Romancing My Royalty

Chapter 12

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ALARIC

"IT WAS EASY to track him down since we are following his every move the last four years due to the fact that we were able to place a spy among his men. Akala namin ay na-dispose na namin si Hernan long years ago as well as his brother Miguel, but four years ago we've received report that he has been spreading crimes all over the country under the name Jaguar Gonzalo. Human trafficking, illegal dealing of drugs, kidnapping, and illegal smuggling of firearms. He worked for someone higher and more powerful than him. You want to shut him dead, but if we could revive his life, we will, Alaric. We wanted to dispose him thirty years ago, but someone powerful helped him live. Iyon muna ang sisiguraduhin naming makuha sa kanya bago ang buhay niya. This person is a threat also."

Iyon ang narinig ko mula kay Sir Rupert, pero nakatulala ako sa kalawan. I couldn't even feel my legs and any pain from my body since I was consumed by worry.

Napapalibutan ako ng iba't-ibang high ranking officials ng Philippine government as well as the AFP and PNP. Hindi rin nakatakas sa pananaw ko ang kanang kamay ng aking ama kasama ang tatlong high ranking officers ng royal army ng Cambrevia kasama ang Royal Councils.

Mas lalong hindi nakatakas sa mga tingin ko ang dalawa kong kaibigan. Si Aeross at Crexion. Hindi ko nakitaan ng emosyon ang mga mukha nila. Tsk. Pero nagsalita si Crexion mula sa taimtim na pag-iisip.

"The kidnapping wasn't expected to happen since Isla Nuevo is too far from his headquarters kung saan kayo dinala. It is in Palawan. And the plan of kidnapping Ivory was only informed among his few men and our spy only knew na may sasalubungin silang shipment sa Palawan ng bilyon-bilyong halaga ng droga. He could feel that he was being followed, nilinlang niya ang mga tauhan ko. Habang nasa operasyon, nasa operasyon din sila para isagawa ang kidnapping. Sinabi niya ba kung ano ang kailangan niya kay Ms. Santiago, Alaric? Pardon me...Your Highness."

Umiling ako. My worry wouldn't able me to think. Ivory was operated few hours ago to get the bullet from her stomach and a machine was supporting her life in a hospital room just beside mine. Maraming dugo ang nawala sa kanya. I should've hug her more tightly. I should've protected her more.

"It will be more appropriate if His Royal Highness will be interrogated later. He needs some rest. Thus, we will now prohibit you from questioning him. He is not on his normal state." Napatingin ako kay Lord Henri. The Hand of the Grand Duke.

"It's okay, Henri," mahina kong saad. I was worried sick, but I couldn't let this day passed. Bukas ay buong atensyon ko ay nasa kay Ivory na. I would not let them disturb me. "Ivory only knows what he wanted. I only know that he wants Alejandro to suffer for the reason I didn't know also that was why he shot her. He wants money from me, but he wants something deeper from Ivory...that asshole, I'll kill him with my bare hands."

I wanted to strangle him because he had touched her! Oh god, my poor baby. I couldn't even do anything to prevent it.

"Your Highness," tawag sa akin ni Henri dahil hindi niya nagustuhan ang binitawan kong salita. I glared at him. "His Royal Majesty, Grand Duke Sebastien, your father has a royal command for you. Your days living in this country will be shortened for one week and that is until you recover. You will be escorted in going home by the Royal Council. According to him, he is much disappointed to his dearest friend, Sir Rupert for allowing you to be in danger, but he is also grateful for taking care of Alaric for a few days, Sir Rupert."

Yumuko si Sir Rupert. "I am sorry for the trouble we have brought, Lord Henri."

"But the relationship between Cambrevia and the Philippines will still remain the same, provided however..." tiningin ni Henri si Aeross who was currently the Chief Executive of this country. Tapos tumingin siya sa akin tapos kay Sir Rupert. Hindi ko siya maintindihan. I expected this to happen, pero may kondisyon na naman ang aking ama. "Let your granddaughter stay away from Prince Alaric, Sir Rupert. "