[BL] Accidentally Becoming the Healer of the Deranged Archduke novel Chapter 19

Chapter 19: A Promise to Save

Xion hid behind the big tree he had been using as a support until now. The voices grew louder, cutting the air and directly puncturing his nerves.

In a desperate bid, he darted toward the huge carriage parked just a few paces ahead.

He hesitated only for a moment before prying open the door and slipping inside. He shut the wooden panel softly after peaking through it.

He had been sitting close to the carriage yet heard no noise. Hence, he was sure there was no one inside. It was only now he noticed another presence behind him.

While praying to the Budha in his heart, he slowly turned around.

There, sprawled on one of the plush seats, was a child. His small frame was dwarfed by the richness of the carriage's velvet cushions.

Long, silver-white hair cascaded over his shoulders and trailed onto the floor like moonlight frozen in strands.

Xion crouched in front of the sleeping kid. The child's pretty face was flushed with red, his breathing coming out in small and hurried gasps.

His eyebrows were furrowed in pain, and even those curved eyelashes were trembling from the impact.

Out of habit, Xion moved his hand to check the pulse of the sick boy. However, the moment his fingers lightly touched the cold skin, his wrist was grasped tightly by a small hand.

Xion glanced at the now awake boy. The boy's small, fragile frame was at odds with the commanding presence in those venomous green eyes.

Despite his flushed cheeks and obvious frailty, there was a strange authority emanating from him, one that made Xion's whole body stiff.

He was afraid. No, Xion was terrified.

Is this the child of that "His Grace"? Xion pondered silently. If that were the truth, then he might be in bigger trouble!

First, he promised Ray to run away with him while staying clear from his master. Then, he did the exact opposite and ran into His Grace's arms.

Wait a minute... Why Do I sound like a lover of Ray who is running away from his cruel father-in-law aka His Grace?

Xion's whole body trembled from the fright. He shook his head to get rid of the weird image of Ray dressed in a white wedding gown waiting for him while he ended up hugging his "father-in-law".

Ray even looked at him with teary eyes and sobbed, "How could you do this to me?"

"So..." terrible! Xion halted midsentence when a fluffy, warm coat was thrown over his shoulder.

"Are you so cold?" The boy, now properly sitting on the seat, tilted his head slightly as he assessed Xion from head to toe.

"No, I am fine. Still, thanks," Xion flashed the boy which he assumed was a pretty smile while returning the coat to him.

Much to his surprise, the boy did not take it. Instead of the garment, the boy seemed to be far more interested in his face.

If it was not for the fact that the boy was in his early teens, Xion might have panicked by now. After all, in his haste, he did not get the time to wear his hood back.

He silently placed the coat on the other empty seat of the carriage.

He kept chanting in his mind "He is just an innocent child!" like a mantra to calm his erratic heartbeat.

It worked like a charm, and he finally stopped trembling from fright.

"Are you ok? Do you have a fever? I might not look like it, but I am a healer, you see," Xion spoke very gently while keeping a smile on his face.

His words brought a small smile to those green eyes, though the boy's pale lips remained as flat as ever. "Hmm, I know."

Xion was about to say that he could treat him. In return, he should be allowed to hide in the carriage for a few minutes.

"Daruis Rael," the boy spoke slowly as he used his free hand to tilt Xion's chin up. His cold gaze roamed over the raven-black hair before sliding to those deep blue eyes, overflowing with innocence. _{freewēbnoveℓ.com}