Mated To The Cruel Prince novel Chapter 281

Chapter 281: Turn A Blind Eye

Back at the palace.....

"Why didn’t you call for a healer, brother? Any later and you would have truly died." Theodore questioned Valerie after he was done healing him for hours, seated at the edge of the bed.

Valerie’s eyes met with Andre standing at the corner and he subtly shook his head. Valerie looked away before Theodore caught onto their secret conversation.

He sighed, "Let’s just say this is an attack that I’m not proud of."

Theodore narrowed his eyes at him, he asked suspiciously, "Is this Aldric’s work?"

"No, it’s not him. Trust me, Aldric would rather face me head-on, he seems sneak attacks too cowardly. Nor would he stab me with a knife."

"Then who –"

"Could you let this go?!" He snapped at Theodore who stared at him surprised.

"Please, brother?" He added, feeling guilty for raising his voice on him, " I offended someone and this was the pound of flesh. I risked dying to call you here because I want this kept a secret."

Theodore did not respond to him, staring him deep in the eyes as he searched for the truth.

"Please," Valerie begged him.

"Fine," Theodore gave in to his relief, "However, you owe me a favor that I can collect at any time."

"It’s a deal as long as it doesn’t jeopardize my role as the crown prince."

Theodore smiled cunningly, "Bastard, you don’t trust me."

"I do trust you, brother. However, we are still contenders for the throne and until I’m king, no law prohibits you from challenging my title."

"Fine. Whatever." He waved it off and stood up to his feet, "I’m exhausted after using my healing powers on you, at least, that is one thing I’m useful for." He sighed under his breath, "I best get going. It would seem more suspicious to our mothers if I spend more time here."

"Good idea. Thank you once more, brother." Valerie appreciated him.

"No, you don’t need to thank me. This is not just a trade, but we taking care of each other as a family. Now, you do your best to stay out of trouble. Who knows, I might not be here to save your life the next time, perhaps that would make things easier than contending against you." Theodore said jokingly, but there was so much meaning in his words and it ruined the light atmosphere. An awkward silence ensued.

The spring prince cleared his throat, "I should leave now." Theodore departed as quickly as his legs could take him.

Andre relaxed his posture and so did Valerie, who let out a long breath.

Andre’s demeanor changed when he realized what his brother was up to. "No." He shook his head in refusal, dread washing over him. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel-com

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