Masked Girl And Her Prince - Chapter 186 Chapter 186

“Well, it looks like someone had a very good time”

Hazel halted in her steps. She looked up and saw Jinha casually leaning against a pillar waiting for her. He smirked at her making her squint her eyes.

Approaching him, she asked, “What are you doing here?”

“Waiting for someone” he winked at her

Hazel shook her head as she walked past him. Jinha followed her quietly as they passed through the corridors.

After what seemed like minutes, he asked, “So?”

Hazel hummed in response making him smile.

“Things are good, I presume?”

Hazel turned her head at him and smiled widely making his lips twitch. Seeing the smile on her face, he didn’t need anything more.

Jinha moved his gaze away from her and gazed outside towards the garden. He sighed as he softly said, “I’m happy for you, Freya”

Hazel stopped in her tracks and glanced at him.

Jinha smiled widely, “I’m glad you are moving on from the past”

Hazel smiled. Her mind drifting to his face, his gaze filled with love.

“I’m glad that I did as well.” or she would have missed him in this lifetime.

Jinha raised his eyebrow as he teased, “Woah! someone is showing off her happiness now”

Hazel stuck her tongue out, “Why shouldn’t I?”

Jinha narrowed his eyes at her making her laugh loudly.

He sighed in relief. How long has it been? When was the last time he saw her laugh so childishly?

At a young age, she was forced to mature early. All because she made one mistake, one mistake which made her pay the price.

Her entire childhood.

The times where she laughed freely slowly changed to indifference. She had to create another identity to become strong. The times where she used to bounce in her walk changed to a poised walk.

Slowly, she had become a shell in front of their eyes. Seeing her smile brightly now, made everyone’s heart happy. Even though they didn’t say anything, Jinha was sure the King and Queen were most grateful to Usui.

He ruffled her hair making her complain loudly. Seeing her pat her hair, he chuckled. Slowly he walked forward and hugged her tightly. He was happy that he could protect her till she belonged to someone.

Hazel was startled when he suddenly hugged her but her eyes softened as she wrapped her hands around him. She felt him bury his face in her shoulders and mumble, “I’m here for you always.”

Hazel pursed her lips. Why was she dense before? Why didn’t she notice the sadness around her before? Why didn’t she notice their sacrifices?

As she paved her way forward, she kept hearing news of her enemies. Finally, she acted when she had taken over her general post after two years of hard work. After successfully demolishing the guild, she was on her way back home when she came across a desolate boy sitting on the ground with soil marred on his clothes and face.

Something stirred within her when she saw his lifeless eyes. It reminded her of her younger self. Not being able to ignore him, she brought him with her and gave him another chance at life. Her only joy each day was when she saw life returning to his eyes.

Soon, they became pillars for each other. They grew closer as they fought battles, ate food together and slowly her life changed. When the rest of the thunder squad members entered her life, her life began to shape up for the best.

Years passed, and yet nothing changed. He still valued her above everything else.

Hazel furrowed her brows when she noticed some movement from the corner of her eyes. She quickly glanced in the direction and saw no one but found something interesting on the ground.

Sigh!

That’s right, he still valued her above everything else including him. Shaking her head, she pulled back from the hug making Jinha frown. He quickly looked around and commented, “He isn’t here”

“Huh?” Hazel looked confused for a minute before realization hit her. This guy was making fun of her Usui.

Puffing up her cheeks, she glared at him making Jinha chuckle.

“Okay..okay.” Raising his hands to his side, he made a peaceful gesture.

Hazel smiled, “Thank you for always being there for me, Jinha”

Jinha looked at Hazel for a minute before his countenance changed, “If he ever hurts you, Freya, let me know. I don’t care how important you see him as but if he ever hurts you, even a little, I will cut his head off.”

Hazel looked at him amusedly. From the corner of her eyes, she saw the figure hiding behind the pillar, stiffen. Somewhere along the line, Jinha had forgotten to search for his happiness while looking for hers.

Hazel looked at her support, her companion, and said, “Thank you for searching for my happiness”

Jinha smiled but then quickly frowned when he heard her say, “It’s time you search for your own.”

“W-What?” Jinha suddenly furrowed his brows when he saw her pushing him towards a corner.

“Freya? What are you-” Jinha stopped when he noticed the figure behind the pillar.

‘When did she arrive?’

He snapped out of his daze when he felt Hazel nudging him forward, “Go on.. get her already”

Jinha raised his eyebrows at her making her sigh, “How long do you plan to make her wait, Jinha?”

He widened his eyes in horror, “W-what? I didn’t make-” He clamped his mouth shut when he saw her cold gaze.

Hazel exhaled before she said to the figure behind the pillar, “He is all yours. It’s up to you to decide whether you want to punish him or not.”

“Punish?” He looked at Hazel in shock. ‘Why?’

Hazel rolled her eyes as she retorted, “Then, what do you expect? Should she kiss you for making her wait for years?”

Looking at Jinha’s flabbergasted expression, the figure chuckled.

“Right, I will take your advice, Hazel”

Reyna said as she stepped out from the pillar, with a huge smile on her face. Hazel let out a huge smile ignoring Jinha’s shocked gaze.

“Freya-”

Hazel stuck her tongue out at Jinha, who was without a doubt glaring at her.

Jinha slowly looked at his woman. Well, he always considered her as his woman even though he never did anything to pursue her. Even after knowing her feelings, he refused to make a move because he didn’t want Hazel to be alone.

But now, seeing her stand in front of him, with hope in her eyes. He couldn’t fight it anymore.

He took a step forward making Reyna’s eyes widen in surprise. A smile bloomed on his face as he hugged her tightly in his embrace.

Hazel laughed when she saw him lifting Reyna off her feet and burying her in his chest.

She shook her head and turned around in the direction of the ward. She walked slowly before her feet gradually picked up the pace. By the time she became aware of her surroundings, she was already running towards his room.

She missed him… she regretted not kissing him.

Soon, she stopped by his door and panted heavily. She coughed as she caught hold of her breath. Without knocking, she opened the door startling Usui who was standing beside his bed.

His hair was wet and his hands were on the knot on his robe. He stopped his movements as he turned around to look at her in surprise.

Usui looked stunned for a minute before he slowly explained, “I felt sticky so I wanted to take a bath.”

Hazel ignored his words as her eyes drifted towards his half-tied robe. Water droplets dripped down his Adam’s apple to his chest making her gulp.

His wet hair fell on his forehead, his eyes widened in surprise, his lips parted slightly while he stared at her.

He looked sexy!

CLICK!

Hazel closed the door and locked it while her eyes stayed on him. She licked her lips slowly as she walked forward making Usui widen his eyes.

“Freya?”

He subconsciously moved backward in surprise. His legs hit the bed before he could turn around, he saw Hazel stop in front of him.

“Fre-” Stammering, he fell back on the bed. His eyes almost fell out when he saw Hazel smile and climb on the bed. She sat on him making him blink in shock.

While Usui was lost in a daze, Hazel admired the handsome specimen under her. Her eyes stopping at the half-tied knot making her narrow her eyes.

Usui blinked when he watched her hand over his half tied knot.

‘Wait… she can’t, right?’

But his thought proved right when he saw her pulling at the knot which became undone instantly. A blush made way to his face making him cover his lips with his palm.

Hazel looked at him and smiled inwardly when she saw his startled expression.

Narrowing her eyes, she licked her lips before her hand caught hold of his hand and pulled him up. Usui widened his eyes when he felt something soft touch his lips.

After a second, Hazel opened her eyes and peered into his golden-brown orbs.

“I didn’t want to leave without our kiss”