544 Burial grounds (1/2)

It was obvious that the mighty looking guard stiffened up even without a single word from Zeke. He looked as though Ezekiel had just said something dreadfully harsh without giving him any consideration.

”Don't make your father come here Zeke, you can't let him and the queen see two silvered-haired witches in the crown prince's study.” Alex said, glancing at the unmoving Zeke.

Finally, Zeke stood with a long, deep sigh – one that shows how long-suffering he was by going through with that summon from his King father.

”You can ask the prophetess if you have more to ask.” He spoke without looking at any of them and silently headed towards the door. As soon as he reached the door that was already opened for him, the laidback, unbothered and almost taunting look on his face disappeared and that horrible blankness took its place.

Everyone watched his back until he disappeared from their view.

The old prophetess then entered and joined the group. But everyone didn't seem to have any more question left or they just don't want to ask anymore until Alicia spoke, facing the prophetess.

”I have a question.” She asked and the old prophetess nodded at her, acknowledging the request.

”How did…” Alicia hesitated but continued anyway. ”Did Dinah knew that Ezekiel is the crown prince of the vampires and that he's Alexander's very close ally since the beginning?”

”Yes.”

”And yet, she agreed to take him to her side, just by Ezekiel making an army of hybrids for her?”

”No, Alicia. The prince bargained with her since the very first day they met. His Highness made her believe that his ultimate aim was to be the real king of the vampires.”

Alicia narrowed her eyes and the prophetess continued explaining. ”Everyone knew that Alexander had and will always be the real ruler in the vampire's eyes. Alexander is always that figure that the vampires feared, not the king nor the vampire royals. Dinah knew that as well, thus she took that bait and believed the prince's desire to become her ally. Dinah wanted to take control of Alexander and once that happens, Alexander will no longer be that almighty creature everyone feared because someone is now able to leash him.”

A slight weary smile painted Alicia's lips. ”Sly fox,” she breathed.

Alex simply tilted his head. ”That's right. I didn't mind it that much because I knew he'd always win no matter what. And he wouldn't mess up because he knew I'd have come after him and claim his head if he loses.”

”You still went after him, though. Almost killing him.” Zeres raised a brow at him, emphasizing the word, almost.

”Oh well. I didn't mean to kill him. I just gave him a really good beating.”

”Lies.”