Lycan Prince Matteo novel Chapter 54

Third Person 

"It was clear, Dad; she remembered how her parents and pack died," Matteo said. "A Lycan with rogues attacked them and killed everyone in their pack. If not for her mother, she would have died too," he added, as the king nodded his head in agreement. He was now certain that someone from the palace had something to do with it, so she looked at Freya, 

"Unfortunately, I still can't remember who Mom and Dad talked to when we came here to seek help," she said, as she already knew that he would be asking her about it. She started to feel regretful that she couldn't remember something as crucial as that information and had been trying to recall it. She thought that her brain must have suffered too much from the loss of her parents and was trying to control her memories so she wouldn't get hurt too much. 

"I remember in one of our lessons back in the Midnight Pack that our brain sometimes prevents us from remembering something that will cause us pain, just like what our wolves and Lycans did to us when we were in so much agony," she said. "But I am sure that I will be able to remember everything soon," she added. 

"Don't force yourself too much. I'm sure that everything will come to you naturally when you're ready. Just remember, we are always here for you. You are not alone, and we will be here to protect you from anything." King Marco said, 

"Being said that," it was Matteo. "Who was in your mind that you think was behind all of this?" he asked, and he wanted an answer. It showed on his face, and King Marco knew that he had to tell them everything. 

"Since it was clear that one of us was behind that attack, I want to tell you about myself," King Marco said as he looked at everyone who was in his office. Rapha had his head down while Freya, James, and Calvin were expectant, and Matteo was nervous. "I have an older brother." 

"Wait, what?" Matteo asked in confusion. "All my life, I thought that you were an only child. And if you have an older brother, why are you king now?" 

"You have to let me talk and do not interrupt me if you want to know everything," his father replied, and he nodded after shutting his mouth. "As I was saying, I have an older brother. But he was not the kind of brother that everyone would want. He was cruel, and all he thought about was power. That's why my father, your grandfather," he said, looking at his son, "didn't allow him to become king. Before you react, I fought for the throne fairly. Because Dad didn't want him to become his successor and at the same time didn't want it to appear that he chose me over him, he conducted a battle between us that would show our skills and potential, and, yes, he lost. Dad said that it was natural to let the firstborn take over the crown, but not all the time. He said he wanted every species to live in peace and harmony without any kind of animosity towards one another. But your uncle was greedy and very power-hungry." 

He looked at everyone and found them all ears at him, so he continued, "Many palace people, especially from the council, couldn't accept the fact that I won, which made Dad think that they would be a problem for me in the future, so he investigated everyone. He wanted to find out who would be on my side when I took the crown. And gladly, many have proved to be loyal to him. They just didn't want me because I was not the firstborn. 

"Where is he? How did he get the result?" Matteo asked curiously. 

"I don't know where he is now. I have never seen him after your mother and I mated with each other." 

"When was that?" 

"Years later, after he lost, he looked like he accepted his defeat, but without us knowing, he was gathering allies to dethrone me once I assumed the crown and planned on killing your grandfather, which he succeeded," he answered. "But that's not all; he likes your mother; that's why he was so mad at me and swore to get her for me. But even when your mother died, he didn't show up, so I thought he got over all of the things that happened." 

"I am not worried about myself. You heard his highness. Your uncle planned on ending his legacy for just him; he was after you as well. And he might just kill you other than me because you are the next in line to the throne," she replied. 

"She's right, Matteo." King Marco said, "You had to be careful, especially when we still had no idea who our enemies were inside the palace," he added. 

After that meeting, they went to their respective and usual routines. Calvin and James went to the training hall to check on Alec and Clay. With regards to those two, they felt comfortable with Alec since he was mated to Camila. After being friends for years, Freya was sure about Clay as well. She trusted him with her life because she knew what kind of wolf and human he was. 

"Princess, now that you know, you have to concentrate on all the training and never trust anyone. They could be a potential traitor, especially when they ask too much about you. I suggest that you don't tell anyone about remembering your past. We didn't want our enemy to plan and spoil our advantage." Rapha warns Freya, and she agrees. "Not having your scent back yet gives us time to prepare and investigate more." 

"I understand, Rapha. And yes, I am going to train harder than ever. I am not going to be a burden to anyone, especially my mate. I wanted him to fight with all his might and not think or worry about me because he knew that I could take care of myself." 

"That's good to hear, princess. I can't wait to see you and Matteo on your thrones. All the species will have a fair and just king and queen." Rapha replied before they got ready for practice. 

Without them knowing, someone was watching them and had heard their conversation. He started to leave the training hall and headed for the woods.