CHAPTER 270: A GOOD FATHER

"Your Majesty!" Amelie greeted her father-in-law as soon as he entered the house.

"Amelie, you still address me as ’Your Majesty’," Raidan wasn’t surprised by her humbleness. "Just call me Father." He patted her head with affection before taking a seat on the couch.

She looked at Gabriel, who gave her a soft kiss on the lips, thus flustering her. "Your husband is back from work," he whispered, bringing his hand to her back as they turned toward Raidan.

The servant had already served him water, which he was drinking.

"Dad, we have one important guest to introduce you to," Gabriel said, referring to Carlos.

"Um... Who’s it?" asked Raidan curiously, placing the glass on the table.

"Albus, please call Carlos," said Gabriel.

"Why don’t you take seats," Raidan suggested.

The two sat across from the Alpha King, whose eyes were now on Amelie.

"I apologize to you, Amelie, on behalf of my queen," Raidan began.

"No, Father. Please don’t do that," Amelie promptly said. "It’s between me and the Queen. When we meet next time, if possible, I’ll ask her myself. You don’t need to apologize to me."

"Dad came all the way to San Ravendale to apologize to you," Gabriel said, tilting his head low. "Even I was surprised when Karmen suddenly told me about his arrival."

Raidan smiled. "I thought to give my son and daughter-in-law a surprise," he remarked. "I punished Mabel for playing with your life, Amelie. In all these years of my marriage, I’m unable to understand her sometimes. I don’t understand why she repeatedly does that."

"Dad, she does it because of me." Gabriel’s voice turned sharp and anger appeared on his calm face. "She loves to torment her own son. Mom doesn’t care if I live or not. All she wants to satisfy herself with some damn prophecy," he muttered.

Amelie lowered her head, remaining quiet.

"Greetings to Your Majesty," Carlos interrupted them with a humble bow.

Raidan lifted his head, and a frown appeared on the middle of his forehead. "A mage?"

"Yes, Dad!" Gabriel confirmed and stood up. He gestured to Albus, who understood the command immediately. "Carlos Ashfall is a good friend of Amelie and mine too."

"But why-why did a mage come to our land? How did you all know each other?" Raidan looked flustered as he glanced at three of them.

"Dad, Carlos is here to help us. I’m sorry for not discussing a few things related to the prophecy that Mother keeps talking about. I can’t explain to you everything right now, but Carlos is here to help me and Amelie," Gabriel asserted.

Raidan was still confused. "Why would you believe in such things? I told you not to listen to your mother. Nothing will happen. I don’t even care what the High Priestess told her."

"Your Majesty, your son does have a mark, and your daughter-in-law. They both are cursed in their past lives. Gabriel mentioned that the High Priestess is no more, so we can’t confirm with her. However, based on what they both said and what I have seen myself, the marks need to be withdrawn from their bodies," Carlos explained in as polite a tone as he could.

Raidan looked at Gabriel with a bewildered gaze. "So, what your mother was telling all these years was true?"

"Not exactly, Dad. She refuses to tell the entire truth. I would be happy if Dad somehow made Carlos and Mom meet. I’m not going back there, so I want your help," Gabriel requested.

"What are you trying to do?" Raidan questioned.

"Father, we want to end the curses. I did discuss it with the Royal Mother," Amelie answered his question.

"Carlos can see things which others can’t. I know you don’t like to believe in witchcraft or anything associated with that, but it’s important. Gabriel and I both possess marks, which are like sigils. We think that if Carlos meets the Queen, we can get a much clearer picture of everything. Why she always acted like that and why she believed the High Priestess," she explained.

Raidan hummed as he contemplated.

"Meeting with Mabel is going to be challenging. All these years, I never believed what the High Priestess told my wife. I don’t know what you two are up to. I don’t believe in curses or past lives either," Raidan strongly put forward his thoughts.

"Neither did I, Dad," Gabriel said, his voice turning low. "But I want to prove to my mother that I won’t bring any chaos. That she was always wrong about me. That she did wrong by believing someone else than putting faith in her own son," he pronounced.

Raidan could feel the burden and pain he carried. Being soft toward Gabriel, Raidan couldn’t help but agree with him. "Fine. I’ll find a way to make Carlos meet your mother."

"Thank you, Dad. I truly appreciate your help," Gabriel said.

"Anything for you, my son!" Raidan said.

"Father, would you like to have some tea? I’ll prepare it for you," Amelie offered.

"Why not?" Raidan agreed, glancing at both Gabriel and Carlos. "What about you two?"

"I’ll have coffee," Gabriel replied. "But you don’t have to prepare. Just order the servant."

"No. I want to make tea for Father. It’s not some big work," Amelie answered, standing up. "And you, Carlos?"

"Same as Gabriel. A coffee," he replied instantly.

Amelie nodded and went toward the kitchen while the three men stayed behind.

"So, Carlos, where do you live?" Raidan asked out of curiosity.

"In the land of witches, Your Majesty," Carlos replied.

"I see. I hope you can find the right answers to everything. I also want my wife to understand what kind of mistake she has made," Raidan murmured.

"Rest assured, Your Majesty," Carlos stated with a confident look.

’The Alpha King is a good father. If not for him, Gabriel might have tougher childhood while growing up,’ he thought.

"Dad, thank you for coming here. I hate to admit it, but I was upset," Gabriel murmured.