Chapter 52

Because I was so tired, I didn't notice that I fell asleep in bed. Even Zen was asleep while being hugged by me. When I slowly moved, he tightened his hug on me as if I would leave at any moment.

I just stared at my handsome prince. I wish he was this kind when he was awake. My fingers ran over his small mole next to his lips. How could I explain to the Gazellians that they were wrong about a woman who could manipulate time?

I lightly pinched Zen's nose.

"You are so stubborn, dear prince." He moved slightly and nuzzled himself into my neck.

"Claret," he whispered to me.

"Are you awake, Zen?" I asked him, but I didn't hear an answer from him.

I just stared at the ceiling while thinking about what I could do. How can I clear Danna's name if the people of Sartorias have a closed mind about him?

"Claret." I heard Zen call my name again.

"Zen?" I waited for him to answer, but he didn't speak again. It seems that the dear prince is still dre