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"Heinley, wake up you sleepy head." Raziel snuggled his face into the crook of the sun-kissed neck. The man groaned as he distanced himself from the perky prince.

"My prince?" He mumbled as he rubs his eye. The young prince hovered over him, giving the sleepy consort a kiss. "My brothers summoned me today! We plan to eat lunch together. Father's been on a vacation lately, so my royal brother's are helping me manage everything." Raziel gleamed at his beloved while thinking, 'I think they'll finally tell me of father's death. Were they worried because I'm the youngest? Such silly siblings, they forgot I could feel everyone's energy. Of course I'll focus on the presence of those important to me. They are acting weird and in mourning, it's obvious they want to hide it. I just wish they tell me today, so I get to visit father's corpse.'

"Is that so" the man stretched as he pulls the young prince into a hug. "Come on now. I just wanted to wake you up to bring you good news. It thrills me to spend time with my royal brothers. We rarely eat together, it's always about the affairs of the kingdom."

The silver haired prince lightly pushes his lover off, getting up from their shared bed. "Now, now, let's celebrate alone later. I have to get ready for my beloved brothers." Raziel frolicked his way towards his personal help.

The maids lower their heads as the youngest prince approach them. "Quickly" He commanded with a light tone eager to see his royal brothers, however ,due to the infamous rumors about Raziel Leor Nox, the maid took this as a threat. Her hands tremble as she disrobes the prince.

The others glance at each other hoping for this to end, quickly helping the youngest prince put on a suit with intricate royal patterns. "I don't need a crown" Raziel wave off the maid approaching. The maid panicked, thinking she upsets the prince, tripping on her own feet.

Raziel saw this and assisted her using his craft. "Careful" He said, but the maid dropped to her knees begging for her life. The youngest prince tilted his head, glancing at Heinley for help, not knowing how to handle this.

"You. Get out." Heinley commanded from the bedpost, making the maid shriek as she flees the royal chambers.

Raziel sighs, still clueless why people kept acting that way around him. Somehow the youngest prince convinced himself they are intimidated by his crown prince status.

"Enough." He raised his hand, stopping everyone, their hearts almost bursting.

Raziel deliberately sighed while rubbing his temples, causing everyone to kneel, pleading for mercy. This only made Raziel on the verge of tears, 'what did I do now?'.

"Kalhil!" Raziel whispered in frustration, the oldest orphan of the prince appeared out of thin air. Glancing around the room, Kalhil perfectly know what caused this.

However, every time one of the orphans attempt to inform Raziel of such rumors, Heinley intervenes.

"All may leave." Kalhil calmly ordered, the royal help frantically bowed their heads as they escape.

"My lord, if I may. . ." Kalhil begun, causing Heinley to stand up from the bed, heading over to the two.

"You'll be late." Heinley reminded Raziel of his plans while side eyeing the orphan.

"No. My lord. There's a rumo-" "Raziel."

The youngest prince pursed his lips as he encounters another difficult scenario. "Let my dear Kal speak." He glared at his consort.

"There's a rumor going around you abuse your aides and force them to sleep with you."

"What?!" Raziel tearfully questioned as he huff. "That's. . ."

"You'll hear more from your royal brothers." Heinley cut them off as he push the youngest prince out of the room, glaring at Kalhil as he did so.

Raziel dragged his feet towards the dining hall, contemplating about the rumor his Kal mentioned. The maids bowed their heads as they open the door.

The long table, set with meals favored by the triplets. Raziel's mood brighten as he saw his siblings seated, waiting for him.

"Royal brothers!" He grinned, frolicking towards his seat.

"Now that we're all seated. Everyone leave." Anhwar commanded the royal aides at the side. Raziel glanced at the help with a worried look, suddenly remembering that rumor.

After the aides disperse, leaving the triplets alone, Levant stood up with two chalice at hand, making his way towards Raziel, offering him a drink.

