The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power: Forget My Sister! Turns Out I Was the Real Saint All Along! Volume 1 [Parts 1 to 5] by Almond

Author:Almond
Language: eng
Format: epub

As dawn broke the following morning, our convoy embarked for the Celestia-Malcosias border. I found myself, for reasons which escaped me, riding double with Prince Edward on horseback. Before our departure, Lord Teodore had briefly mentioned, “The wagons are reserved for the injured Collett and our supplies—you’ll be riding.” Yet he’d omitted the vital detail that I’d be sharing a saddle with Prince Edward—how convenient!

I swear, that man... His casual omission of crucial information was no oversight, I was certain of it. Obviously, I would assume that I was riding solo. (Who in their right mind would assume they’d be riding double unless told otherwise?)

And before anyone tells me that perhaps he genuinely didn’t know whether or not I was capable of riding, I won’t accept it!

Lord Teodore was far too well-informed about me for that. I couldn’t believe it... I’d even changed into my riding habit! Riding double with the commander... There were pranks that a lady could stomach, and then there was this!

I could do nothing but grumble internally as I clung to the saddle, but soon, I wasn’t capable of even that. We accelerated to a breathtaking pace. The wind gusting against my face, the scenery morphing into a blur, the rhythmic galloping of the horse beneath me, and the warmth of Prince Edward pressing against my back—it was both thrilling and terrifying. Perhaps riding double was the best choice after all. While I did have basic riding skills, keeping up at this speed on my own seemed unimaginable.

In truth, I felt that we were going far too fast. Every jolt threatened to unseat me, and my body swayed precariously with the horse’s movements. If I fell out of the saddle at this speed, what would become of me...? This terrifying thought gnawed at me.

As I hung on for dear life, feeling the sting of tears starting to well up in my eyes, my riding partner seemed to sense my discomfort. “Are you all right?” Prince Edward’s voice reached me despite the whistling of the wind in my ears. “You look like you’re about to fall at any moment.” Without waiting for a reply, he shifted my weight in the saddle, stabilizing my position.

Finally feeling a sense of security, I let out a sigh of relief. “Thank you, Your Highness.”

His concern didn’t wane. “Of course, but are you all right? If this pace is too much, I can slow down,” he offered.

“Oh, no, please!” I insisted with a shake of my head. “I wouldn’t dream of being the reason for a delay in our arrival.”

He paused, seemingly weighing my words before firmly encircling my waist with his arm, pulling me tightly against him. Feeling his broad chest against my back, I stammered, “Um, Your Highness...?”

“Now you can lean against me. Isn’t this more comfortable?” he asked nonchalantly.

“Y-Yes, but...”

“I won’t hear any complaints. You falling is a risk I cannot take,” Prince Edward declared. “You really ought to take better care of yourself before you try to help others, milady.

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