Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 33

Chapter 33: Unwelcomed guests (1)

Xavier parted from Selene and went outside to where all the noise came from. He allowed them to comment on his engagement but right now, he didn’t want to hear more about it from them.

Xavier took his time walking to the gates which further enraged his father. "Who raised the two of you? Acting like fools outside someone’s gates. I’m a little embarrassed."

"Xavier, it is outrageous that you refused to let us in. We came here to speak about this wedding you have suddenly thrown upon us. I didn’t come here to fight," said Josephinem speaking for herself.

She was honest that she wasn’t here to fight but Josephine couldn’t say the same for Nathaniel.

"You," Nathaniel stepped forward to speak. "Tell your guards to stand down. Have you forgotten who you inherited everything from? Just as I gave it to you, I can take it away."

"As I remember, it wasn’t only your decision that I become lord of this land but if you want to take away the tiring work that I must sometimes do then go ahead. Try to get it from me," Xavier urged his father.

Once again, Josephine tried to be the voice of reason. "Do not fight. I did not come here to see you two fight. I only want to talk, Xavier. I will support this marriage-"

"Josephine," Nathaniel spoke over his wife.

"Do not interrupt me," Josephine said, greatly annoyed by his behaviour. She wanted to come alone to avoid this. Had she come alone, she could have settled what happened today. "We cannot be so quick to judge without seeing Selene first. She was never terrible as a little girl so I hope she has remained the same way."

Xavier had found himself a pureblood woman to marry which was the most important here but Selene’s family background was a flaw.

"I am willing to overlook what her parents did. We cannot fault her for that," said Josephine.

"Have you gone mad woman?" Nathaniel questioned, angry that Josephine had given in so easily. "This isn’t acceptable."

"What isn’t acceptable is having to watch my husband fight guards as he attempts to intrude on my son’s estate. I told you not to come here with me but you forced yourself into the carriage. After what we have created out here, it might be best for me to come again to see Selene. Would you allow me to visit tomorrow? If I come alone?" Josephine quickly added to sway Xavier. "I will try."

"If you come alone, I will consider it. We are planning a small private wedding so I would like neither of you upset her. Next time, I will tell my guards to kill you," Xavier said, looking directly at his father as he spoke.

"This isn’t how you should speak to your father. I don’t know what has gotten into your mother at the moment but I stand on the fact you cannot marry that woman. I’ve called upon the other relatives for us to gather-"

"You and all the others can gather to go to hell," Xavier interjected. "Would you like to borrow one of my carriages to get there?"

"You," Nathaniel started to draw closer to Xavier but the sight of the guards showing up stopped him. "I have only ever asked that you marry a woman from the other families to strengthen our bloodline. Your marriage to this woman will create tension between us and everyone else."

"Her name is Selene. Address her properly since she will be my wife in a few days. Mother is not from one of the other families. If strengthening our bloodline was so important, why didn’t you do it when you had the chance? No offense mother," said Xavier.

"Are you happy now?" Josephine questioned her husband. "I travelled all this way only for you to ruin my plans. I am leaving," she said, heading back to the carriage. _{freeωebnovēl.c૦m}