บท 29: Border

Sir Kit could not understand what was happening. His eyes looked everywhere in confusion trying to refocus them on Princess Eleanor.

'What does she mean by that? Is it because of me?' Sir Kit thought as his gaze shivered. 'Did she?' Sir Kit was a little confused as he bit his lips. He shook his head as he denied the possibility.

'She cannot.' Sir Kit was determined as he looked at Princess Eleanor.

Rather than explaining herself, the Princess was about to fall asleep. Sir Kit's lips twitched as he looked at her body who was completely defenseless.

Sir Kit knew that the Princess was here because she had a motive, but he also knew that the education she must have received as a Princess was strong. A Princess who knows it all calling an unknown man in her tent at night without her lady in waiting around gave a large scope to the imagination.

Sir Kit took a deep breath as he closed his eyes. He was not expecting any answer from the Princess now as he could imagine she had long fallen asleep.

'What are you thinking?' Sir Kit thought as he got up from the seat. It was a different thing talking to the Princess at night, even if someone came they could say that the Princess was afraid but now that she was no longer awake, Sir Kit felt it was wrong to stay near her.

As soon as he was about to walk past the Princess he saw her moving a little. Sir Kit's heartbeats fastened as he ran towards the Princess in fear of her falling down.

Maybe in her sleep Princess Eleanor moved towards the edge. She rolled a little and was about to fall when a strong set of arms held her in place.

Princess Eleanor was confused. The sudden movement made her wake up but she was still in a daze. She did not understand what was happening.

Sir Kit looked down at Princess Eleanor who was like a child in his arms. She had no weight and for once Sir Kit thought that maybe she was neglected in the Kingdom.

'I will make sure that you eat healthily.' Sir Kit does not know where the thought came from. As soon as he thought about it, his eyes widened.

'Why do I care about her? It has nothing to do with me if she eats properly or not.' Sir Kit placed Princess Eleanor lightly on the bed. He did not want her to wake up in the process.

Princess Eleanor opened her eyes, but the sleepiness in her eyes was heavy. But then something soft touched her body. She was relaxed as her sleepiness took over.

Princess Eleanor moved a little as she tried to find a comfortable position for herself but soon found it a little difficult. Her eyes fluttered as she looked at the man in front of her.

Princess Eleanor could not see the person's face clearly but she felt a little uneasy. It was familiar. The feeling was too familiar to her.

Princess Eleanor tried to focus but she could only see the chin of the man. She extended her hand as she tried to touch him. She wanted the man to stay but she could not. Her eyes shook as she lost her consciousness falling back into sleep.

Sir Kit could feel a slight touch on his face. He looked down only to see Princess Eleanor closing her eyes as her hand fell back on the bed. Sir Kit was near the Princess. He was yet to move away, making him observe Princess Eleanor more closely.

Sir Kit could see her eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings as the air passing through them. Her nose was breathing rhythmically. Her lips were slightly open, like a petal of a rose that was about to bloom.

Sir Kit widened his eyes as he took a step back. 'What am I thinking?' Sir Kit pushed his thoughts away as he covered the Princess with a shawl.

Sir Kit took a step back as he looked annoyed. He ran his hand through his hair as he tried to control his wide imagination.

He walked outside as he sat on the end of the bed arranged by the Princess. He faced the outside making sure that when hooters saw him, they knew that he was not in the same room as the Princess even though half of his bed was still inside.

Sir Kit does not want anyone to misunderstand Princess Eleanor. He could not tell why he was feeling protective of her, but he could not help it.

Maybe it was because he was the escort of Princess Eleanor. Maybe it was the knight's blood that made him protective of his master.

Sir Kit nodded his head as he agreed with the logic. She closed his eyes before he looked up. There were still a few days remaining before they could enter the borders of the Empire.

Sir Kit's eyes sharpened as he thought. The situation in the Empire was not that good but it was still safe for them to enter the Empire.

Everyone had their eyes set on the Crown Princess's position. The future Empress. It was a big opportunity that the Temple had given a prophecy out. Sir Kit knew that for most of the Kingdom's getting their own Princess safely into the Empire was the top priority but the Angevin Kingdom was not one of them.

Sir Kit took a deep breath. He looked up in the sky as he saw an eagle flying. It was a normal bird found throughout their continent but the bird was special. He was a trained bird belonging to Duke Beaumont's knights.

The bid must have identified Sir Kit as he dived down near the man. Sir Kit smiled as he ran his hand over his fur as he removed the small piece of paper from his neck.

Sir Kit's eyes narrowed as he crushed the paper in his hand as he indicated the eagle to fly away. His eyes sharpened as he looked inside at Princess Eleanor's bed.

The content of the paper flashed in front of his eyes. [There was an attack on the Princess of Cenid Kingdom's carriage.]