Chapter 198 - Ch. 198 Axelard Is The Blue King

Roxanne came back into the apartment with a frown. How could people instantly disappear in seconds? Even though Axelard's legs were longer than her and he walked fast, he couldn't have disappeared from her sight in just a second.

Is she drunk? She hadn't even finished her drink yet.

Roxanne walked back into the main room to get back with Declan, but she couldn't find anyone there. Declan was no longer lying on the sofa as if the man had disappeared from before her.

She became panic, and her heart raced in worry.

Where's Declan? Did the man leave her without saying farewell?

"Declan? Dec…" Her call was cut off when she felt two large arms wrap around her waist and a cello-like voice whispered near her ear.

"I'm here, love."

Roxanne spun around with a fierce face and punched the man on the shoulder with all her might, making Declan startled and confused.

"You scared me! I thought you were gone!"

"I'm sorry. I'm thirsty, so… Why are you crying?" Declan gently wiped away the tears that were falling, and for some reason, he felt that he had caused her to cry. "I've never made you cry before. Don't cry now." coaxed Declan while kissing away her tears.

"Who said you never made me cry? When I thought you were secretly cheating behind my back, I cried."

Declan smiled gently then hugged his wife tightly. "It was my fault. It won't happen again." he kissed her crown lovingly while patting Roxanne gently on the back. "But, why are you crying now?"

"I thought you were gone."

"How can I leave without going through the exit door while you're there? You would know if I left." Declan chuckled in amused without letting go of his arms.

"It's your friend's fault."

"Axel? What did he do?"

"He suddenly disappeared. I didn't even hear the door open or close. He disappeared like a ghost who came uninvited and left uncourted."

"…"

"You have a weird friend."

Roxanne could feel a strange vibration in his chest against the side of her face. Is Declan laughing?

"Why do I feel you're laughing?"

"I'm not. But it's quite funny to hear you say my friend is weird."

"You don't think he's weird?"

"He's weird. But when you find out who he is, it will make sense."

"Who is he?"

"..." Declan loosened his arms to see his wife's expression. He was a little hesitant to tell Roxanne, but he decided to let her know. "Have you ever heard of the myth of the ruler of nature?"

"..." Roxanne didn't answer and just waited for Declan's continuation.

"He is one of those rulers."

"Which one?"

"Which one what?"

"I heard that each ruler of nature represents four different seasons. Which season does he represent?"

Declan smiled widely because it seemed that his wife had indeed heard of myths beyond human understanding.

"Winter." he grabbed Roxanne's hand and walked into the kitchen, where there were two large ice cream boxes on the table.

"Why do you believe he is the blue king?"

"You even know his title?"

"I live on Folkland Island where the violet king has lived before. At least I know a thing or two about the rulers of the nature. Furthermore, previous Hades before my grandfather is the violet king. My father once said it was a headache to keep the violet king's identity as a secret as he liked to cause trouble here and there."

Declan stopped in his tracks and glanced at his wife in amazement. "So you've met the violet king?"

"Of course not. All the rulers of nature must keep their identities secret. How could I be so lucky to meet him? But you are fortunate to be friends with one of them. Why didn't you tell me about this before? I would never act rude if I know beforehand."

Declan shook his head while answering her, "He wouldn't like that. He preferred his friends to act naturally around him. He is someone we don't want to make an enemy, but he doesn't like if we act as if we are wary of him."

"He's a good guy. Now I understand why you're friends with him." Declan smiled faintly at her remark. "But… how do you know he is the blue king?"

"His skin is cold, and he always stays out of town in the summer. Plus…" Declan pointed at two boxes of ice that didn't melt at all even though they weren't put in the freezer.

"Ice cream? What's with the ice cream?" Roxanne tried to lift one of the ice cream boxes, but she shrieked in surprise when her skin touched the box. "It's… It's cold!"

"Try to touch it again," urged Declan with a chuckle.

"No, I don't want. It feels like I'm gonna freeze to death." she felt like she was being showered with hail and buried in the snow without clothes on.

She only touched the ice cream box with her fingers, but the chill ran through her whole body as if a pile of snow completely covered her!

"Trust me. It will be different."

Roxanne believed whatever Declan said and touched the ice cream box again after taking a deep breath. Surprisingly, she didn't feel the same cold as before.

On the other hand… the coldness of this box is entirely normal!?

"Hmm? It's not as cold as before. What happened?"

"It's his doing. He will make sure the ice cream we buy stays like its form. After someone else wants to eat it, then he won't take care of it anymore."

"That... That's so cool. You've got a great friend!"

From a weird friend became a great friend. How fast his vixen wife changes her view about someone.

"Aren't you feeling proud when you heard him? He said he never wanted to be friends with a jerk. How dare you pretend to sleep?"

"Otherwise, how would I know that you worry about something?"

"..." she had forgotten that Axel had guessed her anxiety earlier!

"Roxy, I know there's something you want to talk to me about, but you're afraid to say it. I don't know why you're worried I won't love you anymore, even after knowing what you said. Do you think my feelings for you only that small?"

"I…"

"Never mind. If you don't want to say it, I won't force you. We have a long time, and I can wait. But I want you to promise me."

"What?"

"Don't let your worries depress you. I don't want you to be depressed by the thought I'll leave you someday. You should know, you are my breath. And you are the purpose of my life. I even planned all my future with you by my side."

"Declan…" Roxanne felt all her worries evaporate without a trace, hearing his sweet words.

"I will not leave you. Even if you want to leave me someday, I will continue to chase you and win your heart once again." Declan lifted Roxanne's hand and gently brought it to his lips to plant his kiss at the back of her hand. "I love you, Roxanne."

Roxanne felt her heart drummed in rapid speed. It was the first time Declan expressed love while calling her real name. It felt like… she wanted to fly into the sky and scream out all the joy she couldn't contain anymore.

'No human is perfect in this world.' Roxanne recalled what Axelard had said a moment ago.

That's right. No human is perfect in this world, and each one has secrets that cannot be revealed.

Roxanne has a secret that might crush her relationship with Declan. But… if she decided to keep this a secret until the end, wouldn't their relationship be fine?

After all… Kaylee would never come back into their lives. And apart from her, no one knew the reason why Roxy had decided to stay and let Kaylee go home alone.

As long as she sealed her mouth tight and never told anyone… Declan would never know.

She will carry this secret with her until she dies.

Roxanne put her hands behind her back and gave a big smile.

"I love you too." she tiptoed and tilted her head up to give Declan a quick peck on the lips.

The man looked shocked and at a loss for words when he heard the 'L' word come out of Roxanne's mouth. He waited for her to say the word patiently, and finally… he could hear it directly!

Declan smiled widely, and his gaze of love increased until no words could measure his current feelings. He wrapped one arm around Roxanne's back while the other was behind the nape of the girl's neck.

He lowered his head and pulled his wife's tiny body so that he could kiss her sweet lips again.

Declan pulled away so that Roxanne could breathe before he kissed her again with more intensity.

"Stay with me, Roxy," asked Declan in the midst of their steamy fondling.

"Okay."

"Really?" Declan felt his heart soar to hear her answer.

"For tonight," Roxanne smirked, making Declan helpless. "Aaaah!" Roxanne shrieked in surprise because Declan suddenly carried her in a bridal style. "What are you doing? Put me down."

"You said you would stay with me tonight. We still have a long night."

"…" this pervert shameless man!!

Nevertheless, Roxanne couldn't resist and broke into a chuckle as Declan walked into their room.