The Alpha King's Guardian Chapter 10: Raiver & Legacie

A sudden knock from the door came.

I flipped me head to the door then to Poppy An.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

I invited the Thormortigan Scion, I hope you don't mind.

I felt my face heat up.

°°°i do mind!°°°

Legacie ( Female Lead )

What? Why?

Before he could give me an answer, Poppy An flicked his fingers and the door blasted open.

Donovan went in and behind him was Raiver.

I looked away, and suddenly I found the curtain blinds highly interesting.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

A good early evening to you, young Alpha.

He greeted and Poppy An turned to me.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Legacie, we have a guest, won't you pay your respects.

I instantly turned around and bowed lightly, but still glued on my seat.

Raiver bowed lightly at grandfather An.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

An early evening to you too, Sir Ansel.

Poppy An smiled gently.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Donovan, I've informed Kaede and the others. Be prepared to leave for Arckwar.

I snapped my head to him.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

So soon? I need to speak with Kaede, still.

Poppy An stared at me squarely.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

No more recklessness, child.

I bit my lip and held back a scream.

°°°Kaede°°°

Donovan nodded at his orders and closed the door as he leaves.

Poppy An offered Raiver a seat next to mine.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

What's your poison, young Alpha?

Raiver ( Male Lead )

Oh, uh, tea is fine.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Any kind you fancy?

Raiver ( Male Lead )

I wouldn't mind a Gentian Root Tea, Sir.

Poppy An chuckled.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

A fine choice. My wife likes that too.

Poppy An went on to make the tea at his tea maker nook.

I curled my fingers inward and pushed my legs together.

°°°Raiver's beside me°°°

°°°don't panic. you've seen him half *****, seen his transformation mark up close and fresh from shifting°°°

°°°this is nothing°°°

°°°calm down legacie°°°

Poppy An returned with a cup of tea in his hand and then placed it down on the table in front of Raiver.

Raiver ferried it to his mouth and took a sip.

He smiled.

I saw his dimples pierce through his cheeks.

°°°cute°°°

I looked away.

Poppy An returned to his seat, right across us.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Forgive me for summoning you so suddenly.

Raiver placed the tea cup down.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

I didn't mind at all, Sir.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Good. I've matters to discuss with both of you.

I gulped.

°°°didn't we just have a discussion earlier? Will he relay the information with Raiver?°°°

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

I asked for you specifically, because of your ties with the Werewolf Queen. I would like to acquire information on whom to seek for a request.

He told Raiver.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

Understood, sir. A request for what, exactly?

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

A private audience with the Queen herself.

°°°how bold°°°

Raiver's lips gently curved into a light grin.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

With all due respect sir, I may have ties with the Werewolf Queen, but you are a Sir and a Supreme Warlock, I doubt I can do much more than you can.

Poppy An chuckled.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Well I thought it would seem a bit indecent to just show up at her highness' gates unannounced.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

I could ask my grandfather, Sir.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Raiken Thormortigan.

He announced and Raiver nodded gently.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

Yes, sir.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Very well. I'll be drafting a letter for him, under your recommendation.

Raiver chuckled genuinely.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

I don't think it's necessary. My grandfather's a magic fan.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Is he now? I never knew!

He chuckled.

°°°they seem to be getting along pretty well°°°

°°°should I disperse from the room?°°°

Raiver ( Male Lead )

He was enthralled alone to have known I would be guarding Volguardsen Manor.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Really?

He asked, quite smittened.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

Yes, Sir. He said it was a Castle Fortress and the best there is.

Poppy An chuckled.

°°°well he certainly knows how to butter up an old man°°°

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Thank you, kind words are appreciated! Especially if it's towards Volguardsen Manor.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

A hundred years standing, from my ancestor Algon Volguardsen.

Raiver nodded and smiled.

°°°I didn't know he was such a charmer°°°

°°°well he did charm me°°°

°°°all i ever saw was him being playful and all smiles across the mixed fields when they play football°°°

But in just a few days, I've seen many sides of him.

They talked for a while and completely ignored me, which was not a bad idea.

I was comfortably sat, leaning my back against the cushions.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Legacie.

I propped up and sat straight.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Yes, grandad?

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

I just wanted to remind you...

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

I've sent a new pair of ravens to your parents.

