Chapter 103

Seeing Brian's lovely enthusiasm, I had to laugh even though I was crying. I shook my head and took the initiative to kiss him; it was the first time I was so bold. Brian was slightly surprised at first, but then he quickly reversed position and pressed me for a passionate kiss.

That day, at that cave that seemed to mark our relationship was turned to a new page. And that kiss brought us closer together.

As soon as the rain stopped, Harvey came to pick us up and take us back to the castle.

"Brian, drop me on the ground; I can walk on my own," I whispered; my leg hurt, but it was not severe enough to need to be picked up all the time.

Brian was not satisfied; he frowned. "Stop playing around; your feet are already red and swollen." He ignored my objections and wrapped me in a tight embrace. Harvey witnessed it all; even though he didn't say anything, his eyes always had a teasing look that made me want to die shyly.

Towards evening, bad news came. Brian urgently needed to get to the ce