He locked his lips with hers in a slow short kiss, her heart raced as the touch of his lips reminded her how good he tasted. She inhaled his fragrance as he retreated.

"You don't want to know why I killed them?

" He asked her, playing with her hair by curling it around his finger.

She nodded no,

"Did they deserve it?

".

His nod was brief and the lady smiled,

"then I don't want to know.

"

The door opened in a slam, they both turned around to see Jake widening his eyes in shock.

"You're alive!

" He murmured, frowning his eyes as if he had seen a ghost. Roselyn stifled a laugh seeing his distraught facial expression.

John shrugged, sharing a knowing look with Roselyn.

"I fought against so many creatures and they never killed me, and here you are worried about a poison.

"

Jake's eyes darted between the couple trying to understand how he recovered that well.

"I should be offended by you thinking I am that weak.

" He commented trying to distract him by mentioning his solid reputation.

He scoffed not receiving any response from his friend and stood up, to announce:

"I'm starving.

" Jake rushed to carry him, probably concerned he would have difficulties to walk. John rolled his eyes, he disliked when people treated him like if he was weak, however, he didn't complain. Roselyn did the same, carrying him from the other side and another roll of eyes John took.

"If maids see me carried like this they will dismiss themselves. And I won't blame that for doing so.

" John complained, causing Roselyn and Jake to share a laugh.

"Okay thank you, let me go now.

" He said after they carried him for few steps. They slowly left him, but he lost his balance and fell to the ground. They both jolted then rushed trying to help him but he placed his hands on the ground and lifted himself in a agile jump to explode in a laugh.

"I hate you.

" Roselyn commented stifling a laugh understanding he was mocking them.

Jake limited himself to roll his eyes.

They walked toward the dining room, when the maids saw them all in a good health they hinted a smile before rushing in the kitchen to quickly set the table.

"I can't leave for few hours that you take advantage of it!

" His voice thundered but Roselyn could recognize his forced tone of voice.

He smiled to her for an instant before sitting down in his usual rigid posture.

John placed three big steakes on his plate and Jake did the same, they cut their own meal and began to eat, keeping their head bowed down toward the food like if they were starving for ages.

Roselyn was starving as well and helped herself with placing on her dish some vegetables and few fried eggs. For dessert she indulged in the pleasure of tasting a custard cake.

After finishing the big meal Roselyn invited the maids to sit down with them. Her demand received a puzzed glance from John.

"There is plenty of food left. Why don't you help yourself and send the leftovers to the poor people in the village?

" She said, causing silence to fill the room.

The maids moved their gazes on the King, probably waiting for their consent. But the lady, annoyed by that gesture cleared her voice.

"I don't like to repeat my demands. If John has something to say he will replicate to me.

" She broke the silence with a severe voice. They nodded, quietily eating some food as the lady suggested shyly smiling bowing their head. Nobody in the Royal family ever did a nice gesture in their regards so even if they didn't dare to thank the lady, deep down they were grateful.

Roselyn and John simultaneously stood up and walked out of the dining room to accompany Jake to the door.

"Thank you for having tried to help me.

" John said in a whisper, his friend smiled while he gently dabbed his shoulder.

"I always keep the promise.

" Jake replied before moving his gaze to Roselyn,

"I hope I get to know you better over time.

"

Roselyn offered a smile,

"me too.

" She murmured out before seeing him close the door and walking outside.

As soon as the door was closed John threw his arms on Roselyn to embrace her tightly. The lady caught off guard, blushed but unconsciously wrapped her arms around him, tucking her face on his shoulder and inhaling his smell that made her feel so safe.

"I needed it.

" He said under his breath.

"What did you need?

" She replied, keeping him tight.

"Someone like you in my life.

"

His reply drawn a smile on her lips before she could realize it. She caressed the bottom of his head with her hand and with the other one she clung onto his neck.

Her nails brushed through his skin causing a thrill to run through his spine.

John lifted his hand from the comfortable position Roselyn was in to stare at her for some instants. He bit his lips, scanning her upside down.

"Resist the temptation becomes harder every day, Roselyn.

" He said plucking his lips. She swallowed hard, acknowledging that a part of her felt the same way. But another part was concerned that she may not be as good as the girls he had.

She buried her fingers into his hair gently tugging, as they made intense eye contact. She had the tingling feeling in her stomach.

Roselyn felt embarrassed which gave him the confirmation that she felt the same way.

"Can we marry already?

" He asked in a playful tone of voice.

Roselyn rolled her eyes, doubting if the sarcasm in his saying didn't hide some truthful demand.

Her eyes fluttered in his allure and she had to look away to prevent her mind to drift into mischievous thoughts.

"Goodnight. Dream of me tonight.

" He whispered, a smirk on his face. He pulled away to take a step back and waved at her before walking toward his room.

Roselyn sighed, that man will drive her crazy with his constant teasing.