“Yeah.”

I wanted to answer at length, but tears blocked my throat. Instead, I pulled Edric’s waist tightly, burying my face in his chest.

Edric’s warm body temperature, familiar scent, and the slightly fast beating of his heart.

Everything was perfect.

Edric gently stroked the back of my head. I lifted my head to look at his face. Observing Edric’s eyes, nose, and lips, which seemed even more splendid today, I took my time.

“Edric, by the way.”

“Yeah.”

“Do you know what Cecilia whispered to me earlier?”

“I don’t know.”

I gestured for him to lower his head. Edric bent his upper body, and just like Cecilia had done to me, I brought my lips to his ear.

Of course, it was closer than what she did to me earlier.

As a mischievous move, before saying anything, I intentionally exhaled provocatively into Edric’s ear, causing him to shudder. I stifled a laugh, then straightened up, urging Edric to lean closer to me. I whispered teasingly,

“Edric, it’s about the curse. The more you share love, the weaker it becomes.”

I burst into laughter.

Edric’s gaze changed.

Oh, those eyes were not the eyes of a human Edric; they were the eyes of a white tiger Edric. He looked as if he were about to devour me.

Somehow, it feels exciting, right?

But was it my misunderstanding? Edric didn’t move at all and remained still.

Only his gaze was beastly.

Ah… The most embarrassing moment in the world might be the moment when seduction fails.

I awkwardly scratched my forehead. Then Edric spoke.

“Are you okay?”

“Huh? What do you mean?”

“You fainted.”

Ah, he was worried about me because I was in pain. It wasn’t a failed seduction!

To quickly dispel Edric’s misunderstanding, I clapped my hands.

“I didn’t faint because I was in pain. I’m healthy. Honestly, my physical condition is like being reborn, so goo… ow!”

Edric pushed me down. His giant shadow loomed over me.

“Really?”

He asked until the end. I nodded my head.

Then Edric chuckled. A chill ran down my spine. Instinct warned me to be careful.

Quiet down, instinct!

I grabbed Edric’s neck and pulled him down. Our lips met again. The contact was much more urgent and the temperature higher than before.

That’s when it happened.

“Lord Edric.”

Who’s there?

We froze in all our movements, turning our attention to the source of the sound. The intruder’s voice came from the entrance of the tent.

“What is it?”

“A new doctor has arrived.”

“We don’t need a doctor.”

“Excuse me?”

“Cecilia has awakened. She’s perfectly healthy.”

Edric spoke to the man outside the door while kissing my cheeks, eyes, and lips. The tickling sensation made me shrink my neck.

“Is that really true? I’ll inform everyone about this news!”

“Yes, tell everyone to prepare to leave this place.”

“Yes!”

The sound of footsteps faded away.
“First, let’s go back.”

Edric embraced me with a lot of regret.

“Others will be delighted to see you awake.”

“By the way, why are you still in Serbia? It’s been several days since I woke up.”

“It’s not over until you wake up. I was planning to go back when you woke up.”

“Ah, why go home to nurse me? Other soldiers must have suffered. Finally, the war is over, and I can’t even go back.”

“Well, I lived on what I could eat and drink every night, avoiding your eyes.”

“There was no need for everyone to suffer because of me. You didn’t do anything reckless, did you?”

“I wanted to kill them all, but I held back. I figured you wouldn’t like it when you woke up.”

Edric laughed gallantly.

The content was harsh, but… Yes. Still, he held back in the end, so it’s okay, right? Haha…

I vowed to live longer than Edric.

What if something happens if I’m not around? I have to tame Edric well so he won’t cause trouble or do anything bad for the rest of his life.

Edric supported me as I got up. Then, he gently arranged my clothes and hair. Although my hair at the back was quite messed up from lying down for a long time, it was fine since Edric said it was cute.

We cautiously walked to the tent door and went outside. The newly risen sun shone directly on my face.

“Uh, dazzling…”

Before I could even frown, I was surprised by the sight in front of me.

People filled the area in front of the tent.

They stood there, looking at us as if they were waiting for us to come out.

“What, what is it?”

“Cecilia has really awakened!”

Someone’s shout echoed.

Did they come to see me? I should have known this would happen; I should have believed Edric’s words and touched my hair more before coming out.

Then, while traversing through the crowd, a group of people walked towards us. I recognized all their faces. Lord Terminus and his father, Heron, Pinoria, and Taphineus. Many other lords followed behind them.

Since they were all people who fought with me and Edric, putting their lives on the line, seeing their unharmed faces made me incredibly happy.

Lord Roberto, Terminus’s father, walked towards me. He stopped in front of me and tightly held my hand.

“We prayed every day and waited for you to wake up.”

The sincerity in his majestic voice was undeniable.