My Most Precious Human novel Chapter 166

As soon as we crossed the Greystoneville borders, I heard of the first attacks already starting in the northern part of the town. Leo was there with two battalions to repel the degenerates. So far they succeeded in keeping the enemy right outside the borders, but the hybrids' numbers were increasing by the minute.

Sariel was relentless about keeping me close to him. I had to assure him that I wasn't going to do anything reckless and that I treasured my life enough not to make any rash decisions. The only time I was allowed to leave his side was when Patrick came to tell me that he had something for me.

"Your King must sincerely trust you," I snorted as Patrick led me to the car.

"Why do you say that?" he asked.

"He didn't want me to pee alone, but the moment you showed up, he just let me go to do whatever." I gave him a suspicious glance.

He burst out laughing and then replied, "Yes, you can say that he trusts me. He wouldn't allow anyone near you except for General Gotha and me."

"Because you and Leo are his best warriors?" I grinned.

Patrick smiled wryly. "That, too…"

I stopped, intrigued. "Is there any other reason?"

Patrick sighed heavily, telling me that he would rather not continue talking about this issue, but my narrowed gaze at him stated clearly that I wasn't going to let it go. He gave up.

"General Gotha is gay… and I'm married," he tossed and hurriedly opened the car door for me.

My jaw literally dropped. I stood with my mind blank as if something had just hit my head. I couldn't care less about Leo's sexuality, but I had never seen a ring on Patrick's finger.

"How long have you been married?" I popped out unknowingly as I got inside the car.

"Ten years," he sang with a dreamy grin.

I doubtfully scanned his face. The fact that he would still look like a teenager if he wore a high school uniform didn't help determine whether he was telling the truth or not.

"How old are you?" I inquired, shamelessly.

He smirked, locking his eyes on me. "I'm 28. Binna and I met at school. We got married right after graduation."

I smiled, seeing how agitated he was just mentioning her name. His whole face was glowing.

I knew I was being nosy, but still, I needed to ask, "Does she work for the Palace? How do you even get to see each other?"

Patrick laughed, seeing how eager I was to find out more about him. "She works at her family's law company in New Argent City. She is a half-breed like me, but she is more of a human than a vampire. When we met, I was already Master Gotha's student, working for the Calvets. She came from a rich family, which didn't necessarily want a military man to marry their daughter. We eloped and started to live on our own. It took them five years to forgive Binna and ask her to come work for the family company. I have yet to prove my worth…" He finished his story with a wry smile.

He must have been working hard all those years to earn his place in his wife's family. It sounded so unfair. His wife's family must have been the Vampire King's subjects as well. What could prove his value more than the fact that he was one of the King's most trustful men?

"I don't get it… You became a Commander in the Royal Army. The King favors you. You are a great guy, and you are handsome as…" I paused, registering his grin getting wider. I cleared my throat and let a nervous chuckle escape my throat. "You're handsome." I put a period after my praises.

"Thank you, Lilith." He winked at me and then sighed, "Unfortunately, Binna's family was never too fond of the Calvets. They still have a hard time accepting Sariel Calvet as their king… but that can change once we destroy the army of degenerates and JD, whoever he is."

I smiled and patted his shoulder. "It will change," I assured.

I didn't ask where Patrick was taking me, but soon realized we were heading straight to Randall D'Apolito's mansion. It felt strange to see the area open and free of the hostile energy I had remembered. As we stopped in front of the main building, I noticed that some stains of blood remained, yet the bodies had already been buried.

"What are we doing here?" I asked.