Chapter 197: A threat to my life
As King Esmond took his place at the head of the breakfast table, his gaze swept over his family, a sense of contentment spreading across his face as he smiled warmly at them. With a practiced ease, he unfolded a napkin and placed it neatly on his lap.
"Our family will soon be welcoming a new member," King Esmond announced, his voice filled with joy. "After that, Izaak needs to be ready," he remarked.
Queen Margaret, her face glowing with a radiant smile, chimed in agreement. "Yes, after Alaric, it will be Izaak’s turn," she stated, her eyes twinkling with mirth.
Magnus cast a sidelong glance at Izaak, his eyes conveying a silent message. Izaak, however, responded with a frown, his eyebrows knitting together in confusion at his brother’s gesture.
Meanwhile, the servers had begun to circulate, placing plates of breakfast delicacies before each member of the royal family.
King Esmond, breaking the silence, turned his attention to Alaric. "Alaric," he began, his voice carrying a note of curiosity, "Your mother mentioned that you spent the previous evening at the renowned coffee shop with Miss Scarlet. How did you find her company?"
His question was casual, yet his eyes held a spark of eagerness. He was keen to know if Alaric was ready to take the next step in his relationship this time.
"It went well, Father," Alaric responded, his fingers curling around the spoon.
King Esmond, pleased with this news, declared, "That’s heartening to know. Let’s commence our meal then." With his words, the dining table burst into a symphony of clinking cutlery and quiet murmurs, everyone partaking in the feast laid out before them.