Chapter 480: Mine To Explore*
Niran felt uneasy under Raul’s intense gaze as they ate. She could hardly focus on her food and finally mumbled, "Please stop staring and let me eat in peace."
Raul burst out laughing, his voice echoing in the garden. "You’re getting bold now that I’m giving you special treatment," he said with a playful grin.
Niran’s heart raced, realizing she had spoken without thinking. She quickly lowered her head, cheeks flushing. "I apologize, Your Highness."
Still smiling, Raul leaned back, clearly amused. "No need to apologize, Niran. I like your honesty."
She glanced up, still embarrassed but relieved he wasn’t upset. Yet his gaze didn’t waver. "Go ahead and eat; we’ve got a long journey ahead," Raul commented casually. Niran nodded weakly and started eating her breakfast, doing her best to ignore the prince’s persistent gaze.
After finishing the meal, Raul instructed her to go to the carriage first. From the window, she watched him speaking with Butler Moller.
Niran gulped, her mind racing with thoughts. Was she getting closer to her goal? It seemed like Raul was genuinely interested in her, but his unpredictable nature made her wary of assuming too much.
Soon, Raul entered the carriage and took the seat opposite her. As the carriage began to move, Niran met his gaze. A smirk played on his lips, making his handsome face all the more captivating.
"You know," he began, his voice carrying a hint of amusement, "our dear king will soon leave to fetch his human soon-to-be wife. Tell me... why do you think he wants to marry that human princess from Ebodia when he could easily forge an alliance without involving marriage?"