Chapter 131: Christabel
Belle thought so as well. A problem could only be truly solved by striking at the root, for tending to the branches alone would merely offer a temporary solution.
"It matters not," Lin said with a shrug, as though it were the most natural thing in the world. "So long as the agreement holds, peace shall remain in this kingdom."
"Right." Belle spoke the word, though she did not truly agree. Yet what could she do in a foreign land? She was but a werewolf, who was she to question their ways?
"Oh, that reminds me. You have yet to tell me about the baby. Shall I be tending to him at your residence, or will he stay with me?" Lin asked, steering the conversation elsewhere. Only then did Belle recall the true purpose of her journey to the kingdom.
"Unfortunately, we hail from the werewolf kingdom and have come to fight a war. The commander does not permit newcomers within the base, so I shall be burdening you with his complete care," she explained. "I am willing to pay whatever you require, and I shall visit him as often as I am able."
Lin muttered an understanding "Oh," nodding. "I suspected there was something peculiar about you and that man from earlier but refrained from making assumptions. I shall resign from my current position to tend to him full-time. You need not trouble yourself with frequent visits, just come when you are able."
His words brought a warm smile to Belle’s lips. At last, matters were settled, and she could set aside some of her worries.
"Thank you so much, I cannot express how relieved I am," she said with heartfelt gratitude.
"It is merely what a babysitter should do," Lin replied. Then, tilting his head slightly, he asked, "But do you require the father’s consent to finalize this arrangement?"