After hastily leaving Valery's tent, Alex went to his own and decided to calmly wait and he didn't have to have for too long because soon.
''Alex, can I come in? I can't sleep so I decided to visit you.''
A voice came from outside along with the sound of fabric rustling.
"Hmm?" Alex walked to the entrance and opened the door.
Outside, Valery was standing. In her hand, there was a bottle of wine.
When she saw him, she was surprised. He was shirtless, exposing his chiseled six-pack abs and powerful shoulders.
"Valery?" Alex's voice contained a trace of shock at her unexpected visit.
"I hope I didn't wake you up," Valery lowered her head and said.
"No, of course not," he shook his head, "You can visit me anytime."
He then signaled her to come inside.
There was only a bed in the room with no chairs, so they both sat down on the bed.
Alex took a few glances at her but otherwise remained silent. Valery noticed his gazes but pretended to not notice them, she failed to notice the subtle light in Alex's eyes, it was too fast and even she couldn't notice anything. Naturally, Alex was disguised, his eyes were ocean blue this time.
"I brought wine for us to enjoy," Valery said coquettishly before serving him and then herself.
She could hear his heartbeats and knew how excited he was by her presence. After all, what type of man wouldn't be touched by her actions this late in the night?
"You're so considerate.'' Alex looked at the glass like it was a treasure.
"It is nothing, you're our comrade now and I kinda like you," Valery said in her sweet voice.
Alex's eyes widened and he blushed like a virgin upon hearing Valery saying those words.
Valery averted her eyes shyly before coughing. ''You should drink your wine.''
"Yes!" Alex brought the glass to his lips.
At that moment Valery's eyes were filled with sinisterness as she witnessed his actions.
"Of course, this wine is poisoned with a powerful sleeping poison capable of knocking out even a powerful Saint, fortunately, I have already taken the antidote.'' Valery wanted to laugh at the ease by which the mission has gone.
Earlier, she couldn't use the sleeping powder since he might not accept food items that were not prepared in front of him. He would be on guard and would ensure the meal was prepared in his presence.
But now?
Xavier has helped him against Steel Fish so why would he doubt them? Not to mention, the relationship with the group improved after lunch and dinner. Then there were the special touches she has taken to make him relax his guards. Besides she was also drinking before him, lessening his wariness, and everything went smoothly.
Alex gulped down the wine inside the glass. He wiped his mouth and placed the glass on the floor.
"The wine was really sweet and fragrant," Alex looked at her before continuing, "Just like you."
Valery lowered her head, her cheeks flushed by the words.
Inside her heart, she was laughing with happiness. She was sure the sleeping powder was taking over his mind. Otherwise, in normal times, he wouldn't make such comments.
"Just a few more minutes and I would have the jackpot," She mused with joy, "Oh god! Thank you for making men so weak in their minds when they are close to a woman!"
"Would you mind closing your eyes?" Alex asked, much to the surprised Valery.
"Huh? Why?" Ruby looked at him in confusion.
"You brought milk for me." Kiba was blushing as he continued, "I want to reciprocate by giving you something special."
"Oh?" Ruby was intrigued. She wondered just how he would react when he realizes the truth behind the milk.
But she did as he asked. She slowly shut her eyes, looking forward to knowing what he has in mind before he fell asleep.
Valery felt him taking her left hand in his hand.
"Just what he has in mind?" She was really curious. She then felt something around her fourth finger.
Surprised, she opened her eyes. When she saw the object on her finger, she was shocked out of her wits. Her eyes turned wide in disbelief and her jaws almost dropped to the floor.
Not even in her wildest dreams, had she ever expected this was what he had in mind when he said he wishes to reciprocate her gesture.
She once again looked at her finger to ensure her senses weren't playing a trick on them.
"This is true?" Valery ran her other hand on her finger and felt the round object.
The object was absolutely dazzling and soothing, made from diamond.
It was a solitaire ring!
Valery's stomach was fluttering with butterflies. She turned her head and noticed Alex was on his knees.
"W-what is this?" Valery asked, trying to sound composed. She has a feeling she knew the answer, but she didn't dare believe it.
"My mother often used to say this finger had a vein that runs directly to the heart," He traced her ring finger.
"...What do you mean?" Valery was shrewd but no matter, she was still a female. Such words and actions were reserved for her one true love. As a maiden, the present situation has made her beyond shocked.
"This ring was given to my mother by my father," Alex said in a low voice, filled with extreme emotions, "Before my mother died during a monster outbreak...she gave me this ring..."
Alex stopped in between as tears flooded his eyes.
"She told me to give it to a woman who can make me flustered and loved," Alex continued in a passionate voice, "A woman with whom I can share everything."
''When I see you, it's as if space and time become the finest point imaginable, as if time collapses into one speck and explodes at light speed. It's as if my universe begins and ends with you. I could run forever, search forever, but in the end, every path leads right back to your heart and soul. I then realized that I've fallen for you in the span of few days and I will spend the rest of my life with you.''
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