Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down

31 Call me by my name Alessandro couldn't fulfill that wish either, it was too dangerous to leave the princess alone, in the kingdom there were countless people who, like the servant who had attacked her, wanted to kill her, who wanted to avenge their loved ones who had suffered a terrible death at the hands of King Venobich, if he let her return to that house, someone might try to kill her again and he couldn't allow that.

He was about to say no to her wish when someone knocked on the door, interrupting them.

It was Cassian, who asked if he could come in.

Alessandro straightened April's nightgown, covered her with a blanket, and gave permission for Cassian to enter.

_Brother, I didn't know you were here, if I interrupt I can come back later.

_Don't worry, you're not interrupting anything, I have a meeting, I was just about to leave.

Alessandro turned to April.

_Don't get out of bed unless necessary.

_Yeah.

_And if you need anything, no matter what it is, tell me.

_Yeah.

_Cassian takes care of her, make sure she does what I told her.

_I will do so, brother.

After Alessandro left Cassian said.

_It seems that your relationship with my brother has improved a lot.

_Yes, now we talk more and he is nice to me.

_My brother has always had a hard time opening up to other people, so don't think badly of him, he's a good person, once he meets you he'll open his heart to you.

"Just like I did" Cassian thought as he looked at her, at first he had hated her, but as he got to know her he had realized how wonderful the princess was and without realizing it he had opened his heart to her, but he knew that his feelings towards the princess were impossible, she was his brother's wife, his only family, so all he could do was wish them happiness.

April was still staring at the balcony, Cassian asked her.

_ Do you want to go outside? _Yes, I hate being locked up, but his majesty will get angry if I get out of bed again.

_My brother does this because he cares about you, your wound has not healed yet, if you try too hard it could open, the best thing You will rest until you recover, once you are well we can take a walk in the garden, we would take the little fox with us.

_I haven't seen him for a while, he must have grown a lot, I'd like to see him.

_Then I'll bring it to you.

_But I don't think his majesty would like me having an animal in my room.

_My brother said you could ask for whatever you wanted, tell him what you want and I'm sure he won't be upset.

_ Do you really think he won't get angry? _Yes, I'm sure of that, so I'll bring it to you right now, so you won't be bored, I can also bring you some books to read if you want.

_ Really? _Yes, what kind of books do you like? _When I lived in the kingdom of Laios, in the palace where I lived there were many romance novels, I used to read them all the time, I would like to be able to read some.

_Then I'll go to the library and bring you all the ones I find.

_Thank you so much.

_You don't have to thank me, you've done much more for me.

April didn't know what Cassian meant, she didn't remember doing anything for him, she had saved him once, but that had been a long time ago.

Cassian walked to the door and said to her.

_I'll be right back.

Cassian returned shortly after, carrying a basket in one hand containing April's fox and in the other several books, he put the books next to the nightstand, took the fox out of the basket and passed it to April, the fox was happy to see her, he licked her face and rubbed himself in it.

_That's enough, little one, you're tickling me.

_Now that I think about it, you always call him little, haven't you given him a name yet? _Not really, even though he's no longer a little boy now, I should give him a name.

_That's right, I think small doesn't suit him.

The fox settled on April's lap, she ran her hand along his back, caressing his soft reddish fur, and said to him.

_What name do you think suits him best? _I'm not good at giving names, you'd better choose.

_What do you think Koda, it means ally.

_I think it's perfect.

April moved the fox and said.

_Then it will be Koda, that's what your name will be.

The fox seemed happy about the name he had received, April stroked his ears and said.

_I think he liked his name.

_Yes, I think so, there weren't many romance novels in the library, but I brought you all the ones I found, I hope you like them.

April read the titles and said.

_They seem interesting, I think I'll like them.

_When I leave the palace I will go to a bookstore and buy you more.

_Thank you.

April's stomach growled, Cassian laughed and said to her.

_I've asked for some desserts to be brought to us, they won't be long.

_Lately they only feed me soup, it makes me hungry again quickly.

_That's because the doctor ordered it that way, but he'll probably let you eat more solid foods soon.

_I hope so, although I like soups I feel that they do not satisfy me.

That day Cassian stayed all afternoon keeping Abril company.

In the evening he had dinner with his brother Alessandro, while they were eating Cassian told him.

_ The princess has a pet, it's a fox, she wanted to see it so she took it, could you let her keep it? _ That? _I know you don't like animals, but she can't leave her room, could you let her keep it? Alessandro took a sip from his glass of wine and replied.

_If that's what you want, you can keep it, I won't object.

_Thanks Lessan.

_How is your leg? _Much better, now I don't even need my cane, although I know it's only temporary, when I don't see the princess the pain comes back.

_Someday your injury will heal, I promise.

_You don't have to make that promise brother, you've already done everything possible to heal my injury and I thank you for it.

_You don't have to thank me for anything brother, if it weren't for me, you wouldn't...

_What happened to me was not your fault Lessan, don't feel guilty about it, it has never been your fault.

_But if I...

_No brother, stop blaming yourself for that, it's thanks to you that I'm alive.

After dinner Alessandro went to his room, he found Abril reading a book, she was so focused on reading that she didn't notice when he came in, she didn't even hear his voice when he spoke to her, he took the book from her and said.

_Don't ignore me when I talk to you.

_ When did your majesty arrive? _Just now, I spoke to you several times, but you didn't seem to listen.

_Sorry, I was too focused on reading.

_ What are you reading? Alessandro asked as he read the title.

_My beloved warrior, what is this book? _It's a romance novel, Cassian brought it for me.

Alessandro realized that April always called Cassian by his name, and called him his majesty, even though he was her husband and told him.

_ Why do you call my brother by his name and not me? _Because he told me that he gave me his permission.

_ So if I give you my permission you will call me by my name? _I guess so.

_Alessandro.

_ That? _My name is Alessandro, so call me by my name from now on.

April responded timidly.

_It's okay Alessandro.

He smiled and said.

_I like it better this way.

And he gave her a soft kiss on the lips making her blush.