Forgotten Wife: Let the Traitors Kneel Down

56 She doesn't deserve to suffer Alessandro spent the whole day helping to find the pirates who were threatening the merchant ships leaving the port of Battet.

The subject of slaves had him very upset; he was not going to allow innocent people to be treated as merchandise.

When he returned to the palace it was late, dinner time had passed hours ago, he went straight to the room, in the hallway Alessandro met Cassian, he seemed to be waiting for him.

_ What are you doing here? Why aren't you sleeping? _I'd like to talk to you for a moment.

_ About what? Cassian opened the door to his room and said to him.

_Come in and I'll tell you.

Alessandro followed him and said.

_ What is the mystery? _It's about the princess.

_ Has something happened to you? _Not exactly, it's just that she seemed to be sad.

_ Because? _She thinks that when she gives birth to your heir you will ignore her and forget about her like you did for four years.

_That won't happen again, she's too valuable to us, she needs to be close where I can see her and make sure nothing happens to her.

_She is important to you because of her magic or because you love her.

_Her magic is unique, I couldn't let anything happen to her, our peace won't last, King Venobich has started to move his pieces, she can be of great help.

_Just for that, brother.

_Why more serious? _Maybe because you love her.

_Don't talk nonsense Cassian, if everything you had to say is over I'll go and rest, I've had a very hard day today.

_Lessan, you may regret your words later when you realize that she is much more than just a vessel like she said.

_I have never said that.

_Well, your words seem to be what you think, the princess thinks that's how it is, that for you she is only the vessel that you will use to carry your child in her womb.

_ Did she tell you that? _Yes, she has always been alone, always forgotten and hated by everyone, don't hurt her more than she already is, I won't forgive you if you do.

_Sometimes I think you care too much about my wife, are you in love with her? Cassian wanted to yell yes at her right then, but he knew that would only drive a wedge between them so he bit back his words.

_It's not that, brother, but she's a good person, someone who doesn't deserve to be hurt, or to be used as if she were a tool.

Alessandro walked to the door and said.

_ She is my wife Cas, what I do with her is not your problem.

After Alessandro left Cassian said.

_I hope you don't regret one day what you're doing.

*** Alessandro went straight to his room, he approached the bed, Abril was sleeping peacefully, her reddish hair framed her face contrasting with her white skin, he moved her hair away from her face, admiring her beauty better, she was so beautiful and gorgeous, everything about her was like a work of art.

He couldn't deny that he was attracted to her, but it wasn't love, he would protect her, but he would also use her if necessary.

April woke up to the soft touch of Alessandro's fingers, when she opened her eyes she said to him.

_You're back.

_I'm late, I'm sorry I didn't keep my promise.

_It's okay, I know you're busy.

_ Are you OK? _Yes I am.

Alessandro caressed her cheeks and said.

_Go back to sleep, it's late.

_ Aren't you going to sleep? _I'll take a bath before going to bed, so go back to sleep.

_OK.

April put her head back on the pillow, Alessandro went to the bathroom, when he returned the princess was asleep again, he lay down next to her, surrounding her with his arms.

The next day he had to leave very early in the morning, when April woke up she found herself alone, that day she dedicated herself to walking through that beautiful garden with Cassian; when night came April thought that Alessandro would arrive for dinner, however he did not, that situation was repeated for a whole week, since that night when he had woken her up in the middle of the night she had not seen him again, she began to feel anxious and wondered when she would be able to see him.

Cassian noticed April's feelings, as they walked through the garden she looked dull, sad, he told her.

My brother must be very busy lately, I haven't seen him for a week.

_I know.

_If you want we can go to the port to greet him.

_ Can we really go? _Of course.

April was excited, but at the same moment she remembered that Alessandro had told her that she couldn't leave the mansion.

_But his majesty forbade me to go out, he said it could be dangerous.

_You don't have to worry, you will go with me, I will protect you.

_But I don't want his majesty to be upset for having disobeyed him, he could punish me if I do.

_My brother won't do it, I'll make sure of it.

April hesitated for a moment, she didn't want to lose the king's favor by not obeying his command, she was going to refuse when Cassian told her.

_ I'll tell my brother that I insisted you come with me, so if he gets upset I'll take the blame.

_But his majesty can punish you, I don't want that to happen.

_That won't happen, my brother has never punished me even though I've been a bit rebellious, so I don't think he'll do it now.

Cassian took April's hand and said to her.

_Come on, I'll ask them to prepare a carriage, the port is incredible, I'm sure you'll like it.

In the end, April agreed to Cassian's insistence and hoped that everything would go well, that his majesty would not get angry with them for disobeying his orders.