Chapter 122: The love of a King

«Veronica!»

Oh, Ignis arrived. He needed so little time to come here from the Palace.

«Are you all right?»

«I'm fine,» I sigh. «Sir Tobin protected me well.»

His hands reach my waist, and he drags me on his chest. It's as hard as to hurt when I land on his muscles, and he grabs me like a desperate man.

«You're not getting out of my sight ever again,» he comments.

As if. He'll be overprotective for a while. Given the situation, I can understand it. But then, at some point, he'll get used to the danger.

«Let's go back,» I try, but he's not done checking if I'm well and healthy.

«Were you afraid? Did those people hurt you anywhere?»

«I'm fine, Ignis,» I chuckle, forgetting that we're not alone. «Please, let me go so we can talk.»

«I thought I would lose you forever,» he whispers, his eyes teary and desperate.