Some hours ago, (within the trees)
"Wait"
Usui paused in his steps even though he didn't want to. He couldn't leave her alone when her voice sounded so hollow. He refused to glance at her and kept urging his disobedient feet to move.
"Prince Usui –"
He cut her off by stating, "Why are you using titles now? Did we revert to strangers?"
"Turn around"
Her soft voice almost compelled him to follow her instructions.
Usui mumbled, "Only if you promise that you wouldn't reject me."
Hearing the silence behind him, Usui closed his eyes in pain as his heart throbbed painfully.
"Please, Usui."
Usui closed his eyes as he listened to her pleading voice. His body tensed as he turned to face her stiffly. He widened his eyes in shock when he saw Freya standing before him.
A wry smile formed on her face as she asked, "Is it that shocking?"
He stuttered, "H-How?"
