Extra's POV: My Obsessive Villainous Fiancee Is The Game's Final Boss-Chapter 57: A Need To Know [Bonus Chapter]

Lilith watched Ren as he slept, his head resting comfortably on her lap as the carriage rolled smoothly along the cobblestone roads.

She wondered just how he was able to sleep, because even with the gentle sway of the carriage, she didn’t know if she’d have been able to. But that didn’t seem to bother him.

She knew why though. Even with his breathing slow and even, she could see the exhaustion written plainly on his face.

She smiled to herself as she traced her fingers lightly through his brown hair, cooing softly.

"So handsome even when you’re tired." She murmured to herself, her fingers brushing against his cheek.

Most wouldn’t have, but she’d noticed it easily. Throughout the past few days, Ren had been always distracted.

Not that he was completely absent from their conversations, but he was distant, as if part of his mind was always elsewhere.

He still smiled, still teased her in the way she loved, but his attention felt divided. And Lilith did not like anything dividing Ren’s attention away from her.

She tilted her head slightly, contemplating. What could possibly be keeping him distracted?

She hummed as she tried to think of all the possibilities. It wasn’t her, she knew she still had his affection.

It wasn’t his family, he hadn’t received any troubling messages from them.

It wasn’t the tournament, because while that was important, Ren had never been the type to stress over a fight. So what was it?

Her fingers stilled against his temple as she made her decision. Whatever it is, I’ll find out. And I’ll remove it. Their time together was being affected, and that simply would not do.

After a few hours, Ren stirred, blinking blearily before shifting slightly to look up at her. "Where are we?"

Lilith smiled down at him. "We’ve just exited the Rosefield territory. You were out for quite a while."

"Good riddance." Ren sighed, rubbing his eyes as he sat up. "Feels like I barely slept."

"That’s because you’ve been exhausted lately." Lilith pointed out, brushing non-existent lint off his shoulder. She forced herself to stay casual. Maybe he’ll spill the reason if she just asked. "You’re not usually like this. What’s keeping you so distracted?"

Ren rolled his shoulders, loosening the tension in his muscles. "I guess I’ve just had a lot on my mind. The whole politics thing I’ll have to face in Steadfast. I’m not really built for that and I have to prepare. There’s a lot to keep track of."

Lilith studied his face. His answer was logical, reasonable, but something told her that wasn’t the whole truth. He was being careful with his words, choosing them deliberately.

Avoiding something?

She decided to prod gently. "You know you can talk to me about anything, right? I can help."

Ren smirked, leaning his head back against the cushioned seat. "Of course, I know that. Just... some things I need to work through myself first."

Lilith kept her smile, but something about his response made her grip her dress a little tighter. Still hiding something.

She let it go, allowing the topic to die a natural death as the conversation continued.

There was no need to push further. If Ren wasn’t going to tell her willingly, then she’d find out on her own.

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That night, after the caravan had stopped, supper had been had, and everyone had already been sleeping in their rooms for a few hours at the inn, Lilith sat on her bed, staring at the ceiling.

Her fingers tapped rhythmically against the mattress as she thought. Ren was distracted. She needed to know why.

Well, there was only one way to find out.

Slipping out of bed, she padded barefoot across the wooden floor, her movements silent.

If Ren slept during the day, that meant he was being kept awake by something at night. So, it was only logical that there would be evidence in his room.

If she could just take a quick look in his room, she could know for sure.

She quietly opened her door and stepped into the dark hallway, making her way toward Ren’s room.

Then, someone cleared their throat behind her.

Lilith froze and spun around.

Elias stood leaning against the wall, arms crossed, watching her with a blank expression on his face.

"Going somewhere?" He asked, his voice low so as not to wake anyone else.

Lilith straightened, tilting her chin up. "To Ren’s room."

Elias sighed tiredly. "Lilith, it’s late. You should go back to sleep."

She gave him an unimpressed look. "I’ll sleep after I check something."

He didn’t move. "You’re sneaking into his room. Why?"

Lilith narrowed her eyes. "That’s none of your business."

Elias let out another sigh, running a hand through his hair. "But it’s Ren’s business. Listen Lilith, if Ren finds out you went through his things, do you really think he’ll be happy?"

She frowned, crossing her arms. "I wouldn’t be doing anything wrong. I just want to know why he’s been so distracted."

Elias studied her for a long moment before shaking his head. "And you don’t think he’d tell you if he wanted to?"

Lilith pressed her lips together, her fingers curling into her sleeves. "It’s affecting our time together. I have to know."

Elias pushed off the wall and took a slow step forward. "Lilith, I’ve followed you for years. I know how you think. But trust me when I say this."

"Ren values his privacy. If you do this, and he finds out, it will change something between you. Maybe not immediately. But it will."

Would it change something between them? Would he hate her for it?

Lilith stared at him, conflicted.

Then, she sighed, turning back toward her own room. "Fine."

Elias nodded approvingly, watching as she slipped back inside. Once the door shut, he stood there for a few more seconds before heading back to his own room.

Inside her room, Lilith sat on her bed, her fingers gripping the sheets tightly.

Elias made a good point. But…

She refused to let this go.

Ren was hers, and anything that took his focus away from her was a problem. If she couldn’t find out tonight, she would another time. Maybe when Elias wasn’t watching.

She smiled to herself, brushing her hair back as she lay down.

I just need to make sure Ren never finds out. What he doesn’t know won’t hurt him.

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