章 65: Arianna/Thea

"I saved you again," he whispered softly amidst the bustling noise of the crowd. A faint smile tugged at his lips as his arms tightened around me.

He did. He saved me.

His gaze swept over me, and his smile wavered, his mouth slightly agape. In that moment, it felt as if time stood still.

I was not sure if he was breathing.

I was not sure if I was breathing.

He looked... I didn't think it was possible but he somehow managed to look even more handsome than usual.

Every feature, every angle accentuated his undeniable charm, captivating me in his presence.

His alluring scent enveloped me, intoxicating my senses, and I found myself momentarily lost in his essence.

"Thea? Are you okay?" Cyril's voice broke through the spell we were under, snapping me back to reality. I swiftly stepped back from his grasp, suddenly alert and aware.

His hands instinctively circled around me, ensuring my stability.

"I am fine." I assured Cyril as I held on to kalo's arms, I couldn't help but feel how strong they were.

Suddenly, the image of him from the other day, wet and shirtless flitted through my mind.

I instantly stopped touching him, clenching my hands into fists.

No, I scolded myself. That was not something I should be thinking of.

I could not believe that such thoughts are invading my mind at this time and place.

What is happening to me?

Focus, Arianna, focus.

I shook my head as I stepped away from his intoxicating scent, his strong arms and his bottomless eyes which were trying to pull me in and held me captive.

"Prince Cyrus?" Cyril whispered from behind me.

Prince Cyrus? I know that there is a crown prince of kysoria but I have never known anything about him.

I think it will be good to avoid him.

As the first born of such a powerful king surely be powerful.

And I know nothing about him.

I looked past kalo to find the prince but there was no one there.

I turned to Cyril to ask him where the prince was.

Only to find him staring at kalo with his mouth agape and his eyes wide.

He bowed low, almost bent in half.

Cyril tugged my hand, "Thea? Why are you not bowing? You are standing in front of the prince of this kingdom." he said pointing at.... kalo?