple color.

The hot weather also played a part. Her body temperature rose, and she felt hot.

Adrian also felt the same way, the blue flower bud eyes trembled and stared at her.

“Edith.”

A strange and squirming voice.

“Yeah?”

Her condition wasn’t normal either. She was almost out of her mind.

“Edith….”

As if under hypnosis, his voice calling her name sounded warm.

The man’s slender hands came up very slowly.

At one point, he grabbed her chin like a dream and gently rubbed his thumb against it.

The extremely light and nothingness sensation left a fatally deep impression.

The feeling of permeating little by little was magical.

His fingertips pressed against her lower lip.

There was a gap the size of his fingernail between her vacantly opened mouth.

Adrian’s pure atmosphere changed a lot when her mouth opened.

It seemed a bit corrupted. As he tried to make a deep and sharp touch like an angel stained with evil, he stared intently into her exposed lower teeth.