[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke novel Chapter 357

Chapter 357: A Price To Pay

"They have been curing others all the way," Xion murmured.

The grip on his waist was definitely going to leave bruises. And yet, he didn’t squirm to get rid of the hold.

Darius seemed troubled by something, and as his husband, it was his duty to reassure him. Honestly, it wasn’t the Archduke’s fault for being so strict with the newcomers.

With the way the guards had been capturing spies from various departments, it was necessary to be sure of the character of these people.

Xion could understand that much. So, instead of stepping aside, he leaned back, putting all his weight on the broad shoulders.

His black hair tickled under Darius’ chin. Without him knowing, the scent clinging to his body had dulled the edge of the Archduke’s dark thoughts.

"So?" came the cold reply. "What does it have to do with us?"

Xion chuckled softly. His breath fogged in the winter air.

Despite the chill around them, that faint, warm sound of Xion’s laugh stirred something in Darius. Like spring spreading its wings in the dead of winter, it softened the blade of cruelty he’d been ready to swing.

At least, it brought back just enough of his reason that he couldn’t possibly do such a thing in front of his precious one.

"They’ve worked so hard to improve the lives of the citizens," Xion said as though explaining something obvious to a stubborn child. "They all deserve some rest, don’t you think?"

This voice. This kindness... it would become his death one day. Darius was convinced of it.

Just a few words, and all his plans vanished into the misty chill. If that was what Xion wanted, then so be it.

"You want me to create a place for them?"

Xion hummed in agreement.

A place was definitely needed for his healers. Possibly a dormitory where they could live with peace of mind.

They all needed to familiarize themselves with the Northern customs and traditions, after all.

With the operation of the school and the healing house already on his agenda, he needed all of them fully rejuvenated and ready.

"We need them to make our land better than any other place."

Our land... Darius’ lips quirked faintly at that. "Then you’ll have to pay the price for it."

Xion only giggled. There was nothing he hadn’t already given to Darius. His love, his loyalty, his body. What else was left?

"Okay. Whatever you say, my dear~" Xion teased with a playful smile while nudging the Archduke with his elbow.

Darius’ hold only grew firmer around the delicate frame.

Then he dipped his head to press a light kiss to Xion’s temple, right in front of all those astonished, wide-eyed healers. A beast marking his territory while warning the intruders.

What a menace he was.

All the while, his cold gaze lingered on the hands that had dared touch what was his. Bard’s hands. And every other pair trembling in the snow.

Like Talia and Silas before them, they were just lumps of flesh, and they disgusted him all the same.

None deserved his attention more than the figure in his arms.

Darius cradled Xion more properly, adjusting him in his embrace as though he were a delicate child who needed his constant care.

Without sparing the healers another glance, he turned on his heel and carried Xion away.

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