Disguised Before The Alpha Prince のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 11 - チャプター 20

PearlI didn't know if I should be happy or sad—my roommates were back, and they were here to support me. They all had huge smiles on their faces. I never imagined I’d meet him again. Rowan was heading toward me with that familiar grin, reminding me that I’d need him here and that I wouldn’t be able to do it alone. And to my surprise, the ruthless, arrogant noble prick was here as well. He had a smirk on his face. Damn, I didn’t think I’d meet him again!! Why, Moon Goddess, why are you doing this to me??Then I noticed the other one. I’d seen him somewhere before, but where? I tried to recollect, and that’s when it hit me—oh yes, it’s him! The one I had aided. What is he doing here? He didn’t have any expression on his face—just a cold, unreadable poker face. They headed toward me, and I smiled with relief. Finally, I didn’t need to do this alone.The arrogant prick had a huge smile on his face. He suddenly leaned down, moving close to my ear.“Missed me, kitten?” he whispered softly,

DemyanI stood in the tall shadowed hall of our ancestral manor, cloaked in midnight-blue velvet and silver. The walls were lined with ancient tapestries worn by age, and candlelight danced across heirlooms of war and peace. Outside, the forest slept under a steel-gray sky, and I could faintly hear the wind racing through the trees. I am calm, I told myself. Years of training had taught me to wear calm like a second skin, each flicker of fear cooled by duty. On the marble hearth, embers smoldered quietly; each flicker was a heartbeat in the silence.A soft rustle announced Sirek ’s arrival as he stepped into the hearthlight. The former Gamma’s broad shoulders and graying jaw were unmistakable even in the dim light. He bowed once, quietly. “My prince,” he said, tone respectful but edged with concern. “The scouts from the northern forest have brought news.” Despite myself, I felt a flicker of pride that he brought news directly to me. I gestured to a stone bench by the hearth and Sirek

PearlWe had finally found a cabin. I was cold, and my entire body was soaked. My clothes clung to my skin, and I kept rubbing my arms for warmth like a shivering kitten lost in the rain. Demyan was walking ahead of me, confidently leading the way like he was some heroic knight on a mission—which, knowing him, he probably imagined he was.He suddenly turned back and faced me, pulling out his knife with a swift motion. My eyes widened, and before I could say a word, he placed the blade gently on his lips and whispered, “Shush.”That one word made my heart skip a beat. Why do you sound so dramatic, Demyan? Are we in a war movie now? I looked around frantically, half-expecting someone to jump out of the bushes with a sword. My fingers were trembling, and not just from the cold.He stepped toward me with that ever-so-slight smirk of his, his voice dropping to a whisper as his lips neared my ear. “Don’t be scared, kitten. I’m here for you, and I will protect you.”Oh no. Not the kitten aga

PearlThe sunlight hit my face from the window, causing my eyes to flutter open. My vision was still blurry and my eyes crusty. I stretched my legs before sitting up. Slowly, I opened my eyes and realized that I was hugging that prick. Not only was I hugging him, but one of my legs was on top of him. He was holding my hand while he slept.I quickly got up from his side and crawled into the corner of the room. What the actual moon curse, did I just cling to him while I was asleep? Why do I always do this? Why do I hug him like he’s my pillow? Ahh, this is so annoying. I need to do something about this habit of mine.That’s when I noticed he was staring at me with a huge smile on his face. Oh no, don’t tell me he was staring at me this entire time. I was so lost in my thoughts that I didn’t realize he was awake, and now he was looking at me.I cleared my throat and tried to avoid eye contact with him. “Good morning,” I said in a soft voice.He smiled while lying on his side, his palm su

PearlHe is awake, which is a good sign. I touched his head—his fever had also left his body. He slowly opened his eyes. I smiled at him.“How are you feeling?” I asked softly.He didn’t answer. He just kept staring at me.“Who are you?” he asked in a low voice, his eyes locked on mine. He was still in pain—I could hear it, feel it in his voice.Shit!! I forgot that right now I’m Pearl, not Perin—the one he knows.“I found you injured and brought you here to this village,” I said, trying to sound calm while avoiding eye contact. But he didn’t stop staring. His hand remained clasped around mine.I tried to gently pull away, but he held on tighter.Oh moon goddess… has he figured it out? That I’m Perin?My heart thudded painfully in my chest. His touch shouldn't have affected me like this—but it did. There was warmth in it, something grounding. And confusing.He tried to get up, still holding my hand.Look at his courage—holding the hand of a woman he doesn’t know. Doesn’t he have any s