Chapter 6: Awakened a weak woman

Enrico's POV

"I can take care of the quadruplets, and they'll stay here with me," I suggested. He turned around and groaned in anger.

"And you think they won't live in hell because of your selfish desire and having the stepmother that their mother has? You're not a stupid man, Enrico, and you know that. Don't make me lose my mind. I am not keeping Kiara with you because she's also exceptional, like you. I just know that she is a woman who could take care of your household. Enrico, give your marriage a chance."

I look at him. I know it's hard to change my brother's mind, especially now that he's made up his mind. I have to give him another way.

"In three months, I'll try to work on my relationship with Kiara. But in exchange, lift the ban on Kate. In exchange, she can't take a step in my palace for three months, and if we meet outside, your royal knights can guard us. I hope you will agree to that."

He looks at me and gives me that stern expression. "Then Kate should sign a contract. Once she fails to meet the conditions, she will die," big brother says. He's really a cunning man.

"Alright," I agreed.

He summoned Kate and explained everything. Kate signed the paper, and her blood sealed the contract.

That kind of contract was used to control a person based on the conditions that the contract had. The empress kept the contract, and look at me.

"You should sign this contract as well. I already talked to Kiara, and she agreed. She has already signed this paper. Once you cheat on her with this woman, she and your children will be sent off to the werewolf empire right away," my sister-in-law says.

Wait, that kingdom? She should've been cast out of the Hybrid Empire. Cast-outs can also stay in that empire. I read the contract and was surprised by the conditions that were written on it.

Once she left the empire, she already cut ties with this country, and if the alpha king wants to raise a war against us, her loyalty will be with him. She is ready to conquer the kingdom alongside him and my children!

"This is absurd!" I roared.

The empress looked at me with red eyes, and I knew she'd been trying to hold back her anger. It's also written in this contract that I shouldn't beat her up or abuse Kiara.

I have to be an attentive husband, do all my marital duties, and make her happy. Another one is to be a loving father and take care of the quadruplets as well.

I read the other two, and she'll take half of my wealth to support our sons. Lastly, my head and Kate's will fall using her sword... Kiara will kill me and Kate? What the fuck!

"This is your fault and this woman's as well. You two have turned Kiara into a villain and accepted whatever she'll do. Did you know that a weak woman holds the scariest dark side? You shouldn't have awakened that side of hers, brother-in-law," she commented.

She looks at me, and I know I have no choice. This is all her fault! I grabbed the pen and signed the contract. I even cut my finger and sealed it with my own blood.

Kate is not talking because she knows how mad my brother and sister-in-law are. The door opened, and Kiara came in.

Her eyes were emotionless. She made a curtsy and kneeled in front of them. They look at her with a surprised expression.

"Your highness and your majesty, I have a favor to ask. Can Viciel stay here for a week?" she asks. I blink, and so do they. She stands up, and her eyes suddenly glow, and I wasn't expecting that.

"His highness is so cute, and the quadruplets seem to be enjoying his presence. If you only see how much he played with them. Kyahh! He's so cute! He can be a good big brother!" she says.

The empress burst into laughter. Kiara grasped the skirt of her dress and pouted. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. You were just a dragoness a while ago, and now you're this cute. You've changed a lot since giving birth, duchess Kiara," the empress says. Her expression softens.

"I don't know, your majesty. I don't know..." Kiara murmurs and looks away.

My brother glares at me. Kate stood up and walked away without bidding farewell. Kiara sighs and bows her head.

"I'm sorry for my stepsister's attitude," Kiara apologizes. I knew she was acting, and I will prove that to my brother and sister-in-law.

"We will talk to Viciel and see if he agrees, and if he agrees, he can stay here for a week. You only need to keep an eye on him. He's adventurous and wants to read stories before bedtime," my brother says. She suddenly stuck out her thumb and smiled at the couple.

"Leave it to me, your highness. I'm good at reading stories!" Kiara exclaims. The door opened, and it was Viciel. He bows his head.

"Greetings to mother and father, as well as to my royal uncle."

"Your aunt Kiara was telling us that she wants you to stay here for a week. Your cousins seem to like you, my dear," his mom says.

His eyes twinkled as well. "Can I stay here royal mother? My cousins were so cute! They laugh when I make peekaboo!" Viciel says in excitement:

My brother's expression softens as he looks at my nephew. He patted his head, and both of them nodded. He turned around and hugged Kiara.

This lady must have a soft spot for children. They stood up and looked at the two of us. My brother speaks.

"Enrico, come with us. Let's go," he says. They grabbed Viciel's hands, and he also signed Kiara to follow. Kiara looks at me.