Chapter 73 (a)
Third Person
“This is insane, I never thought that the time when I had to fight the palace would come.” Calvin said. “My father had fought for it, defended everyone inside it and here I am, fighting the king himself.” he added.
“Just as I never thought that the father I know and grew up with was not actually my father.” Matteo replied. “That I thought I was the king but wasn’t.” Everyone looked at him, they were in Marcus‘ mansion having their preparations in attacking the palace.
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After they found out that Rapha had been captured, Matteo and the others went back to the mansion and talked to Marcus. He was furious and at the same time, worried for the defense advisor. He called Calum and asked him to gather their warriors. “Yes, my Lord.” he replied and left. Matteo followed him with his gaze and so did the others. Marcus noticed it so he said,
“He has been with me for a very long time now. Right after I left the palace to be exact.”
“And he never left you?” Matteo asked, curiously.
“Never. He does what I ask him to do and when he thinks it was not a good idea, he would say it to my face. He is very good at gathering information, like a tracker too.” he replied. “He even told me to talk to you the moment Rapha told me about you. But I told him that you will not believe me. He told me that it would be the same. Why not do it earlier? He wanted you to be king as well,” he added.
“Are we really going to attack the palace?” Camila asked, worriedly.
“We have no choice. Your uncle will be in danger if we don’t. I’m sure Marco has already figured out our plan, because if he doesn’t he won’t take Rapha and will still pretend that he knew nothing.” Marcus replied,
Just as Marcus said, King Marco was preparing his warriors for an ambush. He knew that they were going to attack and they wouldn’t let anything happen to Rapha. But what Marcus and the others didn’t know, Rapha managed to escape and was now recuperating. While the king asked some of his trackers to find the defense advisor, he prepared his warriors for war.
“Matteo, we’re surrounded.” Freya said as soon as they reached the border.
“I know that,” he replied. They expected it too. That’s why Marcus decided to distance himself and his warriors so King Marco would think that they were just worried and curious about Rapha’s treason. Matteo strongly believes now that the father he grew up with was actually not his father. They hadn’t even entered the border and yet, there were already warriors surrounding them.
They were in the SUV and it was unusual for them to be surrounded like that since they were on their way to the palace and he was the prince. It’s like they were escorting them or making sure that they are not going to do anything stupid. They knew that they had been to the Crimson Pack and were on a mission.
As they entered the territory, a patrol guard stopped them. “What is this all about?” Matteo asked as Freya heightened her senses. She wanted to make sure that they wouldn’t get trapped.
“I’m sorry, his highness. But the king was very strict on every vehicle
that came into the palace.” the patrol guard replied, “We have to check your car before you can get in,” he added.
“You called me his highness, so you know who I am. Why do you need to search for my car? Luna is also here with me.” Matteo replied,
“I’m really sorry, his highness., but that’s the king’s order,” the patrol guard replied. Although he was trying to be polite and respectful, Matteo and Freya felt his animosity towards them. The patrol guard couldn’t hide it since they were royals and nothing can be hidden from them when it comes to their emotions. Their heartbeats will definitely sell them out.
Matteo didn’t say anything and let the patrol guard do what he wanted. After checking everyone’s car, they let them in and they went straight to the palace. Calvin and James thought that it was a bad idea to go there but he insisted. He wanted to know what his father was up to and he wanted to get Rapha out of the dungeon.
“Son, you’re back,” King Marco said. He was at the entrance of the main hall of the palace as if waiting for them.
“Dad, what’s going on here?” Matteo asked, “Why does everyone seem alert?” he added. “What did Rapha actually do?”
“You won’t believe it, son,” King Marco replied, “He connived with your uncle. He had been allied with him for years and here we are trusting him with everything.” he added with a sad and concerned look on his face. It seemed genuine and he thought for a moment whether he was making the right decision or not.
“When did you find out about that?”
“Just recently. I had him followed when I noticed that he was anxious and uneasy. He had never acted that way and was always confident, but all of a sudden he was like that.” King Marco answered, “Anyway,
why are we talking here? Let’s go and talk in the hall. I want you to discuss with me what happened in the Crimson Pack,” he said, and led
everyone.
‘His highness, something’s off.’ Calvin said,
‘Stay alert,‘ Matteo’s mind linked everyone in his team before he looked
at Freya who was now looking at him as well, smiling. She was calm and didn’t want to give King Marco an idea that she had caught a scent the same as the one in the cabin where they found Camila.
