Chapter 526
"... Yet I may be mistaken." — He then added, to soften the matter.
"... Do you think they will tell? Father will be furious... yet if I explain it was for my voice..."
"I will talk to them about this." — Zeleskiaz then said, taking the hand of his beloved to support her and shake the concern he instilled away. — "I will request for them to not tell about tonight."
"That is one solution... But even so, Father may learn about it either way... Ouf, goodness... I was ignorant about Vitor and Theodore’s knowledge, yet I should have known better... They were placed to guard me all the time and yet I missed this fact."
"My Lady, do not fret about this. I will talk to them and convince them not to tell your father... However, since it is not as it used to be... I..."
"?... Your Highness?" — Seeing the conflict in his demeanour as he was about to tell what he intended with this last visit, Marianne searched his eyes as he gritted in displeasure. Aware that it was the best given his little faith in his self-control when she became sweeter with every breath.
"I... I believe I will have to cease my visits... I will not come to you at night anymore, my lady."
"..."
"... tonight should be the last time... for the time being." — Frowning pained to finally say it, Zeleskiaz exhaled leaving a void in his chest. Listening to the pause of their thoughts while she prepared an answer.
"Ah... well... I can understand why you would suggest that..... I understand... it is a pity... yet I understand, your Highness."
"... My lady, I hope you know I do not like this."
"It is for the best." — With a comprehensive smile, Marianne met his distraught eyes, not truly understanding the deepness behind this determination of the prince, yet reminding him of more reasons to follow it. — "We should reciprocate their trust by acting properly... I also do not like it, for our nights were always delightful as my voice became stronger... yet there will be more time for us to share during the day now. Therefore, it should be as you suggest."
"... Yes, that is what I also thought."