Chapter 265: Awkward Carriage Ride
"There won’t be any need for that," Caius said in a bland tone as he stared at his cousin. "You can both join the rear guards or the front guards."
"Your Grace, Thomas and I aren’t too much to ride with the carriage, and if the bandits intend to attack the carriage, I doubt they would be deterred because of two riders," Rylen said, returning Caius’s stare. He was not backing down from this.
Caius was clearly irked and he didn’t hide this from his expression. "Anyone can guess who you are with just a glance," Caius stated. "They would be stupid to attack the king’s nephew."
Rylen had very recognizable features. Blond hair that was almost white and striking blue eyes. These were not features one could easily come about in Velmount and that was because Rylen’s mother wasn’t from Velmount.
"I will wear a hood," Rylen replied without hesitation.
Rose watched the exchange and couldn’t help the anxiety that washed over her. Suddenly, Caius turned and looked at her. Rose looked at her feet immediately.
However, she lifted her gaze as something cold landed on her arm. Rose blinked as she looked up. It melted as soon as it made contact. It wasn’t possible that she was seeing things. It definitely explained why she was freezing.
"Do as you like," Caius said and started to take off his coat.
"Thank you, Your Grace," Rylen said with a slight bow.
Caius scoffed and took a step closer to Rose, the coat in his hands. Rose could only see his feet walking closer to her and she fought the urge to take a step back.