An arrow to the heart.

Calming down, Cassandra asked Nyx.

"How?"

"Apart from you, I don't trust anyone else in the Prince family. So I have started to plan things out and get myself allies to go up against the Prince family. These people are my own, they are absolutely loyal to me. The people in the Prince mansion? I don't know who is hiding behind false loyalty but the others are loyal to my parents, not me."

Nyx said looking at Timothy's squad and Sabastian fighting the Assassins sent by Lyle.

"There's more than meets the eyes to me, aunt. I'm not as simple as I come to be. I found out about the attack some time ago, that is why I came to country Z. The assassination was planned but I didn't know the exact date, so I was waiting for them to show up. I'm sorry I didn't tell you before but aside from you? I don't trust anyone else, not even your people. So I didn't tell you anything about the assassination."

There was a hint of guilt, Cassandra detected in Nyx.

Hearing Nyx, she shook her head and said.

"It's okay, I get it Nyx. I would have done the same thing if I were you."

When Nyx turned to Cassandra, Cassandra gave Nyx a forced smile.

It would be wrong if Cassandra didn't feel conflicted about all of this.

Her bodyguards were loyal and gave up their lives for her but she also understood Nyx's cautious and careful approach.

'She is just like you, Rose, Ruthless and decisive also cunning and scheming.'

"You are more like your mother than your father but you do have a selfless and caring side of yours just like your father." Cassandra said observing Nyx.

Cassandra can see the worry in Nyx's eyes for her people.

Nyx was intently looking at her people.

She was worried about the Elite force.

But her worries were for nought.

Soon, Timothy's team with the help of Sabastian were able to finish off the Assassins.

"There's blood on your clothes." Nyx frowned looking at Sabastian.

"Yeah, looks like I can't go home tonight."

Nodding Nyx turned to Timothy and others.

"How is everyone?"

"We are fine, princess. They are all dead, Reese is going around checking them up."

Hearing Timothy, Nyx nodded.

After talking with the Elite force for a few minutes the rest went to clean up the mess.

Only Timothy, Sabastian, Nyx and Cassandra were left alone.

"Aunt Cassie, can you walk?" Nyx asked.

Trying to get up, Cassandra hissed in pain feeling a terrible sharp pain on her ankle.

"Hmm, looks like your ankle is truly messed up pretty bad. Timothy please, help my aunt walk."

Instructing Timothy, Nyx turned to Sabastian and told him to go help the Elite force.

"Aunt Cassie, for now, Timothy will be with you for some time for protection. I have already arranged a place for you to stay, for the meantime. Lyle will probably hear of this and will know that his assassins failed. He will be wary of you since he probably won't be able to figure out who helped you or what happened here. So it will buy some time for you before you go back. He will not do anything stupid like this anymore knowing that you have allies or other people under you that he doesn't know of. In a couple of days, I will go back to Country O." Nyx said to Cassandra.

She didn't reveal the existence of Nameless, but she revealed bits and parts about some stuff.

After talking for some more Nyx told Timothy to take care of her aunt and left to find Sabastian.

Cassandra and Timothy were alone together.

Cassandra was holding onto Timothy, her ankle hurts whenever she moves her legs.

Suddenly, she tripped on a stone.

She was about to fall when a pair of strong arms held her in an embrace.

"Are you okay?" Timothy asked in concern.

Cassandra heard a husky voice whispered in her ear.

She froze up hearing the voice.

Cassandra felt her knees weaken, and was about to slip once more but this time the cause was not a stone but a MAN!!!

And it's a handsome man too!

"I think you are not fit to walk." Timothy frowned watching the girl in his arms.

He held her gently and stabilised Cassandra.

Cassandra's complexion was a bit red, Timothy figured she was not feeling well.

So he said an outrageous thing to Cassandra.

"Do you want me to carry you?"

Hearing Timothy, Cassandra almost once again tripped before Timothy caught her again.

"Noooooooooo!!!" Blushing like a ripe tomato, Cassandra shouted.

But a sharp pain hit Cassandra on her injured ankle.

"Ahhhoooouuuchhhhhsssssssssssssssss!"

Cassandra's face contorted in pain.

She never thought a broken ankle would hurt this much.

"Ah! You are hurt pretty badly, miss. You won't be able to walk on your own even with me supporting you, so I know it might feel uncomfortable but the only way for us to get out of here is by carrying you." Timothy felt Cassandra is feeling uncomfortable because of him. After all, he is a man.

Timothy thought, to Cassandra? he is a complete stranger to her.

Which sane woman will let a stranger like him, carry her up in his arms.

Unbeknownst to Timothy, Cassandra isn't repulsed by Timothy but she is conscious of Timothy.

This handsome hunk of a man is extremely dangerous for a sweet beautiful maiden like her!!!

She doesn't know how and why right now?

But currently at this moment,

Cassandra Bethany Prince is captivated by this handsome hunk of a man.

Her heart was in turmoil.

What should she do?

'Arrrhhhrggggghhhh, f*ck me! Wait, don't f*ck me!!! I didn't mean it like that or anything!!! I was only cursing on my current situation here! Dammit! Arrrrghhhrghh!!!'

Her brain was having a meltdown.

Finally deciding, Cassandra said to Timothy.

"Okay, please help me." Grinding her jaws, Cassandra softly muttered.

Timothy was able to hear Cassandra clearly.

He sighed, thinking 'As I have suspected, she really is feeling uncomfortable around me!'

The military muscle head unaware of the true reason assumed something on his own completely different from the real thoughts of Cassandra.

Cassandra was on her own thought when she was suddenly lifted.

"Kyaaaaa!" Quickly wrapping her arms around Timothy's neck, Cassandra screamed.

Timothy swept Cassandra of her feet and held her in a princess carry.

"I know, it feels uncomfortable but please bear with it for some time. The car is not far away." Timothy said carrying Cassandra in his arms.

But Cassandra was blushing so hard that her face was completely pink.

She felt the strong steady arms of Timothy carrying her.

Cassandra's head was on Timothy's shoulder. She could smell Timothy, also can hear his heartbeat leaning her head on his chest.

To Cassandra's surprise, she felt secure and safe on Timothy's arms.

Her erratic heart soon stabilised.

How much time passed? Cassandra couldn't tell but she felt it was short when they finally reached the car.

"I'm sorry, but I forgot to ask your name. Could you please, tell me your name?" Cassandra asked Timothy.

"Timothy, Timothy Reginald Wood."

"I see, Timothy! Huh?" Cassandra softly whispered.