Chapter 318: Shapeshifters in the kingdom
"Alora, I’m calm now. I feel better," Magnus said, a relieved smile spreading across his face.
"That’s good to hear," Alora replied, her own smile mirroring his. She paused for a moment before continuing, "I almost forgot to ask if you’ve made any decision regarding my grandmother’s letter."
"Yes, I have," Magnus responded, his tone turning serious. "I sent Lewis to Elmswood to investigate what your grandmother is scheming. But don’t share this with anyone," he added firmly.
Alora nodded in a thoughtful expression. "Hmm. I was surprised too. Grandma never really cared for me, and that letter was... strange," she muttered, knitting her brows together in contemplation.
Magnus reached out, gently tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "That’s why I sent Lewis. I would have gone myself, but my presence here is crucial," Magnus explained.
"Hmm. I understand," Alora replied, her voice tinged with disappointment. "I truly wanted my grandmother to change, to turn over a new leaf. It seems she isn’t ready to do that," she added, her tone heavy with regret.
Magnus’s eyes darkened with frustration. "The spots on a leopard never change color. It’s the same with your grandmother. If your family had agreed, I would have imprisoned her long ago," he said, his teeth gritting in barely suppressed anger.
"Father couldn’t do that," Alora said, her tone steady yet tinged with worry. "However, I do hope Grandma doesn’t do anything reckless this time. It would hurt Father the most."
Just then, a knock on the bedroom door interrupted their conversation, drawing their attention. Alora quickly shifted from Magnus’s lap to sit beside him, smoothing her dress as she did so.