SW NOVELS
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” You don’t harbour any resentment or hate towards me son, afterall I caged you here making it impossible for you to have a normal life?” The King wanted to be sure that his son harboured no ill feelings. Justin could see the uncertainty in the king’s eyes so he walked back to him and side hugged him. ” Father, I really don’t have anything against you, if anything, I should thank you for raising me with love and care. I enjoyed the title and privilege of being a royal, I can’t be any luckier.” Justin said, his voice full of conviction and gratitude. He couldn’t get angry at the man who gave him family, love and care for all those years.
” Don’t you want to know your family?” This time, Miranda asked the question. She had not asked the king about the roots of Justin but that didn’t matter to her. Irrespective of where he came from, she would never let go of him. Hearing her question, Justin was stunned and then shrugged nonchalantly. ” I don’t think I need to look for my real family. I don’t even know whether they exist, I have my father, the queen of my heart and my friends, that is enough for me.” He said seriously. He didn’t want to start venturing into unknown lands looking for a family he wasn’t sure existed. The people he cared for and loved were enough of a family to him.
” If that is your decision, I will respect that.” The King said helplessly. He com
His attitude towards the subject of discussion once again stunned the king and Miranda. That was beyond their expectations. He should at least want to know his roots, right? That was the question running in the mind of the two stunned beings in the room. Nikolai, who was about to knock on the king’s door asking permission to enter, halted in place hearing the words that came out of Justin’s mouth. His heart clenched and a fleeting emotion of pain passed in his face but immediately masked it with a smile. A wretched smile. He turned back and walked away, his heart heavy .” If that is your decision, I will respect that.” The King said helplessly. He showed pity on his face, but to whom was he pitying?
” That’s not the only reason I called you here my son.” The king added after recovering from his momentary shock. ” Am a listening father, ” replied Justin, giving the King utmost attention. ” I want to announce you as the new king, the crowning of the new King will be taking place soon ” The King decided to breach the issue at hand. His eyes were fixed on Justin, trying to read each and every reaction from him. To say that Justin was disappointed would be an understatement, he was drained. He thought that everything was settled, so why was the king talking about weird stuff like this. ” Your majesty, I don’t understand you. Since I am not a royal, I don’t qualify to be the next King, so why do you insist on this matter?” His voice was sullen now, just when he was celebrating his freedom, just when he thought he was free from any royal duties, the king purposely and mercilessly threw him in a freezing lake.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.
” I am not done talking yet Justin, you can try and be patient until am done here, okay?” Despite signs of annoyance, the king said in a low and gentle voice. ” Sorry about the interruption ” Justin apologised. He knew that it was not allowed to interrupt his highness, the king, but at that moment she felt cheated and betrayed and couldn’t help but voice out his question.
” Yes, I will announce you as the next King and set the crowning day but this is a decoy to lure out the leader of the rebels or rather the person supporting them behind the scenes who Miranda guessed should be in my government. We will use that to our advantage and once and for all clear rebels in this State.” He gave a brief explanation, not going deeper into the details. His daughter will do the rest. Justin was surprised to hear that but at the same time relieved. He didn’t mind being used as a bait to capture those people threatening the safety of the country. He might be least concerned about state affairs, but that did not translate to him not caring about the state. He would do anything for the safety of the people ànd country he loved.
” So, what am I expected to do?” He asked, giving a go signal that he agreed to the plan. ” You are doing nothing. You just have to officially resign from your job, the royal family will then announce the name of the rumoured crown prince and the date of coronation. For now, you will have to move back to the castle, leave the rest to us ” Miranda was the one who spoke this time. The planning and execution of the plan was her role, the rest had to just follow the instructions and play their part well. Looking at her talking seriously, Justin admired his woman. She was surrounded by a regal air of nobility. She was like a queen, ready to take over the reins if her kingdom. She resembled a phoenix, spreading it’s majestic wings, preparing to soar high in the sky. But something sounded strange about her words.” Why is it you doing everything, you know that this is dangerous. You can’t involve yourself in this kind of things honey.” Justin was very considerate and caring of his woman. There’s no way he would let her fight against the rebels.
” An sorry Justin, let me introduce to you the heir and the future Queen of this country, Miranda Reigns.” The king’s voice bloomed in the study room. There was a tinge of pride and happiness in his voice as he introduced his princess. A huge pleasant smile painted his face. The news was like a bomb detonating in Justin’s mind. He looked at the king, who was smiling broadly, then to Miranda, who was composed, with a blank expression on her face and his brain forcefully shut down.