The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 704

Chapter 704

Under the cover of night, Natasha saw that the wolves had left.

She said to Evander, “Let’s go. Back to the city.”

Just as Evander was about to climb down, Natasha grabbed his arm and said, “You’re still injured. Jumping from this height would only make your wounds worse.”

Evander shrugged. “It’s okay.”

However, Natasha slung his arm over her shoulder and wrapped

her

arm firmly around his waist.

Ignoring his protests, Natasha scooped him up and soared down from the tree.

The moment their feet touched down, a sweet fragrance wafted through the air.

“That smells so good. What is it?” Natasha exclaimed,

She craned her neck to sniff the air, only for Evander to say abruptly, “It’s the scent of nutmeg blossoms.”

Natasha asked, “What’s up with these flowers?”

Evander hesitated, avoiding a reply. “Hello?” Natasha pressed. “Speak up.”

Natasha’s relentless questioning was starting to give Evander a splitting headache.

He frowned and reluctantly admitted, “These flowers have an aphrodisiac effect. We just fell under its influence.”

Natasha also grew embarrassed, then deliberately put on an air of nonchalance as she patted his shoulder. “An accident,” she said. “Just an accident.

Don’t dwell on it.”

‘So what?‘ Natasha thought. ‘It was just a couple of kisses. It’s not like we haven’t done that before. Think of it like getting nipped by the same dog twice.”

Evander was speechless.

He thought to himself, ‘I knew it. Natasha’s utterly heartless. Not dwelling on it? How can she even say that so casually?‘

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Evander stalked off toward the edge of the woods, his face grim. Seeing him go without a word, Natasha hurried after him.

Just as Natasha was about to speak, Evander’s low voice cut through the silence. “Don’t say anything.”

Natasha was about to retort. “You-”

“Keep quiet unless you want the wolves to come back,” Evander said.

Natasha could only shut her mouth, but she couldn’t help thinking, ‘Something about that just didn’t sound right.‘

The two of them walked in awkward silence until they finally walked out of the forest.

Evander swung onto the horse, but with his injured shoulder preventing him from controlling the reins, he had no choice but to let Natasha sit in front.

A long moment passed, and Natasha made no move.

Evander couldn’t help but ask, “Why aren’t we moving?”

“If you don’t hold on to me, what if you fan off?” Natasha grumbled with feigned reluctance, then added pointedly, “Wasn’t it you who told me not to

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Chapter 704

Evander sighed in resignation as he cautiously wrapped his arms around Natasha’s waist.

Only then did he notice that her waist was slender as a willow branch, yet surprisingly supple.

Evander couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow in surprise. ‘So this is how a woman’s waist feels, so slender and soft. Nothing like a man’s at all the

Distracted and lost in thought, they stumbled out of the forest, only to find themselves face–to–face with an armed contingent.

The soldiers spotted the two and immediately erupted in cheers. “Prince Evander! It’s Prince Evander!” they shouted excitedly.

The leader rushed up to Evander, on the verge of tears. “Your Highness! It is you. Thank goodness. I’ve finally found you.” Bob broke down in uncontrollable sobs. When he learned that Evander had gone missing, he felt like dying.

Thankfully, his persistence finally paid off. He finally found Evander.

“Bob, help Prince Evander dismount,” Natasha said, frowning at his sniveling face.

Natasha couldn’t help but think, ‘These two are such softies, blushing at the drop of a hat and crying over every little thing. After they take wives, I wonder which one will still be protecting the other. Anyway, let whoever wants to marry them go ahead. I sure as hell won’t!

After Bob helped Evander down from the horse, Natasha swung herself into the saddle and rode off.

Evander stared blankly at Natasha’s retreating figure and let out a soft sigh. “Just like that… She left without even saying goodbye.”

“Your Highness, you’re hurt!” Bob exclaimed, making a huge fuss. “Was it Miss Beren who did this to you? Tomorrow, I will go to the Minister’s manor and have it out with her.”

Evander said drily, “Be my guest, if you’re looking to get beaten to death by her.”

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