356 The one behind (1/2)

”Give me time to decide whether to accept your proposal or not,” Alex finally said.

The King and everyone, who all seemed to have been holding their breaths, instantly felt relieved that Alex didn't roar at them and was actually going to really consider this. This was a good sign.

However, Alex was about to stand when Zeke spoke.

”Why don't you choose which of my sisters you would prefer, Alex?” he asked, causing Alex to throw him a sharp gaze which Zeke, of course, ignored. ”I think it's better if you choose someone now and decide later if you want to marry her. That would make it easier for my sisters so that they can stop being anxious about whether you might choose them or not.”

Zeke's suggestion seemed logical but to Alex, there was another unknown meaning behind it. So Alex could only sigh and do as he said.

He stood up and walked over to them. These ladies were all beauties but none of them could hold a handle against his little lamb.

As Alex walked closer to the four ladies, Zeke's eyes narrowed the moment Alex changed his direction. Zeke was certain Alex either wouldn't choose or would just choose someone randomly. But his eyes narrowed when he saw Alex change his path and walk towards his sister who second to last in line, Princess Mira. Zeke looked like the last sign he was waiting for had finally appeared.

…

Alex stood before her and Princess Mira's smile widened.

However, before Alex could speak to tell the king that this woman was his choice, a sudden thud echoed inside the courtroom and Zeke suddenly appeared behind Mira.

Zeke was quick to seize her, merciless as he pinned her down on the floor, grabbing both her arms and pinning them behind her before making the princess fall to her knees.

The queen shrieked because of what Zeke just did to his own sister. Even the other princesses and the king had their eyes wide open in surprise.

”Oh god, Zeke! What are you doing to your sister?” The queen cried as she approached them but Alex glared at her, making her stop on her tracks and the king pulled her into his embrace.

”What is going on?” the king asked his son.

”This woman is not your daughter and she's definitely not my sister,” Zeke declared, surprising everyone.

”W-what are you saying?!” the princess yelled as she started to cry. She was acting the same way she did three months ago when Alex threw her in the dungeon.

The other princesses and everyone agreed.