The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 61

Chapter 61: Luke’s Trouble

Before the man realized what happened, his family jewel had been kneed, and his body curled in pain fell into the water. When the night watch found him, both his hands were between his legs.

Upon hearing the commotion, Luke and those working with him came running as well.

"Are you alright, Orian?" Luke asked with a dark expression.

Oriana merely glanced where man had fallen into shallow water, still whining in pain.

"We were just having some strength check on who is more of a man, and it turned out I am stronger," she answered and walked past them without any guilt. The others helped that cursing man get out of the water, but Oriana was already out of earshot. She didn’t care if he told them the truth or not. _{freёwebnovel.com}

Luke followed Oriana as that man didn’t concern him. "Orian, what happened?" Obviously, he didn’t believe her previous words.

"What I just told you."

He held her hand and stopped her, "Did he try to lay hands on you?"

She looked back at him, gently removing his hand from her. "Just know that I can take care of myself. Thank you for worrying, but you don’t have to worry about me this much."

Oriana was dead serious. Luke respected her and didn’t ask her any more questions, but he turned to look at the despicable man who came out of the water.

Seeing him, Luke had an idea what could have happened. The Orian he knew was not an unreasonable person—this boy was foolishly innocent. He loved to help people and would even ignore taunts thrown his way.

If Orian was forced to be violent, Luke could clearly guess what must have happened.

The more he looked at that man, the more his anger rose.

Oriana returned to the wagon assigned to them where she sat inside all by herself.

Most people thought Oriana was gentle and meek, the kind of person who would resolve misunderstandings with a laugh and comforting words. However, the truth was the opposite. Whenever she experienced or saw such incidents, her instinct was to fight—to kill even.

Every time, she had to be rational and suppress that killing instinct, and so far, she had been successful. She was careful to conceal her own temper to avoid trouble; after all, she had a weak grandfather that still needed her.

About half an hour later, the other travelers returned to the wagon. Luke was the last to enter, bringing with him two thick blankets.

The blacksmith’s apprentice, the same man who misbehaved with Oriana, did not return.

"Where is Fabron?" the bookshop owner asked.

"Not sure. He’ll turn in when he’s sleepy," one of them answered with a yawn. Noticing Luke, he asked, "Hey, kid. Where did you get the blanket—"

Outsiders only pay merchant caravans the right to travel with them. On most occasions, the fare also covered food and water. However, unless they wish to pay extra, they could only sleep in their wagons using their personal provisions.

The tents were only meant for the merchants and their people. That was why the man could only use his bag as a pillow and his cloak as a blanket. He was envious that Luke was able to borrow two blankets for free.