Royal Saga 1: ATHENA, Princess of Costavia

(book 2)Capitolo 22

A/N: Thank you for all the comments and votes, Amores! Enjoy reading. ❤

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MAXIMUS' POV

I gritted my teeth upon reading the message of Red Fox. The enemies were really on the move and now, they're aiming for the jackpot. Looked like they're in a hurry to finish what they started.

I then dialed Xerus' number. "Yes?" He said when he answered.

"Are you sure about this, Xerus? I am not comfortable leaving Athena behind like this." I voiced out my worry.

"Don't worry. I'll take care of everything while you're not here. I wanted to go instead of you but you know that I can't. You're the only one who could do this for now. If you manage to succeed on this mission, we could finally beat them for sure. We need to secure everything first before striking. You know how cunning Giuseppe is. I don't want him to outwit us again this time."

"Promise me that you won't let anything bad happen to her, Xerus. I'll keep my word so you should to." I couldn't believe that I'm actually asking this to him. Years ago, he was my enemy and I promised myself to take my revenge on him of what he's done but he saved me instead.

That was when I discovered the truth that he wasn't the one I should be destroying. If Giuseppe managed to cover up what he's done from the eyes of all the people of Nuevo Imperio, I would make sure to uncover it this time.

"You don't need to remind me about that. She's very dear to me to let something bad happen to her in my care. Since I am injured right now, Red Fox will surely keep an eye on her too. I know how important this is to you too so you shouldn't mess up. Our chance of clearing our names and living freely again is at stake here." I sighed. I knew that much but I couldn't help getting worried.

The last time I left her, something happened which made her hate me. I thought, I wouldn't have the chance to be with her after that but thankfully, our love for each other still won.

"Okay. Consider the mission done then." I assured him. He scoffed.

"Don't be over confident. You might miscalculate again." My jaw flexed. I knew I messed up big time back then because I got distracted. It was my first time experiencing love that I almost forgot everything.

Athena made me realize that I could be a better person yet it almost made me forget who I really was and about my goal which almost costed my life. But after everything that had happened, I learned from that experience. This time, everything's different, especially now that Athena is here by my side again. Her love with be my strength to finish this fight.

"I messed up once, yes, but it won't happen again. You know me, Xerus. Besides, it's not like you didn't experience that too." I answered with a hint of sarcasm; knowing what he did just to be with his wife again.

"Touché." He chuckled before his voice turned serous again. "I just don't want you to fail again."

"I won't. Not now that we're almost there. I need to go now. I'll be back soon." I said and then ended the call.

After I dropped Athena off at the hospital this morning, I stayed nearby to keep an eye on her. But the next day, I received a message from Xerus and now, I'm on my way to Nuevo Imperio. I couldn't believe that after a couple of years of staying in Costavia, I would finally step foot in Nuevo Imperio again.