Raziel happily received the golden chalice, twirling its contents. "Brother Levant, what seems to be the occasion?"

Levant grinned, "Drink up and I'll tell you."

"Hmmmm. Seems exciting!" Raziel immediately downed the fluid down his throat completely emptying the cup. He expectantly glances at his siblings while showing off his empty chalice.

The two eyed him, their face serious, Raziel frowned as he feels his throat burn.

"Brothers?!" He shrieked while clawing his own throat, the nails digging through his skin.

"I'm sorry little one. But why do you have to kill father?" Anhwar said with a complicated expression, almost standing from his seat to help his little brother.

"I killed?!" Raziel chocked, his voice hoarse, still clawing his throat. He felt a numbing sensation in his body, his eyes desperately staring at his brothers for help.

"Royal brothers, I don't understand." His voice weaken by what he drank, the frantic movements slowed as the fluid take over his system.

"Don't deny!" Levant intervened, blocking Anhwar's view, afraid their oldest brother might change his mind. Raziel opened his mouth, wanting to call for Kalhil . . . any of his orphans for help.

The second prince lowered himself as Raziel drops from his seat. "After decades of plotting. Finally, I win."

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Raziel gasp as he clutch his neck, panting. His nails extend as he scratch his flesh. A force grabbed his hand, stopping his movement. The youngest prince desperately tried to shake off the person restraining him.

"Master?!" He stopped, recognizing the voice, slowly opening his eyes revealing a worried Rhydian hovering over him.

"Meow?" Another familiar being entered his line of sight, completely snapping Raziel out of his trance.

He breathes in deeply, slowly breathing out, trying to compose himself. 'A dream?' The coven lord pulled himself up while Rhydian still holds his wrist, worried his master might harm himself again.

"Come here you two." Raziel sighs as he pulls both into his hold, inhaling their mixed scent.

"You scared me." The little kitten purred as he glance at his little vampire friend. Rhydian nods his head, agreeing with the ball of fluff.

"I just. . . we need to leave this place as soon as possible." Both nod their head, snuggling into Raziel's warm embrace. The youngest prince lower his gaze, studying the innocence in front of him. He hummed in delight as he savor their warmth and comfort.

"Sir Night?" Raziel clicks his tongue as he glares towards the voice's direction. A light blonde lady smiled at them as she opens the door, not bothering to wait for permission. Perfectly clear they are under surveillance.

"Greetings sir Nights. My name is Anika, the assigned head maid for you both." Anika curtsied, her head lowered.

"His majesty summons Sir Raz Night." She continued, clapping twice to summon more help. "Dress Sir Night into a lightweight robe. Help them wash up." The twins tilted their head as they watch the ladies busy themselves, running about in their room.

"Sir Rhydian Night, his majesty allows you to roam the inner core." She glance at the twins with an apologetic smile. "His majesty says sir Night gave him satisfaction. It is a gift from his majesty to allow you both freedom." She lifted her head as she signals one of them to come forward.

"This is another gift from his majesty. Be sure to wear it, he says." Anika gestured as one opens the golden chest revealing a gold accessory.

Raz casually gestured for them to come closer. Anika did not miss this detail as she notes in her mind the natural superiority this one possess, deeming the vampire suitable for his majesty. The ladies complied as they walk towards him, presenting the gift. His brows furrowed in frustration as he picks up the ruby stone attached to golden chains encrusted with little diamonds.

Still cuddling with Rhydian and the little kitten, Raziel closely inspect the unknown accessory glancing at Anika for help.

"Sir Raz Night, it is a golden chain shoulder-chest harness. His majesty personal handpicked th-" Raziel held up his hand, stopping Anika midway.

"He wants me to wear this?" Anika nodded, clapping her hands twice as she signals her company to assist the twins off the bed. 'This skimpy hunk of metal?'

"My apologies sir Raz, we must make haste. His majesty expects your for lunch."