My lord? You still havent heard from him?

Asked a blond haired boy, raising his head as he groomed his sword.

The boy, who looked about sixteen years old, had an elegant face and was as pretty as a temple angel statue.

Although he belonged to the Knights of Villequier, everyone knew he solely served the Duke of Rasiane.

None among the knights has had a life as rough as this boy, for the boys mouth was so crude that one cant help but to think he had been possessed by a demon from hell.

He said hed be back in about a month, so just relax and wait.

Replied the Knights of Villequiers commander, who stood beside the boy knight supervising the knights training.

His jet black hair, like the color of a crows feather, glowed under the natural light, while his blue eyes scoured over the movements of every knight.

The boy knight stood up with his well polished sword, sighed, then spoke.

These guys are boring. His Excellency should be here.

You break more than ten bones when you fight these guys, so try to refrain yourself.

So, his Excellency said its fine. I also enjoy it.

Thinking to himself that such words belonged to a deranged lunatic, the commander inattentively shook his head. The boy knight warmed up his muscles by skillfully stretching his body as they spoke.

My lord, are you confident youll be able to find the Mage Towers weak point this time? Can I look forward to it?

Well, thats the goal for the time being.

For the time being?

Just go and train.

Nudging the boy knights back, the commander stopped answering.

From the side, the boy knight, who was relatively docile to the commander, ran towards the knights without complaining. His lock of golden hair fluttering behind his back, glistening.

As soon as he approached, the other knights stopped and grumbled. Their faces were filled with terror.

With a pretty smile on his face, the blond boy knight asked.

Who wants to spar with me?

Rosenias breathing gradually grew ragged. Losing strength throughout her whole body, she found herself unable to stand properly. When she was about to fall due to her shaky legs, Llewellyn grabbed her waist tightly and embraced her.

Ha, Rose

Duke, your grace

Rose, Rose

Rosenia was a little frightened because Llewellyn seemed to have lost his reasoning. He called her name like a madman while pressing against her lips.

As if Llewellyn was born to do so, he devoted himself only to swallowing her lips and her.

Her body kept shaking with the feeling of being eaten. She couldnt tell if it was because of excitement or fear.

The biggest problem was that Rosenia couldnt push Llewellyn away either. The word stop lingered on her mouth while her mind was saying the exact opposite. Kissing him felt so good that she couldnt even show a small gesture of rejection.

Rosenia thought she must have been crazy after all. Amidst her worries between the political problems of the two families, Adrian, and the female lead, she couldnt stop.

The devil in her mind whispered, Its a very brief meeting, so it doesnt matter. That was what she truly thought. To her, what happens here at this summer villa is only a slight deviationOnce she goes back to the Mage Tower, itll be more than a year, no, more than a year before shell likely see him again

Ha

Llewellyn, who had lowered his lips for a moment, looked at her with his misty languid eyes. His emerald eyes were filled with ecstasy.

Maybe its because of the kiss, or something else, but Llewellyn seemed full of energy.

Bringing his face down her cheek as if dealing with a precious treasure, he breathed unevenly. The way he raised his lips into a smile, he seemed to be overwhelmed with joy.

Rose, you

You kissed me first.

Muttered Llewellyn in a radiant voice as he hugged her.

Her whole body was drained of strength by the kiss and she was relying on him for support.

Llewellyns big hand stroked her back. Feeling herself calming down by his hand, she gradually caught her breath.

Then, as Rosenia slowly came to her senses, she suddenly realized it. What she just did.

Crazy!

She shuddered with her eyes wide open in his arms.

Massive regret and shame flooded in like waves.

What the hell did I just do? I cant believe I kissed the male lead that I had to rightfully avoid!

Bam!

Rosenia pushed Llewellyn away as hard as she could. No, thats what she wanted to do. His chest was so robust that even though she pushed him as hard as she could, he didnt budge.

I think Im the one thats getting pushed back!

Dumbfounded, Rosenia stumbled precariously with her mouth agape. Then, Llewellyn held her gently by her shoulders.

Rose

Llewellyn called her in a worried voice. Her face blushed at the thought that her quivering might have been conveyed to him as well. She kissed him first, but then shook like a puppy in the rain. She couldnt bear the embarrassment. Pushing his shoulders with trembling hands, she spoke.

Uh, its fine, please let me go

No.

?

Rosenia looked up at Llewellyn with her eyes wide open at the totally unexpected answer. His emerald eyes slanted as their eyes met. He tightly embraced her.

Youll fall if I let you go.

N-no.

No? Quivering like this

Said Llewellyn in a soft voice as he slowly caressed her back. It was an incredibly tender touch coming from someone who had just pounced at her like a beast.

Rosenia thought about pushing Llewellyn away again, but ultimately dropped her hands in despair. When she had resigned her body to him, he stroked her cheek and kissed her forehead.

From such a kind act as if they were lovers, Rosenia felt like she was going to lose herself again.

Does he treat all women like this? N-no wait, hes not himself right nowWhat am I doing with a crazy person?

A moment of guilt struck her.

