The following day.

The new lovers woke up to a beautiful morning luxuriating in the sweet embrace of one another.

They stared at the eyes of each other.

"Oh my!" Kate covered her mouth and giggled, feeling so happy inside.

Ramza planted a kiss on her forehead. "Are you happy with us? Do you have any regrets?" he asked softly holding her hand and kissing each of her fingers.

She smiled radiantly, her skin was tickled by his mouth. "I have no regrets. I'm happy," she replied.

"Good!" he reluctantly moved away from her. "If you still want to sleep a bit, I'll go down and prepare our breakfast," he said, exiting the wagon without waiting for her reply.

Kate was left alone in the wagon, hyperventilating with giddiness, in love for the very first time.

So—this is how it feels then—?

She closes her eyes and recalled everything that happened last night after Ramza entered the wagon and lie down beside her on the wooden floor.

The moment their lips touched, her body trembled with excitement and heightened passion. They were kissing each other passionately and every time their lips locked, they were floating in cloud 9.

She was just thankful that Ramza never asked her for more, he was just contented hugging her, and kissing her lips. Besides, she's not ready yet to get intimate with him on the deeper level, since their relationship was still in its infancy stage.

But if their relationship will progress deeper and he is serious with her, she will go all the way with him and ready to marry him and bear his children. She's already a mature adult, ready for love and ready for a mature relationship.

She closed her eyes and dream of what transpired again last night.

She falls asleep again.

A few minutes later, Ramza went to the wagon and checked on her. He found her sleeping soundly, he let her be.

One hour and thirty minutes later.

He went back to wake her up.

"Princess, my love, wake up! The rice is already cooked and I'm done re-heating the roasted chicken from yesterday. It's about time you wake up," he said gently.

Kate's eyes opened and she smiled beautifully at him.

She gets up and exited the wagon. "I will relieve myself first and wash my face," she said and went to the river.

"Okay, take your time," he replied and went back to his task.

He arranged the rice and the chicken in the banana leaves and put the water jug nearby. Then he piled up several banana leaves on top of one another in the wet ground so that they won't soil their clothes.

After a minute or two, Kate returned and sat beside him.

Ramza looked at her adoringly and planted a quick kiss on her forehead. "Let's have our breakfast while the chicken still hot," he said.

"Alright!" she replied with great enthusiasm while salivating at the appetizing roasted chicken.

Ramza cut up the roasted chicken into several pieces so that Kate can eat them easily.

The couple began eating in silence, glancing at each other from time to time. Their knowing smiles spoke volumes.

They were unaware of the invisible Zemeth watching over them a few meters away. He wants to make sure that Ramza won't do something stupid the moment Kate will go up to the castle on the hill later.

Done finishing breakfast.

Kate sprinkled water on the burning wood, cleaned the pot with water, and took a quick bath on the river while Ramza was checking on the horses.

Fifteen minutes later, Kate was done with her bathing, she left the river and wet inside the wagon to get rid of her wet clothes and change into dry ones. While she's at it, she was thinking about their new arrangement now that they become lovers.

She wants Ramza to live near Browncliffe village so that she can see him every day. She will beg until he will give in to her request.

Smiling, she exited the wagon and went to sit beside him on the front.

"Ready—?" He smiled wrapping an arm around her waist possessively.

"Yeah, let's go! I'm so excited to see my sister!" she gushes.

Done with everything, Ramza whistled on the horses and the animals take their cue and move forward.

They travel at a slow pace this time.

Ramza was trying to slow their movements but he knows that it only takes about thirty minutes' journey and they will finally reach the base of the hill where the castle was located.

Kate noticed the slow movements of the horses but she didn't complain, 'coz she was enjoying Ramza's presence immensely.

The supposed to be thirty minutes' journey ended in one hour.

They finally see the based of the hill and there stood the castle looked menacingly at the top.

"Oh my! Why does the castle look so old and intimidating? It looks like a hunted house to me!" Kate looked at the castle with fright in her eyes.

Ramza released a deep sigh. "Are you afraid to go up there?" he asked.

"Nah, it's okay. I will go up there alone. I know you will keep watch on the horses and the wagon that's why you can't accompany me. But if I won't return after thirty minutes, can you please go up and check on me?" she asked him.

A lump appeared on his throat, choking him. But he can't say no to her, he has to lie again for the last time.

"Sure my Princess," he answered softly and planted a loving kiss on her forehead.