The Missing Princess

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Chapter 40: Terrifyingly Adorable

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~(Y/N)~

Evening fell upon Ackman Castle, walking through the halls of the third floor I was going to attempt to sneak into the dungeons and speak with Reiner more hoping he'd give me a lead on where Annie could be.

I hadn't told Levi where I was going which I knew that if I didn't return soon he'd come looking for me himself. Descending the staircase I take a left down into the now cold hallway due to the large archways that led outside. It was snowing again.

Not wearing the most appropriate attire I felt a cold breeze sweep across my bare legs due to the nightgown stopping just above my knees. The silk robe I had draped over my shoulders didn't help much either as I continued to walk.

As I was just a few feet from the door I saw a guard standing there looking around. Shit. Standing tall I would attempt to pursue him into letting me pass knowing Levi had something to do with this. Stopping in front of the guard I attempt in looking intimidating. "I wish to speak with Reiner." I say.

Staring at me as if I were stupid he let out a sigh. "I'm sorry to inform you Princess (Y/N), but Prince Levi specifically told me not to let you down there... he said it's too dangerous." the guard answers.

Placing both hands on my hips I glared up at the guard. "Well, I order you to let me pass through." I demand.

Shaking his head he seemed to grow slightly nervous. Growing frustrated I continue to demand clearance to pass through but this damn guard wouldn't budge. "What seems to be the problem?" I hear a familiar voice say.

Turning my head I find Kenny walking over to us. God dammit. "O-oh nothing, I was just talking to him." I lie. Turning I fold my hands behind my back.

Looking up from me he looked back at the guard. "Is this true?" Kenny asks.

Feeling slightly nervous knowing the guard wasn't going to back me up I stood there darting my eyes to the floor. "No sir... she was trying to enter." the guard answers.

Letting out a sigh Kenny then chuckled softly. "Looks like you're going to be getting an ear full from Levi." Kenny says. Grabbing my arm he tugged me along away from the door. Looking back I flash the guard a hateful glare.

Pulled up the stairs to the third floor I saw at the very end of the hallway Levi's office doors. It was like that time I had gone out in the middle of the night searching for answers to take down the group of assassins after Levi.

Stopping at double glass doors I stood there completely still and stiff. "Don't attempt to run off again." Kenny says.

Knowing if I ran now it'll only make things worse. Standing there I nodded my head and watch as Kenny entered the room. Shutting the door I waited patiently for Levi to come bursting through those doors angry. But he didn't which made me feel uneasy.

Moments later stepped out Kenny who only glanced at me before walking past me. Turning my head I watched him leave without word. I'm really going to get it this time. Turning my head to the door I took in a deep breath and slowly walked over to the door. I grab the knob and slowly turn it.

Opening it I knew now there was no chance to run. Entering the room I stood there as I closed the door. Turning towards Levi's desk I saw him working silently. Slowly and cautiously stepping into the room more I watched his eyes not even look up. With every step I took, I took it quietly fearing that he could burst any second.