The Devil's Betrothed-Chapter 767: Erin’s Chamber

Erin spent her time with Rina where the little girl could not help but be excited over Erin and her brother getting married.

"You know, lady Erin, I already had a doubt that my brother liked you. But when I got to know you are marrying brother Aaron and my brother was quiet, I thought I was wrong. But I am glad, it’s not the case. Finally, my brother is doing something for himself," Rina said as she went outside with Erin, as she was bored enough to stay inside home.

Erin chuckled softly and asked, "And when and why did you think that he liked me?"

"It was when we were in the capital," Rina answered, "He was really polite to you even when you mocked him. He would even stare at your family estate if we went by that road. When I once went to the restaurant with him, we didn’t know what was good there. But then he ordered something and everything was good. When I asked how he knew this was good, he said ’it was what Lady Erin ate here’. Then he even bought me the kind of shoes you wear and dresses. Trust me, my brother would not notice such things about any woman unless he likes her."

Erin was surprised but at the same time could not help but be amused at Rina. "You are truly so smart for your age Rina. I am sure you would make such a fine lady, even better than me."

"Then will I get to marry someone like my brother as well?" Rina asked.

"You want to marry someone like Lucian?" Erin asked.

"Of course, because my brother is the best man in this world." Rina cheered as they walked along the corridor.

Erin could not refute it as Lucian was the best man in her eyes as well and that’s why she fell for him.

"But my brothers are the best as well," Erin said teasingly.

Rina, who was walking ahead with her small steps, turned to look at Erin and teased, "If you are marrying my brother, then I’ll marry yours...Ahh..."

Rina collided with a tall man and then turned around to look at him. She looked up at him, only to see him smiling teasingly at her.

"So, my sweet lady, which one of us would you want to marry, me or Rafal?"

Rina offered him a puzzled look. How is she going to answer it as choosing one would be like offending the other.

"I am not into this," Rafal said and stepped aside.

"Now you are left with no choice but me," Rowan said.

"Umm...Alright. But you have to wait for me to grow up like lady Erin," she replied.

Rowan patted her head. "Little girl, I am just teasing you. Take your time growing up and then we will find a perfect man for you.

"But you are fine as well," Rina said. "I find you pleasing to the eyes."

Rowan raised a brow, as if he was not pleased to hear what she said. "So you are going to choose a man based on his looks?"

Rina nodded, "I like good looking men like my brothers. Brother Lucian and Aaron, both are pleasing to the eyes."

"Not at all nice way of choosing a man," Rowan said. "Seems like just my sister, I need to keep watch on you as well so you won’t fall for the wrong guy." His tone grew strict, "Don’t fall only for the looks, that’s the first rule, understood?"

Rina could only nod and asked, "Then do I look for the ugly one?"

Rowan and Erin laughed a little. Rowan pinched her nose gently to which she frowned and he said, "You will understand as you grow up. Now focus on your studies and become a fine young lady that no young man would ever dare reject, got it?"

Rina nodded.

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That day, all the preparation for Aaron’s departure to the capital was made and he was set to leave the next morning. Lucian and his parents personally took care of all the arrangements. Arthur was accompanying him back to the capital as well. It was late in the evening till all the preparations were made.

"Lucian, it’s late. You all should head back," Aaron said, "Rest things Butler will manage. In fact, I am used to traveling so no need for all this fuzz."

"You are now a lord, Aaron," Lucian said, "and we are family, so it’s given that I care. It’s almost done anyways."

Once Lucian made sure everything was said, Aaron patted his shoulder, "I will take care of everything there. So don’t worry."

Lucian nodded, and left on his horse after the two talked for a while more. Entering the residence, he found it was quiet as everyone had gone to sleep, except for a few servants who were waiting for his arrival.

His personal attendant followed him and helped him with hot water and a change of night clothes and Lucian asked him to leave.

Once ready, instead of going to his own bed, Lucian went to Erin’s chamber. He knocked on the door but there was no response. Thinking, she must be sleeping, he opened the door and entered the dimly lit chamber.

He straight walked towards the bed and saw Erin bundled inside warm blanket and was in a deep sleep. Not thinking even for a moment, he gently climbed the bed and slid inside the same blanket.

He moved closer to her and pulled her in his arms. To his surprised, though in sleep, she snuggled against him and slept even more comfortably.

A light smiled painted on his lips as he held her closer, her small delicate body felt perfect to hold. He had maintained boundaries with her despite him wanting to cross them again and again, but he followed her wishes.

Now she agreed him to cross those boundaries, he didn’t have to hold back. After this, he was going to cross those boundaries again and again, she won’t be able to stop him anymore.

Once they are married, she would always be here with him, as his wife, his family.

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A/N- From Chapter number 773, the plot has returned to Arlan and Oriana where they would fight against the heaven realm.