391 Meeting the In-Laws 6

The food on Mika's plate wasn't no longer appetizing as it once was. She didn't know when they met each other, but she didn't like the what Lady Delju and Sienna were insinuating.

Seeing Ailwin's nervous expression, a lot of thoughts began to go through her head. For instance, Mika contemplate injecting her nanos into his body to produce large amounts of female hormones. Making him develop body features and mannerisms seen among the female Fae.

\"Prince Ailwin…?\" Sienna, who was waiting for Ailwin to take her hand immediately, was getting nervous.

Everyone in the dining hall could feel that something was wrong. Eventually the musicians stopped playing when they saw no one was moving to the dance floor.

Clearing his throat, Ailwin stood up at last, drawing everyone's attention to him.

Sienna felt so relieved that he stood up, she went to grasp in his hand.

However, Ailwin saw it coming and easily evaded her hand to turn towards his right.

\"Lady Lyra, excuse me for not answering your question in a timely manner.\" His words were heard loud and clear throughout the silent hall.

\"The thing that I dislike about her daughter, she that she makes me felt that I'm not worthy of her. She is intelligent, beautiful, and so fun to be around. I find myself lacking greatly when I want to stand next to her. The more I come to know about Mikaela, the more I want to strive to be her equal. Though she is younger in age than me, I sometimes feel that she has taught me much more than I could ever teach her….I hope this answer satisfies you because it's the only one I got.\"

After finishing telling Lady Lyra his answer, Ailwin turned away from Lady Lyra's flabbergasted face to look at the young woman to front of him.

\"Miss Amara and Lady Delju...although I have only met you two for a brief time, it seems that was enough time for you to the think I have fallen in love with Miss Amara, here.\" Ailwin gesture towards Sienna, making the distinct way he called Mikaela and Sienna, heard and seen by everyone.

\"I will tell you that right now is not the case.\" Ailwin looked at Lady Delju, \"When you showed up at the residence I am staying, yelled at my guards to allow you entry, I thought I was giving Lord Mano face by not having my guards arrest and toss you at his feet for an explanation. I allowed you the honor of escorting me to the dining hall, which you and your daughter requested for.\" Ailwin was bring out his full Princely arua to remind everyone in the hall of who he is.

\"I even chose to look the other way towards you and your daughter's forwardness, when you tried to push yourself into my arms on the way here.\"

\"Prince Ailwin, that's no-\" Sienna wanted to explain.

*Sigh*

\"For that you insinuated that we have a close connection with each other.. I see that I made the wrong decision. Since you think you can spin this Prince's words and actions around to suit your needs…\" Ailwin's voice drop an octave as the slow stirring of pressure was being released from his body.

Lord Mano, who was sitting next to Ailwin, had felt the waves of energy first. He was amazed by its force and density. He knew the Prince was only releasing a small amount as a warning, but Mano was familiar spur to fight.

The only thing that would make him feel that way is a worthy on his level.

If we were to go head to head, would I be able to win...?

In some ways he was happy to leave his daughter to capable person, but on the other hand he felt his pride as a father and male being questioned.

He felt the need to beat the little punk up to kept his dignity.

Ugh... I'm getting too old. Do I need to battle the younger lad just the prove I still formidable.

Mano laughed before gave himself a mental shake to clear his head from such thoughts.

\"Prince Ailwin….that's...I...\" Lady Delju stammered looking at Ailwin' face.

\"Lady Delju, Miss Amara...I would like to just enjoy the feast that Lord Mano has provided. I will decline your invitation to dance.\" Ailwin sat down and went back to eating his food and drinking his wine.

The place was still for a few moments, until Lord Mano opened his mouth.

\"Prince Ailwin, I apologize on behalf of my daughter' and wife's behavior today. I hope it won't ruin your stay here.\"

\"I hope not as well…\" Ailwin chose not to give Lord Mano' face this time as he want to exert his authority.

\"...Don't worry, I'll makes sure you aren't bothered by such things again.\" Mano gave pointed looks to Lady Delju and Sienna before looking towards every other clan members who had such plans as well.

\"Thank you, I would greatly appreciate that, Lord Mano.\"

Mano nodded his head then glanced at the band to remind them that they should be playing music.

With an up beat melody playing and the tension gone, the hall soon returned to its festive atmosphere.

Lady Delju and Sienna had quickly ran away from the dining hall before Mano could reprimand them. While Lyra was thoroughly floored by Ailwin's words that she was silent for rest of the dinner.

Even when the feast ended and she and Mika walked back to their courtyard, she didn't say a word as she caught in her own thoughts.

Mikaela watched as her mother struggled with what she thought was right and what was in front of her eyes.

She didn't know what her mother's final decision would be, but she wanted to see Ailwin right this moment and if sneaking into his courtyard might mess up his chances, that is a risk he will have to put up with.

Stealthy leaving her courtyard, Mika snuck off to see Ailwin.

With the rest of the clan having turned in for the night, the estate was silent and still.

Moving through the shadows so no one will catch her, she was able to reach the guest courtyard in no time at all.

The only problem was Ailwin's soldiers, but luckily for her she wasn't the only one making late night visits.