The Pure-Hearted Princess and the Kiss of Darkness
Chapter 65

~KATALEYA -

"So, are your friends not missing you? You have been here a while."

I pout, realizing since school, so much has changed in life with everyone; we don't see Song as much either, as she spends time between the Coven and spending it with Atlas.

"I think they're ok, life's changed a lot for us, about four years ago, me and my friends were planning our careers and what we wanted from life. And today all three of them are happy with their mates..." "So, you are the only one who is single?" he asks.

I shake my head. "Nope, my heart is taken, so I don't consider myself single." Because I have you. "Look! There's a stand of coconut water." I don't give him a chance to reply as I rush off through the sand to the stand.

When I don't hear him behind me, I pause and look back at him. There's a faint smirk on his face as follows me, still holding my heels for me.

"You really are something else...." he murmurs as he reaches me and requests two coconut waters from the vendor.

"I can carry those," I offer, pointing at my heels after he pays for our drinks.

"I can carry them," he declined my offer. I thanked the vendor before we continued to walk along the beach, inching closer to the waves that gently crashed against the shore.

I take a sip of the cold drink and sigh. "Oh, this is delicious."

So distracted by the beauty before me, I catch my foot on a discarded bottle and almost stumble when he instinctively catches me around the waist and tugs me flush against him. To my dismay, I fail to save my coconut water as it slips from my hand spilling onto the sand.

"Oh no!" I gasp, looking up at him, as my chest hits his and I can feel every part of him pressed against me, making my breath become laboured "My coco frio..."

"You can have mine, although I don't like to share," he says as our eyes meet.

"But you will for me?" I ask softly.

Time seems to stand still as I gaze up at the man who has had my heart since the first time I met him. Once again, he is putting me first. I don't know if he realises or not, but how can I not love him?

He doesn't move. His dreamy hazel eyes have softened, and the beautiful flecks of gold in the green are as mesmerising as they always have been... I've never seen more beautiful eyes...

His gaze dips lower, lingering on my lips.

I swallow, placing my hand on his upper arm, his scent invading my senses.

I should say something... I should... my gaze flickers to his lips, my heart pounding as my eyes shimmer pink.

"Enrique..." What is meant to have been the start of a sentence comes out as a whimper, my heart thudding loudly as my entire body feels tingly. When he is near me, I forget to breathe... Some sentences are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on Narugi.com. Visit Narugi.com to read the complete chapters for free. "Tell me, Princesa.... how many hearts have you broken?" he murmurs. My head feels light, and I struggle to understand those sexy words he speaks in Spanish.

I shake my head. "I doubt I've broken any..."

"I highly doubt that..." he murmurs, a small frown on his face.

"What about you?" I ask softly.

"None."

"That's a lie..." I whisper, gazing into his liquid gold eyes.

"Trust me, I might have the looks, but there is nothing to love." For a split second, it's almost as if I'm looking into the hollow eyes of the boy who looked broken long ago. "There is." I deny.

"There is nothing here for you."

"There is everything I want here for me."

"I highly doubt that... but you deserve far more than anyone can ever give you, including me. I will only hurt you."

I shake my head slowly, refusing to break eye contact as I cup his face, brushing my thumb along his stubble.

"We do not choose whom we fall for... but if I could, I'd still choose you. Every single time."

I know you care... I know you do and tonight... tonight I know what I will choose.

"No... it is a shame, but we do not," he says quietly.

A shadow falls over us and I look up at the sky, my heart skipping a beat as I look at the darkening skies. "It will probably rain soon. Do you mind the rain, Princesa?"

I smile softly, hiding my disappointment. Every time I feel I'm breaking through those walls, he pushes me back.

"I'm from England. Rain is part of the family." I say cheerfully.

He chuckles at that. "The weather was very gloomy there, we have rain, but we also have a lot of sun."

"I know and I love it. I'm getting a beautiful tan." I respond.

"Mmm... but then you would be better off naked, to make sure every part of you gets that tan."

My eyes widened at his comment as he released me and offered me his coconut water. I was relieved that I had no comeback!

"Thanks..." I say, feeling my cheeks burn at his remark.

We continue walking, the tranquil warmth of the sea, the sand, and the sky above mixed with his presence, making me so at peace.

"Thank you for today," I say softly, sipping at my straw.

"The day is not yet over," he remarks.

"Still, I love it." It's a dream come true, in more ways than one...

I offer him some of the water when I suddenly feel watched. I tense slightly but try to ignore it. We are on a beach. There are many people here. Brushing the thought away, I watch as he accepts the drink before he steps back, and I smile. "That's good."

"It is tasty, and so refreshing." I agree.

"It is. There is a café not far from where the packhouse is, that has incredible desserts. I will ask Hugo to bring some for breakfast."

"Oh, I think I know which one you mean! When I was searching..." I trail off, remembering the woman had helped me discreetly. "Hmm?" He's watching me sharply and I shake my head.

"When I was searching for you, I stopped at a bakery. The food was delicious!"

"Oh, well, I'm not surprised that you have already visited there."

"It doesn't mean I'm not up for it tomorrow again," I add cheekily, thinking I needed to go back and thank the woman.

He smirks. "Perfect. As long as it fills you up..."