An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

“Two weeks at least? The longest being one year? What happened?”

Dustin was so stunned that he could barely react. There was a horrified look in his eyes.

Although he resented Rufus, he was still his father. When he heard that he didn’t have much time left, a wave of panic suddenly washed through him.

With only a few family members left, he couldn’t imagine how he was supposed to face Rufus’ death if he was gone.

“Is this news reliable?” Dustin asked in a hushed tone. He tried to keep his composure, yet his fists were clenched tight under the table.

“Your Highness, not a lot of people are aware of it now, but it’s definitely true. Even if the prince doesn’t want me to tell you, I thought you should have the right to know,” Rodrigo replied with his head hung low.

“The prince has always been healthy. Why did things suddenly turn out this way?”

only does he have to watch over West Lucozia to prevent the savages from invading,

Rufus’ personal guard, he was well aware of

Even a slight move of his would have an immense impact on

years and didn’t have much time left. It

much on his shoulders throughout

of the territory of Dragonmarsh. Although he was unparalleled,

his emotions, trying to make himself appear

you feel tired or wronged, you can always go back. West Lucozia

on the table as he continued, “It’s been

I’ll arrange it

moon when

he showed no signs of returning due

be overjoyed when Dustin finally agreed to go back. After a decade, Rufus and Dustin could finally

a hurry. I still have something to tend to. After three days, I’ll take my leave for West Lucozia,” Dustin interrupted as he gestured to

as Your Highness is willing to go back, anytime is fine,” Rodrigo replied as