When Prince Sebastian saw her clear eyes he had a mixed feeling. The incident last night made him realize what will happen each time they become intimate. The coming together of their body maid their soul one.


    This was why they were able to see each other''s memory. Prince Sebastian was relieved that their intimacy was not life-threatening to his sunshine, but then he did not want her to see through him.


    It was not that he wanted to keep any secret from her, but he felt insecure. If the princess managed to see his ugly side he was scared that she will become scared of him, and the little likeness she had for him will disappear.


    "Sleep, it still very early," Prince Sebastian said. Princess Ellen nodded her head and closed her eye.


    Prince Sebastian took a deep breath, going forward he was not sure what to do. If there was a way to conceal some of his secrets he would have done that.


    He felt that letting princess Ellen see all of him might become a heavy burden on her shoulders. Moreover, this will also put her in danger. He did not want her to be scared of him or pity him.


    "It must be hard been you," princess Ellen said. Since the only thing she could remember was his nightmare the princess felt sorry for him. She knew he will always have a hard time at night.


    "What are you saying?" Prince Sebastian was surprised by her sudden voice. He thought that she had returned to sleep.


    "Your nightmare, tell me about it," princess Ellen said and opened her eyes. She looked calm and curious. Prince Sebastian was certain that she was asking about this because she cared but this part of him is the part he never wants her to know.


    His nightmare had to do with the hunted house and the beast. He did not want to scare her. "It''s nothing, I was very scared of the night back then. Moreover, a boy of twelve taking so many lives had also affected my sleep," prince Sebastian, lied.


    Princess Ellen looked at the prince, his face was straight and he did not seem to be lying but she could not explain why she felt he was lying.


    "You should have just told me you did not want to talk about it, why lie? " Princess Ellen said. She was not sure if her choices of words were best suited but she wanted the prince to open up to her. She believes that if he shared it, then it will become lighter. Moreover,r he will not have to lie and cover up anymore.


    When the prince heard her words, he was surprised. He did not expect her to see through his lie so easily. After all his excuse was very suitable for the situation.


    Prince Sebastian pinned his lips unwilling to say anything. princess Ellen sighed, she knew he would be unwilling to tell her anything.."ahh! Look at me overestimating myself. Of course, he will never trust me with his secret. Why should he?" Princess Ellen murmured to herself She deliberately made her words a bit loud so that the prince would hear her.


    She notice from the prince look he did not want to tell her, but she was determined to know. When prince Sebastian heard her complain he sighed.


    "It not that, I do not just want you to get scared or carry such a burden. I think it is fine the way everything is," prince Sebastian hurriedly explained.


    "If I will be scared or not, I do not know, but I will try my best to be brave, but please share your burden with me. I want to know it," princess Ellen said. When you care about someone you would want to share their burden with them and help them in any way you can.


    From what she has heard so far about the prince, she knew that his childhood could not be better than her. She could also guess that the Prince was keeping a lot of things secret from her. She did not care about these details but she honestly wanted to know him more.


    Prince Sebastian was at loss, he did not want to tell her what she was asking but at the same time, he could not ignore her care as that will be pushing her away.


    "Your highness," Jeffery knocked at the door. Prince Sebastian was so relieved to hear this call. He had hated his morning ritual so much but at least he can escape from the princess''s question.


    "I will be there," he answered Jeffery and made to get up from the bed but Princess Ellen suddenly stop him.


    "How can I get you to trust me?" She asked. Her voice did not sound angry, it was calm and pleading. Prince Sebastian could tell that she was desperate to know him better.


    "It is not that I do not trust you. Believe me, I just want you to be happy and carefree," prince Sebastian patiently explained. There was no way he was going to explain his commitment to the beast that lives inside of him.


    "What if I say, I will feel miserable and unwanted if you do not tell me?" Princess Ellen was not giving up. She wanted to know about his nightmare so she could think of a solution.


    "Do not act persistent, I am doing this for your own good," prince Sebastian stayed strong and did not give in.


    "Did you mean your words yesterday, about liking me?" Princess Ellen asked. Prince Sebastian nodded his head, even if he knew that the conversation will end up where he would not like.


    "Do you hope I like you the same way you like me?" She asked. Prince Sebastian frown his brows, he could not guess where she was taking her questions but no matter what, he was determined not to tell her.


    "Yes, but even if you do not like me that much it is still okay," prince Sebastian said. Princess Ellen''s lips curved up. The prince was not someone she could easily convice but she was unwilling to just let go.


    "But I want to like you as much, but how can I even like you if I do not know you? What will happen if I accidentally saw the side of you, that you are so desperate to hide. What will happen then? Is it not better you tell me now? That way I will be prepared in the future," princess Ellen spoke smoothly.


    *tak* my sunshine is not easy to deal with," prince Sebastian felt helpless.