Chapter 34 The Unexpected Moment

Jacques tried to get up. He leaned on one of his arms. His breaths still ran after the horror captivated him.

Valentino helped him and brought him a flask of water he got from Celestine. He helped Jacques to take some sips of water.

“Thanks…” Jacques whispered as he wiped his lips. He turned his head to Celestine.

“Princess Celestine?” He looked at her with his eyes full of surprise and curiosity. He squeezed his eyes and curled up his nose.

Celestine nodded. She gulped hard.

The silence thudded each mind…leaving some traces blowing into the air. Some questions remained inside the throat, wanted to come out.

Valentino raised his two eyebrows and he gazed at the young woman taking a seat next to him with his questioningly stare. “Are you a princess?” he asked in doubtful voice.

He saw the young woman hesitantly nodded and her stare turned back to the man who leaning towards him.

“How did you come here?” Celestine asked with her curious eyes towards Jacques.

Jacques got up and