Chapter 85: You’ve changed, Izaak
"Why did you speak when I was ready to lock Alora?" Esmond questioned his eldest son.
Izaak apologized to his father, however, he gave his stance. "Father, I was against their relationship too. However, I have spent time around Alora and Magnus. She is a nice lady with a warm heart. She thinks of others first than herself. Father should not see her as a threat," he proclaimed.
"Izaak, you have been a smart child. I never had to scold you ever, but today you did disappoint me. Magnus is in Alora’s charm, which indeed comes from her eyes. However, you didn’t have to lie in the court to save them," Esmond stated as he lifted his head.
Izaak had his hands behind his back and he met his father’s gaze. "I never lied, Father. I did get a vision. Her eyes are beautiful and I didn’t perish," he asserted. He wasn’t a man who would lie to save someone.
"Do you truly believe Alora is incapable of change? Have you not witnessed the strength she possesses? I fear my sons have become blinded by a woman," Esmond lamented, his frustration evident in his tone.
"Father witnessed himself how despite the humiliation Alora received today, she didn’t use her eyes to burn us. You and I would not have been kind enough to the people if such an incident had occurred to us. Father shall forgive me if I crossed my line while speaking, but the truth is Alora will always protect us. She needs love and respect too," Izaak stated.
Esmond arched his left eyebrow at his son in amusement. "You’ve changed, Izaak. You never even stood for your late wives. When they did something wrong, you punished them on your own. However, for Alora, your views are different. I didn’t expect my heartless son to change like this," he remarked with a surprising gaze.
"I have never encountered a person as kind as Alora. That’s why I am here taking a stand for her. About my wives, they were betraying me and my royal family. I had to get rid of them before any harm could come to us," Izaak explained. He asked Esmond not to lose Magnus. "Father knows how stubborn Magnus is. He will never forgive us if we try to separate him from Alora. You should trust your youngest," he added.
Esmond frowned as he contemplated. "Do you wish to be around them for a long time or do you wish to return to the work fully?" he inquired.