Chapter 64

It only took a couple of minutes before she fell asleep, as I knew she would. So many things happened since we were captured by the palace guards. Delete that. So many things happened since we were children. The least I could do was to let her rest, even for short periods like this. But from now on, I promise to protect her. She was mine, and I'd do everything for her. Taking care not to disturb the princess, I got out of bed, carefully opening the door.
"Can't sleep?" Van asked as...