Cornered

Instead of searching for words to say, I leaned in further and brush my lips against his briefly before moving away.

“I don’t hate you and I’m not afraid of you either. I just thought since we are not married, it would be better if we, uhm” I swallowed nervously, unable to say out the word out loud.

“Did someone say something to you? Is that why you’re saying all these?” he questioned with a raised brow.

“What? No..no but you are the Prince and have a reputation in society whereas I don’t and even though you say we are engaged, I don’t want your name to be taint because of me” I explained calmly, my heart beating loudly in my chest.

He nodded once and pushed away from me with a deep sigh.

“I understand what you are saying, Iris but I don’t care about those side talks and gossips but I can’t say same for you so I will have servants arrange one of the rooms for you as soon as possible”

He said sharply and turned to walk into the bathroom, leaving me to state right after him. Maybe I was