Lycan Prince Matteo

They went back to the Crimson Pack later. They are all speechless and can’t think straight because of the revelations that Marcus, the Lycan rogue, claiming to be Matteo’s father, told them. They couldn’t believe, especially Calvin and James, that Rapha had been lying to them all this time. They never expected him to know so much about the past story, as he was always quiet. The only time that they saw them talking was whenever he was with the previous queen, but they didn’t think anything suspicious because King Marco always asked his mate to go to him and do some palace business.

“Let’s just call this a day,” Freya said. She knew how down everyone was because of the things that they needed to take in one go. She couldn’t believe that the palace had so many secrets. She looked at Camilla and found her head down, while Alec was holding her hand.

“Camilla, none of these things should affect you. You know nothing about it,” she told her. “But my uncle-” she replied, but was stopped by her.

“I already told you that none of these things should affect you because you know nothing about them. Rapha can explain why he did what he did, and knowing him, he has reasons for it.”

“Do you believe that rogue?” Matteo asked. He wanted to get mad at his mate, but he knew that she had reason to believe Marcus.

“You heard him; if you want to confirm what he said, why not call Rapha now?” Matteo sighed because he too knew that the man might tell the truth. He was confused and curious. If he had not believed him 100%, he wouldn’t be acting that way.

“I will do that. I was thinking whether I should ask him to come here or should we go back to the palace.” Matteo replied, “I want to hear it from him since he was the one who informed that rogue about me being his son. Whether mom told him that or he just assumed it,” he added.

“Your Highness,” Camilla said, so he looked at her. “I don’t think you’re going to believe what I am about to say because I am his niece. But growing up, I used to be with the previous queen every time she came to see Uncle Rapha. She would take care of me, and in between playing, she would tell me to never leave or doubt my uncle. She told me to support him in anything, no matter what,” she added.

“Are you telling me that you believe him?”

“I am telling you that, no matter what, I am going to stay with my uncle. Just as I promised the previous queen,” she replied, having her head down.

“Hey,” Freya said, trying to get his attention. “I know that this is hard for you. It was mind-blowing for me and us. And I couldn’t imagine how this impacted you. But you have to be at your wits. You have to think this over and measure the weight of every possible result of what you have decided to believe in,” she continued. Matteo nodded his head and smiled sadly. “Whatever you believe, remember that I am here for you,” she added.

“And we are too,” Calvin and James said in unison. Clay and Alec were both smiling. Ensuring that they are with him as well.

The following day, Matteo decided to call on Rapha. He didn’t want to let his dad know about what he had found out, so if he was certain, he wouldn’t be able to do anything to them just yet.

“I’m very sorry for not letting you know, Your Highness.” He said, “I tried to tell you many times, but I couldn’t take the risk of harming my niece either. So I decided to look after you and make sure that no harm will ever come to you.” he added.

“So, what that rogue told me was all true?”

“Yes, Your Highness. I was the one who told him about you as well. And I had a feeling that King Marco knew about it, and he was good to you, so you won’t be able to have any kind of animosity towards him since he knew that you are more powerful than him.”

“This is something we shouldn’t talk about over the phone. Why don’t you come here?” Matteo asked,

“Marcus told you what I had to tell you; I cannot leave here. I need to look after King Marco to make sure that he has not found out anything,” he replied. It was also the main reason why he never tried to leave the palace or take any vacations. Rapha didn’t want to give King Marco any chance of getting ahead of him. “You decide to believe it or not. But I want you to think about it carefully. It’s the entire kingdom’s fate that is in your hands,” he added.

Rapha ends the call, and Matteo is still battling with himself about what to believe. He grew up being taught by King Marco, the man he thought was his father, to be a king who was fair and just. He doesn’t understand why he had to teach him all of those things when he has no intention of assuming his crown. He was in their bedroom, sitting on a couch, and feeling restless. He leaned back, closed his eyes, and thought about who he believed-the man he believed was his father or the man who just came claiming to be his father?

Meanwhile, Freya and the others were in the alpha’s office. She borrowed it from Alpha Jake so they would be able to discuss it discreetly. They agreed not to tell him about what they learned until Matteo decided. “I know that, apart from me, Clay, and Alec, you are all affected by these revelations. Everything is hard to absorb in one go, and I know that Matteo was having a very hard time.” Freya said, “Just as you said, you are ready to be with him no matter what, but Calvin and James, after knowing those things about the deaths of your fathers, I know that you feel betrayed as well.”

“Do you believe in Rapha?” Calvin asked, “Yes.”ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“I want to believe in him too,” James said, and Calvin nodded because he did too.

“As for the rogue, Matteo’s real father, He could have ambushed us there, but he didn’t. I want to hear more of what he had to say about the kidnappings. About everything that was happening, that threatened our kind.”

“So did I,” Clay said.

“What do we need to do, Frey?” Alec asked,

“We have to make sure that Matteo will make his decision soon. I don’t know, but I had a feeling that we didn’t have much time,” she replied,

“Then we have to call him here now,” Calvin said. Freya got up and was about to get Matteo when the door opened, and Matteo came rushing up.

“Calvin! Did Kevin call?” he asked as soon as he got in. “What’s going on?” Freya asked, confused.

“No, why? Did something happen?” Calvin asked worriedly. “Rapha has been sent to the dungeon for treason!”

“What!” they all exclaimed.

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