Chapter 72
Third Person
They went back to the Crimson Pack later. They are all speechless and can’t think straight because of the revelations that Marcus, the Lycan rogue, claiming to be Matteo’s father, had told them. They couldn’t believe, especially Calvin and James, that Rapha had been lying to them all this time. They never expected him to know so much about the past story as he was always quiet. The only time that they saw them talking was whenever he was with the previous queen, but they didn’t think anything suspicious because King Marco always asked his mate to go to him and do some palace business.
“Let’s just call this a day,” Freya said. She knew how feeling down everyone was because of the things that they needed to take in one go. She herself couldn’t believe that the palace had so many secrets. She looked at Camila and found her head down while Alec was holding her hand.
“Camila, none of these things should affect you. You know nothing about it,” she told her.
“But my uncle-” she replied, but was stopped by her.
“I already told you, none of these things should affect you because you know nothing about them. Rapha can explain why he did what he did and knowing him, he has reasons for it.”
“Do you believe that rogue?” Matteo asked. He wanted to get mad at his mate, but he knew that she had reason to believe Marcus.
“You heard him, if you want to confirm what he said, why not call Rapha now?” Matteo sighed because he too knew that the man might tell the truth. He was confused and curious. If he had not believed him 100%, he wouldn’t be acting that way.
“I will definitely do that. I was thinking whether I should ask him to come here or should we go back to the palace.” Matteo replied, “I want to hear it from him, since he was the one who informed that rogue about me being his son. Whether mom told him that or he just assumed it.” he added.
“His highness,” Camila said, so he looked at her. “I don’t think you’re going to believe what I am about to say because I am his niece. But growing up, I used to be with the previous queen every time she came to see Uncle Rapha. She would take care of me and, in between playing, she would tell me to never leave or doubt my uncle. She told me to support him in anything, no matter what,” she added.
“Are you telling me that you believe him?”
“I am telling you that, no matter what, I am going to stay with my uncle. Just as I promised the previous queen,” she replied and had her head down.
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“Hey,” Freya said, trying to get his attention. “I know that this is hard for you. It was mind–blowing for me, for us. And I couldn’t imagine how this impacted you. But you have to be at your wits. You have to
think this over and measure the weight of every possible result of what you have decided to believe in.” she continued. Matteo nodded his head and smiled sadly, “Whatever you believe, remember that I am here for you.” she added.
“And we are too.” Calvin and Charles said in unison. Clay and Alec were both smiling. Ensuring that they are with him as well.
The following day, Matteo decided to call on Rapha. He didn’t want to let his dad know about what he had found out, so if he was certain, he wouldn’t be able to do anything to them just yet.
“I’m very sorry for not letting you know, his highness.” He said, “I tried to tell you many times but I couldn’t take the risk of harming my niece either. So I decided to look after you and make sure that no harm will ever come to you.” he added.
“So, what that rogue told me was all true?”
“Yes, his highness. I was the one who told him about you as well. And I had a feeling that King Marco knew about it and he was good to you, so you won’t be able to have any kind of animosity towards him since he knew that you are more powerful than him.”
“This is something we shouldn’t talk about over the phone. Why don’t you come here?” Matteo asked,
“Marcus told you what I had to tell you, I cannot leave here. I need to look after King Marco to make sure that he has not found out anything,” he replied. It was also the main reason why he never tried to
leave the palace or take any vacations. Rapha didn’t want to give King Marco any chance of getting ahead of him. “It is your decision to believe it or not. But I want you to think about it carefully. It’s the entire kingdom’s fate that is in your hands,” he added.
