I'm Trying to End This Possession

“Didn’t you say you loved Allice?”

 

“I did.” Raios nodded as if it was undeniable. “I do love Allice.”

 

“…The moment you said that in front of me, it was over between Your Highness and me. It won’t work just because you insist.”

 

“Not possible?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Well,” Raios murmured, tilting his head slightly. “I think it will work.”

 

Then he grinned like a mischievous boy. “If I say it will, then it will, right?”

 

“Your Highness.”

 

“Yes, Danae. I know what you’re going to say. But do you think I care about what you have to say?” Raios laughed. It was a hearty, triumphant laugh as if he was amused by a child’s antics.  “If I say we’re not breaking up, then we’re not.”

 

“…”

 

“Your opinion doesn’t matter, Danae Windsor.”

 

Ah… In an instant, I felt all strength drain from the tip of my tongue. My resolve faded.

 

What am I doing right now? Am I having this conversation just to hear such nonsense?

 

It’s over.

 

My purpose was to return the bullet and see his reaction. Thanks to that, I’m fully confident in how things are going. There was no need for further conversation.

 

As I turned to leave, Raios placed his hand on my shoulder. It was a gentle but firm touch. “You seem to have a poor memory, so let me remind you. I’ll say it again. Danae Windsor…”

 

Raios leaned closer. His eyes, burning black, seemed to sear through me. Then he smiled.

 

“You will be buried by my side even in death.” After saying so, Raios laughed deeply.

 

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Ignis POV

I didn’t forget my original purpose.

 

Blackmail. Intimidation. Threatening.

 

Yes, that was my purpose. To blackmail that girl who terribly loves her family, Danae Windsor, and get her entire secret vault.

 

I didn’t bother to hide my intention. I even blackmailed, threatened, acted rough, and demanded her. But…

 

“What are you doing?”

 

The problem was my opponent was too fragile. It just wasn’t satisfying to blackmail.

 

“Hey, are you crying?”

 

Danae Windsor, who had returned from the imperial palace, was sitting in the garden, sobbing alone!

 

“It’s nothing…”

 

“Hey, why are you crying? Tell me.”

 

It was strange to see someone who always smiles like an angel sobbing like this. I became seriously concerned and sat next to Danae.

 

“What did the crown prince say to make you cry?”

 

“…” She bit her lips as if she didn’t want to talk.

 

“Come on, tell me. We’re both victims here, right?”

 

However, when I emphasized that we were ‘both victims’ and showed my bandaged arm, Dana let out a chuckle.

 

“It’s about the carriage attack. It seems likely that it was His Highness’s doing.”

 

“Really?”

 

“He denied it, but… it seems likely.”

 

“Why? It could be someone else.” I whispered softly. “I think it was Viego Windsor. That guy hasn’t been seen since that day. It’s obvious he went to clean up the mess.”

 

“Could it be?”

 

Oh dear.

 

Danae’s ears perked up, the perfect reaction that made her an easy target for deception. This kid was just too naïve.

 

“And His Highness said he loves Allice.”

 

“Oh.”

 

“But he said he won’t annul his engagement with me.”

 

“Greedy, isn’t he?”

 

Comforting her roughly, I gently stroked Danae’s snow-white hair. I thought about it every time, but the texture of her hair was really nice. It wasn’t just the sensation on my fingertips. The feeling was just good, like touching a small, pure white animal that was endlessly soft, gentle, and harmless…

 

“I really hate it. If it goes on like this, I have to marry His Highness and live sharing the same husband with Allice.”

 

“That would suck.”

 

“Right. It would suck.”

 

Danae’s quick agreement made me burst out laughing. As expected, she’s really the worst at swearing among the people I know.

 

“So… is your offer to run away still valid?”

 

Oh. My hand, which had been secretly touching Danae’s hair, stopped.

 

Danae glanced up at me. “Can you take me away from here?”

 

Oh… I felt a tightening sensation in my chest and momentarily held my breath.

 

“Of course.” Yet, I smiled nonchalantly and continued. “Do you really trust me enough to follow me?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“…”

 

“I want to go.”

 

For a moment, I was dumbfounded.

 

“This girl, what makes you trust me enough to follow?”

 

Oops. What I meant to keep inside slipped out.

 

“I can’t trust you?” Then Danae tilted her, looking at me with her innocent eyes. “Lord Ignis, you’re a good person. I can trust you.”

 

“Hey. What do you know about me?”

 

Shut up, this mouth. Yet, my mouth ran on its own accord.

 

“Do you even know what it means to run away with a man?”

 

“…I know that much.”

 

Uh?

 

“But I still want to.”

 

Huh?

 

“You protected me…”

 

Wow. Crazy.

 

I was truly surprised. Right now, I could see the affection reflected in Danae’s shy gaze.

 

Really?

 

Yes, it was truly affection. It was unmistakable, as many women had looked at me with those eyes before. And women with those eyes always willingly lay down on my bed. When their clothes were taken off, there would be a bit of resistance, but eventually, they would be naked willingly. Of course. Because they had been completely smitten by me.

 

And now, the woman in front of me had that look.

 

“Please take me with you.”

 

At that moment, I hurriedly crossed my legs. I had to hide it because it was embarrassing. Reacting like this just because I read a bit of affection in the eyes of a woman younger than me made me feel like an amateur.

 

“Alright. You’ve made a good decision. Let’s leave tomorrow morning. Just get a good night’s sleep tonight.”

 

“…Can I sleep with you tonight?”

 

“…”

 

I stared blankly at Danae. Did I hear it wrong?

 

“I’ll come… at night. Let’s have a drink. I… can drink well?”

 

“What?”

 

What is this girl saying? I glared fiercely at Danae.

 

“What did you just say?”

 

“Let’s sleep together…”

 

“Why? To have sex?”

 

“…”

 

Danae did not answer. But she did not deny it either.

 

“At night, I’ll come.” With those words, she hurriedly got up from the bench, embarrassed, and ran away as if fleeing.

 

I stared blankly at her retreating figure as I was in a state of shock for a while, then finally managed to gather my thoughts.

 

Danae Windsor had truly fallen for me. Not because she was forced or threatened, but for real. No, this was beyond falling for me. She even wanted to sleep with me tonight. That Danae Windsor?

 

Or it’s not it? Does she even know how to have sex? It seemed more credible that she didn’t.

 

Nah, she must know.

 

Or it’s not it? Maybe she really doesn’t know?

 

Considering that Viego Windsor is her older brother, her ignorance made more sense. Viego Windsor probably raised her younger sister so carefully that she never ever heard such words. Didn’t that b*stard even make the crown prince swear to remain chaste before allowing their engagement?

 

But still…

 

“At night, I’ll come.”

 

That was a familiar expression.

 

Oh sh*t.

 

I stood up abruptly and hurried towards my bedroom.

 

First, I need to take a bath.

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