All Chapters of Bratty Prince And The Bodyguard : Chapter 171 - Chapter 180

Adrien's POV: Sera’s lips pressed into a thin line, her gaze unfocusing for a second like she was pulling at some old memory buried under years of dust. Her fingers played absently with the edge of her sleeve, and for a moment, she looked hesitant and uncertain if she should even say it.“But there

Adrien's POV: I nearly choked at the passive aggression wrapped in pleasantries. Celeste tilted her head slightly. “Kieran was happy to see me,” she said casually, her gaze flicking between the two of us. “He said he missed our conversations.” Sera gave a polite laugh. “That’s odd. He doesn’t usually remember people he is not close to.” I tried not to smirk, but failed. Celeste’s jaw tightened for the briefest second. “Well,” she said smoothly, “it seems he remembers me just fine.” Silence followed her words, thick with something unspoken. “I am glad he is recovering,” Sera said finally, voice softening. “He means the world to a lot of people.” “And some more than others, I am sure,” Celeste said, her eyes locked on mine now, all false pleasantries stripped away. “Which makes it all the more important to protect him… don’t you think?” "You don't have to be worried about his safety. I can protect him just fine." The smile that curved her lips was subtle. “Good. I am glad we

Kieran's POV: Adrien and Sera. It was not anything unusual or bad but today… something inside me flickered the moment I laid eyes on them. Adrien’s hand was resting gently on Sera’s shoulder. It was nothing more than a comforting gesture. Then why was I feeling this way? Because I was on the edge or Adrien is such a perfect man that anyone would be willing to snatch him away. But then he saw me and his entire body stiffened. His hand jerked back like I had caught him doing something wrong. Like he was guilty. And that- That did something to me. It twisted up the poison Celeste had left behind. Made it coil tighter around my ribs. Made it harder to breathe. I knew it was irrational. I knew Adrien. I knew Sera. I trusted them more than anyone else in this damn palace. But still… I felt it. I stood still. “Hey,” Adrien said quickly, too quickly, stepping toward me. “You are out of bed.” Sera turned too, smiling gently. “Kieran, you should be resting-” Celeste spoke before I cou

Kieran’s POV: I shoved the blanket off and stumbled from the bed. Adrien called my name, I could not hear anything. I wanted to turn around and tell him that I am fine but I couldn't. I was already halfway across the room, I ran into the bathroom and fell to my knees over the toilet just in time to throw up. It felt endless. Violent and ugly. Adrien followed and dropped down beside me on the cold marble floor without hesitation. He didn’t flinch. He just sat next to me and rubbed my back, his other hand steadying my shoulder. “It’s okay,” he whispered. “Let it out. I have got you. I am right here.” I gagged again, my throat raw and burning. My eyes stung from the pressure. My chest heaved. Adrien stayed with me the whole time, patient and quiet, his touch never leaving my body. Eventually, when there was nothing left to throw up, I slumped forward, shaking, leaning against his shoulder. He gently wiped my face with a wet cloth and helped me sit up straighter. I couldn’t meet his

Adrien’s POV: I nodded remembering every single word which Noah had written in his journal about the man who had been threatening him. His shoulders shook violently as sobs burst out of him like waves. I pulled him into my arms, holding him as tightly as I could without hurting him. He cried into my chest, tears soaking my shirt, hands clutching at me like I was the only thing keeping him grounded. “I didn’t want to die, Adrien,” he choked. “I didn’t. But when I saw that diamond… it all came rushing back. Noah’s smile. His voice. The way he told me not to trust everyone so blindly. And Bernard... he has always been next to us. Always. I thought he was loyal. I thought he was good. I never suspected.. never in a million years--” I stroked his back, while my own throat tightened. “I feel so stupid,” he sobbed. “He was there, Adrien. He served us tea. He knew our secrets. He helped plan Noah’s speeches. He… he held my hand when Noah’s body was brought in.” I closed my eyes, my jaw c