Alexander's throat constricted, and his gaze was complicated. It took a while for him to squeeze out, "Sorry."
"Sorry?" Zephyr arched a brow and said through gritted teeth, "I don't need your apology. I just want to know the truth!
"It's my wedding today. I wanted to give my wife a warm and pleasant memory to look back on, only for it to turn out like this. My son nearly got hurt!"
"Sorry, I'm really sorry…" Alexander was crestfallen but could only apologize anxiously now. He did not know how to mention the royal family's secret, but he did not want Zephyr to be unhappy.
Even though he was not the one standing next to Zephyr, he still wanted to do his all to make him happy.
Remus told him softly, "Your Highness, Princess Lene got a sedative shot and has gone to sleep. The guards have sent her back to the west palace."
"Alright." Alexander's reply was weak.
"Your Highness!" Remus was anxious. "Aren't you going to ask who let her out?"
Alexander's eyes flickered before he took a deep breath and clenched his hands into fists. He knew as much. Who else could it be other than his arrogant sister, who had no regard for consequences?
Despite that, all he could think of now was how to explain it to Zephyr when a proper wedding turned into this disaster.
"Your Highness, Aurelia's hurt!" Neil walked to him with anger simmering in his eyes. "Like Zephyr, I'd like an explanation from you!"
Cordelia was still feeling the scare, although Zuko had stopped crying, feeling enough security in his mother's arms.
Aurelia was still being treated in another room.
Rowan took a step forward to ask with furrowed brows, "Your Highness, pardon my straightforwardness… The lady just now isn't doing well mentally, is she?
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