Chapter 163: Melting To Her Persuasion
Anna hurried through the bustling corridor, her head swivelling from side to side in search of Kyren’s familiar figure. Suddenly, her eyes locked onto him as he exited through a door at the far end of the way.
"Kyren... wait for me!" she pleaded, her voice filled with urgency, but her words fell upon empty air as the grand duke had already made his departure.
Without a moment’s hesitation, Anna pulled up her skirts and broke into a determined run, chasing after him.
Passing through the same door, she found herself outside, the world beyond the palace walls unfolding before her. She anxiously scanned the surroundings, desperately hoping to catch a glimpse of her husband, but he seemed to have vanished without a trace.
Worry gnawed at Anna’s heart, causing her chest to heave with each breath, her body still recovering from the exertion of her sprint. Just as despair threatened to overwhelm her, her eyes caught sight of a long leg protruding from the side of a majestic tree.
As she focused her gaze, an undeniable certainty washed over her— it was Kyren, sitting beneath the tree, one leg extended and the other bent, his arm resting upon it.
Approaching with a mix of caution and concern, Anna’s hand lightly brushed against the tree’s rough bark, and she inclined her head toward Kyren. Though he was fully aware of her presence, he chose to feign indifference.
In a display of pent-up frustration, he picked up a pebble and hurled it away, releasing his emotions in a simple act of venting. Gently, the princess settled herself down beside the grand duke, taking a moment to find the right words before starting the conversation.
The wind whispered through the air, carrying with it a chill that sent shivers down her spine. Strands of her hair danced across her forehead as the subtle breeze played with them.
The surroundings painted a picturesque scene, with vibrant red, orange, and yellow hues adorning the landscape, creating a striking contrast against the sombre sky.
Autumn, in all its golden splendour, was indeed a breathtaking sight.