Chapter 7

It's been three days since the incident that nearly harmed Harley. During that time, Zevan never left Arley's side while he was at school. His sharp eyes keenly looked around, making sure that everything would be safe for his lover.

Zevan realized that since he was in love with Arley, the young man would be in danger. Being the center of attention for some people because of his very important position in Zevan's heart.

Zevan is also aware that he never leaves his lover's side, danger will still lurk Arley every second.

The eyes that looked at his lover as if he wanted to take advantage of his position, Zevan always found. They never dared to approach while at school. But Zevan also knows that if Arley is out of sight, his lover will always be approached by some people. Either who wants to take advantage of his lover, or his enemy.

The decision to protect her lover for twenty-four hours turned out to be the right thing to do. At least until now, her lover is still safe from all dangers .

Deep in Zevan's heart, actually he doesn't want to harm his heart. But it's also impossible to hide forever if he now has a mate. Remembering that every pair of eyes can always see his movements even though the guard is very tight.

Zevan is also aware that the news that he has a lover has spread to all corners of the two worlds. Arley probably didn't know if he had always been in danger ever since assuming the lover status of a Davis. So as much as possible, Zevan will use all his strength as well as his power to keep his lover from everything that comes close.

"Sit down. Don't go anywhere till I bring your food here. For you too Sean." Zevan's orders that always don't want to be denied.

"Yes. I stay here."

"Ready 86!" Sean exclaimed respectfully.

After hearing Arley's words, Zevan immediately went to order for the three.

At first Sean and Arley were confused about his overprotective attitude towards the two of them. But after Zevan explained that he was afraid that what happened three days ago would happen again, he also agreed. Sitting on the bench they always sit on every day. Sitting in a corner and away from the frenetic canteen but still being able to monitor the entire school canteen. And they will wait for Zevan to bring food.

"Eat." His strong hands thrust two portions of meatballs in front of Arley and Sean with two glasses of watermelon and mango juice.

"Thank you!" Exclaimed both of them.

Don't forget the sweet smile Arley gave. For some reason seeing Zevan's overprotective attitude, Arley feels comfortable. He did feel a little bit restrained, but Arley knew that his lover was taking care of him.

"You're not eating?" Sean was surprised to see Zevan just sitting quietly with his favorite headset perched on both ears.

"Not."

"Want me to feed you?" asked Arley.

"No. You eat." Refuse Zevan gently.

"Let's eat. Open your mouth." Arley asked, thrusting a spoonful of meatballs in front of Zevan.

"You just eat."

"I insist." His round eyes stared at Zevan who felt adorable.

Not wanting to lose control and pounce on Arley in the school area, Zevan ate the meatballs that were prepared for him. Make Arley smile happily.

"Oh, I'm a mosquito here." Sean's chirps are dramatic.

Plakk.

"I've destroyed it." Arley said indifferently, continuing to eat the meatballs.

"Shhh you. It always annoys me the most." Sean hissed at Arley in annoyance.

"That's my duty."

"A~"

"Don't start." Zevan managed to stop Sean's words.

Sean snorted in disgust. Staring at Arley annoyed me. "Lucky someone defended you."

"That's one of the advantages of having a boyfriend." Arley proudly winked one eye.

"Yes, he has a girlfriend. It's different with single readers, usually crying in the corner when reading uwuw."

"Like you're not alone."

"Well, we have the same fate."

"Be patient."

Sean turned to Arley. Staring at his friend sadly. "I want to have a boyfriend~" she whined.

"Yes, look there."

"Find~"

"No stock for you."

"I also want to be loved like you, Arley." His lips pouted.

"Come here, let me love you." His hand reached out to embrace Sean's narrow shoulders.

"Do not want! If I'm with you, I'm a lesbian." Sean refused, looking at Arley in horror.

"Where are the lesbians?"

"Of course. You uke, I uke. That's called a stupid lesbian!" Sean exclaimed, annoyed.

"But we both have trunks." Arley said nonchalantly. As if his words were normal.

Meanwhile, Sean's face lit up. Didn't expect Arley's words. Unlike the case with Zevan who just shook his head at his lover's frontal words.

"Your mouth is really something." Sean clicked looking at Arley in disbelief.

"Do you want me to stab you?" Arley asked, facing Sean. His eyebrows rose and fell with a seductive smile.

"Do you want me to punish you?" A baritone voice asked back. Suddenly Arley turned his head with a grin.

"Not. Thank you." He replied, sitting back down facing Zevan who had a cold face on his face.

"Hahaha... Just finish him Zevan. Make him unable to walk again like that time." Sean's laughter echoed when he remembered the incident where Arley was punished by Zevan so he couldn't walk properly.

