“Leave before I have to kick you out,” Magnus commanded Izaak firmly. Without further delay, he reached out to Alora, who trembled with fear. Gently enveloping her in his embrace, he guided her inside the residence.
Once they reached the bedroom, Magnus handed her a glass of water. As Alora took a few sips, he couldn’t help but notice her trembling hands, a silent testament to the ordeal she had just endured.
Magnus supported her hand and guided the glass to her mouth. “Drink it,” he whispered. His other hand moved to her hair as he caressed it.
After Alora moved her mouth away from the glass, Magnus put it on the table and checked her finger. “Forgive me,” he apologized.
“Why?” Alora peered at him.
“My siblings trouble you,” Magnus answered.
“I didn’t expect His Highness to hit his elder brother,” Alora remarked.
“Izaak is cunning. It’s best to steer clear of him,” Magnus cautioned Alora.
The fear in Alora’s voice was palpable as she posed her question. The mere thought of meeting Izaak’s gaze filled her with dread, the weight of potentially causing harm to a royal prince weighing heavily on her conscience.
“Nothing would have happened. He would have simply perished, which, in this case, might have been for the best,” Magnus responded honestly, his tone reflecting the complexities of their situation.
“Is His Highness serious? Prince Izaak is his elder brother. He cannot think of him like this,” Alora said, tears appearing at the edges of her eyes.
“He has already lived so many years. Why do you even care about the consequences when I’m with you? Touching my woman is something he should not have done,” Magnus stated. Back in the garden, he had controlled himself not to pierce the dagger of sleep in Izaak’s heart. That man had been bothering his eyes for a long time.
Alora lowered her eyes as she moved close to him. Her head rested on his chest as she wrapped her hands around him. “I was scared the moment His Highness hit his brother. I thought you two would get into a fight because of me,” she said.
Magnus’s hand moved to her head as he patted on it. “Let’s forget what happened in the garden,” he opined.
Alora hummed and pulled away. “I asked Tobias the meaning of Your Highness’s name. It means greatest; a person with remarkable strength,” she asserted.
“I thought you would search for it,” Magnus said.
“It would have taken time and I needed to tell His Highness soon,” Alora explained. “Your Highness, what if Prince Izaak complains about you? Is he still here? I’ll introduce myself to him since he’s my elder brother-in-law.”
“As for Izaak, there’s no need for introductions. And rest assured, he wouldn’t dare to lodge a complaint. He’s aware of his wrongdoing,” Magnus assured her, though the weariness in his tone betrayed his frustration with his siblings.
“Furthermore, there’s no need to be overly sweet with the other men. Just call him Izaak,” he added with a hint of annoyance, casting a disapproving glance in her direction.
“I never did that,” Alora murmured.
“Oh, you did. You called him your brother-in-law and that too, in such a polite manner,” Magnus taunted her.
“Because he’s elder,” Alora said.
Magnus chuckled at her response before offering some advice. “Don’t be too polite with men like him. Be assertive. If he dares to approach you in my absence, intimidate him with your gaze,” he instructed, imparting some lessons on projecting strength and authority.
Alora nodded her head. “I will try to implement them.”
“Do you wish to attend your sister’s marriage?” Magnus suddenly asked her.
“Can I? But I don’t think I am invited,” she sighed with an upset look.
“We both are invited,” he affirmed as he took out a decorated envelope from inside his pocket. “Here.” He handed the envelope to her.
Alora was overjoyed to see the invitation. A smile graced her lips. Although she couldn’t see Venus getting married, being a part of her wedding would be enough for her.
“It became possible because of Prince Magnus. Thank you,” she remarked.
“You needn’t say that all the time,” Magnus stated. “Also, I’ll soon find a cure for your eyes. I’ll make sure you can look at everyone without any fear,” he pronounced.
Alora’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Is that really possible?” she inquired, a hope glimmering in her gaze.
“Absolutely. Anything is possible in this world,” Magnus affirmed, his smile warm and reassuring. “If I can marry you, then surely anything is within our reach,” he added with a radiant smile, his love for her shining through.
“Prince Izaak should return to the palace. I have readied the carriage for His Highness,” Tobias humbly requested. He was worried thinking if Magnus witnessed his brother in the residence, it would only increase the tensions between the two.
“I have planned to stay the night here, Tobi. I think it’s been fifty years since I last saw Magnus. Last time too he ignored my invitation for my marriage. Such an insolent younger brother I have,” Izaak stated as he rested his one leg above the other.
“Brother Izaak had the fourth marriage and then later, he killed his wife,” Magnus voice’s reverberated in the living room. He entered with Alora with him, whose eyes were covered.
Earlier, Alora insisted on him to take her to the living room since she wished to see Izaak, who according to Magnus was still in the residence. He decided to show Izaak’s true evil side to Alora so that she would not make such a request anymore.
Alora when heard that Izaak had four wives and he killed his last wife, she was terrified. However, it was her decision to introduce herself to Magnus’s brother, so she could not leave now.
As they reached the sofa, Magnus helped her sit down and sat beside her.
“You should not say ill about me in front of your wife and my sister-in-law,” Izaak said and gazed at Alora. “I didn’t expect Magnus to bring his wife in front of me,” he remarked.
“I requested my husband to bring me here. I thought I should formally introduce myself to Prince Izaak. The royal family is also my family, so I must know about them,” Alora answered while being careful of her words.
“I know you are the woman with special eyes, whom my brother fell in love with,” Izaak stated with a grin. He peered at Magnus for a moment. “Your choice is unique, Little Brother,” he said.
“Will you stop calling me ‘Little Brother’?” Magnus was irked by the way Izaak would address him. “Also, apologize to Alora for scaring her,” he stated.
“I apologize, Sister-in-law,” Izaak said with a smile.
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