Chapter 63: Stop showing your concern for me
As the carriage halted outside the Duke’s residence, the guard opened the door for them. Magnus was the first to step out, followed by Alora. The other guard rushed in to inform Duke Benedict about the Vampire prince’s presence while the first one led their way inside.
Benedict was quick to go out and meet with them. While Alora kept her head low, Magnus and Benedict exchanged greetings with each other.
"We are here on the report of the disappearance of Venus," Magnus stated.
"Please come inside and then, we can talk about it," Benedict said.
"Hmm." They both followed the Duke inside his residence and made their way to the large living room. After they sat down, Alora asked about Eugene.
"My son has gone out to find Venus. This is such a disturbing fact for all of us. We considered Venus as our child and she ran away," commented Lady Eloise, Venus’s mother-in-law as she entered the living room.
"I don’t think my sister has run away," Alora said. Eloise noticed that Venus’s sister was without the blindfold and apologized to her for her harsh comment.
"We have a name not only among the humans but also the Vampires and the Werewolves," Eloise said with a humble tone. "Our daughter-in-law ran away, so what does Princess Alora think the people think about us?" she enquired of her.
"People will think that Venus’s in-laws were not good to her," Magnus remarked, interrupting in the conversation. He couldn’t read the minds of any of them, causing his suspicion to grow further. ’Did they protect their minds from being read knowing the fact I’ll be here?’
"Your Highness, we consider Venus as our daughter," Benedict stated this time.
"Shall we come direct on the point, Duke Benedict?" Magnus asked.