Mortal Enemies

"Since that is the case, then work for free. Why are you even asking for the pay!" she retorted, making the knight dumbfounded.

"My lady seems to be fighting for me. I am honored to get your attention." Evan stopped midway as the words died in her mouth. She looked around, all the knights were looking at her only.

The competition had long finished and the cheers and loud noises had died down too. 

All the eyes were staring at her and she felt heavy suddenly getting all the attention.

But when her gaze met the man, her heart relaxed. The man's eyes were like spring. He had bright green eyes that were full of life and the smile on his face was warm and friendly. 

He was just the opposite to the cold blizzard personality of Leo, whose aura is like a wall that kept others a few feet away from him. 

"Umm, thank you. But I was only saying what was right!" her face turned red though he was looking at her pleasantly.