Peace Offering To The Cursed Prince

Lord Zorander residence.

The whole family was gathered around the table to eat dinner. Lord Zorander second son, Lawrence arrived with his family late that evening.

"How is Phrygia?" Lady Sam asked her brother in law?  Not that she cared about him. Like her husband, she knew what his return means to her husband's position as the next head of the family.

"Fine, the war is yet to affect the kingdom. I would not worry about it, but I can't let father worry about our safety. especially after what happens in the last war," Lawrence replied with a small some. Lawrence lost his only son in the war against Avalo ten years ago. At that time Lawrence had visited one of the four great kingdoms for business.

"It's a good thing you return home, the Amies of Avalo can not be underestimated,"  Robert said.

"Well, I personally believe that Avalo will fall once the cursed prince dies," Lawrence replied.

Robert chuckled at his brother's words. "Everybody knows that the death of the crown prince will bring defeat to Avalo but who dares? You seem to be forgetting that he defeat the four great kings at twelve. Bozoa just ended a war with Avalo. We were on the verge of losing." Robert reminder his brother. Of course, he fought alongside his men too and he saw how strong the prince is.

Lawrence kept quiet at his brother's words.  Everyone knows that the prince was not ordinary.

"I bet if we find the source of his powers then defeating him will be a walk in the park. Princes William told me that people are already in search of the source," Jane joined the conversation.  She only mentions the prince so that her cousin Rose who is about the same age as her would know about her relationship with the prince.

After all, it is a known fact in the twelve kingdoms that the four great kings are in a secret search of the source of the prince's power.

Rose looked at her cousin, "Princess Ellen is married to the prince right? Maybe she could be of help," Rose said competing not getting the message Jane was trying to send.

"You all should not concern yourself with the fall of the crown prince of Avalo. I am sure I don't need to remain any of you that by marriage he is now associated with the Zoranders. The only reason why we can still seat peacefully around this table is because of the marriage between my granddaughter and the prince. Moreover, what do you think will become of the princess if her husband is killed?" Lord Zorander asked his children

The table fell into a pin drop silence after lord Zorander spoke. 

"Father is indeed a wise man," lady Bridget Lawrence's wife spoke for the first time. Lady Sam rolled her eyes secretly when she saw her father-in-law nodding his head and smile at lady Bridget's word.

"Foot kisser," lady Sam mused in her head. She hated the fact Bridget always knows what to say to make Lord Zorander happy.

"Father told me that lord Yancey wants you to marry his son Joe," Rose asked Jane.

Jane smiled when she finally got the opportunity to shine over her cousin. All her life she has felt like she was below her cousins. Ellen was born into royalty, while Rose is a beauty to behold.

She hates to admit the fact that both her cousins were more beautiful than she was. The worst part was that they were both gifted. Her parents were fond of comparing her to Rose most of the time. But for the first time, she felt like she had something none of them could have.

"Yes, but I am in love with Prince William. And we plan to get married." She announced proudly. She honestly could not wait to become the next Queen.

Rose looked at her cousin. She was surprised but she gave her cousin a stupid look. Although she has never really lived in Bozoa she knew all that was going on.

"Why would you reject someone like Joe to marry Prince William," Rose could not stop herself from asking. 

Jane rolled her eyes. "I am sure you are just jealous," Jane replied. She could not understand what was so important about Joe.

Rose fought the urge of rolling her eyes but she was secretly happy that her stupid cousin rejected Joe. When she visited Bozoa five years ago she had set her eyes on Joe but when she told her father about her feelings. He advises her to forget about it since Lord Yancey wanted him married to princess Ellen.

She felt hurt when her father explained the current situation to her. She never had a problem with Joe getting married to Ellen but Jane, no. To Rose, Jane was not worthy of a man like Joe.

Once again her cousin has proved her right by rejecting the proposal. Her foolishness was good news to her. Since jane's rejection means she gets" a chance with Joe.

You are going to let her marry the prince even when you know what this will mean in the feature?" Lawrence asked his brother. Lord Zorander naturally wrote him a message about Richard. The old fox was smart enough not to have included the fact that he was the son of Agatha.

"No,  I  don't support her decision but we are Zoranders and there is no way I will force my will on her when it comes to marriage," Robert replied. Although he sounded composed when he replied to his brother but deep down he felt nothing but shame.

He knew his daughter was going to put him against his brother and father. A battle he must likly lose. Lawrence raised his brows at his brother

"Lawrence what would you have your bother do? Jane here has agreed to cut all ties with this family once she marries prince Williams. You should never fight against love," Lord Zorander said.

"You are willing to lose the support of your family just to marry the prince? Do you think he would still want you when he finds out that you don't have your family's backing," Rose could not believe her ears. How stupid is her cousin? She was sure that the prince came to her cousin for benefit. When the time comes for him to take over the throne. He would need three out of five of the most influential families to be on his side. If he would ascend the throne. Especially now that the king has another son who is the rightful heir to the throne.

Besides, lots of the nobles are against Williams and would readily support anyone else qualified for the throne.

"What? Why would I need your support when I become a member of the royal family?" Jane gave her cousin a stupid look. She did not even try to hide the pride in her voice.

"Are you aware that the king has another son, who is the rightful heir to the throne? When the time for that came, are you saying that you would not cry back to your father?"  Lawrence asked.

He was not very close to his brother since they did not share the same mother but that did not make them enemies so he was a little concerned for Jane.

"It is just a rumor," Jane replied stubbornly rendering the entire table speechless.