Alaric walked ahead as he escorted Eve back to her quarters. The princess just followed him from behind, silently watching his tall figure. She held his knight robe tightly around her body, her mind still in shambles.
'Why did he help me clear my name if he would be disappointed like this? He looks angry and displeased.' Eve pondered to herself.
Alaric suddenly halted on his steps, causing Eve to bump her face on his back.
'Ouch!' Eve grunted silently as she rubbed her nose.
Alaric turned to look at her with a raised eyebrow. "You are so clumsy, Princess." he mocked her.
Eve frowned, glaring at Alaric. It was his fault for making a stop, not hers.
Alaric stared at her for a long moment, observing her. Eve swallowed hard as she suddenly felt conscious under his seething eyes. However, she didn't look away, meeting his fiery gaze with equal defiance.