Chapter １６

I sometimes spied her.

We resembled other street couples.

I thought of "happiness."

Happiness may be a simple sensation.

Daina's eyes lingered on a strawberry cake in a dessert store.

"Daina, want dessert?"

I recommended.

"Okay!"

Daina nearly sprang up and hugged me.

With my arm around her waist, I ordered two strawberry cakes.

When I observed Daina enjoying her cake, I thought it tasted nice too.

Daina smiled, "It tastes great."

"I like strawberry pastries. I didn't think you'd share my taste.

If you enjoy cakes so much, I'll take you to Marge Island.

Daina was shocked.

Isuggested we stop by on our way to the castle since we both loved strawberry pastries.

Strawberry pastries disgusted me.

Daina had me order a sickly-sweet dessert.

I suppressed these ideas. I lied to her.

"Thanks,Mr.Stephan Buther."

Daina ate a strawberry.

"Having dessert with you is a privilege."

I saw cake crumbs in her mouth and wiped them for her.

I unintentionally touched her lips.

Touch was unforgettable.

Daina flushed again.

I was startled by her bashful look.

My body shouted with renewed desire.

We left the dessert store together after eating.

Daina gave me the flowers and urged me to wait.

"Mr.Stephan Buther, I have a present for you."

First time waiting patiently.

Daina returned slowly, but I wasn't annoyed.

Daina gave me a shopping bag.

I smiled and accept it.

She prevented me from opening the bag to look inside.

"This isn't a public gift.

Look after we return."

"Why can't I look at this in public? What's inside? "

I inquired, and Daina grinned sheepishly.

"It's...underwear."

Daina scraped her head red-faced.

I ripped your underpants yesterday night.

I froze.

Daina gave me underwear? She's ridiculous! I just realized I spent the day sans underpants.

Daina made me feel something new.

It numbed me.

I couldn't laugh or weep.

Why? Mr.Stephan Buther, dissatisfied with the gift? Daina bit her lip anxiously.

I want to surprise you.

Whoa! Was she sure she meant surprise, not shock? I couldn't stand to watch her so sad, so I faked a grin that made me appear worse than sobbing.

"Don't apologize.Thanks for the gift.I love it.memorable." It's

I'd never forget this gift.

"Glad you enjoy it."

Daina smiled.

I was awestruck by her beauty.

POV: Daina

Prince Stephan Buther and I walked all day.

He gave me flowers and fruit cake.I couldn't recall my last pleasant moment.

In exchange, I gave him underpants.

I'll never forget his response to the present.

He was surprised, but he thanked me.Evening, we returned to the wooded cottage.

We just fought rogues yesterday.

Things appeared complicated.

To make sure the rogues didn't create problems again, we went back to the forest to check for escaping rogues.

Rogue were wolves' deadliest foes. We have to be careful to protect our species.

I extended my arms after returning to the cabin.

"Mr. Stephan Buther, like to try on some underwear? "

"Daina, must you keep reminding me about underwear? "

"Mr.Stephan Buther, I purchased the incorrect size,"I pouted in displeasure.

"It's my first present to you."

Stephan Buther grudgingly entered with his shopping bag.

I couldn't think he'd try on the underwear as requested.

I cracked up.

The haughty prince's sensitive side surprised me.He left with a long face.

He tossed a tag at me with disapproval.

"Daina, do you think this size will fit?

I grinned sheepishly at the tag.I don't know Mr.size.

"You could try"

Stephan Buther grabbed the sofa's backrest and leaned over me.His deep, husky voice drew me in.

His warm breath made me uneasily shift.Face-to-face, I could see every pore on his skin.

OMG! Was this my prince? I feared my heart would leap out of my chest.

I quickly rose up and fled out of the cabin.

I opened the cabin door to calm my beating heart and saw a thick woodland lighted by the evening sun.

"Be cautious. If you need assistance, ask me."

I didn't know what he was thinking .

Now, he makes my heart race.

I fanning my heated face.

Since last night's intimacy in the cave, our relationship has changed.

His attitude toward me altered.

Despite knowing we had no future together, I couldn't resist his magnetism.

I couldn't calm down whenever I thought about how he took a copper bullet for me.

How could a guy who saved me not move me? As I strolled through the woodland, I had these ideas.

I discovered a nearby hot spring pool.The lovely, hot spring pool was boiling.

This forest's hot spring was a wonderful surprise.

I promptly checked the water's temperature.It was warm.

I worried about how to shower without hot water in the cottage.I stumbled onto a hot spring.

Since I found it, I had a wash here before returning to the cabin.

Once again, I discovered nothing strange.

I stripped off my clothing and went into the hot spring pool to wash away my exhaustion.

In the warm water, I toyed with my wrists.

I hadn't felt this calm in years.

Daina offered to check the cabin after returning.

I didn't want her to risk it, but she needed practice.

I trusted her, too.I kept thinking about Daina's blush after she departed.

She was beautiful inside and out.

I recalled how thrilled Daina was to hold the red flowers as we strolled.

I became anxious over time.

Daina hadn't returned yet.

Has she seen a rogue? Ouch! Dangerous woodland.

She shouldn't have gone out alone.

I decided to search for her after checking the time.

I couldn't keep calm about Daina these days.

My strongest quality was being cool, but I forgot it when Daina was in jeopardy.

I searched for her quickly.

I followed her lingering smell.

I soon reached a hot spring pool where I heard water as though someone was inside.

Daina was swimming when I got closer.

The image stunned me.

Mist enveloped Daina's hot spring pool.

Her pale complexion was reddened by the water and heat.She looked like an angel.

She didn't notice my presence and kept showering.

I couldn't disrupt her joy or spy at ner, so I left.

Nothing mattered until Daina was okay.

The ethereal sight continued to flood my head as I walked.

I never liked she-wolves as a kid.Daina's appeal baffled me.