This has to end now. I need to get a hold of myself

As Rosenia struggled in his arms, unexpectedly, Llewellyn easily let her go. She backed away and avoided his gaze. Fortunately, her body stopped quivering and her legs were no longer shaking.

Still looking away from him, Rosenia mumbled.

Im sorry, I

I was too impulsive. From now on, it wont happen again.

Rosenia thought shed hear a reply right away, but the silence lengthened. She sneaked up and looked at Llewellyn. He was quietly watching her with an unreadable look.

Should I tell him that I need to go to bed to escape this situation?

While thinking about it with a precarious mood, Llewellyn finally spoke.

Rose to me

He spoke slowly, as if to savor each letter.

To me, youre impulsive. Rose, thats you.

Before long, Llewellyn, who looked to be in a good mood, raised his attractive lips and smiled. He even laughed out loud.

Haha.

Why are you laughing?

Rosenia blinked in bewilderment. Not knowing how to react, she stood staring awkwardly as Llewellyn swept down the corner of her mouth with one hand and muttered to himself.

It was really worth it.

What?

When Rosenia reflexively asked back at the abrupt remark, Llewellyn smiled.

Nothing.

?

Anyway, I think we should get some sleep now. Would you like me to carry you to your bedroom?

The unexpected proposal startled Rosenia and she shouted No! When she stepped back, waving her hands, Llewellyn kept smiling as if he found it funny.

Llewellyn didnt force himself towards her like he did before. He just stood there leisurely smiling at her. She felt the air surrounding them to be a little serene. He took one step closer, facing her squarely. It was a short distance that could be reached, but she knew she shouldnt cross.

He held a handful of her scarlet hair in his hand and gently kissed it. Llewellyn, who had her full attention, looked up and spoke.

Good night, Rose.

Rosenia caught a glimpse of some madness within his intense gaze, so she thought he was also out of his mind.

It was worth the thrill of being kissed by a man so beautiful that even God would be jealous, but her heart was stained with embarrassment and anxiety.

This manThe Duke of Rasiane, what can I do to get him back to his senses?

I dont know. Lets get some sleep and think after.

Rosenia was so tired in body and mind that she wanted to go into her room and hide as soon as possible. She wanted to go anywhere that this man could not reach.

Slipping back, her hair, which had been held in his hand, scattered in the air. Looking away from his gaze, she mumbled.

Then, good night.

With quick steps, Rosenia quickly turned around and ran to the second floor. When she entered her beloved attic and locked the door tightly, only then did she relax.

Rosenia slid down against the door. The low ceiling of the attic gave her a strange sense of stability unique to narrow spaces. But her agitation didnt subside as easily.

Ah

Letting out a deep sigh, Rosenia buried her face with her hands. At this rate, her heart is going to be in tatters.

How much longer do I have to look at this man? Should I be nervous?

Should I not have come to the villa?

For the first time, Rosenia regretted coming to this beautiful seaside villa.

Her summer vacation, which she thought would be peaceful, was flowing in a chaotic direction due to an unexpected encounter.

Rosenias eyes were wide open in the morning.

Actually, having woken up at dawn, Rosenia only slept for three or four hours.

In any case, Rosenia was determined with an unknown mission to get up earlier than him.

Rosenia ran away from Llewellyn yesterday, but after finding some composure, she felt uneasy about leaving him alone.

Hes out of his mind and might get into trouble!

Her familiar may be watching him, but she cant rely on it. Because he was Duke Llewellyn Rasiane and not anyone else.

Just because Llewellyn was out of his mind, doesnt mean his strength has weakened. It wouldnt be difficult for him to subdue the familiar.

Rosenia quickly finished brushing her teeth and washing her face, then changed into a comfortable summer dress before coming down to the first floor.

Fortunately, Llewellyn seemed to be still asleep. As she approached the bedroom she gave him, she opened the door very carefully.

When Rosenia peeped through the crack of the door, she saw the figure of Llewellyn sleeping like an angel.

Llewellyn was lying in a perfectly straight posture and fast asleep. Staring at him, Rosenia thought to herself that he didnt deserve to be called an honest and upright young man that everyone had labeled.

However, sadly, Llewellyn was out of his mind partially due to the aftereffect of the mana poisoningShe was even unclear when he would suffer from the mana poisoning again.

Feeling a little scared, Rosenia forced her feet inside. Regardless, she had to wake Llewellyn up for breakfast. And putting aside whether hell tell the truth or not, she was going to have to ask him a bunch of questions about this and that.

Rosenia quietly approached the bed and carefully reached out her hand.

When her fingertips touched Llewellyns bare skin, she was greatly surprised by her impulse. But she soon calmed down and shook him.

Duke Rasiane.

Only

Duke, get up. Its morning.

Duke?

No matter how many times she called him, he showed no sign of waking up, so she was wondering if she should pinch his cheek a little.

Llewellyn, who gently lifted his eyelids, looked at her quietly.

Maybe because of the morning sun, or perhaps because of his excessive beauty, it blinded her eyes.

With her eyes squinted in a moment of carelessness, her arm was clasped tightly by a large firm hand. Then not surprisingly, she was pulled on the bed.