MAGNOLIA WALKED TO HER BEDROOM, she sighed in relief when Daniel was not there. She needed some time to collect her thoughts. She also needed a bath. Clara ran one quickly when she called for her.
Magnolia soaked in the hot water and closed her eyes.
āI have a brother.ā
The thought brought a smile to her lips and filled her chest with warmth. Then she remembered what happened in the sitting room.
She sighed.
She did not want to be put in a position where she had to choose between Daniel and Killian.
āIs it too selfish to want them both in my life?ā
As soon as Magnolia stepped out of the tub, she heard the bedroom door open. She wrapped her robe around her and took a deep breath before walking out. Daniel froze when he saw her.
āI thought you would be sleeping already,ā he uttered.
She stared at him for a moment. She was not sure how to bring up what happened with Killian. The room f
āGOOD MORNING, LOVE,ā Daniel greeted Magnolia as soon as she opened her eyes. āGood morning.ā She smiled. āLet me just confess that, even though I have not held my wife in months and there is nothing more that I wanted to do last night, I am still happy with this situation.ā Daniel motioned to Geoffrey who was sleeping between the two. Magnolia laughed until her eyes teared. āI look forward to when you do have the chance to hold your wife, Your Grace,ā Magnolia teased. āNow you have me daydreaming about things a gentleman should not be daydreaming about.ā Daniel raised a brow, making Magnolia laugh even harder. āGood morning, Mama. Good morning, Papa.ā āGood morning, dear.ā Magnolia showered him with kisses and hugs. The three of them got ready and headed to the dining hall. They were all excited to have breakfast together, like the old happy days. They joined Paula and enjoyed a peaceful family breakf
āIāM BUSY, MAG,ā Killian said as he moved one of the crates from the cart. āYou have not taken a break for hours,ā Magnolia did not add a word, but she stared at him with determined eyes. The gray eyes that reminded Killian of their father every time he looked at them. He chuckled. āFine.ā He shrugged. āI guess Iāll take a break now.ā Magnolia beamed and linked her arm through his. āI have made sandwiches.ā She wiggled the basket she was holding. Killian smiled. āGood, I am starving.ā He was so happy to see life back in his sisterās eyes. Ever since Laya found them and told her about Geoffrey, she was back to being herself again. She missed her son, but knowing that he was alive and safe was enough to make her happy. A picnic this time of the year would usually be impossible, but the day was quite hot for the season. The siblings walked a bit until they reached a vast plain. They spread a blanket and s
āALRIGHT, I WILL TELL THEM. But I will come back as soon as I do.ā Magnolia nodded at Daniel before giving her full attention to Titus. They both stared at each other for a moment. āThe man who killed my parents and Danielās parents is standing before me.ā Her jaw clenched. She was going to bring him to justice, though. A public execution decided by his old allies would be an even more humiliating ending for this murderer. āThat is exactly why no Gottanlich should have stayed alive,ā Titus said, motioning toward the two mages still stuck to the wall. āYour powers are too strong and dangerous.ā āItās amusing that you are alright with peopleās powers if they are serving you, but once they oppose you, they are too strong and dangerous.ā Magnolia shrugged. āDo you really think that your decisions that led us here were the right ones?ā The king was silent for a moment.āI donāt regret any of my decisions,ā he fin
DANIEL WAS THE FIRST TO CHARGE AT THE MAGES. With incredible speed, he ran to the closest one to him and brought his sword down on him with everything he got. The mage had no time to put up a full defense. He flew across the room until he crashed into the wall next to Titus. The king watched with wide eyes. The shocked mages finally came back to their senses and moved to attack. Two Mages turned to face Daniel. They were ready to kill him for what he had done to their friend, especially the woman. The other two men faced Magnolia. One held a staff and the other had bolts dancing in his open palms. āI should warn you,ā Magnolia said. āI have been practicing my magic every day for the past month.ā The man with the staff scoffed. āWe have been doing that for years.ā He threw his partner a look and the latter grinned. āAlright then, give it your best shot.ā āEnough with the chatting, just kill her already,ā Titus screamed f
āYOUR GRACE,ā the royal knightsā commander called. āMy men cannot hold any longer.ā Daniel knew it would come down to this, the majority of the royal knights could not use magic and physical strength was weak compared to magic, especially against the Tower of Godsā Mages. āWhere the hell are the knights?ā the duke asked his commander. They had sent for them a while ago. At least more knights from House Van Konigl could use magic, and the rest had magical shields and swords. They could do more damage than the royal knights. āI will send someone else immediately, Your Grace.ā Victor hurried away. āDo you not think that itās time to give up, Duke?ā Titusā voice came from a balcony on the third floor. āI have about fifty Mages here, and more spread around the grounds. You should already know how this fight will end.ā Daniel looked at the man who only weeks ago was a father figure to him. None of those feelings remained anymore though
āCOMMANDER,ā King Titus barked. āYes, Your Majesty.ā The commander turned to the royal knights who were encircling the king and queen. āBring Their Majesties to safety immediately,ā he ordered. The knights complied and escorted them away. Another swarm of knights rushed in to block the way behind the monarchs. āSo predictable,ā Daniel whispered with a smile. āNo one shall pass,ā the royal knightsā commander announced. āRoyal Knights,ā Daniel called. āI do not wish to clash with you, a blood bath is not necessary here. We are all children of the First Queen Magtig and I do not wish to harm my brothers.ā Daniel looked around at the hard faces staring at him. āKing Titus has let us all down. He has abandoned the values that make us who we are. Sadly, he does not have Maloreniaās best interest in mind anymore. He is too worried about making sure the Crown Prince, who is not a pureblood, inherits the throne. He cannot see reas