chapter 2

The next day

Alexander was signing documents in his study room when Hiroshi quietly walked in, Hiroshi is Alexander most trusted servant.

"what is it Hiroshi , Alexander asked

Hiroshi :may I sit your majesty

"Sit" Alexander said in a cold tone.

Hiroshi sat down and cleared his throat then said "your majesty, your brother Nikolai is coming home for the late king funeral

Alexander frowned then said he is not my brother

Hiroshi : that's what you say, but you know he is your brother.

Alexander sighed out of frustration then said

"Anyway, what exactly did you come here for

Hiroshi: your majesty, the people wants a queen"

But I don't want a queen, and that's final

Hiroshi nodded

Alexander continued signing some important documents, suddenly the door creaked open and Leo entered carrying a cup of tea, he placed it on the table then Alexander said you may leave.

Leo bowed then walked away.

As Leo left, Hiroshi said : your majesty, he said then bow down and walked away. Alexander was exhausted, so he decided to take a break, but suddenly falls asleep on the table, while resting his head, Leo entered inside the king study room to steal an important document, but instead he got distracted, with the urge of wanting to touch the king's face, he was about to walk away when the king held his hand then asked what are you looking for, kitten he said in a low but. Dangerous tone

Leo "uh umm, I came here to take the umm tea cup.

Alexander nodded then said "ok

Leo took the tea cup and walked away

meanwhile Alexander continued signing documents when Ariel walked in

"brother" Ariel said

"what do you want "Alexander asked in a cold tone

Ariel sat down and crossed his legs then said

the devil is coming home tomorrow

"I know" Alexander said

Ariel : I heard that he is now extremely powerful and fearless

Alexander didn't reply, he just continued what he was doing

Ariel : I think he is coming back for the throne, brother

Alexander didn't reply

Ariel: since you don't want to say anything I guess I should just leave

Alexander : yes, do

Ariel : ok your majesty, bye for now, he said teasingly before walking away

Alexander sighed out of frustration

"I guess I should go and rest"" he said then stood up, arranged the document and walked away

Hiroshi noticed that the study room door was left open , so he locked it and kept the key with him

Meanwhile Alexander entered inside his chambers, through his window, he saw his sister Fiona, training with some soldiers he noticed that her swordsmanship skills were basic at best

he watched her train for some period of time before he collapsed on his bed then he mummured" war , another war might happen, Alexander remembered when his mother once told him about how his father and eight brother fought each other for the throne and his father being the last man standing became the king , he sighed out of frustration then mummured I'm tired but I would be ready for anything just to keep my throne , he said then his eye lid became heavy then he suddenly fell asleep

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