Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 67

Chapter 67: Help (3)

"Is there trouble outside? More visitors?" Selene asked.

She heard the knocks on the door while she got changed and from her stay so far, Selene knew it could only mean someone had come to disturb them.

"My father came with his siblings which is surprising. They don’t normally get along. I decided I would meet with them tomorrow so they would stop coming here. My aunt is the one I want you to stay away from most," said Xavier.

Selene found that odd since it was his father who voiced his displeasure the most.

"I don’t have any memories of your aunt. Why is it that I should stay away from her most and not your father?" Selene asked, concerned about the new visitors.

"My aunt has always been that one relative the others couldn’t control. Many years ago, she went on a killing spree. Taking blood from any human she came across. It got so bad that my grandfather had to step in and use the only punishment that could stop and shame her," Xavier shared.

Selene frowned. "Shame her? Did he break her fangs? Since it is your family, I am a little surprised they would go so far as to punish her for taking blood. It is wrong but many families are getting away with attacking humans. I would expect your aunt to."

"Normally, she would have gotten away with it but it was when we were sorting out the truce with humans. Her attacks didn’t stop at humans. She once got so out of her mind that she started to attack our kind. We don’t know at which moment she might snap so stay away from her," Xavier advised Selene.

"I should just kill her," Xavier concluded. "It will be hard to do since I have always been her favourite nephew."

"Who among your father’s siblings has a son or many more?"

"No one which is why they are so involved in who I have gotten married to," Xavier replied.

"Then, you are her only nephew," Selene said, realising Xavier could have the title of favourite nephew since there wasn’t any competition. "Why am I even surprised? You said that people who lose their sanity are taken to the palace. Why wasn’t your aunt taken there if she is so bad?"

"The Blackthorns would not allow for one of their own to go there. She was moved out of town to where she was surrounded by only servants to look after her. My father made the foolish decision to bring her back. My mother will not enjoy it since she does not get along with my aunt," Xavier revealed.

Xavier was certain his father did not inform his mother who he was inviting to town.

"You will be fine. I will not let our marriage end so quickly. Are you thinking of leaving the estate tomorrow?" Xavier asked, planning how many guards she would need.

"I am. I want to get what I will need myself and enjoy some fresh air around the market. I can stay inside if you think there is too much danger," Selene replied.

"There is always danger in this town but I will keep you protected. I will add two more guards to protect you. I cannot protect you from what might be said but no one will lay a finger on you. If they try to, they will lose that finger. Enjoy yourself," Xavier said, surprising Selene with a kiss on her head. "One of us needs to enjoy tomorrow."

Xavier noticed Selene now avoiding his eyes. "It was a peck. Don’t tempt me to test what your reaction would be for more. I do enjoy how you face others but then you are so shy before me."

"I am not shy," Selene replied, facing Xavier. "You just get too close sometimes."