When Beauty Destroys The BL World

Feeling

Irene arrives at the tavern. Before going in, she looks back at them.
"Since there no inn in this town, I could only bring you to my place."
"It's fine." Lucas reply.
Irene enter the tavern. It is full of customers. All of them are enjoying their meals. None of them bother to see who enters the tavern.
"Please wait here, your holiness." Irene said to them, as she goes to the kitchen. Old Judy is busy cutting down meat.
"Old Judy!" Irene called.
Old Judy turn to look behind, to see a covered face woman. Irene then took off her handkerchief, revealing her face.
"Irene. You finally back. But what with the cover face?" Old Judy asks, surprised.
"I'll explain later, but right now I need your help."

A minute later, Irene walk out from the kitchen. She then goes towards Lucas and Arlo.
"Follow me, I show you where both of you be staying."
Lucas and Arlo comply, as they follows her upstairs.
Old Judy take a look at the two fine gentlemen walking up the stairs from the kitchen. Lydia came to her.
"Is that Irene?" She whispers.
"Yes." Old Judy reply.
"Why does she cover her face?" Lydia questions again.
"Apparently, that two man knows her. She needs to hide herself from them. If they see her face, they will recognise her. Irene will be in danger. So you, if they need anything. You caters their need. Make sure they don't have to interact with Irene." Old Judy orders.
"Sure. But why would she be in danger? Is she a wanted person?"
"You've been asking a lot of questions, can you just do what I said, without asking?" Old Judy snapped.
"Alright...alright." Lydia finally stopped asking. Fearing that Old Judy will exploded with anger if she keep bombarded her with questions.

Irene bring the two of the man in an available rooms.
"This is your room, your holiness. And Sir Alro."
Irene pointed out to Arlo.
"...you're room, is just beside here."
"If there's anything you both want, there will be someone who will help you for your need. I will take my leave now, your holiness."
"Lucas."
Irene was startled with his sudden word.
"You may call me Lucas, Irene." He said with a smile.
"I wouldn't dare." Irene said, bowing down her head.
I still want to live a long life. Such behaviour is only reserves to your lover, the Crown Prince!!
Irene thought.
"Forget the etiquette. I given you the permission." Lucas reply.
"Your holiness, I am much more comfortable this way. Please don't force me."
Seeing how adamant she is, Lucas can see how much she want to create such distance between them. Even Arlo noticed it.
"Alright then." Lucas agree bitterly. He still wants to make it up for her.
"You're my saviour. Once I returned to the palace, I will ask for the king to grant you a stable position at the palace. It may not be the position you've wanted. But at least, you can secure your life ahead."
"Thank you, your holiness. But I must refuse. I do not need any rewards or anything at all. I'm very much content with what I have right now." She firmly said, which makes Lucas and Arlo surprised.
"But may I request something?" Irene asks.
Lucas then smile.
"Anything. As long as it's within my reach, I will grant it."
"Your holiness, when both of you done recuperate. Please leave this town at once. It better if you two lay low as possible. I don't want to bring any trouble here." Irene requested.
Hearing such requests, Lucas was astound. He wasn't expecting such requests from her. Lucas then sighed.
"You may ease up. I promise you, we won't be bringing any trouble here."
Irene nods her head, holding on to his promise.
"If there's nothing else, I shall retreat now. Have a good rest, your holiness. Sir Arlo."
Finally, Irene left. Leaving both of them with their thoughts.
"It's seem that...we're not welcome by her."
"It likely so, your holiness." Arlo agrees.
"Then we shall not trouble her anymore, that's at least we can do for now. Go have a rest." Lucas said, as he enters the room.
Arlo does the same, after Lucas retire.