Chapter 3

"……Can I touch you without causing any trouble?"

"Y-Yes."

With trepidation.

Like reaching out to an unfamiliar small animal,

Prince Felis extends his hand.

I think.

This person has probably never interacted with someone around Letizia’s age.

Well, considering that

Prince Felis

is rumored to be isolated even within the royal family,

even if he has younger siblings, he might not have been close to them.

"I am a much older husband, and I understand that this must be very unwilling for you, a young girl."

It’s strange.

This beautiful, eccentric prince

asks about Letizia’s convenience and feelings.

The feelings of a small girl like Letizia are, to everyone else, of no importance.

"You will belong to me, and I promise you,

from this moment on, no one will harm you. I will ensure your safety here."

His eyes, clear and beautiful, like a sky and sea from which only the purest blue has been gathered.

This beautiful groom, who promises to protect the safety of Letizia, who lost her parents and was sent away at the age of five as if she were a burden.

He is a good person.

I will protect this kind and gentle groom.

At least, the terrifying eccentric I’ve heard about seems like a slander.

"Letizia…?"

"Princess, what’s wrong…?"

No good.

Since coming here,

for the first time, I’ve been spoken to kindly,

and I’m so happy that I’m on the verge of tears.

I need to express my gratitude.

"……,……"

"Are you alright, Princess? Are you tired from the long journey?"

The handsome groom looks worried.

This person, with a face so beautiful it seems expressionless,

actually has very detailed expressions,

and Letizia is oddly impressed by this at such a moment.

"Th…ank…you…so…much…"

"…Silk…, something to wipe the Princess’s face…, Letizia, it’s okay to cry, take your time, and breathe."

"……, y…es…"

My tears make it hard to see the groom clearly.

I will protect him too.

The groom,

who treats even a forced, young bride like me

with respect,

is a kind and handsome gentleman.

Such a good person must have a lot of hardships in life.

I will surely protect this beautiful, gentle groom.

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