My eyes swelled briefly.

I bit my lip.

°°°i thought he had forgotten°°°

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Yes, okay.

I said wearily.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

You've cost me two pairs of ravens, do you know that? Not any of your cousins have done that.

I grimaced.

°°°he's berating me right in front of my crush?°°°

°°°seriously?°°°

Legacie ( Female Lead )

I'm deeply sorry, grandfather.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

And train your falcon not to bite and scratch. You've raised them quite violently.

°°°but that was the purpose, how could they intercept a raven if they won't, well...disable it?°°°

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Yes, grandfather, I'll do to train them better.

°°°what's he trying to do?°°°

°°°is he making Raiver scared of me?°°°

°°°seems like something he'd do, so the young alpha won't be interested in me°°°

°°°no one likes a violent girl°°°

°°°i'm not saying I'm violent, but I could be°°°

°°°well, everyone needs to at one point°°°

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Good. Now what shall you say to your parents once they find out you intercepted a message containing crucial information of their children's wellbeing, heading towards them?

This is his subtle way of saying, 'I exposed you'

I scoffed lowly.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

You're such a tattletale, Pop.

He chuckled at my predicament and I bit my lip.

°°°they'd be furious, if they find out°°°

Raiver grinned.

°°°he grinned?°°°

°°°i must be a clown to him now°°°

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Why wouldn't you want your parents to know, huh?

I sighed.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

They have much more important matters to attend to. Our case seemed to be more of a, uh, misunderstanding and a mystery still.

I felt Raiver's eyes flickered to me.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

No one's more important to a parent than her child.

I looked down.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

I doubt that.

I blurted in a whisper.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

You dare speak ill of my own son?

I sighed and glared at Poppy An.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

I speak truth.

His eyes wavered and for a second and I saw a sympathetic look from him.

A yawn escaped from Poppy An's mouth and I was influenced by it.

I covered my mouth.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Well, I guess its true. Aside from Benedict, Gilbert is an extreme workaholic.

I concurred with a nod.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

And how about you, young Alpha. Trouble with your folks?

Raiver didn't speak for a time.

He shook his head.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

None sir. I wouldn't want to create one either.

Poppy An belted a laugh and Raiver smiled genuinely at him.

°°°now he's aware I've got parental issues°°°

°°°I know I said I have no hope for any romantic relationship with Raiver, but to be embarrassed and exposed like this is just... not cool°°°

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Well, now that the first matter has been settled, let's get to the second one.

It's safe to say that Raiver and I both tensed up.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

There's another?

I complained dryly.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Yes, but not so heavy for you to use that tone, Legacie.

°°°I highly doubt that°°°

I shrugged.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

What is it, Sir?

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Legacie is on house arrest, I'd like someone keeping an eye on her 24/7.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

What? What are you saying?

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

She's the first one to ever attempt a sneak out from Volguardsen Manor and succeeded beautifully. However, I would not want that happening again.

I leaned close to Poppy An.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

It was only one time, under desperately innocent conditions.

He doesn't mind me and turned his eyes on Raiver.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

You saw her out there with the Blue Woman today, didn't you, Young Alpha?

Raiver nodded gently.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Thoughts?

I glanced at Raiver.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

It was reckless and dangerous. I was appalled myself upon seeing it.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Yes, it was. Especially for a target.

I wanted to defend Pethalia but not without spilling the important details.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

If I may express my observations, Sir?

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Yes, go on.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

What I saw was quite questionable. The Blue Woman didn't seem docile towards your granddaughter, rather she seemed, friendly.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

So you've noticed. Any of your Were-watchers came to the same conclusion?

He nodded.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

Yes, we've had a discussion after we've escorted her back to the manor.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

I implore you to keep to yourselves what you saw on that cliff. I must first speak to someone in your family of higher power before the truth is further revealed.

Raiver nodded, bemused.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

But since I am tasking you to keep a close eye on my 14th grandchild, I will tell you that outside beings may come for her and her knowledge of Magic within this week. I'm counting on your own personal judgement and expertise on how to discern and handle those beings.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Grandfather.

I protested deeply.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

I believe I have no need for a watchful eye every second of the day and even when I'm asleep.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

I will be bound for Majesta most probably tomorrow. I want you looked after, for your safety and everyone around you. Bear with it Legacie. Your reckless actions have consquences.