"You savage friend." Arley hissed at Sean sarcastically.

"Haha… I don't care!"

Those sharp eyes continued to stare at Arley who was sitting in front of him fixedly. Hope it will be fine in the future. But he is also not sure how long he can protect his lover from all the dangers that lurk. Zevan only hopes that his lover will survive everything. Even though he also knows very well, that their love is forbidden.

*****

"Are you waiting for my lover to come here?" A baritone voice asked a young man sitting on a school park bench.

"Ah! Not! I'm just being on guard." He answered, not daring to look into the sharp eyes that had been staring at him.

Zevan approached, sat beside Glen.

"What is the purpose of you approaching my lover?" Zevan asked straight to the point why he met Glen. A friend of his lover.

"Like the others. I want to take advantage of it." Glen answered honestly. How could he lie to someone who knows everything.

"But why don't you immediately take advantage of it?" Zevan asked again. "And you've been friends with him for quite a while."

Glen was silent hearing Zevan's words. Her empty eyes keep staring ahead.

"I'm too comfortable talking to him. Until I forgot what the original purpose was." Glen replied.

There was a moment of silence between the two before Glen continued his speech.

"He was a good young man, not discriminating from one another. Her heart is also very soft. He is also a cheerful young man. Makes me feel comfortable talking to him after I've been cooped up here for so long, talking to him reminds me of my old friends."

"But all your friends are bastards."

Glen smiled wryly at Zevans words.

"Yes. That's a fact."

Silence enveloped the two of them again.

"Thank you." He said breaking the silence.

"What for?"

"For all."

Glen's forehead wrinkled hearing Zevan's words which he didn't understand.

"Because you've always accompanied him to talk and also given the advice he needed." Zevan explained who understood Glen's confusion.

"Oh. That's because he's such a fun guy to talk to."

"Do you like it?"

"Not. I just think of him like a little brother. He deserves to be taken care of because of his sincerity as well as his kindness."

"Is that true?"

"Who would dare to lie to you, Your Majesty?" Glen asked.

"I don't think there will be. Unless he seeks death a second time." Glen replied to his question earlier.

"Hm." It's just a sigh at the question as well as Glen's answer which is true.

"Why are you here? Does Arley have someone to look after?"

"I just wanted to see you."

"Just for this?" Glen asked again, surprised. He was sure, Zevan would never bother to see him just for this trivial matter..

"I have a good offer for you." Zevan said starting to the point.

"What's that? If it doesn't work for me, I don't want to."

"This is much to your advantage." Zevan answered with certainty.

"Fine. I'll hear your offer."

"Be a protector for Arley until graduation. And I will give you the freedom to choose to cross and reincarnate as you wish." Zevan offered.

"Is what I heard true?"

"You're not deaf to not hear clearly."

"If I refuse?" Glen asked .

"You will be immediately brought across, but not by reincarnation." Zevan replied. "All decisions are in your hands.."

"Can I be reincarnated in the midst of my family again?" asked Glen fortune.

"According to what you want."

"Ok. Deal!" Glen answered firmly. "Just these three months? After Arley graduated, I was free." Once again Glen confirmed.

"Yes."

"You won't back down."

"I've never betrayed anyone."

"Wouldn't it be better if you sent one of your confidants to look after Arley?" Glen asked, surprised.

"Wouldn't more caretakers be better?" Zevan asked.

"Yes, you are right."

"Come closer." Zevan's orders.

Glen turned, looked at Zevan in surprise. "What for?"

"I'll give you something to communicate with me."

"Just give it."

"Closer! Don't argue with me." Zevan firmly looked at Glen sharply.

"Well your highness." Glen obediently drew closer to Zevan.

Plakk.

"Shhh. What's that? It hurts." Glen complained holding the back of his neck after being touched by Zevan.

"Touch the wing symbol on the back of your neck to communicate with me." Zevan said, explaining Glen's confusion.

His hand touched the back of his neck. Touched gently and found a pair of wings carved there.

"Do you understand?" Zevan asked to make sure.

"Yes I understand."

"Ku entrusts Arley to you when I can't always be by his side. Take care and watch over him to the best of your ability." Zevan said once again.

"Why did you entrust your lover to me? What if I was the one who would?"

"I won't entrust mine to just anyone until I investigate. I already believe in you, so don't waste my trust."

"Thank you for trusting me, Your Majesty. I will take care of the empress as best I can."

"Hm."

That's what Zevan can do. Trying to take care of the lover to the best of his ability. Give a mandate to people who he can trust so that the life of the owner of his heart is safe. Put a spy on the lover's every move. Minimizing his enemy from touching Arley, even if the tip of his hair.

Tbc..