His Witch Queen

On the other hand, Prince Alex was already annoyed with today's events. He can't even believe that the woman he actually had eyed upon, was now married to his brother! 

"Why did you do that, Cyrus?" 

King Almen was evidently displeased with his son's actions. Moreover, he felt that he had intentionally gone against him, trying it hard to not depict the same. 

Cyrus held his chin high when locked his hands behind his body to stare at his father without blinking his eyes, "Because I felt this is the best for both of our Kingdoms."

"We both wanted to prosper and there is no denying in that If we had actually captured their empire, the head council, despite might not say anything but other people have raised their questions about our doing."

Cyrus was a very clear-minded vampire. Despite knowing that his father had some other reason to keep in their mind, he had also been very calculative while deciding and dealing.

It wasn't out of any desperation but out of the constant and instant decision-making power residing in his own mind. 

Whether he should have taken the step to go along with his open father or look after his own long-term perspective. This might be the selfish part of this but knowing how many enemies are waiting for his downfall, he couldn't help but give his checkmate to others as well. 

They all were present in the room itself as they belonged to Prince Alex. His half-brother stood near the window which held the annoying look. 

But Cyrus tried his best to not take the notice of the same and keep his attention on his father's words. At the end of the day, his brother was an idiot in his eyes and always had anger issues, no matter whatever he did. Hearing the explanation gave King Almen a weird sensation. He gazed at his son with his clenched jaw where he found it difficult to tear his eyes from his face, "You know that.... this can be something disadvantageous for us as well?"

"I don't think that it will act like one." Cyrus's confident tone made King Almen believe that it will not be ideal to deal with this. 

If Cyrus had made up his mind, it would already consume a lot of time to convince him either. 

Looking at his eldest son, King Allen felt slightly worried, but at the same time, a constant fear was surrounding him. It was hard to define in words but he couldn't help but ask again, "Are you really sure that you want to keep the  human girl with you?"

"Indeed."

Cyrus's words gave King Almen mixed feelings as well. "She isn't someone like her cousins. She's a fierce one..and a Crowned Princess as well."

"As the next queen, do you think that the entire kingdom will accept her as the Queen?" King Almen threw the stone at the right point. 

If it was announced that a Human Queen was selected for the throne, it was very much obvious that it will cause a lot of commotion among the local men and women. 

Probably, they won't find her competent either for the task, since being the Queen of the empire is a big thing to consider. Rebel was somewhat expected by him but on the second note, Cyrus didn't seem to react much on this behalf either.

While Cyrus didn't answer for the next few seconds, but then, he took a deep breath before he lifted his eyes again to see his father, "His Highness doesn't need to think about that. She will adjust and the vampires will not lust after their Queen."

"They won't but...it can't be said the same for the servants and the soldiers who are with us. If anyone reacts to her fragrance, it will create trouble." King Almen knew how a human's frangerence can drive the vampires to craziness. 

While Cyrus took note of the same, he didn't react much in this way. Rather he kept himself shut only to trace his eyes at his brother's back, "Why is Prince Alex so much disappointed?"

"From your action." Was a distant answer by his side, making him believe that this prince will not let it go.

'Why is everyone's reaction so much...wasn't I supposed to marry a lady? Why does it matter if the one is herself or her cousin? Both are humans..' and at last, the alliance was still taking place between the empires. 

Cyrus can't resolve if they had a grudge either. Neither was he interested to interfere in the same before he once again looked at his father to ask him, "I hope that you can now inform the rest of the ladies back at the castle that we are coming very soon."

"They have already sent out the letter. It would have been reached by them by now." 

With this, King Almen turned around. With the mighty shawl that was wrapped around his hands, he looked at Prince Alex's back which was still facing the garden outside. 

Somewhere, King Almen had the urge to go and talk with his younger son. However, then he realized that Cyrus's presence created a lot of hurdles for him to do so. 

At the end of the day, both of them don't get along and it was no hidden fact either. In fact, Cyrus didn't like being interactive with anyone else either.

So, finally, he looked at Prince Cyrus before he took a few steps to come near him. He kept his hand over his shoulders to tap them, "As the future King, you should know that is the best for the Kingdom. I'm happy that you thought in such a way."

"I will never let anything happen to my loved ones and the entire Kingdom and its people are mining." Cyrus's eyes shined with the determination that was surfacing around.

His mysterious yet significant aura made King Almen alarmed but he never raised the same. Instead, he always showcased his loving signature, which was mixed with a tinge of strictness as well.

He had decided to keep himself shut since everything was still under wraps. He wasn't interested in letting out the hidden fact yet. After all, everything was still very much mixed up.

Lowering his eyes, King Almen finally ordered Cyrus, "Ask the soldiers to get ready. Go and personally see if everything is ready. We will be leaving in the next few moments.:

"As per your wish." 

With this, Prince Cyrus slightly bowed before too few steps back. Finally, turning around, he opened the door of the chamber and finally closed the same wooden door behind him. 

Stepping out, he sighed in relief as he finally brought his hand near his chest to caress it, 'It was really difficult to convince him..' and knowing that King Almen is keeping a tough eye over his every action was also startling. 

However, when he walked away from the door itself, did he come across General Ryan who was also making his way inside, "You  here?"

"His Highness called me to talk about something important." General Ryan answered politely. 

At this time, Cyrus noted how general Ryan held a sword in his other hand and the strictness that was held over his face. But in the midst of the same, he told her, "Congratulations on your wedding, Prince Cyrus. I'm happy for you."

"T-thank you." Cyrus nodded his head in acknowledgment before walking away and vanished into the corridors to make his way outside of the castle to see whether their soldiers were ready to leave or not. 

While General Ryan's eyes never tore from the Prince's back's figure, he couldn't help but feel the sense of guilt start to clutch his heart. 'Who knows when you will learn about the truth, Prince Cyrus!' 

With this heavy thought resting inside his mind, he still managed to open the door and close it behind himself. Walking a few steps ahead he bowed his head against King Almen before muttering, "You called me King.."

"Yes." King Almen's glance took a peek of his general before he looked again at his youngest son, who was still very much annoyed, "Alex, stop reacting much."

"You should have told the same to your other son." was the answer that came by his side as he still didn't face anybody in the entire chamber. 

There was no denying that his mood was worse then anyone else could  even expect. Or maybe, in reality, he wasn't not only ruined up but also ready to explode his anger on someone else.

While the lines on the King's face started to deepen, he was seemingly worried about the stubborn nature of Alex. There was evident reluctance from his side before voicing again, "Tell me, what do you want this time, Alex."

"The lady, whom Cyrus married...I want her!"

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