Melyssa took his hand and let him pull her closer. This was the first time she trusted a stranger that easily. Besides, If he wanted to harm her, he would have already done it. There was no one around and he had already witnessed
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Having to grant his assistance was already the outcome he expected, so it was not long after she had confirmed such that Nyle swam closer to her, enough to extend a hand towards her, and once she took it, helped her to move off the rock and into the water fully, that arm now โ
and now she was on board of a big ship, with soaked clothes and wet hair. How was she going to sneak back into the castle like this? Well that must be a problem for later. But now, it was time to admit his ship.
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Although she teasingly raised her eyebrows, she was definitely convinced that he was more than just enjoying taking risks and also a skilled captain. There was just something about him that told her sailing under his flag would gift you a rather adventurous life.
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"By all accounts, yes. Though one has to enjoy taking risks as well, if you really want to profit in times like these."
It was the truth, and all but the most naive of souls knew it as well, so there was no point in him purposefully obscuring that fact from her. Normally, he โ
Melyss let out a soft hum and threw another look over at the ship.
She would have been able to swim the distance with little to no problems if it wasn't for her dress. And getting undressed in front of a stranger to swim in her underclothes
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she couldn't contain her happiness and her lips formed into a wide smile.
"of course , I would love to see your ship up close! I mean, if it is not too much trouble for you , of course"
" and I assume you are brave and skilled enough?"
Melyssa couldn't hide a small grin on her lips while she looked over at the male. To be honest, it felt good to talk to someone else but servants, nobles or other ladies in waiting but someone who was more like her.
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Her concern was touching, if a tad bit unexpected, and perhaps it was precisely for that reason that his gaze towards her warmed.
"Your kindness is appreciated. The war does make the difficult, but at the same time, difficulties can make it good for business, if one is both โ
"Do you come from a family of merchants?"
She immediately regretted her hasty curiosity but there was something about this man that awakened her longing to know every single detail about him.
So when he asked if she wanted to go on board,
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" as you wish "
Melyssa gave him a slight nod before she turned back to the towels to finish her task.
But still, she knew that something was off. The prince was not as good at keeping secrets as he may thought.
He shakes his head, โNo, noโฆโ
The bruising and scrapes of his continued struggle with training needs to remain his secret. Not something to be report to his mother or brotherโฆ Or anyone else.
โI appreciate your concern. I can manage on my ownโฆโ
Before the dance ::
Melyssa became Helaenas lady in waiting , friend and close companion . She spent most of her time by her side to not only serve her but also , thanks to her uncles teachings , stand up for her and protect her pure soul from the cruel world around her .
โธบTo save his family from any more shame by betrothing her to another Lord, Lord Redwyne sent his daughter to Kingslanding when she was 12 years old instead, to let her serve the royal family as a "lady in waiting".
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