Elena pursed her lips, released her boots from the wooden beam, and let her feet dangle above the warm water below.
The sea was calm tonight. Moonlight stretched across the waves, turning the surface silver while the gentle rocking of the raft filled the silence between them.
Elena glanced at Ren.
"Are you thinking about your girlfriend?"
Ren turned toward her.
"You can tell?"
Elena chuckled.
"I have been in love too, you know."
That caught Ren's attention.
He studied her for a moment.
The Princess has been in love?
Considering Elena's personality, Ren couldn't imagine what kind of man had managed to capture her heart. She was a warrior, a princess, and one of the strongest people he had encountered in this world.
He must have been one hell of a man.
Or, considering this was a game...
One hell of an NPC.
"With whom, if I may be bold enough to ask?"
Elena hesitated.
Her gaze lifted toward the stars.
"Prince Zeroth."
Ren went silent.
". . ."
