Dragon King's Harem Chapter 363. I See You As A Whole, My King
A huff escaped her lips. “I can understand that. Sotis I feel the sa way,” she said, flicking her gaze at . “But maybe not as bad as you. Also…” She cringed slightly, as if rembering sothing unpleasant. “I have four older brothers, which sucks. When you don’t have any siblings at all,” she added.
That made chuckle. “They aren’t annoying, Jyne. I can see your brothers are worried about you and want you to live happily. I can understand their actions. If… I had a little sister, I would also do the sa thing. This world is not as beautiful as it seems, and marriages between royals more often end bitterly than sweet,” I reminded her in a soft tone.
Jyne looked down at the table, her fingers tracing invisible patterns on its surface. She was silent for a while, lost in her thoughts. “True,” she admitted quietly, her voice tinged with a hint of resignation. "I was afraid of that too."
She flicked her gaze back up to , her eyes softening. "But... fortunately, I t you," she said, a small, genuine smile spreading across her face.
I smiled at her, even though I was holding back a cringe. 'Yeah, lucky you t ,' I thought. The notion of her falling in love with a random stranger was completely crazy to . I couldn't imagine what might have happened if she had t soone less honorable. Soone who might have taken advantage of her naivety and trust.
Jyne had always struck as soone full of light and warmth, but also with a touch of innocence that could be dangerous in the wrong circumstances. Following a stranger around, trusting so easily—it was utterly naïve. If I were a criminal or soone with ill intentions, her fate could have been disastrous. It was a miracle that nothing bad had happened to her during her adventures alone.
Jyne's world was full of ideals and dreams, a contrast to the harsh realities I had faced and learned to navigate. She didn’t know the extent of the treachery and manipulation that existed in the world of royals and politics. Her brothers, for all their overprotectiveness, had tried to shield her from these harsh truths. And now, in my care, she was beginning to see the darker side of life.
I looked at her, her smile still genuine and bright, and felt a pang of protectiveness. Despite her experiences and the challenges she faced, she retained that core of optimism and trust. It was rare and precious, and I wanted to preserve it as much as possible.
She held my hand gently, her touch warm and reassuring. “And you know what makes happy?” she said, her eyes searching mine for understanding.
I almost wanted to tease her, to say, 'Cause I wasn't a commoner? But a dragon king?' But I held my tongue, curious to hear her answer.
“I’m glad that you are a gentleman,” she said, her voice sincere and soft.
Those words managed to make chuckle, even though I tried to hold it in. Her frown deepened slightly, clearly confused by my reaction. “Is it because you saw what I did today?” I guessed.
“Yes. That’s part of it,” she admitted. “But it’s more than that. It’s how you carry yourself, how you treat those around you, even when they don’t deserve it.”
“You shouldn’t judge soone by what they do in a single mont, Jyne,” I reminded her gently. “You should see a person as a whole, not just one part of their story.”
She looked thoughtful for a mont, her fingers still lightly holding mine. “You’re right,” she said quietly. “But sotis, those monts can show us who soone really is. They reveal character.”
Her words gave pause. It was true that single monts could be revealing. They could show bravery, kindness, or cruelty in ways that a lifeti of actions might obscure. Yet, I knew better than anyone that even the best people had their monts of weakness, and the worst could have monts of grace.
“Jyne, there’s so much more to a person than just their best or worst monts,” I said, my voice carrying a hint of the wisdom I’d gained through my own experiences. “It’s the sum of those monts, the choices they make consistently, that defines them.”
She nodded slowly, absorbing my words. “I guess I’m still learning,” she said with a small smile. “You’ve had to grow up so quickly, take on so much responsibility. It’s different for .”
She leaned into , her body warm and comforting against mine, and smiled. "But I’m sure… I see you as a whole, my king," she said in a spoiled tone, her voice soft and reassuring.
I couldn’t help but smirk at her words. "Nice seduction, Jyne," I replied in a joking tone, hoping to lighten the mood.
My attempt worked, and her face lit up with relief, seeing my smile return.
"I'm glad your smile is back," she said again, her tone more serious. "You looked tense earlier, and I could tell you were stressed about what just happened," she admitted.
I hadn’t expected her to notice this deeply, to see through the layers of my royal deanor and pinpoint the worry beneath. "It was not easy for to entrust this dangerous mission to Al. Maybe… I'm just too worried,” I said, either to calm her down or to comfort myself.
Jyne’s eyes softened with understanding. "It’s natural to worry about soone you care about," she said gently. "Especially when the stakes are so high."
Jyne’s hand tightened around mine, anchoring to the present. "You’ve made the best decision you could," she continued. "Sotis, that’s all we can do."
Her wisdom was comforting. I let out a long exhale. “You are right,” I muttered. ‘I can only hope everything will be okay.’
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