Chapter 132 : Date [6]
I took her hand and gently placed it on my neck.
"You might have said it as a joke, but… you can drink my blood anytime. For you, Lady Eleanor, I'll always offer it willingly."
I spoke while maintaining a calm smile.
Eleanor, once again, stared at me blankly for a moment.
I wondered if I had said something wrong, but then—suddenly—Eleanor began to step closer.
Very close. So close that her face was right before mine.
Startled by her sudden movement, I tried to back away, but Eleanor grabbed the collar of my shirt, preventing me from moving.
"Lady Eleanor?"
"..."
We were now so close that our noses almost touched.
Eleanor gazed at me silently for a few seconds before finally stepping back.
"…Were you surprised again?"
"Yes, I was a little startled."
"Then sorry. Just now… I almost moved on instinct. I barely managed to hold myself back."
"Ah, are you okay?"
