The misfortune of loving you
Chapter 8 *** Sylver paced alone in his office at the Barthez mansion. He'd come all this way on orders from his superior to report the conversation in the prison, but the nagging feeling in the pit of his stomach wouldn't go away. "Ha................" Sylver sighed heavily and deliberately stretched, hoping to shake off his nervousness, and his vision filled with the colorful paintings on the ceiling. The mansion, a special gift from the emperor, had been built recently and was up-to-date with...
Chapter 7 *** "It's okay, get out of the way." Sylver pushed past the soldiers and stepped toward her. "Lieutenant Dieppe." Delnia greeted him as he brushed past the soldiers with a casual stride. Fortunately or unfortunately, Roan was not with them. "What happened?" "The Major has granted you an interview, but on one condition." This was unexpectedly good news for Delnia, who had been preparing herself for refusal, but before she could react, Sylver quickly added. "I must be present for that...
Chapter 6 *** She managed to eat despite her stomach turning several times, and fortunately, she never ran into Roan again. Four days later, they finally, or at least slowly, reached the capital. "...." As soon as they stepped out of the carriage, Delnia, Marianne, and Sophie were speechless at the sight of the city. The statue at the main gate was rusted to the top from exposure to the rain, and weeds of unknown origin grew knee-deep in the grass. It had obviously been left unattended for a...
Chapter 5 *** “It's a gift. It's a grape that's only found in the South, but it's so good, I hid it for you.” “Then why don't you eat it?” “Because it's delicious, and I wanted you to taste it.” Roan himself could not have known the look on Delnia’s face as he turned around and ran away, the greenish grapes she had secretly plucked and wrapped in her handkerchief spilling onto his palm. Even if he hadn't realized it, Delnia's treasure was priceless. She wanted to protect it, no...
Chapter 4 *** "Not eating?" Roan's eyebrows rose at the absurdity of the statement. How he interpreted it, Sylver added. "Yes. She’s had nothing but water for days. The nanny says maybe some fruit..................." "Enough." Roan cut off Sylver’s words with a snap. It really wasn't worth listening to any more. It was probably something the woman would find when she had no appetite anyway. Pomegranates or grapes, unavailable this time of year. He was tired of having such a useless memory,...
Chapter 3 *** Roan's tone was flat and monotone, as if stating a simple fact, and there was not the slightest hint of intent to insult her, which made it all the more insulting. Delnia could feel the back of her neck stiffen, but she didn't show it. Instead, she forced a more relaxed smile and spoke casually. "The Major speaks as if it has already been decided that we are sinners." "And you don’t think you’re saints, do you?" Roan snorted, as if nothing could be more absurd. "Count Eperne...
Chapter 2 *** The eerie sound of sharp metal rubbing cut through the air. Delnia froze, unable to breathe. Sophie did the same. "Running away means admitting guilt, I suppose." "Hey, hey, Roan..................." Sophie stammered his name. She tried to sound friendly, to somehow shake off her fear. But instead of sheathing his sword, Roan stared down at them, his eyes fierce. For a moment, Delnia felt his gaze was sharper than the blade he held. As if it was ready to stab her at any...
Chapter 1 *** Delnia was awakened by a second gunshot. At first, she thought it was just an extension of her nightmares. But the heavy footsteps that followed stole her remaining sleepiness. "What's going on?” Delnia scrambled out of bed and threw a blue shawl over her shoulders that had been folded neatly on the nightstand. Her platinum hair spilled over the top of it, bouncing back and forth in her nervous stride. Hurrying to the window, she drew back the curtains and peered out. At the...