The Reincarnated Daughter Of The Cold Emperor

Chapter XXV

Cadence's POV

Alec's grip on me remained firm and tight as we continued to run into the illuminated garden

I spent all my days reading books and eating sweets, thus my statima weren't exactly great...

I was completely puffed out from the running and was steadily starting to lose my pace

[ "W-wait!" ]

I finally call out through desperate gasps of air

My throat felt dry but I could still feel the adrenaline running through my veins

Alec looked back at me with completely steady breathing and not a break of sweat

Well I guess it makes sense considering he goes to a school that specialised in training formidable knights

However, I still couldn't help but feel ashamed of my lack of physical ability... perhaps I'll start having morning jogs after this...

[ "Ah sorry Princess, you alright?" ]

Alec says as he lets go of my hands and looks at me apologetically

[ "I-i'm fine..." ]

Just a blow to my dignity, that's all...

[ "Phew, that's good! I forgot that you're still only a little kid! Don't worry Princess, next time I'll give you a piggy back ride!" ]

[ "N-no it's alright..." ]

I say, quickly shutting down his offer

I wondered if that might have been a little rude and offensive, but luckily for me, he didn't seem to mind the rejection

Instead, much to my shock, he began to climb up the branches of a tall, thick tree that we stood next too

He seemed to be very quick and agile as he steadily climbed up one branch to another

[ "W-what are you doing?!" ]

I call out to him nervously in fear that he might fall down and hurt himself, although he wasn't too high up yet

He looks down at me, still holding a thick branch and smiles at me, wide and bright

[ "Isn't it obvious? I'm climbing up this tree!" ]

Alec says cheekily and full of sarcasm

[ "No I meant-" ]

[ "Come on Princess, climb up! It's really easy don't worry!" ]

He says energetically and completely cutting me off

I look at him, eyes wide and full of horror

I was in a complete loss of words

No way am I going up there! Imagine all the injuries I'd sustain from falling that high up! Absolutely not!

[ "It's okay, I promise I'm here to help and save you, Princess" ]

Alec says in assurance, which for some reason causes my cheeks to flush slightly

Looking at his bright smile and clear yellow eyes that shone in the moonlight, I couldn't help but feel that trace of fear disappear

It was as if I were being enchanted by his beautiful smile and gentle voice

[ "Grab onto that first branch right there" ]

Alec slowly instructs me

I can't help but follow the words of his voice, as my hand reaches out and does as he says