Pink Nightgown

Actually, Ivander was not used to living with Riana, even though he had lived with her for more than a week he still felt strange. Moreover, so far he rarely meets or interacts with women because his work is dominated by men, in fact there are no women at all.

"You always dress like that?" Ivander asked while observing the clothes that Riana was wearing, a pink sleeveless dress with a knee-length dress.

"Yes. I wear it because it's very suitable for this season." Riana answered casually.

"Hasn't any man ever come here?" This question was like deja vu for him, he had already asked the same thing when they were harvesting apricots in the garden.

Riana shook her head, "No stranger has ever come here, except you."

There was relief that crept into Ivander's heart, a feeling that was repeated. He was worried about Riana, especially since she looked like she didn't know anything. To be honest, the clothes she was wearing were very risky for him and for men in general, they weren't clothes that could be worn when outside or with other people.

"What's wrong with my clothes?" Riana asked curiously.

"There isn't anything." Ivander answered quickly.

"Am I beautiful in this dress?" Riana asked without thinking. Actually, she didn't intend to ask like that, but because Ivander mentioned clothes, she became curious. This outfit became her favorite outfit during late spring, especially since the air had been hot recently.

Ivander looked at Riana closely from head to toe, flowing red hair, sparkling green beads, beautiful clean skin and a beautiful slender body, very enchanting.

"Very beautiful! How could you not be beautiful, in fact I have always restrained myself from the first time from touching you." Ivander said to himself.

"Never wear clothes like that, especially in front of a man." Ivander said firmly.

"So what, it's ugly, isn't it?" Riana asked.

"Fuck! You're so beautiful!" Ivander cursed harshly in his heart.

"I'll make sure they eat you." Ivander answered.

"Really? Do you also think you'll eat me because I'm ugly?"

Ivander took a deep breath, he couldn't face Riana's very innocent behavior. He had restrained himself from doing anything out of line, but the woman in front of him always teased him with her cute behavior.

Ivander approached Riana, "Actually, I've wanted to eat you from the start." Ivander whispered right in Riana's ear.

Hearing Ivander's whisper, Riana hurriedly walked backwards away from Ivander.

"As a form of gratitude for you taking care of me, I won't eat you. But I wasn't lying about wanting to eat you in the first place." Ivander said.

Hearing Ivander's words, Riana was even more shocked, "Are the wounds on your body actually because you wanted to eat someone?" Riana asked a little nervously.

Hah! Ivander combed his hair back, he was very frustrated with the woman in front of him. She's really innocent!

"Never mind forget it." Ivander answered.

Riana took a deep breath, she held her breath for a moment waiting for Ivander's answer. Even though Riana really hoped that Ivander would tell her that what he said about eating her was a lie.

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Ivander looked up at the night sky which looked bright because the full moon was shining brightly. It had been a long time since he felt as calm as tonight. Seeing his work and responsibilities, Ivander was always busy staying alert and alert. He must be ready to be called upon to fight or carry out dangerous missions, even death always comes his way at any time.

"Lately, every night I always see you sitting here." Said Riana who was already beside Ivander and sitting close to him.

Ivander turned his head.

"Ahh, it looks like it's fun sitting here." Riana said as she felt the night breeze that she rarely felt hit her face and blew her loose hair behind her.

"This is the first time I've done this." Riana continued.

"Really?" Ivander asked.

Riana nodded. "Every night I don't dare leave the house."

"....."

"Actually I'm very timid." She continued admitted that she was a coward.

Ivander shook his head. "You're quite brave to stay in a place like this alone."

"Don't pretend to praise me, I know I'm timid." Riana said.

"You want to come with me?" Ivander asked, he got up and stretched out his hand to Riana.

"Where to?"

"Going out at night. You said you've never been out at night."

"Are you sure it's safe?" Riana asked, she was a little hesitant about going with Ivander.

"As long as you're with me, you'll be safe." Ivander answered convincingly.

