Prince Justus and the Rogue
Chapter 22 - Tielo’s Suicide

* Werewolf King's Castle: Loches Castle; Golden Moon Pack * Achard POV

I'm feeling increasingly agitated the closer we come to the coronation. I'm walking down the hall where all the offices are and I notice my personal assistant Tielo walking out of Beta Augusto's office. I quickly step backwards around the corner so I'm not seen. I knew there was something off about him but I didn't peg him for a double crosser. I thought he would be too scared to double cross me. I poke my head back around the corner and I see him enter his office which is across the hall from mine.

I walk inside his office and I lock the door as I shut it behind me. He looks up at me with an innocent smile. "Prince Achard, are you here to check for updates on your coronation? I can assure you that everything is ready to go tomorrow. The kitchen is already making some of the food, the florist is preparing some of the flowers and decor, and the decorator is making sure that everything will look regal and fit for a king. I just came back from a meeting with the decorator myself." "Oh, did you? Oh, That's nice." I slowly walk around his desk and walk behind him. I place my hands on his neck like I'm going to give him a neck massage. Then I slowly tip his head to the side and I bend down so that my teeth are barely grazing on his neck. "You know what I hate the most, Tielo? I hate backstabbing pussy ass bitches." I can hear his heart start pumping faster, his blood pressure increases, as his breathing increases. I lick his neck as I enjoy the taste of his fear. Then I decide to finally put him out of his misery and I bite down on his neck and drink all of the blood out of his body. I lick the bite, closing the mark and making it disappear. I walk his body out to the hallway and at the end of the hallway is a balcony and I throw his body over the balcony for an apparent suicide.

Beta Augusto

I hear commotion outside of my window so I walk outside to the balcony at the end of the hallway and I see Achard leaning over it. "What happened? What is all the commotion over?"

He points down to a body laying on the ground with it's limbs laying at all the wrong angles. "Assistant Tielo apparently committed suicide. I'll write to his family. So sad." He turns to me with a stoic, cold, and stone face. Nothing about his demeanor showed any kind of emotion. He turned and walked away. I even wondered if he would actually write to Tielo's family so I made a mental note that I would as I found his "suicide" very suspicious. I knocked Delta Ermo and Gamma Gosse's doors and told them to come to my office.

"Assistant Tielo was just found dead. He apparently jumped from the balcony in our hallway to commit suicide but I replace that extremely hard to believe. I replace it much more probable that Achard found out that he was the middle man for

messages between us and Justus and then murdered him. This after the council murders has me concerned about the safety of each of us and our families." I got agreements from both of my colleagues.

"One bit of good news is that Tielo did tell me about an hour ago that he received a message from Justus. He's leaving The Land of Brujah where he's been staying with the Vampire King and Queen to come back home and fight Achard. He's bringing with him the Vampire King and their army. We should expect them sometime late this evening. He plans to attack at the beginning of the coronation.” I announce feeling some relief.

"I talked with the general of the royal army and he said he and the rest of the army will happily back Prince Justus over Prince Achard. So, at least we know we have some backup against his gang of thug vampires." Delta Ermo said. "I've rounded up some nobles that are coming to the coronation that are willing to fight for Prince Justus. They will arrive prepared for battle." Gamma Gosse says

Prince Justus

We just arrived at the castle and the plan has been for Mack to go in search of his father to secure a place for Cecily to stay safely away from the fighting while we spend the night outside of the castle gates looking like typical homeless people. One of my father's closest friends and advisors, Nobleman Connor, approaches our group right before Mack is about to leave. "Prince Justus, why don't you and your companions come and stay at my home. I would be honored to host you during these troubled times. You can also leave the little one at my home with my wife during the coronation."

"Thank you Nobleman Connor. We appreciate your hospitality." I hold onto Gracia's hand as we stand up to gather our things and move to the Nobleman's home. He was very gracious and offered us food in addition to rooms to stay in. The rooms had fireplaces and were warm. The soft beds felt good compared to the ground outside. Unfortunately for me Cecily slept in Gracia's and my room in between us but she'll soon have her own room in the castle after I defeat Achard. Defeating Achard brings up another question: should I kill him or let him live? If I let him live will he try to retaliate or come after me again with a larger army? Will I just be putting my family and kingdom in danger in the future by allowing him to live? But can I really kill my brother? Achard and I haven't been on good terms in a long time but I do remember playing with him when I was a child. I also remember kind of idolizing him when I was little because he was my big brother and because he was half vampire. I thought that was so cool. But then he left to travel and his visits home became less frequent and I would often hear my parents fighting late at night about sending him money. * Blood Moon Coven *

"Lord Dempster, can you call on any friendly vampire covens to help with protection at tomorrow's coronation and witches too?" I ask as this feeling of agitation keeps getting worse.

"The Assamite Vampire Coven is a rather old and large coven that is friendly to us. The Daughters of the Night Witch Coven is powerful in the black arts and friendly to us. I believe both should help us with the right incentive." Lord Dempster replies. "I can get started on sending a messenger to them right away as they are not far from us. What else?"

"I just have this strange feeling that my brother, Prince Justus, is going to show up and if he does there's no telling what backup he'll bring with him. We know that he's been staying in the land of Brujah and before that he went to the Blue Palace. He could be coming back with reinforcements from either place and there's no telling what side the royal guard will take." I answer him while rubbing my forehead. *The Next Morning *

Achard POV

It's the morning of my coronation. Everything must go as planned. I'm feeling so agitated like I know something is going to go wrong. I have my vampire coven set up to defend and protect. They have also called in another coven that they are friendly with to help and a witch coven as well. I'm getting dressed as I watch from my window nobles, kings and queens, and other invitees arriving. I don't see anyone trying to sneak in that shouldn't be here. I try to calm my nerves by drinking a glass of blood mixed with wine.

Justus POV

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This is it. This is my time to show the kingdom that I am the best leader for them, I deserve the crown, and I will not back down from a fight. I am not afraid and I will not allow the disrespect that Achard has shown my kingdom to continue. He has to be accountable for the crimes he has committed which include treason. We walk inside the castle gates as a group and the guards don't even try to stop us. I walk in front wearing just my black leather pants without any shirt or shoes. Behind me are Gracia, Emil, Jackin, and Mack and they have already shifted to their wolves. Amice is standing next to Mack ready with her witch powers. As we walk into the courtyard Beta Agusto, Delta Ermo, and Gamma Gosse come running out of the castle and join with their sons in wolf form. The royal guard steps up and transforms into their wolf forms after the Beta, Delta, and Gamma. Following the royal guard is the King of Vampires and his army. We are an impressive sight

to see.

As I stand in the courtyard I raise my arms. "Achard, come outside. It is time to face the consequences for murdering our father. I'm calling you out if you're not a coward. To any guards inside the castle if you do not fight you will not be punished. For any of Achard's men if you choose to not fight you will not suffer any consequences. But now is the time to decide which side you want to be on."

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