Magnus couldn’t believe his brother and friend both involved Alora in this. He glared at the two of them.
“Princess Alora, what do you think is better? Should Harris be punished to death or should he be questioned first?” Gabriel asked for her opinion.
“Gabriel, stay quiet.” Magnus gritted his teeth at him.
“Many died that day, including the one who served me for many years,” Alora said as she lowered her head. She still remembered the cries and screams of the people from that night.
“But you remained unharmed and that is what matters,” Izaak said.
“I agree with Prince Izaak,” Gabriel supported the eldest prince.
“So, their lives mean nothing to both of you?” Alora questioned them.
“Many die every day,” Izaak stated.
“They were my people,” Alora replied. “I will leave the decision on Prince Magnus. What he feels is right will happen,” she affirmed, looking into Magnus’s eyes. She had faith in her husband. She also wanted justice for the deceased people.
“I cannot believe you are making us fight the nobles,” Izaak remarked.
“Stop taunting my wife. I cannot let go of Harris’s wrongdoings. He sent a werewolf to attack the humans, creating tension between the two species. Just because Harris is from a noble family, doesn’t mean his crime should be overlooked,” Magnus stated as his decision clearly resounded in his words.
“Tobias, send a summon to Harris Klement. I want to see him urgently,” Magnus said and he came to Alora. Giving her the basket back, he told Izaak, “You should stop saving such bastards. You have the authority to change the laws in a better way,” he advised Izaak and glared at Gabriel for supporting such a decision.
“Brother Izaak, I will make sure no rift is created between the royals and the nobles. Forgive me, if my words have hurt you,” Alora said as she felt Izaak too wanted the good of Magnus.
“Sure. I trust you,” Izaak said and left the hall.
“Who fights like that with his own elder brother? Prince Magnus could have talked calmly with Brother Izaak. Whatever he said wasn’t wrong either,” Alora scolded Magnus for not thinking once before attacking Izaak.
She turned around with a glass of water in her hand. “Why is His Highness silent now?” Shouldn’t he explain himself?” She peered into his eyes, demanding an explanation.
“Izaak was the wrong one there, so we ended up fighting,” Magnus said.
“It’s hard to believe a 300-year-old vampire acted like a kid,” Alora taunted him and drank the water. As she sat the glass on the table, she told Magnus he needed to keep his anger in control.
“My anger was in control, that’s why Izaak didn’t bleed,” Magnus muttered.
“Your Highness, how could you speak in such a way? Please refrain from using such words for your own big brother,” she urged. While she knew that Magnus reacted in such a way because Izaak asked him to not punish Harris Klement.
“Alora, let’s end the debate on this. I am in no mood to talk about Isaak,” Magnus said as he leaned back on the recliner. They both heard a knock on the door, followed by Selvina’s voice.
“Your Highness, someone is here to see Princess Alora.”
Both of them glanced at each other when Magnus made his way out. Alora followed him and found out an unknown woman wanted to see her. “Bring her here,” Magnus instructed Selvina, who bowed and walked away.
“Who could come to see me? Except for my family, I don’t know anyone,” Alora said, feeling anxious.
“We will find out after we see her,” Magnus replied and saw her wearing the blindfold. He took her to the sofa and made her sit on it while he himself took a seat next to her.
Selvina entered the living room with the woman, gesturing for her to proceed. Magnus’s gaze shifted to the woman, and his eyes widened in astonishment as she removed her hood, revealing her identity.
“Why are you here, Venus? How dare you show your face to me?” Magnus’s mood soured instantly. After the altercation with Izaak, he was already in a foul mood, and Venus’s unexpected presence only added to his frustration.
“Venus!” Alora quickly left her seat to hear that she was the one who wanted to see her.
Magnus pulled her down, holding her hand tightly. “Leave before I have to kick you out,” he ordered with scrunched brows.
“Your Highness, please don’t say that. Let’s hear out what Venus has to say,” Alora requested him.
“There is nothing left to hear. Take her away from my sight,” Magnus commanded Selvina, asking Alora to stay quiet.
Venus lifted her gown slightly before sinking to her knees. “I beg for Prince Magnus’s forgiveness, and that of my sister’s too. I realize I’ve made a terrible mistake. I should have listened to Alora and…” Her voice faltered as tears welled up in her eyes.
Despite Venus’s pleading, Magnus remained unmoved. He had little to no faith in her sincerity, knowing her propensity for deception. Meanwhile, Alora’s compassionate nature compelled her to consider helping her sister.
“No, Alora. We will let her suffer. I won’t aid Venus,” Magnus declared firmly, preempting any request for assistance from Alora.
Alora was quick to remove her blindfold. She peered at her husband and said, “Don’t say that, Magnus. Can’t you hear my sister is suffering?” Alora got anxious. She wished to go to Venus and hug her, but Magnus didn’t let her.
“I suffered too when Venus said such harsh words to you. I’ll be upset with you if you ask me to help your evil sister,” Magnus stated and tilted his head to look at Venus with a grim expression on his face.
“Prince Magnus, I have to say that, or else Eugene might have harmed me later,” Venus said, presenting her stance to them.
“What about the time you treated Alora in the worst possible way? You even wished for her death, didn’t you?” Magnus frowned at her. “You married in that family with your sole decision. So, you need to find a way on your own or take the help of your father,” he advised Venus and stood up to walk away.
“Your Highness, for my sake please listen to Venus once. I beg you,” Alora pleaded with him this time as she held his hand.
“Harris has come, Magnus!” Izaak entered the living room when he was surprised to see the scene before him. Venus’s presence left him stunned.
Magnus gazed at Alora, his tone firm as he spoke, “For your sake and well-being, I will not aid Venus. Send her away before I return, or I won’t speak to you.”
He knew he had to take a strict stance this time, prioritizing his wife’s safety and happiness over any sentiment towards Venus, whom he recognized as inherently malevolent.
With a decisive motion, Magnus withdrew his hand and exited the living room, with Izaak trailing behind.
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