Chapter 56: Playboy brother in law
Abrielle was completely puzzled by the way Alfonso was acting. He was acting out of character. She had never imagined Prince Alfonso to have a liking of any kind for the wife of his brother who was known for her obsession.
Although he wasn’t a saint because he was known as an infamous playboy, in the actual novel that was yet to start. Alfonso had a couple of illicit affairs with titled nobles’ wives to gather support.
It was his strength that was later exposed in the book when he was killed by a nobleman who caught him and his wife hitting it off secretly in a garden during an event. The man could not bear the betrayal and killed Alfonso and his wife.
That was a tragic end for him. Alfonso had only one reason to be approaching Abrielle and that was to use her because of her family support. The Nightshade duchy was one of the king’s right-hand men which was while Abrielle’s and Cedric’s wedding was delayed.
The king thought it would be more befitting for Abrielle to get married to his crown prince instead of Cedric.
The music and chatter from the hall could be still heard and Abrielle’s heart was beating fast. Alfonso’s grip was firm on her. She tried to yank off her hand but he didn’t budge most slightly.
"Let go of my hand. Alfonso." Abrielle said in a firm tone. "Come on, there is no need to be nervous. I know you don’t like Cedric anymore. Like who will like a man who always has a mask on." His lips quirked into a smug smile. He thought that Abrielle would be interested in him since she showed her obvious resistance to marrying Cedric by attempting to flee her wedding.
Abrielle scoffed, she never expected the news of her attempting to flee was the topic of gossip Among the nobles. Why didn’t her parents work better to keep her secret hidden?
"My relationship with my husband has nothing to do with you. You better stop this strange behaviour. It would be scandalous for you if we were caught together like this." Abrielle tried to speak some sense into Alfonso but he thought she was playing hard to get.