Zephyr

Journey To Rhodes

As the carriage moved on the bumpy road of Rocenko, going up and down, Dessa felt road-sick. She crouched at the corner of the carriage, trying seriously to merge herself with the window.

She was trying not to notice her charming husband who had literally been staring at her since the journey began.

Zamien was amused by the little woman's fear, but also slightly irritated. She was his wife but just like everyone else, she was afraid of him. He couldn't help but get annoyed.

"Scared?"

His deep and masculine voice echoed inside the carriage, causing the already tensed Dessa to flinch.

Startled, Dessa almost twisted her neck as she turned to look at him. She realized that she was clutching her dress so hard, her knuckles had turned white. She felt ashamed of herself for showing fear and immediately straightened her shoulders.

"Of course not".

That was a lie for sure. She was scared to death. It didn't help that her new husband was such a gorgeous creature or the thought that she had rigorously trained in secret for the past 9 years.

"I thought demons didn't ride in carriages"

She said the first thing her mind could think of that had nothing to do with how perfect he was, in her desperation to act indifferent. And perhaps also help to subdue her growing fear. She needed to relax. There was nothing this overly handsome man could do to her and it was best she showed no sign of fear, if not he would definitely take advantage of her.

When she saw a small smile on her husband's face, Dessa almost forgot to breathe.

"That's right. We usually don't need to as most demons can fly". He replied

Smug, she thought. It wasn't like she didn't have wings too. She was part guardian angel so she could fly as well. But of course, her husband didn't know that, If he did, he wouldn't be smiling so proudly.

"That means you're riding in here to protect me. Thank you, your highness".

His response was a soft sigh.

"Irridessa"

He called out and Dessa didn't know why she held her breath. The sound of her name from his lips, sent a strange feeling through her.

"Do you know my name?" He asked.

She looked at him curiously, wondering where he was getting at.

"I do, your highness"

"Then use it when we are alone".

"Yes, your...um, I mean, prince Zamien".

His brows creased, causing Dessa to subconsciously flinch.

"Without the title, Irridessa".

"Zamien"