The Femme Fatale

The episode in the lake and the escape from the palace had changed their relationship but he could see she was more gentle and shy with him since she got to know about the mark.

If he had an inkling of how it would mellow down his royal tsundere wife, he would have told her right away.

“...I shouldn’t have done it, is that what you are thinking?” She asked, peering up at him. His face was void of any expression and it was making her fidget with anxiety.

She has been trying to read his expressions for a while now.

Furrowing his brows, he smiled. “No, You did well. Threaten anyone you like, I’ll back you up.”

Laylin blinked at him. ‘Did he think she went around making threats?’ Though she thought that, she just tilted her head.

“I’ll remember your generosity.”

It was never a bad thing to have a man like him backing her. Though they might end up losing their lives under the mad wizard, it was an assurance.

He gave a nod, as another thought came to him, “You think witches can stop