Chapter 35: Don’t trouble Alora
In the late evening, Magnus felt a surge of irritation upon discovering that Izaak was being relocated to the same residence as him. How dare he intrude on what was supposed to be a private space for Magnus and Alora?
Fueled by frustration, Magnus lashed out, kicking at a nearby trunk that had been brought to the top of the stairs. His anger sent the trunk tumbling down the stairs in a chaotic, uncontrolled manner.
The servants stopped carrying the luggage as they quickly got out of the way of the trunk. Alora stood beside Magnus, wondering why he was furious. She remained careful to look downstairs and took a glimpse of Izaak.
"Leave, Izaak. I have no desire to play with you," Magnus stated firmly.
As the trunk spilled its contents at Izaak’s feet, he looked up at Magnus. "Mother insists that I stay close to my younger brother. After all," he continued, like a sudden flash of light he appeared in front of Magnus, startling Alora, "you’ve married a woman who poses a threat to us vampires, except for you."
"I don’t wish to live under the same roof as you," Magnus said. "Don’t make me angry, Izaak. Let’s stay miles away from each other," he suggested to his elder brother.
"Sister-in-law, tell your dear husband that his elder brother will share the same roof as him," Izaak said, peering into Magnus’s eyes with a challenging gaze.
Magnus clenched his fists when Alora got in between them. "Your Highness, we cannot refute the Queen’s order. If Mother-in-law wants Prince Izaak to live here, then he shall. Please don’t be angry at your brother," she requested in her soft tone.
Izaak couldn’t help but chuckle at the sight of Magnus’s softened demeanor around Alora. "Human, you truly are fascinating. You’ve managed to turn my younger brother into quite the obedient child," he remarked with a smirk.
Magnus’s expression hardened at Izaak’s words. "We won’t stay here if you do," he declared firmly, his tone leaving no room for negotiation. "Go against my wish, and you’ll see exactly what I’m capable of," he warned Izaak, refusing to entertain Alora’s request to allow Izaak to stay.
"I will not do anything to Alora. I promise, Brother," Izaak said.