The Crown's Seduction

"What is taking her so long to get pregnant? Fall is already upon us, and there’s still no news of an heir. This is concerning. All eyes are on us right now, and sooner or later they will take action and blame this to Nikolai. The Wagner Clan is just waiting for an opportunity and this might just be one of the valid reasons that they can use, Queen Mother. Nikolai must consider taking a mistress. You must convince him to do it," The tenth prince, Alister, commented.

Rania took a sip from the fresh blood inside of her cup before she gracefully placed it down on the table. Alister was someone who had worried too much about the Ichor Clan being overthrown. Among all the Princes, he was the one who had the tendency to excessively spend their finances and thoroughly enjoy being part of the royal family.

"Why talk to me about this concern of yours instead of directly telling your brother?" Rania snorted, ignoring how crumple and sour the Prince’s face was at the moment.

She was aware that Alister had a point, but she simply didn’t like his intentions, she knew that this bastard only mentioned this out of his concern for the continuous privileges that he currently had rather than out of concern for his half-brother, Nikolai. He was a hypocrite like his mother. Rania unknowingly massaged her head as she recalled the pain she experienced from Alister’s mother. Mistress Ryza was the worst and most shameless Mistress of Arturo.

"I already talked to him, Queen Mother, but you know Nikolai. He never listens to me. He’s so into that huma-" Alister halted followed by an audible gulp as he noticed the sharp stare she directed towards him.

"Know your place, Prince Alister. I will not tolerate any disrespect towards our Queen. Nikolai was very clear with his verdict on how everyone should treat her, with the same amount of respect that you pay the King. I will not hesitate to report any misconduct before me!" she authoritatively growled.

Alister’s face paled at her sudden outburst. Everyone knew how heartless and merciless Nikolai was when it came to his wife and the Queen of their kingdom. He quickly bowed and said, "I humbly apologize, Queen Mother. I will be sure to be careful of my words. But please also consider the whole clan about this matter... Nikolai’s failure is Ichor Clan’s demise..."

Rania sighed heavily and said, "I will take this matter into consideration and have a conversation with Nikolai to work harder on producing an heir. Because we both know that your suggestion for Nikolai to get a mistress will not happen. You should not worry, Prince Alistair because Nikolai still has enough time. We still have three more seasons for our King and Queen to produce a rightful heir in order for the prophecy to happen. I don’t see the need for you to worry on this matter."

"But," Alister breathed but he was stopped by another sharp glare from Rania, "You’re now dismissed, Prince Alister."