A Demon Lord’S Obsession

Chapter 149: I Can't

-Elias' POV-

Outside the mansion military units arrived, some we sent to the border and some were sent here.

Leon and Noah had a chat about the circumstances, I helped them devise a strategy when attacking the Kingdom of Latis.

Leon spoke about fighting the kingdom before but the forces seemed to have grown in power there.

We all knew that we needed to take out the king and anyone else working with him, doing so would drive out any more problems with them.

Leon's mind grew to accept the time that passed without him being fully cognizant.

He hated the fact that he couldn't remember his own family and through such hatred determination grew stronger within him.

He made sure his body and mind were up to the task. I as well, prepared, training to become as strong as possible.

””-

In the days that followed Leon's awakening, such preparation for war was the norm.

I, I didn't interact much with Rose.

I honestly didn't know how to handle the situation.

Leon was watchful and I was hesitant to talk to her.

I liked seeing her every day and hearing her voice but that wasn't often anymore.

I wasn't comfortable sleeping next to her and was trying my best to be respectful, but after a few days of doing so, I enjoyed the contact.

I now sat alone in bed, my heart pounded thinking about how we'll be leaving for war in the morning.

Though a soft knock at the door caught my attention and I proceeded to handle it.

door and Rose was

hair seemed freshly combed and her arm held the other almost as if she wanted to

It's pretty late for you to be visiting, what can I

sorry I came by so late, but I wanted

we can't meet like this, he's probably

arms grasping my shirt her forehead against the

"Rose, you know

my father's daughter or as a damsel

tearing eyes that wanted something.

not want to when you've been there every day for so long. But besides that, I want to know how you feel about

naturally

arms grasped her,

is yours, Rose. I didn't know what it was but when our eyes met that first day my heart was drawn to you, even though we were

moved to where she was

"When I saw that blade piece your skin my heart dropped my mind went blank and all I could do was

she gradually tried getting closer, but my

body sat on the bed.

have the prettiest smile and your eyes light up in the most magnificent way when you are happy. You pout and make the cutest expressions when you're angry. I enjoy your company and your laugh, I find

looked up at her with the

the bed then

put her arms on his shoulders

so much about me then why do you always pull away, all I want is

tone

still have the morals of my original world weighing on

that's the problem.. but my uncle Jesse married his wife

but the era I've grown up in, it's

her lips towards me but I

felt bad rejecting any affection she showed

I want this, I want you. But you don't want to reciprocate any affection because of my age and

your happiness then I'll set aside my morals, but your father's decision

but I quickly got on top of her, her back against the bed.

arms held me above her.