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?”

has been working too hard! Not only does he have to watch over West Lucozia to prevent the savages from invading, but he still

Rufus’ personal guard, he was

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

on in years and didn’t have much time left. It was

the prince really had too much on his shoulders throughout these years. He had the entire West Lucozia on his

Dragonmarsh. Although he was unparalleled, things had really been too hard

suppressed his

tired or wronged, you can always go back. West Lucozia will always be your home!” Rodrigo said

as he continued,

I’ll arrange it

was over the moon when Dustin agreed to go

return. However, he showed no signs of returning due to the conflict

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

something to tend to. After three days, I’ll take my leave

to go back, anytime is fine,” Rodrigo