The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64: Crown Prince Coming Back To The Capital

Alarmed, Luke cursed and shook his head. Never in his life could he have imagined guarding someone bathe was more dangerous than hunting in the forest. He wanted to walk away, but he promised to guard her.

Clenching his fists, Luke stayed there like a statue, trying his best to stifle his imagination.

When the sound of water stopped, replaced by the rustling of clothes, only then did Luke breathe. He did not even realize he had been holding his breath.

’He should have finished wiping his body dry and dressing now—’

Luke felt shocked at his own thoughts, wanting to punch himself.

’Orian is a guy! He is my friend!’ he reminded himself again and again.

"I am done. It’s your turn now."

Luke turned around to look at Oriana. She wore a fresh set of black clothing, a clean headwrap, but her body emitted a faint clean scent, and her cheeks were a little red from rubbing. It made Oriana look like she’s blushing.

It was as if time stopped for the young man.

His imagination ran wild once more, and he felt the strongest urge to reach out and pull that cloth off her head. For the first time ever, Luke wondered about her hair. He had no recollection of Oriana’s hair color.

"What happened? Aren’t you going?" She blinked innocently, disturbing his thoughts.

Luke averted his gaze from her face and walked away with a bucket in hand, getting more water for himself.

After they bathed, they both had a meal prepared by Ken’s wife.

"Are you here for work as well, Orian?" Ken asked.

"Yes, but not for employment. I am training to be an apothecary. I am here to find my master and learn more from him about herbs and treating people."

"Oh. that’s good."

"Have you heard of an apothecary called Cenric?"

Ken had never heard of the name, and so did Ena. Ken worked as a furniture maker of small fame. However, since they work in different industries, it was normal he had never heard of the apothecary.

"Do you know the area where this master of yours lives? I can help you find him," Ken offered.

"I am not sure about it since Master Cenric keeps traveling and treats people along the way. I just know he was planning to come here around this time of the year and his apprentice lives in Karlin so I might find him through that apprentice. This apprentice has an herb shop called Waye’s Herb Store."

"Waye’s? I’ve never heard of it but I’m sure you can ask around the market district that sells herbs."

"I will do that."

Ken then turned towards his cousin.

"Though you said you plan to start work tomorrow, how about we visit the place today?" Ken asked Luke to which he agreed.