Husband With Benefits
Chapter 744: Master

Chapter 744: Master

As Kael slowed down the car and came to a stop outside the old mansion, Dora could only shake her head at the beauty. It was so beautifull carved, it looked as if it were the part of a the mountain.

She stepped out and Kael shot her a look," Ready, ma’am?"

Dora raised an eyebrow, her heart racing despite her outward calm. "I don’t think you can ever really be ready for something like this."

"Relax.. He doesn’t eat humans on Mondays." Kael assured her to which Dora rolled her eyes and pointed out," That is good to know but today is not Monday. So does that mean I am going to served for dinner?"

"I don’t mind a serving of you for dessert... And of course, I don’t share...", he whispered close to her ear, making her blush.

"Of all the places to make a dirty joke, you choose to do it outside your master’s home?" she hissed at him.

Kael shrugged," It’s the taboo." Dora rolled her eyes and then as she turned to enter the door that had just been opened by a servant, she paused and stared feeling a chill pass through her.

"Is that really his family motto?"

Kael looked up at that and grimaced. He’d almost forgotten it. He read the words," ’We forgive nothing. We forget nothing.’ Yep. It is his family motto. And he does take the words seriously, okay?"

Dora rolled her eyes. "No wonder you wanted to go all out to punish me for what you presumed to be cheating Kit... Its the training."

"I’m just glad that- that is not your family motto."

"Welcome, Your Highness Princess Isidora and Prince Kael. The Lord is waiting for you in the parlour."

They stopped in front of a large set of double doors. The servant knocked once before pushing them open with a slow, deliberate motion.

Dora almost rolled her eyes again. So much formality. The house and the formality almost made her feel as if she’d been transported into some historical era. And she could feel the change in Kael’s demeanor. He suddenly seemed to have become stiffer, any playfulness evaporating from him. The change in him, made her feel a bit cold. It reminded her of the night when he’d stared at her and... she shook her head. No need to remember the past.

For now, she took note from his stance and straightened her own features. She was a princess after all.

"Master," the servant announced, bowing his head slightly, "Prince Kael and Princess Isidora are here."

The man raised his head, his sharp, piercing eyes locking on Dora first. He said nothing for a moment, just studied her with an intensity that should have unnerved her. But she was used to it. She simply let the man stare and returned the stare. Well he could look at her then so could she... And as she stood there, she had the weirdest thought. Somehow, she’d expected the man to dress as a miltary man or something... But he looked like Professor Dumbledore¹... just in modern dressing...

As she stared back at him, the corner of the man’s lips raised a bit and he smiled," Forgive me Princess for I have a bad back and cannot curtesy to you."

Dora blinked, surprised by the man’s unexpected warmth, especially after his intense stare. His smile seemed genuine, even if his eyes held something much sharper beneath.

"There’s no need for formalities, my Lord," she replied, stepping forward. "You’re older than me, and I’d prefer we keep things comfortable." She gave a small, genuine smile, her earlier stiffness melting away as she added, "Besides, we’re the only ones here, right?"

The man’s smile widened just a fraction, as if her words had entertained him. "Comfortable," he mused, leaning back slightly in his chair. "You remind me of your sister in looks but she was more diplomatic while you have the tendency to speak plainly."

"I’ll take that as a compliment.", Isidora said though she wasn’t sure he meant it as such...

"It was meant as one. Please sit. Kael, you too."

Kael smiled and as he pulled the chair for Dora, asked his master," I thought you didn’t see me."

"I would rather not have seen you, bra*! My hair is all grey because of you."

"Master lies. Its because you are ancient..."

The older man laughed at that and shook his head," You’ve become audacious, hmm? Don’t forget, just because your lover is here, doesn’t mean I will overlook your naughtiness."

Kael shrugged while Dora almost blushed at being called his ’lover.’ That was such a... ridiculous term...

"So, Isidora," he began,"you’ve managed to do what no one else has in all these years—tame the wild prince."

Dora raised an eyebrow, glancing briefly at Kael, who merely smirked. "I wouldn’t say I’ve tamed him," she replied. "I’m not sure anyone really can."

The old man chuckled, the sound low and thoughtful. "Perhaps not. Still, it seems he’s changed since you came into his life."

Kael tilted his head slightly, meeting the man’s gaze without flinching as he said," You say that like it is a bad thing."

"In your case, I wouldn’t be sure, kiddo. So, Dora, what do you see in him? He’s reckless, audacious, rebellious, worrisome and all the bothersome things that you can possibly think of. So, have you been afffected by blindness. I do know a good doctor who might be able to help..."

While Kael protested all the adjectives attributed to him, Dora giggled at the teasing. The old master was an interesting man. Everything around him seemed cold and grim. And the warnings she had received were also indicative of this. And yet, here he was being all warm and welcoming.

But she decided that she actually liked the man. He was not shy about grilling her or even grilling Kael who’s almost been buried under the old man’s sharp words. And yet, there was something about him that almost screamed that he was not all that warm or welcoming to them. He reminded her of the cunning ministers in the court, who were always plotting to keep their interests safe even if it meant hurting the others. It was an unfair judgement, she knew. And so, she kept it to herself.

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