Trash of the Royal Family (Ao3)

LVIII

"You'd better not have cheated on me during our time apart, husband?" Cale Henituse smirks as he walks in to accept the silver plaque.

The nobles in the hall shivered as the redhead openly addressed the tired Crown Prince as "husband." They knew the official betrothal and engagement of the two, but they're both men. They can't conceive. The Kingdom requires little blondies or redheads, but it appears that they are not even planning for them.

"No man would do such a thing while he had you in his life, wifey."

The hall echoed with collective gasps and disgusted sighs. The brown-haired Henituse sitting beside the Crown Prince frowned at Alver.

"What about Allie?" inquired the Crown Prince's most trusted aide. This young boy is frequently seen working alongside the Crown Prince.

"Of course, you're my baby; can you call him mommy?"

"My own cousin as my mommy?" laughed the boy.

"Hello, baby."

"Hello, Cale-mie."

Cale Henituse took the seat next to the Crown Prince. Callen moved to his side and placed a cup of lemon tea that Ron had prepared ahead of time.

"That Old Man's tea, as usual, is out of this world."

The nobles who tried 'that' tea shivered.

"At least it tastes like reality," Cale said.

Actually, he came here for another reason. He intends to return Callen to Henituse County. Alver will undoubtedly refuse, but this is the first time he has to refuse an order issued by this man for the sake of their plans.

The grand hall obstructed the issuance of the silver plaque; however, Alver presented it along with the Royal order. The nobles who wanted to take part frowned, knowing that the Crown Prince and his fiance had already planned everything behind their backs.

The meeting ended with none of Noble's questions answered. The plan and the strategies were not discussed, but only the follow-up plans that will follow.

The crown and the soon-to-be commander are too careful.

Only the three main commanders of the forces remained in the hall.

"So... what brought you here?"

"I planned on taking Allie back."

Alver's hand stopped writing.

"He is my aide."

"It's for him to regain something back, Your Highness."

Alver and Cale exchanged glances.

"You have my words," Cale said, "or else everything will stay the same."

Hearing that, Alver dismissed Cale. Only him and Callen remained in the hall.

"Do you want to go to Henituse County, Baby?"

"It was planned before I came here, Hyunnie."

Alver was taken back. Callen addressed him with the same endearment he used to use.

"I'm sorry... I still can't remember you..." Callen said softly. He didn't say anything else after that.

Alver's tears streamed uncontrollably from his eyes.

"I want you safe... If I can... I'll keep you by my side even if you don't remember."

"But you are family," Callen responded.