Sua squirmed slightly, feeling his gaze lingering on her face for a bit too long."Your Highness..." she said slowly, her eyes unable to hide her confusion. "Is there something you wish to say?"But Rai did not answer. Instead, he stepped closer. Slowly, just a single step, but it was enough to make Sua's breath hitch.His face was now mere inches from hers. The distance between them was so close that his distinct scent—fresh like sandalwood mixed with a hint of exotic spices—slipped into Sua's lungs.Sua turned her face away slightly, nervous, yet striving to maintain her composure.Rai stared at her for a moment without saying a word. Then, with an incredibly slow and careful movement, he raised his hand, touching the girl's right cheek right where it looked the driest, where the top layer of skin had begun to peel finely due to the treatment.His touch was gentle, almost imperceptible, like a breath of spring air brushing the surface of water."Does this hurt?" he asked, hi
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