Was it worth it?

Rhys gaze fell on the girl who fell fast asleep in his arms, and he sighed deeply. 'Now then, what does he do with that information?' He didn't think it was like that. For the longest time, he held himself back, and what for? How much time did he waste over a simple misunderstanding? He is very sorry - but can he make it right now? Does he deserve to make things, right?

Or rather, can he? Lyn is already married now. Even if her relationship with Kazuya has problems, would Lyn abandon Kazuya for him? She wouldn't do that; she said it herself that she loves Kazuya. This is very frustrating; if only he knew sooner, then he would have succeeded in taking her away.

To think Lyn waited for him for so long. What a fool, so many wasted years and time. But what can he do about it now? She fell in love with Kazuya again in that short time.

"Ah, did she fall asleep?" He hears a familiar voice.

His eyes twitched in annoyance when he hears that nonchalant tone by the window. "Use the door."

Entering through the window was none other than his best friend, Kazuya. The King of the Mist Kingdom, and the husband of the woman he loves.

"My bad," Kazuya walked over and extended his hand out towards Lyn. But Rhys protectively pulled Lyn into his arms.

"Don't touch her."

"Wow, that's how you're going to play this?"

Rhys, however, didn't go along with his jokes. "Are you an idiot? No, both of you, why ...did your relationship become strained? Was it because of me?"

Kazuya sighed, and yet he nodded. "It was you, but it was also me. You know Lyn gets very lonely easily. After I showered her with that much love and affection at the start - it's only normal. She got used to having another person by her side. That's why, whenever I was away from her, she always felt sick. When she became the Queen, and that continued happening, it became very concerning. I tried my best to stay around and noticed that she recovered a lot more. However, I couldn't replace you."

"What do you mean?" Rhys frowned hearing the last part.

"That girl wanted someone by her side, but I don't think it was me she wanted," Kazuya mumbled. "Hey, she was very happy when she was with you, right?"

"Are you kidding me?" Rhys mumbled. "Don't you dare say that. Do you have any idea how much pain and suffering she went through?" Lyn cried every single night in his arms. Rhys slept in the same room with her, because of one of her episodes. She almost jumped out of the window when she was sleepwalking. During those times, she cried a lot and said Kazuya's name.

"But, you eased her pain, and she eventually got better?"

"Damn Kazuya, don't be a jerk. She loves you, and you know that."

Kazuya nodded. "Of course, I know that Lyn loves me, and she won't leave me," he said with confidence that annoyed him. "However, I want you to understand her Rhys. We were the only ones who got to know the real her. Neither Prince Zepher or even Arthur knew Lyn as well as we did. We were the only ones who were truly close to her."

"I feel bad for leaving," Rhys looked down at the girl in his arms. "But, my condition wasn't good. A King with disabilities? Even if Lyn didn't mind, others would and it would impact her negatively." He trails off. "Maybe I should have at least stayed for the wedding, but it was difficult."

"Don't mind it; I would have run away too."

"Ha."

"Rather, I did. When I heard how close you two were, I had no choice."

"Stupid." Rhys scolded.

Kazuya laughed. "Indeed, hey, what do you plan to do?"

"For one, you're not taking her away tonight. I'm keeping her by my side, and no, I won't let her sleep in another room." Rhys declared.

He has had enough of holding himself back, and not waking up with Lyn in his arms.

"Wow, you've held it back this entire time."

"Quit it, do you have any idea how mad I am at you? Geez Kazuya, why did you have to do this? If you wanted to stay with Lyn, you could have. I know you're looking for that to help her. But, even then," Rhys mumbled. "Was it worth it? So she could remember me?"

Rhys knew how foolish his question was. He already knew what Kazuya's reply would be. But still he had to ask.

"It was." Kazuya said with determination.

"Give me three more days with her. You can take her back with you then," Rhys muttered. "I won't do anything overboard, alright?"

Kazuya nodded, "Yeah, okay, so before I leave. Can I hug her? Just a bit."

He moved Lyn away from his arms, and Kazuya sat Lyn up so he could hug her properly. "Sorry I have to leave again. I know how annoyed and angry you must be by now. It will only be for three days, Lyn. You've really missed Rhys, and when you met again, you had to push him away. Spend some proper time together before things get rough again. We can talk about our relationship properly, once this war is over."

'Before things get rough again?' Rhys raised his eyebrows. It seems like Kazuya found something. If that's the case, then he truly has to make his mind up. The next three days will be crucial in deciding what he will do with Lyn.

Does he truly want to stay by her side even as a mere second husband who can't even share the same chambers as her? Can he truly watch her and Kazuya behaving like a couple?

Truthfully, just thinking of that made him sick. He won't be able to do it. However, if he can't do that then he will have to force Lyn to decide between the two of them. Can he make her decide? She is already suffering so much.