Lover While The Duke
#19 Regional Review (Gwinia Invitation)

"I don't want to go."

Yanneta chose silence.

"I'm definitely going to miss Yanneta."

"I am too." Answer Yanneta.

Lionel took a deep breath. They sit next to each other hand in hand. As if I don't want to separate.

"But Lionel has to go, right?"

He's nodding. This was his duty as the commander of the Zagc knights. Every year he had to review the four imperial borders. He goes every three months. As a routine schedule and a form of responsibility.

"It'll take a week at most."

"Ah what a pity. For a week I couldn't see this handsome face." The sigh of Janet in the heart.

"I'll send a letter to Lionel." Yanneta's smile rises.

Thinking of the smile that he could not see for one week made Lionel sad. He leaned his head against Yanneta's shoulder.

"Why doesn't Yanneta hold me back?"

"Yes?"

"If Yanneta says don't go I won't go."

"I don't want Lionel to leave either. But it's an obligation, isn't it? I don't want to be considered the lover who held Lionel captive."

"Yanneta can do whatever she wants."

"Is that what Lionel wants?"

Suddenly Lionel straightened his body.

"Really?" Exclaims.

Yanneta. He stroked Lionel's hair a little messy.

"Lionel has a lot of responsibilities. Don't just because I'm Lionel didn't leave. I'll wait for you to come home."

Yanneta raised her body slightly then kissed her lips briefly.

"*Yes God!" Janet's heart beat unnoticed.

"I must be crazy!" Shouts in the heart*.

He only wanted to calm down the sulking Lionel but his impulsive actions shocked him himself. Although this was their first kiss.

Noticing Lionel's flat reaction Yanneta regretted. Now in Lionel's head he's definitely rated a no-no.

Yanneta was about to apologize but her lips were immediately attacked back.

Lionel pulled his body and tightened the distance earlier. His hand held the back of Yanneta's head. Aggressively he swallowed the whole lip of Janet.

Chasing every movement of his tongue that escaped. The sound of an intertwined tongue echoed inside the car. Without them noticing, the carriage had stopped and the people outside were waiting for the door to open.

Yanneta closed her eyes. A tingling sensation spread throughout his body. He leaned on Lionel so as not to fall. This was their first kiss after becoming lovers.

His kiss was fierce and passionate. Yanneta was pressed until she was out of breath. When he almost fainted, a tap interrupted.

Tok.

"Your Majesty. Are you inside?"

Lionel had to let go of his kiss. He rubbed Yanneta's messy lips then replied.

"Don't enter. Wait till we get out."

"Your Majesty."

The look they meet. Yanneta gasped and her vision blurred. Her lips were dyed red by saliva.

"Yanneta makes me even less willing to leave."

Suddenly Lionel pulled her then hugged her tightly.

The masculine scent immediately smelled. The scent of perfume and body odor mixed into one. Unknowingly Yanneta becomes familiar with this smell as Lionel hugs her.

Yanneta replied by wrapping her hand around Lionel's neck. He also does not want to be separated. He wants to be loved like this.

Her once difficult life reminds her of the attention of someone who cares deeply for her. He who never felt the attention grew greedy. Yanneta's afraid. Yet he did not want to miss this opportunity even though he knew that it was he who would end up suffering.

Suffering from having to remember all of this when Lionel had left him.

Yanneta held back her tears.

"Someone might be waiting for us outside." Yanenta.

"Just a moment." Lionel still did not want to take off his embrace. He wanted to stay a little longer with Yanneta.

Yanneta remained silent.

"When I go Yanneta can play with Yanneta's friends. Or maybe Yanneta wants to do something?" Finally Lionel let go of his embrace.

"I want to visit the library of Soveil. Can I?"

"of course. All mine is Yanneta's."

Yanneta's eyes twitched. He really did not want to let go of this person.

"Thank you."

"Fabian will accompany Janet. Yanneta can come whenever Yanneta wants. Soveil is open to Yanneta." The most beautiful smile was on Lionel's lips.

Yanneta's heart was sore. Since when was she so emotional when she saw her smile. He kept reminding himself to stay alert. She was only the Duke's temporary lover.

Don't get swept away.

Yanneta nodded slowly.

"Your Majesty did something happen?" The voice interrupted again.

"No. We'll be out soon."

Lionel opened the door and exited first.

"You've returned Your Majesty, the deputy commander has been waiting for you." Fabian approached first.

