Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Chapter 59: May I Kiss You? [Bonus - ]

Chapter 59: May I Kiss You? [Bonus Chapter]

[I can’t possibly tell her it was because I don’t know what to write in my reply. I have never written a letter to a lover before.]

’Eh? So does he really not have any experience with romance? Or he just didn’t experience exchanging letters?’

"I see. I’m relieved I didn’t disturb you because of my selfish request."

"Not at all. You can ask me anything you want whenever you want. You will never be a disturbance to me."

Who would have thought she would hear these words from Ferdinand’s lips?

"Thank you."

Ferdinand held her hand and she flinched. She’s still not used to their contact. Ferdinand noticed and let go.

[She’s still so surprised with the least bit of touch. I wonder, when will she feel comfortable around me? I want to hold and cherish her soon. I want her in my arms, kiss her, and love her all day and all night. I want to be with her all the time.]

Ferdinand’s thought’s suddenly strayed. She did her best not to blush from his wild imagination.

[Wait, I was having an erotic dream earlier. Did I do something to her?!]

"I’m sorry I just barged into your chambers. I wanted to see you as soon as possible but you were still asleep so I decided to sleep in your room. Did I offend you? Did I do or say something rude while I was asleep?"

[Raymond said I should talk about everything as much as possible. This is too embarrassing. I sound so lame like I am making an excuse after doing as I please without consulting her. But Raymond said I have to be honest and direct or she would not misunderstand me and dislike me much more than she already does.]

Arabella flinched upon hearing his thoughts.

’Right. Ferdinand had always been a silent person with just a few words in my past life. He is already trying his best just speaking out like this when he used to not say a word at all.’

She wouldn’t have known he took her letter so seriously too if she couldn’t hear his thoughts. And now he was doing his best to be considerate of her.

He even needed Raymond’s counseling just to be able to speak this much.

Now that she thought about it, Arabella didn’t talk much in the past either. She feared a lot of things so she didn’t speak her honest feelings.

They were both royals who were supposed to be used to communicating with other people but they didn’t talk much with each other and had a lot of misunderstandings due to it.

This time, they have to communicate better than they did before. They have to understand each other more.

But should she tell him he kissed her nape in his sleep? He might not visit her chambers again if he realized he may not be able to control himself even in his sleep.

It would be helpful in preventing them from consummating yet since she wanted to be sure she would give birth to their son again. But what if Ferdinand decided to never visit her chambers again?

"Uhm, you embraced me a bit too tight so I woke you up."

Arabella held back the kissing part and decided to tell him about the other details.

"And I was honestly shocked when I suddenly woke up with a man embracing me. I thought you were at the borders so I panicked. It was also dark and I couldn’t see your face. I didn’t know it was you so I almost screamed. I thought someone entered my chambers without the guards noticing. I only realized it was you when I felt up your rings."

Ferdinand was wide-eyed at her response.

[Right. She thought I was at the borders. She must have been terrified at the thought someone could have assaulted her while I was gone. I just made her experience something bad. Would she dislike me more now?]

"I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have entered while you were asleep. Are you alright? Are you still scared? Does it still hurt where I held you?"

"I’m fine now since I know it’s you. But please don’t surprise me like this again," she might have a heart attack next time.

She was honestly impressed she was able to hold back from screaming or hitting him with the lamp.

"Yes. I deeply apologize for not thinking this through. Please be rest assured though that Rendell would never leave his post while I’m away so no one can sneak into your room. I have also asked Alwin to cast a protection spell. It will react to any ill will against you and Alwin would be alerted. He will teleport here instantly to protect you. You can sleep at ease without worrying someone might sneak in while you are sound asleep. I’ll ask for your permission next time."

"I see. I didn’t know there was even a spell. Thank you for your consideration."

"You are my wife now. I will do everything I can to protect you even if I am not by your side," Ferdinand caressed her cheek.

[I don’t want her to feel unsafe here. Maybe I should also ask Alwin to cast a protection spell on her body. Ah, but it might react even to her maids who help her bathe and get dressed.]

’You don’t have to go that far if it would react to everyone.’

She can’t have her maids be in danger because of it.

Both Rendell and Alwin ensuring her safety was already more than enough.

"Thank you. I’m assured now that I know I will always remain safe."

’You don’t have to do anything else.’

[Her cheeks are so soft to touch, and her lips are even softer.]

She flinched when he caressed her lips with his thumb.

[Can I kiss her? Right, I already barged in to her chambers. I should ask permission. I don’t want her to hate me more than she already does. Should I hold back? But I really miss her so much. I have been longing to see her every single day. I wanted to hold her in my arms and kiss her. Can’t I? Even if just for a bit?]

"May I kiss you?"