"Mask Festival?"
Prince Leon finally told Ivy as they approached their destination.
"Yes, every year, Ester lake holds a Mask Festivals where nobles and commoners will come around and enjoy the festival in disguise. So I thought it would be a great chance for us to enjoy ourselves."
"Ester Lake?!!! But that's half a day's ride away from home! How can we make it back in time ?!"
The Prince sneered, "We don't."
Ivy gawked in shock, and she slowly distances herself away from the Prince again.
The Prince notices her movements and leans closer to her instead.
He smiled at her flirtatiously and spoke softly in her ear.
"Why do you looked so afraid? Do you think I'll do something to you?
Or do you wish I do something to you instead?"
Ivy trembled and blushed while Prince Leon softly chuckled.
"Don't worry. I won't do anything that you won't want me to do... Even if I want to."