Chapter 321: A symbol of her care
The next morning, Alora noticed Magnus was conspicuously absent and only during the family breakfast she saw him. After the meal ended, she finally found an opportunity to speak with him.
"Where were you last night?" Alora asked, her voice tinged with concern. "And even this morning, I didn’t see you. Tobias mentioned you had some urgent work. What kind of work could be so pressing for Prince Magnus?"
Her perplexed gaze met his calm and measured one as they stood in the empty corridor. The silence of the hallway seemed to amplify her confusion.
Magnus’s expression remained steady as he replied, "Damien is alive, and there are shapeshifters roaming within our kingdom."
Alora’s eyes widened in shock. "What? So, it wasn’t Damien who attacked Brother Izaak that day, but a shapeshifter?"
"Exactly," Magnus confirmed. "It was a shapeshifter. I took immediate action to increase the security around your house, which is why I was out late last night. I left early this morning to continue addressing the security concerns."
Alora was stunned to learn how Magnus had disregarded his own comfort to ensure the security of her parents and sister. Her heart swelled with gratitude and admiration for him.
"It’s my duty toward you," Magnus said, sensing her thoughts. "I don’t have much affection for my in-laws, but I carry deep love for you. If anything happens to them, you will be affected. That’s why their safety is foremost," he explained, his voice gentle yet resolute.
Alora felt a mix of emotions—relief, gratitude, and an overwhelming sense of love. "Damien is scared to face you, isn’t he? That’s why he sent a shapeshifter in his place," she said, trying to piece together the situation.