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In this kingdom, we are quite conservative about such matters.He has only one wife, and I doubt he will take another," Gabriel explained. Sefora smiled, but it did little to quell her hopes. "A king should not have just one wife. Monogamy is for commoners and nobles, not for royalty. The kingdom of Ba should have many wives and many children," she asserted, her tone bold. Gabriel understood her perspective but chose not to engage in a debate. After escorting them to their quarters, he went to find the king, who was busy working in his workshop. "Your Majesty, I've welcomed the guests to their rooms," Gabriel announced."Thank you," Alessandro replied, still focused on his tasks. "It seems to me that the kingdom of Batt is sending one of its princesses to be your concubine," Gabriel suggested cautiously. "I cannot make such a decision while the queen is away. Now, Princess Sefora will see this as an opportunity to get closer to you," Alessandro said, his voice tinged with annoyance. "If you had said that Abril was indisposed, they would think she is weak and in need of replacement. I would rather express how much I love my wife and that I will never take another," he declared firmly.noveldramaGabriel nodded, "It wouldn't surprise me if the kingdom of Batt tried to negotiate a commitment." Alessandro pondered this. They were not the only kingdom facing threats; if war broke out, no realm would be safe. "Let's hope they come without asking for unnecessary things," he said. The next day, Sefora began seeking out Alessandro, attempting to make their encounters seem coincidental. Each time, he politely declined, citing his busy schedule. Days later, emissaries from the kingdom of Xurt arrived, bringing several chests filled with jewelry.A beautiful young woman with dark skin, tall stature, brown hair, and gray eyes performed an elegant bow before Alessandro. "I am Elisha Lombart, hereditary princess of the kingdom of Xurt, here to present myself to King Alessandro Veriatte," she announced. "It is a pleasure to have the princess of Xurt in my palace. Thank you for the assistance you provided," Alessandro replied graciously. "I have heard many things about the kingdom of Cosset and came to verify their truth," Elisha stated. "What have you heard about my kingdom?" he asked, curiosity piqued."I heard that there are monsters attacking Cosset. Is that true?" she inquired. "It is true that I summoned you here. At the meeting, we will discuss all of this," he assured her. "Your Majesty, please allow my interests to be known. I await your insights eagerly," she said, her eyes bright with anticipation. "I hope to satisfy your curiosity about my kingdom as soon as possible," he promised. "I too am eager, as I have traveled a long way to arrive here," Elisha replied.Alessandro turned to Gabriel, "If it is a long journey to get here, we should ensure they are comfortable." "Thank you, Your Majesty," Gabriel said, surprised to see that the emissaries from Xurt included Elisha. He felt a sense of relief that she would be present at the meeting with the kingdom's best warriors. Once they were heading to their rooms, Elisha asked, "Where is the queen? I've heard she possesses great power." "She is not in the palace at the moment. I don't think she will be available for you to meet," Alessandro replied. "That's a shame.I wanted to meet her," Elisha said, disappointment evident in her voice. Gabriel remained silent as they walked, and Elisha quickened her pace, heading south. "Is Prince Cassian still single?" she asked. "No, that was the case a few months ago," he answered. "What a shame. I would have returned with a husband. You are quite handsome," she remarked playfully. "No, Princess, I'm married. I have two children, and my wife would be embarrassed," Gabriel replied, his tone serious. "You didn't have to decide that so definitively, knowing it wasn't enough," Elisha sighed."If they sell other kingdoms before ours, who has arrived?" Gabriel asked, shifting the topic. "Emissaries from Batt's kingdom," she replied. "Although there seems to be nothing wrong, it's not worth the risk. I'll have to wait a little longer," Elisha said, retreating to her room. Gabriel approached the king. "How was your encounter with Princess Elisha?" "She is not interested in us, if that's what you're implying. She showed interest in Prince Cassian. When I told her he was married, she expressed disappointment," he explained. "Keep our guests monitored.Even if they have come, I can't decide that they are allies yet," Alessandro instructed. "As you wish, Your Majesty," Gabriel replied. Alessandro was heading to his room when he encountered Princess Sefora in the corridors. He had intended to avoid her, but she spoke up, breaking the silence. "Your Majesty, I see you," she said, her voice soft. "Good evening, Sefora. It's late; I should be heading to my chambers," he replied curtly. "I couldn't sleep, so I decided to take a walk. Can't you sleep, Your Majesty?" she asked, stepping closer. "I'm busy and very tired. I will retire to rest.Good night, Princess," he said, trying to dismiss her. "If you're tired, I can give you a massage, Your Majesty. Would you invite me to your chambers?" Sefora suggested, her tone sultry. Alessandro felt a surge of irritation. "The only woman I share my bed with is the queen. If you'll excuse me, I must withdraw." "Then I invite you to my rooms and my bed. I have no intention of cheating on my wife, and I have no interest in you," he stated firmly. "Circumstances change, and I'm sure you will soon reconsider," she replied, a hint of challenge in her voice. "I don't think so.Good night, Princess Sefora. I wish you a pleasant evening," he said, turning away. Kiara had witnessed the scene from a distance, her heart racing as Alessandro stepped aside. "What are you doing here?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.