The Prince and his men walked to his designated room in the palace after sending off Camilla off home while following her discreetly to make sure she returned safely with her parents.
Tell me what happened during the time you went outside Thane ordered.
Axel went on to relay the incident from the moment he received the message to the moment the three men disappeared.
Bases on the appearance you described the are indeed the legendary dark angels Prince Thane confirm as he walked over to the window to look out.
But they were supposed to be extinct since the last of them that were seen was from centuries ago Asher asked in curiosity.
Prince Thane looked at Axel who was struggling within him as if he still had more to say.
Be out with it Axel we don’t have all day.
I felt a familiar energy around him just as if I had always known him my whole life and the way he addressed me made me confirmed that indeed we have worked closely before back in the kingdom.
But as for who my Prince that I can not pinpoint Axel bowed as he finished his statement.
A dark angel within the family,I hardly think anyone would last that long without being spotted by me.
Either he doesn’t show himself to me frequently by staying out of my way or he is hiding in plain site by being one of my underling.
Keep this information to yourselves for now no need to inform the Royal family about our discovery it might cause chaos.
Yes your highness Axel and Asher responded with respect at how quick he summarize the situation.
No need to tell the werewolf king about this information.I have a feeling that these dark angels came to disrupt things for me because this is the first time this has ever happened judging from the nervousness of the king and his people.
Apply caution when moving around this kingdom now,I have a feeling that this isn’t going to be the last time.
A knock was heard on the door few seconds after his words and Axel opened the door to attend to the person.
The king wants an audience with you my Prince,he relayed the message from the servant.
Welcome Crown Prince Thane,Ryker despite being a king stood up to welcome his guest in his study.
Join me for tea he instructed out of habit momentarily forgetting about who he was standing with.
Pardon my manners some habit never change he said softening his stance at the Prince who as glaring at him like he wanted to kill him.
You can go make yourselves useful Thane ordered his subordinates who bowed at him and left and he walked forward to the seat facing Ryker directly.
What happened today was an attempted effort to sabotage our kingdom’s name.
I hope you look past it because it wasn’t aimed at you.
Your safety can not be compromised while you are in my kingdom Ryker summarize.
Get to the point King Ryker Thane asked bored of him going round in circles.
And why should I listen to you Thane asked clearly amused.
I don’t want my kingdom to be on the Council’s radar as it will bring bad reputation to my kingdom and it might ruin potential alliances and your stay here.
I give you my word that what happened here today would not repeat itself so I hope you can drop the case for me to handle.
Do whatever you deem necessary it not my mess to handle and am not getting involved with it,any thing else he asked as he couldn’t wait to get out of here.
I want to maintain my relationship with your family by proposing an alliance with your family.
It is a known fact that you are here in the kingdom for three months to look for a wife that would seat with you when you ascend the throne.
I would like to offer my daughter to you reason being that she has all the qualifications you could ever want in a woman who you would love to be your queen.
Ryker smiled at his proposal as he was hitting two birds with one stone.
I was previously pushing my daughter to you in hopes she would get your attention but seeing how you were at the party tonight,I thought to make my thoughts known to you so you could know he stated bravely.
Prince Thane looked at the King like he if he had lost his mind and because of his audacity to order that annoying Princess to him as a wife.
Your daughter is still immature King Ryker and she’s is unfit to rule beside a powerful man like me.
All of the castles the king had been building in the air came crumbling in the blink of an eye.
My daughter is not immature he countered while fuming.
Yes she is Thane responded again with an attitude this time.
King Ryker’s face turned red with indignation.
“How dare you!
My daughter is a mature and capable young woman, perfectly suited to rule alongside you!”
Prince Thane scoffed, his expression dismissive.
“Capable?
Ha!
I’ve seen more substance in a child’s tea party.
She’s a pampered princess, not a queen.”
Ryker’s anger boiled over.
“You know nothing about her!
She’s intelligent, compassionate, and strong-willed.
You’d be lucky to have her by your side!”
“Lucky?
I think not.
I need a partner who can keep up with me, not some naive little girl who thinks the world is all sunshine and rainbows.”
Ryker slammed his fist on the table.
“Enough!
You will not speak of my daughter in such a manner!
She is a princess of this realm, and she deserves respect!”
Thane stood, his eyes flashing with amusement.
“Oh, I’m shaking with fear.
Do tell, King Ryker, what will you do if I don’t marry your precious little princess?”
Ryker’s face twisted in rage.
“You’ll regret the day you ever crossed me, Prince Thane.
Mark my words”.
Thane chuckled, unfazed by Ryker’s outburst.
“I’m trembling with anticipation.
But let’s get one thing straight, King Ryker.
I will not be threatened or coerced into marrying your daughter.
If she’s as capable as you claim, then let her prove it to me.”
Ryker’s eyes narrowed.
“Fine.
I’ll arrange a meeting.
But be warned, Prince Thane, you will be impressed.”
Thane smirked.
“I doubt it.
But do tell, what makes you think your daughter has what it takes to be my queen?”
Ryker’s expression turned cold.
“Because she’s the only one who can tame you, Prince Thane.
And I’ll make sure of it.”
Thane raised an eyebrow, intrigued despite himself.
“Tame me?
You think your daughter can handle me?” he asked finding the whole situation amusing.