Chapter 82: Rash decision (1)
Gabriel could not return home without knowing there would be someone on his side to punish Selene. He was bringing the chance for the king to put Xavier in his place and to make an example out of Selene.
Gabriel rode to the palace instead of going home. He couldn’t go to his mother so soon to see her in that condition. There was an awful feeling about what awaited her by the end of the night.
When Gabriel reached the palace, he demanded to be seen by the king. He was at first turned away since he didn’t give proper notice of wanting to see the king and was told the king was busy until he mentioned Xavier’s name.
Gabriel had some hope the visit would go well when he stepped into the king’s quarters. "King Darius."
"Mister Valor. What brings you to my palace to disturb my time? I think by now you should know there is a way things should be done here. You do not get to be in my presence when you feel like it. You are getting far ahead of yourself," Darius said.
Darius was starting to contemplate killing Gabriel since he was running around the palace as he liked. Since when was the hero a grand title for Gabriel to do as he wanted? Since when did Gabriel have wealth or power for anyone to want to see him so often?
Darius despised the little people like Gabriel who didn’t know their place.
"I hear you have come to tell me something about Xavier. I hope it isn’t to get his wife back in your hands. Leave her," Darius advised Gabriel.
It was partially because Darius didn’t want to deal with Xavier now and he wanted Selene for himself. She might make for one of the perfect women to have alongside the queen.