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When the group of riders cleared the tree line and got half way to the castle's walls Roman signaled for the archer to fire a warning shot. The unknown riders came to a stop, after a few tense moments a lone rider rode till he reached the gates. Roman notice this rider was covered in the finest armor he's ever seen, this was either a general or a high ranking solider. "State your business before I kill you where you stand." The king demanded. The lone rider removed his helmet. "I am Seth high ranking general to the Emperor Magnus" he said as he bowed. The king raised his eyebrows at his acknowledgement. "Why has my brother come calling to me after all these years?" He asked the man below. "I think it be best if you asked him yourself my lord." The king looked over to Roman "Do you think this a trap?" he asked. Roman watched the man below noticing his two toned hair and chocolate brown eyes then looked at the group of people. "I'm not sure my king, my gut tells me no but I sense something else."
The king nodded pleased with Roman's answer. "Tell your emperor he can rest here for the night as well as his men but at dawn he is to be gone." He said as he signaled for his men to open the gates. Seth nodded as he placed his helmet on and rode off in the direction he came. "Roman I want them watched at all times. He's a long ways from home and for him to seek me out means he's up to no good." Roman nodded "As you wish my king I'll have their weapons taking and have them place in the barracks with the rest of the soldiers." He said as he walked away.
Roman was in his room pacing something he did when he was on edge. Dean walked in and found the Samoan pacing; he walked up to him and placed his hand on his thick bicep as his thumb gently rubbed it. Instantly Roman stopped the simple gesture always calmed him down. He would tease Dean that he had a magic touch because it always affected him so. "I hate when you become like this Roman" he gently said as his thumb continued stoking his bicep. "I can't help it Dean the vibes I get from the kings estrange brother has me on edge." When the big man first entered the gates he had a menacing look on his face and carried himself as if everyone was below his stature. "I don't trust him the sooner he's gone the better." Dean's brows furrowed. "You think were in danger here in our own home then?" Dean questioned. "I'm not willing to take the chance I will personally keep an eye on him and his general till they leave." Dean frowned "I'm to sleep alone then tonight?" Roman grabbed his hand entwining their fingers together "just for tonight Dean, I'll make it up to you later" he huskily said and Dean shivered hearing those words.
A banquet was served that night and as everyone feasted Roman notice Seth staring at Dean with lustful eyes. Roman's fist balled up he wanted to flip the table over and rip the man's eyes out and use them as target practice. Dean grabbed Roman's hand under the table and gave it a light squeeze. Dean looked at Roman his blue eyes telling him that he was his and no one else's. This calmed the Samoan down instantly and he squeezed his hand back. The king rose and excused himself and the emperor, he signaled for Roman to follow as well. Roman leaned into Dean "Seth's watched you too much for my liking tonight take caution with him." Dean nodded as Roman got up to take his leave; Dean glimpsed at Seth and found him staring at him. Dean glared at the two toned man and mouthed "go fuck yourself." Seth smirked and lifted his cup to Dean.
Roman closed the doors to the kings briefing room behind him where he stood guard as the king and Emperor took a seat. "So Magnus why have you come to see me, Andora is quite the ways from your home" The big man chuckled as his belly shook causing his jewelry to clink as well. "Tis your home as well Naevius, you can come back and help me rule over the people. You should see Lorium now brother it's filled with riches beyond your imagination and has grown into a prosperous city with traders and merchants." The king seemed bored with what his brother was saying. "What about the blood games are they still going on?" The emperor nodded "Yes, the blood games are the number one reason Lorium is so rich people pay good money to see criminals and slaves fight till the death." The king scowled "Tis is why I left Lorium I couldn't watch innocent people be used as sport to gain profit. To know I was raised off it disgusts me still. It's why I left brother to make a clean slate for myself."
"You have done very well for yourself Naevius but how long has it been since you been home the family miss's you and wish to see you as well especially mother she's not so good these days." The king looked at Magnus "is she ill?" Magnus nodded "Tis why I came all this way for you per her request she wants you to come home and see her." The king frowned "I can't leave my wife not in her condition the trip alone would be too much for her." Magnus glared at his brother "Shall I tell mother that her youngest son thought his mate more important than his own flesh and blood." The king stood "how dare you speak to me that way in my own home, you know damn well she really wasn't a mother to me at all I was just for convenience." He shouted towards the big man.
"Why don't you cut the crap and tell me the real reason why you're here brother." Magnus smiled "There's a war coming brother and I need you to fight beside me like old times. With my men and your men especially your Juggernaut." He glanced at Roman "I know I can beat the enemy that threatens my city." The king laughed "Why would you think I would consider joining forces with you. Nothing in this world would convince me to go back to that place." The king sat down and took a deep breathe. "Naevius the enemy that approaches the gates of Lorium is none other than Gaius the conqueror. The kings eyes went wide "your lying I dispatched him myself and saw the life leave his eyes." He said as he wiped his face concern evident. "Yes but I assure you he lives and is quite hell-bent on revenge." The king let his words sink in. "I'm sorry brother but I will not join you in your fight I have a family to take care of and a town as well." Magnus stood clearly agitated "Very well I shall be off at the first rays of light then brother." He bowed then proceeded to leave, Roman opened the door and watched him storm out.