HE'S CUTE WHEN SLEEPING!

"Looks like you're really insisting!" He sighed, "I heard that jobs for mortals are getting less and less because many natures are powerful here; using their power, a certain establishment wouldn't need much laborer anymore. Because of it, beggars are increasing, and as I'm native here, I want to make an orphanage for children and help my family business prosper to be able to give mortals more jobs and livelihood. If you can help me with this, I would be very grateful to you."

I smiled, feeling warmth inside my heart and amazement at this guy. "You're such a kind person, a hero of this city."

"Oh! I'm not qualified for your admiration, Young Lord. I have not done much good yet."

"Hahahaha!" I can't help but laugh; he's totally humble. "I won't argue anymore. It's already your nature to be so modest and humble."

I drink my tea and put the cup back on the table. "It would be my pleasure to help you with your goals. Don't worry, my family has a lot of business here, and I will tell them to hire more mortals from now on. Also, I will give you 2 million silver coins, which you can use with your business or anything else you want."

His eyes widened, looking so surprised. He quickly stood up and bowed his head, saying, "Thank you so much. It would be a very big help for the people here. Thank you on behalf of our people!"

"Hey! That was just a small help. Sit down now!" He sat down with a big smile on his face.

"Young Lord, you're so generous. In the whole City, only finger-numbered families can afford to give such a big amount easily. You must be one of them, and I'm so lucky to have met you."

"No need to mention that. Let's finish this food now. I still need to monitor Alenna; I can't be away from her for too long."

"Young Lord, you really love her so much. She's very lucky to have a handsome and responsible man like you!"

"Such a flatterer. I didn't know that you could sweet talk too!" Then we both laughed.

After a long talk and delicious dinner with the young physician, I immediately went to Alenna's room. She's deeply asleep now.

I told the owner awhile ago to send a lady to clean her and change her clothes; now she's wearing a light pink dress, and it suits her flawless white skin very well.

I walk slowly and silently towards her bed to avoid disturbing her sleep. I sat down beside her and stared at her face. Holy! She looks like a Goddess with her unparalleled beauty.

The first time I stared at your almond eyes and saw your beautiful smile, I already knew that you were the one who saved me when I was about to fall off the cliff when we were young. I fall in love with you again and again every time I see you. I don't care who my mate will be; I will always choose you.

Alenna Delevigne

"No!"

I woke up from a horrifying dream with my eyes wide open and already sitting on the bed.

Damn! What kind of nightmare was that? I asked myself, thinking about the blurry image of a woman that I felt was me fighting against a strong monster that I had never heard of.

I wipe the sweat flowing on my face using the sleeves of my dress, only to realize that I'm wearing an elegant white hanfu dress blotted with a little mauve already.

I looked around, and everything inside this room is unfamiliar. Then my eyes fell on the man sitting on the floor with his head on the bed, deeply asleep. It was Feirro. Did he guard me here all night?

He looked so sweet and innocent while sleeping. His thick eyebrows, long lashes, pointed nose, and reddish lips—what a perfect, beautiful face of a man a lot of men surely wanted.

This man! I really hate his cold, frank, and arrogant look, but when he's sleeping, he's actually cute. Slowly, I stretch my right hand towards his cheeks to pinch it, but...

Oh! Silly! What am I doing? I shook my head as I got back to reality.

I looked at my hands and tried to remember what had happened lately. I stroked my head lightly, and it created a ticking sound with every stroke.

"Ale!" I shifted my gaze back to Feirro; he was already awake, and his eyes looked so worried.

"Thanks God, you're awake now!" He immediately got up, sat beside me, and held my hand. "How are you feeling? Huh? Are you hungry? Do you want some water?"

I immediately pulled my hands away from his grasp and said, "I'm fine. What happened lately?"

He sighed, "After you took the essence of the red-lion beast, you passed out." Then he told me everything that happened next.

"Thank you!" was all I could say after hearing him.

"Ale, you can't just absorb the essence of the beasts carelessly. Some of them were very strong, and your body might explode or you'll become a monster if you can't handle it."

"Yeah! I'm reckless!" I let my body fall on the bed and closed my eyes. I don't want to entertain him and listen to his boring talk anymore.

"I know you're hungry. I'll get you some food," he said, and then I heard footsteps getting away.

I can actually feel a strong energy inside my body now. Though it's not my plan, it's great to have the power of that red-lion beast anyway.

I got up and called him before he could close the door. "Feirro!"

"Is there anything else you need?" He asked, holding the doorknob.

"I'm feeling better now. I'll eat with you outside!" I quickly walk past him and get down to the dining area of this inn.

There were a lot of people eating and drinking at every table. I guess most of these people were from the middle and upper classes based on their suits, weapons, and movements. It was such a crowded place, but I could see the cleanliness, and everything seemed very organized.

I was about to walk towards the four-seat square table when Feirro held my shoulder and turned me to face a four-seat square table full of food. "Our table is already prepared!" He said.

"Get your hands off me!" low, yet authoritative words from me.

"Sorry, my dear wife!" He immediately took back his hand and beckoned, "Please!"

I gave him a sharp glance before I walked towards the table. Such a silly man! I'll never be your wife!

A few minutes later, a group of five young men entered the inn. They are wearing a black dress and a round cap with drapery that covers their heads.

They looked around; however, there's already no table available here in the dining area.

"Huh!?" They suddenly disappeared, and when I looked around, I saw them standing in front of a man with a black hooded cloak covering his head. He took off his hood, so I can clearly see his face now.

He's really undeniably handsome, with a fair, pale complexion. His phoenix eyes were actually reddish when he took off his hood, and they were exposed to enough light.

The men in black dresses immediately kneeled down in front of him, which made me even more curious.

"Isn't that the man who fought against the red-lion beast too?" I asked Feirro.

"I guess!" was his cold response while glaring at them.

"Calm down." I know that werewolves and vampires haven't gotten along since ever.

I shifted my gaze back to the vampires. "But I think these men were not that simple. Everyone knows that all the vampires only stay on their island and don't room around. This leader of them is not a pure vampire but a hybrid too, since he can actually run around under the sunlight yesterday."

When I looked at Feirro again, his alpha eyes were already shining. So, I quickly reach out and hold his arm to calm him down.

He immediately looked at me with a shocked expression. Slowly, his eyes went dark brown again, and a smile curled on his lips while he stared at me. Then he glanced at my hand, which was holding his arm.

I quickly took my hand back and rolled my eyes. "Don't start any trouble and make me clean your mess. Father especially told us to get away from unnecessary fights."

"You're cleaning my mess?" He said in a flat tone, and his face has no expressions; I couldn't read his thoughts now.

I sniggered to mock him even more. "Yeah! You're a weakling coward anyway!" I crossed my arms.

"Just in case you forget, it was me who stopped you from unnecessary fights, but you just love showing off your witchcraft and defeating beasts." He stood up. "You're the only person who belittles me!"

I followed him with my gaze as he walked away. Is he mad at me? Did I hurt his ego and pride?