°°° yes, that's true, but could it be anyone but Raiver°°°

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Don't I get to choose who watches over me?

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Choose? I've already appointed Raiver. Who's more highly sought after than him.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

He's a man.

°°°I could've said 'a guy' or 'some guy' but then I'd be lying. He is a man, man°°°

I felt Raiver shift from his seat.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Yes, I'm aware. A respectable and decent man. He will do perfectly to keep you out of trouble.

°°°first, Niccolo calls him a dog, and now Poppy An wants him as babysitter°°°

°°°this family, I can't sometimes°°°

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

You've done far more than what you should be doing. I have love for your antics and creativeness, but I will not allow a Volguardsen be named a delinquent.

The room stayed still and a cold silence hovered above us.

I took a sharp breath and exhaled slowly.

°°°i may have reached for the sun too high this time°°°

Poppy An was right.

I've been out of control lately and that's not even acceptable to my principles and core beliefs.

I stood up and bowed to my torso.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Forgive my distasteful actions, grandfather.

°°°I have to get a grip and think clearly and carefully of my next move if I wanted to continue helping Pethalia°°°

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

You are forgiven. Atleast you are aware.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

You may sit back down.

I sat back down and kept my eyes floored.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Respectful and diligent, as she is as adventurous and curious at the same time.

He said toward Raiver.

Raiver nodded.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

I've always believed, all the best people are.

My heart fluttered.

Poppy An chuckled deep.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Yes. Sometimes, I see her more an Abrahall than a Volguardsen.

°°°that's the highest compliment he could ever give me°°°

Raiver ( Male Lead )

Expect that I will perform my duties as her watcher, carefully and with respect to her privacy. I can station outside where her window can see through our space.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Very well. Keep atleast a seven foot distance behind her.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

No.

I jumped in protest and they both turned to look at me.

I accidentally met Raiver's eyes and found it hard to pry away.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

It's a must Legacie.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Not behind. I don't like anyone creeping up behind me.

Raiver's eyes softened.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

I'll be standing right beside you, then?

My heart leaped.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Th-that's fine.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Seven foot beside you?

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Yes, Pop.

I turned away from Raiver's gaze.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Are our halls wide enough?

I rolled my eyes and groaned.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

The halls are wide enough to fit four cars, grandad.

Raiver lowered his head and grinned, amused.

Poppy An frowned and shrugged.

°°°it's true°°°

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

No need to be cheeky.

He mumbled and then turned to Raiver.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

We were such a big family back then. I had atleast thirty cousins!

He giggled and I couldn't help but smile.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Maybe while you're out and about, you could tour the young Alpha around the house. You'll get quite the exercise from it.

He urged Raiver and they both smiled.

Raiver finished the remains of his tea and stood up together with Poppy An.

I followed soon, wanting to be out of here and in the confines of my room.

°°°i might not be able to speak with Kaede and Maxima after all°°°

Poppy An extended a hand to Raiver and they shook firmly.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

I'm counting on you, young Alpha.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

Yes, Sir. I won't fail at your personal request.

Poppy An chuckled and left us to tend to his desk.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

I'll compose that letter for your grandfather. Would you mind waiting? It won't take long, I promise.

Raiver nodded.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

Not at all, Sir.

Ansel ( Head of House Volguardsen )

Alright. Legacie, dear, you may retire to your room.

I nodded, but before I could leave Raiver swiveled to face me.

I took a step back in surprise.

He flashed me a gentle yet a charming half smile.

I felt my head melt.

He extended a hand.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

I know it'll be a total invasion of your personal space, but I hope we can make it work to your comfort.

°°°did his voice seem deeper than before?°°°

I nodded.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Yeah, okay.

Raiver ( Male Lead )

I'll be in your care, then.

He propped his hand and I raised my own.

°°°if i shake his hand, I'll get to touch it°°°

I turn my eyes to his and shook his hand.

°°°rough... but gentle°°°

He gave it a light squeeze which surprised me. I shook it once and smiled nonchalantly.

Legacie ( Female Lead )

Yeah, me too. Please take good care of me.

°°°what in the name of algon volguardsen did I just blurt out?!°°°