Love's Unexpected Awakening Elowen's Choice novel Chapter 294

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Theodric stared. “What did you just say?”

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Alaric continued, pressing his argument. “The Duchess of Duskmoor is the only daughter of Hale Manor, a family that gave its blood in service to the realm. Her story is known throughout the kingdom. Cassian’s conduct shows a troubling disregard for the sacrifices made by that family. It dishonors the memory of General Hale, and if word of it spreads, the soldiers who once fought under him will feel both anger and bitterness.”

Theodric’s frown deepened with each word.

Cassian was his brother, same mother, same father, raised together.

Theodric knew his character. Cassian wasn’t the type to chase women or act recklessly.

That was why, during the past several court sessions, when scattered accusations and attacks had been raised, Theodric hadn’t ruly taken them to heart. It was obvious to anyone paying attention: either the Crown Prince’s faction was behind it, or people tied :losely to the Baker family. The targets were too direct.

Theodric didn’t yet know exactly what had poisoned things so badly between his son and his brother, but in open court he couldn’t blatantly favor one over the other.

So he’d canceled court.

But he’d never expected Alaric to come in person, swearing Cassian kept a woman outside.

Cassian had waited years to marry because he’d insisted he already had someone in his heart.

So why would he marry Elowen and then keep a mistress?

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t made no sense.

Theodric didn’t respond immediately.

Alaric struck his head to the floor again, the sound crisp against the stone. “Your Majesty! This is absolutely true. It concerns royal honor and your brotherhood with Cassian. I would never dare lie. If Your Majesty doubts me, send men with me to the northern villa and see it yourself.”

His tone was so earnest it stirred doubt despite Theodric’s instincts.

Could it be true?

In the end, Theodric decided the simplest thing was to verify it.

Truth or falsehood would be obvious once they were there.

“Quin,” Theodric called.

Quin stepped forward.

“Choose a team of reliable guards. Go with the Crown Prince to the northern villa.”

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Theodric’s gaze hardened. “If Cassian truly has a woman there, bring her into the palace at once.”

Quin hesitated for a half beat, stunned, then bowed. “Yes, Your Majesty.”

He quickly selected a group of elite guards, skilled and discreet, and they set out with Alaric for the north.

Alaric rode hard, full of triumph.

Plenty of men kept mistresses. For ordinary officials and rich heirs, it earned gossip, maybe a mild reprimand.

But Cassian wasn’t ordinary.

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For years Cassian had been praised for refusing to marry, claiming devotion to a single woman. People had praised him like he was some rare standard of faithful love.

If he’d married and then immediately kept a mistress, that image would shatter.

And he’d married Elowen of all people, the lone daughter of a revered general house.

The military would not sit quietly if she was wronged.

Alaric had already set people in court to pressure Cassian for days.

If the accusation became fact, Cassian wouldn’t be able to remain in Vanelle without consequences.

Then Alaric would find a way to push Elowen into divorce.

And when she was free, he could bring Ella into the Crown Prince’s Wing exactly as he believed fate intended.

They reached the villa. The guards spread out in practiced formation, sealing exits and surrounding the grounds.

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