Forgotten Wife Let the traitors kneel Down (by Patricia Maradiaga) novel Chapter 141

I’m Not a Tyrant

Abril was about to get out of bed, but Alessandro stopped her.

“Where do you think you’re going?”

“I have dance lessons today and also lessons with Sir Gabriel.”

“The doctor said you should rest.”

“I’m fine, besides, the dance is in a few days. I don’t want to be embarrassed when the day of the dance arrives for not knowing how to dance.”

“That won’t happen. On that day, you’ll be the most dazzling and beautiful woman in the place. Everyone will be so absorbed by your beauty that even if you make a mistake, they won’t notice.”

“Even so, I want to get it perfect. I want everyone to see that I’m worthy of being by your side.”

“That’s not true. In fact, I’m the one who’s not worthy of being by your side.”

Abril got up and said to him, “Even so, I don’t want others to talk about me.”

“If anyone does, I’ll cut their tongue out, so they won’t say it again.”

“No!”

Alessandro laughed at Abril’s reaction and said, “I was joking, I don’t plan on doing that. I’m not a tyrant.”

She placed a hand on Alessandro’s chest and said, “I’m fine, let me do my duties. If I feel unwell, I promise to rest.”

Alessandro stroked her hair and replied, “Okay, but promise me you won’t overdo it.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t.”

Seeing how determined Abril was, Alessandro didn’t insist on her staying to rest. He kissed her on the forehead, said goodbye, and went to his office.

Mid–morning, Cassian went to Alessandro’s office and reported everything that had happened when they went to see the elves. When Cassian finished speaking, Alessandro remained silent for a moment, and when he finally spoke, he said, “It seems there are more races in this world than I imagined.”

“Honestly, I still can’t believe it. Fairies, elves, creatures born from darkness.I think we were

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better off when we only had to fight bandits and human armies.”

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Cassian looked out the window behind Alessandro and said, “Sometimes I feel as if we’re not prepared for this new war that’s coming.”

“You’re not the only one who feels this way. I feel the same, but even though our future is uncertain and seems dark, I won’t give up. I’ll fight for my kingdom and everything I love until my last breath.”

“And I’ll be by your side, protecting your back, like in the old days.”

“It’s been a while since we practiced. Do you want to spar?”

“Don’t you have work pending?”

“I always have work pending; it’s endless. So why don’t we go and train a bit? I need to clear my head, then I’ll continue with my work.”

“Then let’s go.”

Alessandro and Cassian went to the training room. All the guards and knights were very surprised to see Cassian walking without his leg faltering.

Cassian, noticing all the eyes on him, said, “Everyone’s staring at me.”

“They must be surprised; it’s been a long time since you came here.”

“Yes, I hope I can keep up in this training.”

“You’ve always been a natural fighter with the sword. I’m sure you’ll do well.”

“I don’t think I’m a genius, I just work harder than others, although lately, I haven’t been doing

that.”

Each chose a sword and began training. While their swords clashed, Alessandro asked, “How are things between you and that girl Maya?”

“Fine, I suppose.”

“That’s an unusual response.”

“She’s made it clear to me that our relationship won’t progress.”

“Then try to change her mind.”

“You say it as if it were something easy to do.”

“It might not be easy, but it’s not impossible either, so try it, if you really want her.”

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Cassian wasn’t very sure of his true feelings for Maya, and since he didn’t want to tell his brother that, he changed the subject. “I’m going with Maya to find the key to Hades.”

“What?”

“You can’t go, and I don’t trust her to go alone with the elves. They still don’t have your trust, neither do they have mine, although they are helping us, I feel they have hidden intentions and aren’t telling us the whole truth.”

“I feel the same way.”

Alessandro made a thrust with his sword, sending Cassian’s sword flying away. He remarked,

“I think I’m a bit rusty.”

“Yes, you should practice a little more.”

Gabriel appeared, and Alessandro, upon seeing him, said,

“It seems my free time is over.”

“Your Majesty, may I remind you that you still have some matters to handle.”

“Yes, yes, I know, there’s always something to handle and matters to address. I wonder when the day will come when I’ll have some time for myself.”

Gabriel replied bluntly,

“You’ll get to rest eternally when you’re dead. Now fulfill your obligations, Your Majesty,

I because when you don’t, my workload keeps piling up, and sometimes I don’t even get to go

home.”

“I get it, stop complaining. We’ll see each other later, Cas.”

As they walked through the corridors back to the office, Alessandro and Gabriel encountered Duke Alfonso Vampel, who looked furious. He made a somewhat brusque bow in front of Alessandro and said,

“Greetings to His Majesty, the king.”

“Greetings, Duke Vampel.”

“Your Majesty, could you grant me an audience?”

“At the moment, I’m very busy, Duke Vampel; perhaps another time.”

“Please, Your Majesty, I won’t take much of your time.”

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“I’m sorry but…”

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“Please, Your Majesty, do it for the ties that have united us for so many years.”

Alessandro didn’t want to deal with Duke Vampel; he was an old fox who only caused trouble,

so he agreed to give him an audience before he did something worse.

“Alright, let’s go to my office, although it must be brief as you know I’m a busy man.”

“I know and I’ll be brief.”

The duke followed him to the office, and upon entering, Alessandro sat in the chair behind the desk and said,

“What makes the duke so insistent on having an audience?”

“It’s about my daughter Victoria. I heard she’s been banned from entering the palace; I would like to know why.”

“Do you really not know, duke?”

“Victoria said it was due to a small misunderstanding.”

“A small misunderstanding? She placed spies in my palace and attempted to attack my wife. If her punishment was so lenient, it’s only because of my wife’s kindness, but I’m not as kind

as she is, so don’t tempt me.”

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