Chapter 52: LOST IN THE DARK

[Music Recommendation: With My Heart ~ Ahn Eun-Jin]

Adric noticed the insecurity and shyness in the manner the princess spoke. It was very unlike Oriana to be this calm; he wondered what these people had done to her. The side of her head was bleeding.

Oriana felt the scrutinizing gaze of Adric on her, which made her conscious of herself. Her hair had not been brushed, her dress looked unkempt, and there was nothing princess-like about her. Oriana felt less of herself at the moment and wished she could just hide.

"Your highness, thank you so much. You saved our lives," Louis finally got on his feet and bowed deeply to the Crown Prince.

Adric recognized the man, "Oh, you were the man.." He then turned to look at Oriana, who had seen him that day too but had run back inside the carriage.

"You've been hurt badly," Adric said to Louis, but his eyes were on Oriana. "You should see a physician; let's go."