The Queen Who Shares Love
Chapter 62 The Restrained Feelings

"What does all this mean, Grand Duke?"

Gerald was silent for a few seconds before opening his voice.

"Our cooperation is over, Empress. My reputation has improved. The preparations for attacking the Emperor were ripe. I don't need you anymore."

All Gerald's words are true. Without Leticia's help, Grand Duke Faust can attack Braun smoothly. Weapons and troops are ready. Although there was no witch help, Gerald could definitely defeat Braun without any significant obstacles.

"Did Isabella know about this?"

"This is not my own action. Your existence is only a hindrance to me. And I will remove all obstructions from before me."

Gerald was still pointing his sword at the First Empress' neck. Leticia was still in disbelief, she had been betrayed. 

"If you kill me, Isabella and my friends will not stay silent, Grand Duke," Leticia tweeted.

Leticia behaved as calmly as possible in this situation, even though her heart was not careless.

"I know. I'll bring your corpse to the palace using teleportation magic stones. People will think you were killed by a killer. No one suspects me, because I'm sure you secretly came here without telling anyone. I'm very lucky to meet you alone. I don't need to think of a plan to get rid of you secretly."

Leticia was trying to understand what was on Gerald's mind. He saw eyes that usually scared him. Although it looked cold, many emotions were stirred up in it.

"You're not this kind of person, Grand Duke."

"You've even known me for a while and met a few times. Why do you seem to know everything about me? Wouldn't the rumor be spread, if it didn't contain the truth in it? Bad rumors are true, I'm a ruthless man, Empress."

No. Leticia was sure the rumors were wrong. Or is it just his imagination?

"You can't kill me, Grand Duke." Leticia looked at Gerald sharply as she clenched her hands.

"I can do it. Wounds like this won't stop me." Gerald pointed at the wound on his leg.

Leticia began to understand the look in Grand Duke Faust's eyes. It was not a cold eye. Sadness, anger, not wanting to lose, mixed into one. He has felt that before.

"You can't do it. Because you love me, Grand Duke." Leticia looked at Gerald Nanar.

Gerald widened his eyes. He gritted his teeth hard.

"Don't make it up, Empress!" shout Gerald.

Gerald's sword drew closer to Leticia's neck. However, Leticia was not at all daunted.

"All your concern and care for me because you love me. You are just running away from your own feelings. You don't want to know love and fear losing love, Grand Duke."

Gerald's teeth were heard loud. The sword that was beside Leticia seemed to tremble. Gerald wanted to slash Leticia's neck, but couldn't. All Leticia's words were true, she fell in love with him. He didn't want to see Leticia get hurt. He wanted to protect and protect Leticia.

"Yes you're right, Empress! I'm in love with you! You made me think irrationally! You are always on my mind! And you will be my biggest weakness!" Gerald's screams are getting louder.

"I'm not going to be your weakness. I can protect myself." Leticia raised her voice.

"There are no guarantees, you did not betray me, Empress!"

"I'm not going to betray you!" 

"Why can you be so sure?"

"That's because..."

Leticia took a breath.

"I love you too, Grand Duke."

Gerald jerked. His eyes were filled with disbelief.

"Stop lying Empress! It's all just your trickery! If you love me why can you think rationally in a situation like this?!"

"I don't think rationally either, Grand Duke. I knew that by being in the temple I would be in danger. I'd just like to see you. I've missed you."

Leticia's heart skipped a beat as she watched and was near Gerald. At first he thought it was fear, but over time he realized he was in love. Like when I met Braun. Although Gerald was cold, Leticia felt a sense of care in his every action. Leticia wants a love she can't get from her parents. His mother died giving birth to him. His father only lived for him to become Empress.

Braun's false attention easily made him fall in love. He was afraid that Gerald would also pretend to care for him or that the attention he gave was limited to cooperation. He tried to hold back his joy all this time. He was afraid that his love would clap one hand. However, Gerald's sincere concern makes his love more overflowing. He kept watching Gerald without noticing.

Gerald lowered his sword slowly. He doesn't know what to pay back.

Leticia's legs feel weak. Body fell. He tried hard, but he was exhausted. Breathing relief came out from his nose.

Suddenly Gerald was in front of Leticia's eyes. Hugged Leticia tightly. Apologies that need not be spoken with words. Leticia returned Gerald's embrace. In the end, Gerald dared to accept his weakness.

Leticia is happy to get affection from the person she loves. Not a false feeling like her husband gave her.

Tears wet Gerald's cheeks. She was happy to know that Leticia loved her too. The unbearable joy.

Gerald's embrace grew tighter as he did not want Leticia to suddenly disappear from before him. He also did not want to show his weak side like this to his loved ones.

Leticia realizes Gerald is crying. He took off his arms, keeping his head off Gerald's shoulders. Gerald with a heavy heart loosened his embrace. 

They both look at each other. Touch both their foreheads. Both of them could feel the breath of each other. 

Leticia wiped Gerald's tears on both of her cheeks. He touched the face of the one he loved.

"You don't have to be afraid. I promise it won't be your weakness, Grand Duke."

Leticia's smile was her lips. Gerald slowly smiled.

"Letician."

Leticia's heart seemed to want to come out. This is the first time Gerald has called his name.

"Gerald." Leticia.

Joy filled Gerald's heart. He doesn't want to hold it anymore. His hand gently turned Leticia's cheek. The other hand was behind Leticia's head.

Gerald kissed Leticia's lips. Leticia closed her eyes while returning Gerald's kiss. He's got Gerald's neck.

A very soft kiss. 

Gerald ended their kiss. He was afraid he could not hold back if he continued.

Leticia looked at Gerald one last time before returning to the palace. Gerald smiled back at Leticia. 

"I'll go home, Gerald."

"Be careful at the palace, Leticia."

Leticia activated her magic stone towards her room. He lay in his bed waiting for his meeting with Gerald again.

Gerald exited the chaplain's building greeted by Piere and the other priests. He told me the Pope was gone. He became a hero. Without Leticia maybe he couldn't be like this. 

He wanted to make Leticia happy by removing Braun from the throne. He will be the next Emperor.