Chapter 552: Third Arc (Fallen Heart) - 317. I Want You
Third Arc (Fallen Heart) - 317. I Want You
Angel took a deep breath, trying to steady his racing thoughts. He had always been the strong one, the one who bore the kingdom without complaint. But now, with Rose standing before him, he felt the urge to share his burden, to let her in on the turmoil that was tearing him apart.
"It's just…" he began, searching for the right words to convey the storm of emotions swirling inside him. "There's so much on my mind, Rose. So many things that I need to figure out, and I'm not sure where to start."
She turned around. Rose's eyes softened with understanding, and she gently touched his cheek. "Tell me," she urged. "I'm here for you. Whatever it is, we can face it together. Is it because of the bracelet?"
Angel's heart ached. He took another deep breath, trying to articulate his thoughts. "It's…you," he said, finally.
"Me?" Rose's voice was soft, but her eyes widened in surprise.
"Yes, you," Angel continued, but the words stopped in his throat. He hesitated, wondering if admitting his deepest desires in front of her was a good idea. The fear of vulnerability, of laying his heart bare, gripped him. "I?" Rose asked, tilting her head slightly, urging him to continue. The sight of him hesitating was so unlike the Angel she knew, the strong and decisive king who always seemed to have everything under control.
Angel took a deep breath, summoning the courage to speak. "I want you," he admitted, his voice low and filled with emotion.
Rose raised her eyebrows in confusion. "But I'm already yours," she said softly.
Angel's eyes locked onto hers, his gaze intense. "Not entirely," he said, his voice tinged with longing.
"Entirely?" Rose echoed, still puzzled. But then, as she saw the depth of emotion in his eyes, realization dawned on her. "Y-you mean…" she stammered, her cheeks flushing with nervousness. She loved him deeply, yes, but with all the duties and responsibilities they both carried, thoughts of intimacy had been pushed far to the back of her mind.
"Yes," Angel said, his emotions now pushing the words out of his heart and into the open. "Do you want it?"
Rose was silent for a moment, processing his confession. She felt a rush of emotions—love, desire, but also the weight of their complicated situation. She knew Angel was not just asking for physical closeness.
"Yes," she replied softly, her voice steady despite the whirlwind of emotions swirling within her. She knew this moment would come sooner or later. She indeed wanted it too, but she hesitated, wondering if it was too much to ask given everything that was happening. Angel was already burdened with so many responsibilities, and demanding something like this amid the current turmoil felt overwhelming.
She thought about all the challenges Angel was facing. The war had taken its toll, and now he was focused on stabilizing the kingdom after the war, eradicating the remaining rebels in Zephyrus, and dealing with the betrayal of his cousin. Each issue demanded his full attention, and adding their personal desires into the mix felt like adding another layer to an already complex and volatile situation. She was acutely aware of her own precarious position as a princess from another kingdom, brought here initially as a political prisoner. She had no real power in Euphorion, and that would only make things more difficult for Angel.
Everything seemed to come one after another. Rose understood why Angel had brought her to the battlefield, why he had involved her in his efforts to stabilize the kingdom. He wanted her to gain merit, to prove herself not just to him but to his court and his people. He was building a case for their marriage, gathering the support he needed to make her his queen.
Rose took a deep breath, her heart aching with love and concern for Angel. "I know you're thinking about a lot of things," she said, her voice soft yet filled with understanding. "And I understand why you've been cautious. You've been dealing with so much—war, betrayal, and all the political maneuvering. I don't want to add to your burdens."
Angel's eyes softened, and he cupped her face gently with his hands. "You're not a burden, Rose," he said firmly. "You never have been."
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