Riana accepted Ivander's outstretched hand hesitantly, he gripped Riana's hand tightly. Actually, Ivander didn't know where he wanted to take Riana, but he thought she would be happy anywhere.

Walking alone with a woman was impossible for Ivander, for twenty-four years of his life he had never been close to a woman, except his mother. It's not because Ivander isn't liked by many women, but on the contrary, in the city where he lives he often gets letters from women.

According to him, knowing women would only be a burden and a hindrance, that was Ivander's view of women, but for some reason he was now with a young woman, a stunningly beautiful lady.

"Riana." Ivander said calling her name—Riana.

Riana turned her head, this was the first time Ivander said her name. "You said my name?!" She said in disbelief.

"Your name is Riana, right?"

Riana nodded happily, clearly visible from the sparkling expression on her face and the sweet smile that spread across her lips.

"What's your name?" Riana asked.

Ivander remained silent, hesitant to reveal his identity.

"Ahh, forget it. I won't ask your name, I know you won't answer it." Riana said feeling disappointed.

"Why do you think like that?"

"You didn't want to tell me yourself, I've often asked your name." Riana pouted, she puffed out her cheeks.

Seeing Riana's annoyed behavior, Ivander laughed. "You want to know about me?"

Riana turned her head, "No, thank you."

Ivander laughed again at Riana's behavior. "If you already know about me, you can't tell anyone."

Riana approached while whispering softly, "Are you from the kingdom?"

Ivander looked closely at Riana's face, did Riana know who she was?

"At first I thought you were a criminal, I was hesitant to help you. My fear of you disappeared when I saw the symbol on your robe, even though it was small I could see it. At least I know you are not a criminal." Riana said long.

"You are right." The robe that Ivander was wearing at that time was indeed a royal knight's robe, but it looked like an ordinary robe. Only careful people could tell that it was a royal knight's robe with the royal crest embroidered behind the collar.

"So, you don't want to introduce yourself to me?" Riana asked.

"Didn't you already know about me?"

"What do I know? I'm just guessing."

"But you guessed right. Meanwhile, I only know your name." Ivander said.

"Huh? What do you mean? I don't understand at all!"

Ivander laughed again at Riana's confused behavior. What Riana said was indeed the truth, that he was a person from the kingdom, more precisely a royal knight.

Riana walked a little ahead of Ivander, she was annoyed! The robe she was wearing opened slightly in the wind, revealing her pink dress. She should have changed clothes first, this dress wasn't thick, she would definitely catch a cold later.

Seeing Riana curled up a little because of the cold, Ivander immediately grabbed her, his hands hugged Riana's shoulders from the side. "You want to go back?"

Riana shook her head, "Didn't we just walk for a while?"

"But you're cold like this."

"It's okay, I'm already wearing a robe."

"Tsk, I told you not to wear those clothes!" Ivander chuckled in annoyance, hadn't he warned her not to wear those damn clothes, look now she's cold because of the thin fabric of the clothes.

"Am I really that ugly?" Riana asked, she remembered their conversation during the day.

"No." Ivander answered briefly.

"Will wild animals eat me because I wear this?" Immediately the hairs on Riana's neck stood up, she shuddered at the thought of a wild animal devouring her, moreover she remembered her nanny's story about wolves in the forest opposite.

"Hah! Wild animals won't eat you!" Ivander exclaimed in despair.

"Then you ate me like that?"

To hell with Riana's innocence, Ivander was really frustrated in responding to her. The facial lines showing wrinkles on the forehead and perfectly rounded green beads suggest a questioning expression, very cute! The red lips that make a downward curve are no less cute, that face looks beautiful and adorable.

"You know, I really can't help it." Ivander's hoarse voice sounded a little whispered in her ear. Yes, he is a healthy young man.

"I'm sorry, but I really can't control it." After he said those words in a flash and without permission, his lips touched those red lips gently. Riana blinked in surprise at Ivander's sudden action.

Riana froze, even though the night wind hit her, her body felt hot. No! This is not true! Riana pushed Ivander as best she could before her knees felt weak.

"Sorry."

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