Chapter 33: Unwelcomed guests (1)
Xavier parted from Selene and went outside to where all the noise came from. He allowed them to comment on his engagement but right now, he didn’t want to hear more about it from them.
Xavier took his time walking to the gates which further enraged his father. "Who raised the two of you? Acting like fools outside someone’s gates. I’m a little embarrassed."
"Xavier, it is outrageous that you refused to let us in. We came here to speak about this wedding you have suddenly thrown upon us. I didn’t come here to fight," said Josephinem speaking for herself.
She was honest that she wasn’t here to fight but Josephine couldn’t say the same for Nathaniel.
"You," Nathaniel stepped forward to speak. "Tell your guards to stand down. Have you forgotten who you inherited everything from? Just as I gave it to you, I can take it away."
"As I remember, it wasn’t only your decision that I become lord of this land but if you want to take away the tiring work that I must sometimes do then go ahead. Try to get it from me," Xavier urged his father.
Once again, Josephine tried to be the voice of reason. "Do not fight. I did not come here to see you two fight. I only want to talk, Xavier. I will support this marriage-"
"Josephine," Nathaniel spoke over his wife.
"Do not interrupt me," Josephine said, greatly annoyed by his behaviour. She wanted to come alone to avoid this. Had she come alone, she could have settled what happened today. "We cannot be so quick to judge without seeing Selene first. She was never terrible as a little girl so I hope she has remained the same way."