Chapter 83: I refuse to wear the blindfold
King Esmond’s smile slightly as he listened to Norman’s response. He knew that Norman had never regarded Alora as a daughter, which explained his lack of support for her. To Norman, Alora had always been a burden.
With vampire speed, Magnus swiftly closed the distance between himself and Norman, gripping him tightly by the collar. "You are undeserving of a daughter like Alora. I should have ended you last night as well," Magnus growled through gritted teeth, his grip on Norman’s coat tightening.
"Prince Magnus, please release him," Alora pleaded softly.
Magnus shoved Norman away, causing him to tumble to the ground from the force of the vampiric strength exerted upon him. "Alora, he doesn’t deserve to live. He’s the one responsible for all your suffering," Magnus reminded her, his tone filled with conviction. Alora’s command was all it took for Magnus to subject Norman to the pain he had inflicted upon her.
"Venus, do you have the same thoughts as our Father?" Alora inquired, her voice tinged with uncertainty, seeking to ascertain if Venus had once again toyed with her emotions.
"Sister Alora should not have commanded Prince Magnus to kill Eugene," Venus said while helping Norman stand up.
Izaak chuckled bitterly at Venus’s response. Just as he had foreseen in his vision, Venus had betrayed Alora. It was the first time in his long existence as a vampire that Izaak felt genuine sympathy for someone. Alora was truly alone. Apart from Magnus, there seemed to be no one else who cared for her.
"Do you honestly believe I would ever ask Prince Magnus to do such a thing? He was trying to help you. He saved you from Eugene last night," Alora stated, her voice laced with disappointment. She now understood that Venus had never regarded her as an elder sister.
"Father instructed Prince Magnus not to interfere. Yet, it appears he was determined to eliminate Eugene because of you," Venus remarked coldly.