The Duke Stole Everything (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 49

When night had fully fallen, Sharti took out the small lamp she had brought along.

She inserted a mana stone into the lamp gifted by Birena, and a faint, flickering light softly illuminated the surroundings.

‘A campfire would’ve been warm.’

Thanks to the wool blanket Bireta had packed for her, she wasn’t particularly cold—only her cheeks were slightly flushed.

With no proper shelter from the wind, Sharti sat on the bare patch of earth where grass was sparse, spread out the blanket, and exhaled softly as she gazed up at the sky.

‘But… how did I end up like this?’

Sharti desperately kept her eyes fixed on the night sky, determined not to let her gaze drop even by accident.

Of all nights, the sky tonight was pitch black, without a single star.

Eventually, unable to bear the stiffness in her neck any longer, Sharti lowered her eyes.

“…….”

She saw Ren’s face resting on her thigh.

Arms crossed, Ren slept motionless, his expression as impassive in sleep as ever.

Hesitating for a moment, Sharti reached out and gently pulled the blanket over his sleeping bag.

‘I didn’t really need to go this far.’

Her eyes slowly traced Ren’s sharp features.

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