Their presence was not much concerned because he was busy helping Yanneta get off the train.

"When's it coming?"

"A while ago, Your Majesty."

Lionel's eyes swept over a glance. There were two people standing not far from them. His gaze was cold and annoyed. He told me to postpone it until night but they didn't listen.

Not only Dean was surprised but Yanneta was too. He is no stranger to that name. Out of curiosity Yanneta peeked out from behind Lionel's shoulders.

"I am Your Majesty." The man named Dean ran over.

Dean Kalios, his name is mentioned several times in the story. He was also a very royal person on Soveil. Despite being a Zagc knight, he was on Lionel's side. As Verdian and Lionel dispute breaks out, he becomes a strong supporter of Soveil.

Dean is pretty handsome too. His height almost matched Lionel's. His hair was brown and his eyes were light ash. Just like it says in Red Rose Tragedy. Carrying steady. Dean in Yanneta's eyes is a sweet friend.

He was a friend of Lionel's while in the academy. Lionel helped his family a lot which was only a village noble. There is no doubt where that loyalty comes from.

It was nice to meet other people. Yanneta quietly raised her smile.

"I'll give you a few minutes."

"Your Majesty!" Shouted Dean.

Yanneta who was beside Lionel was shocked. Just this time he saw the person who was casually treating Lionel.

"ah! Sorry if Lady's surprised." Dean quickly responded.

"Include me Dean Kalios, deputy commander of the Zagc knights and your lover's friend."

The eyes of Yanneta are round.

"Lady should not be surprised. This guy has been bragging about you almost every day." Further.

As a representative, the intensity of Dean's meetings with Lionel was quite frequent. Every time they had to discuss something, Lionel's lips couldn't calm down if he didn't mention Yanneta by name. That's where Dean found out who Yanneta Rainhart was.

Rumors of Princess Gwinia's feast of manhood also flowed like water. So all over Nachtion who doesn't know Lady Yanneta Rainhart. Duke Soveil's lover that made many people envious. The woman who was able to crush their hopes of being close to Duke Soveil.

She's beautiful as the rumors say. His skin was very white and his body was slender. Her pale golden hair added to her graceful impression. Its delicate features awakened the protective souls of the men. No wonder the nobles who gossiped boasted.

"*Duke doesn't want to be a second away from his girlfriend. He always looked after her as if the Lady would get hurt at any moment."

"The Duke's gaze is full of honey of affection. How lucky the woman was*."

Dean was not in attendance at the event. But he likes to hear rumors.

"I don't. Please complete your needs. No need to be bothered by me. Meet Yanneta Rainhart. Nice to meet you Sir Dean." Smooth Yanneta response.

"I'll wait for Lionel inside. When are you going?" Further.

"Tomorrow morning." Lionel replied annoyed.

"How about dinner? I want to have dinner with Lionel."

"Will Yanneta wait for me?"

"of course. It seems urgent. Lionel can go." Yanneta smiled warmly.

Dean quietly observed the conversation of the pair. He was surprised when Lionel so gently treated Yanneta. Different when he was at the knight training ground. Others will not believe in this gentle side of him.

"I'll finish it quickly. Yanneta please wait comfortably."

Yanneta nodded.

Lionel immediately widened his pace. Dean immediately followed before resigning to Yanneta.

"You want to drink Lady's tea?"

"No. Can Fabian make me coffee?"

"certain."

Today ended with Lionel's departure to the border. Routine agenda for review.

*

"Miss no letter from the palace came." Marta interrupts Yanneta's daydream.

Today was exactly one week Lionel left.

The northern border suffered severe damage because it was directly adjacent to another country that had long been hostile to Zagc.

Lionel sent a letter yesterday if his return is delayed. Yanneta can't help but worry. The northern region is a land of bar-bars who threaten at any time.

The ruler of the northern region of the Marquess Zavilion, was a territory with military strength equal to Zagc since he was the closest territory to the bars.

The review this time was heavier because the bar-bar people were very aggressive about breaking through the Zavilion defenses.

"From palace?"

"Yes, Princess Gwinia invited you personally to her first tea party."

Martha put down an invitation with an imperial seal.

Pretty ballsy. A princess who was not an heir used an imperial seal.

Something's not right. Yanneta's suspicions are growing.

Seriate...

FYI

Zagc consists of 4 regions :

Soveil in the South

Zavilion in the North

Rowvata in the West

The Vexia in the East

Can read the story of Zagc's formation in #6 Lady Rainhart.