My Dear Grand Duke on a Leash - Chapter 40

Chapter 20.2 — How to create a child (10)

Cain narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced back in the direction they had come from. It was a habitual check though he knew that Narkissis wouldn’t dare follow them now that his lofty pride had been so blatantly crushed.

To think that no one suspected anything despite such blatant lingering around the Princess like that… the walls of friendship built over fifteen years were indeed thick. In this state, there was likely that not even Queen Chalonné or Princess Beatrice would trust Princess Lariette. Moreover, since it was uncertain who could be the spy, it was a situation where no one, except for himself and the Princess, should be trusted.

“I’ll escort you to your bedroom. I think it’s best not to leave you alone until I leave Chalonné.”

Leaving aside the fact that he was a prince, Narkissis was a somewhat burdensome person for the innocent princess to deal with, considering his fundamental nature.

His heart raced upon receiving the news that came while he was teaching horseback riding to the Chalonné guards.

It was because he had noticed Narkissis eagerly seeking an opportunity to meet Lariette since yesterday. Assuming Princess Lariette would wake up late in the morning, he had let his guard down. If he had known she would be up and about this early, he would have been more cautious.

As he urged his horse to a gallop, the blood that had cooled down surged to his forehead at the sight that appeared before his eyes. Although he felt the desire to express his anger and run towards them, he suppressed it as if surrendering to those feelings. Had he possessed the same temperament as his younger brother, Minos, he might have resorted to smashing the car’s bonnet or even striking Narkissis with the horse’s hoof.

“Whoo…”

A stifling sigh rose from his chest. If only there were at least one trustworthy person among the men in the Chalonné Palace, the situation would be much better. Why was Queen Chalonné so indifferent to her daughter’s safety like this…

“Kuh…”

At the sudden exclamation, Cain turned to look at Riette and his brows reflexively furrowed.

She was halfway slouched over the saddle as if trying to descend from the horse on her own. Since it was a sturdy warhorse suitable for his height, the tips of her shoes couldn’t touch the ground and helplessly dangled in the air.

If left alone like this, she would definitely fall and hit her hip.

“…I’ll help you.”

“No, I’ll handle it myself! I’ve received too much help from the Grand Duke these past few days. Getting off the horse is something I can do on my own!”

Her flared skirt fluttered before his eyes as she flailed her legs. Due to its thin fabric, her round and plump silhouette, reminiscent of a peach, squirmed in front of his eyes.

Cain tightly closed his eyes as his temples throbbed.

“No more, that’s enough.”

In the end, he strode closer to her before gently holding her waist with his large and wide hand.

Riette’s body tensed up as his hand made contact with her waist. It was different from when he held her to help her onto the horse. Back then, she was restless, with only the thought of getting out of the situation as quickly as possible…

In the serene courtyard of the Princess’s Palace, only the faint sound of birds chirping filled the air.

…It meant that it was an environment where one could only focus on the sensation at hand.

His hand, reaching through the thin summer blouse, felt rough and warm. Despite his efforts to be gentle and careful, she couldn’t help but sense the strength in his grip, knowing he could easily break her waist if he wanted to.

His grip tightened slightly.

‘Oh, is he trying to let me down…’

Her body was lifted in the air. Like a feather gently landing on the ground, her shoes touched the ground softly, and he quickly released his hand. Although her feet touched the ground, it still felt like she was floating in the air.

Her face grew warm.

To hide the inexplicable embarrassment, Riette quickly turned towards him as if she was about to speak.

“Thank yo—Ah!”

As they were both quite startled, neither Riette nor Cain was aware that her legs had lost strength. As soon as he moved his hand away, her body wavered as if she was about to collapse.

Tuk.

Instinctively, he instinctively caught her and she was swayed in the direction he was pulling, engulfed in his embrace. The sunlight filtered through the leaves, scattering sparkling rays on both of them. To an unknowing observer, it would appear as a dazzling spectacle of lovers enjoying an intimate moment in the garden.

Her forehead lightly bumped against his firm chest.

To prevent herself from falling, Riette’s arm instinctively reached out, grasping his coat. As a result, their center of gravity shifted, causing her to lean into Cain, pressing closely against him.

Her voluptuous breasts were pressed gently against his firm upper body.

With her face nearly buried in his chest, she was further enveloped in his scent, which stimulated her every breath. It was a scent reminiscent of a hound frolicking in a berry field. A subtle sweetness infused with a wild, primal fragrance…

Simultaneously, something firmly pressed against her pelvis. It was his left thigh, instinctively supporting her to prevent her from falling.

‘The thigh… it feels hot?’

She could feel the heat even through the fabric. It was solid, firm, and had an unfamiliar sense of volume.

‘…What is this?’

Why was there something like a heated club pressed against her thigh…

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