The three chattering girls and Liam entered the dining area,
not realizing they had drawn attention to themselves,
two gentlemen sitting at a table eating noticed them as they got their food
one of them tall well built and handsome with dark hair and dressed in a stylish suit
accompanied by his personal secretary a second older gentleman dressed semi casually
the first thing that caught his attention was the scent of one of the particular girls she smelled
especially attractive causing him to look up from his plate to see who it was
and seeing three attractive girls accompanied by the young man
the smallest and youngest of the three is the one who was carrying
the lovely scent she had a charming face and bright, expressive eyes
and her hair was dyed a lovely blend of colors that reminded the young
man of summer sunsets on Huassain, and a delightfully feminine and dainty appearance in the way she was dressed
the four collected dishes of food and seemed to belong to a bigger group of travelers
since they picked up extra dishes from the buffet and left the dining area he got up from the table
my lord his secretary protested at him leaving the table
ill be right back he said to him
and discreetly followed the four back to the viewing lounge
where they rejoined a group of young men waiting for them
the blue-haired girl was greeted by a blue-haired boy the two so strongly featured each other
it was obvious they were siblings twins the green-haired boy seemed to be the blue-haired girl's boyfriend
while the girl with the dual-colored pink and lavender hair was greeted a young man with dual-colored black and white hair
they also seemed to be a couple the girl with the lovely scent he had noticed was warmly embraced
by a tall blond well built young man
he now recognized as a fellow Huassain male the girl was very obviously his mate
the way she went into his arms so readily
while he took the tray of food from her hands with one hand
the other wrapped around her waist holding her snuggly to his side
as they all surrounded a table about to eat
the young Huassain male features left him feeling stunned he was the epitome
of his missing uncle that his grandfather and father
had been searching for
his uncle had been wrongfully exiled from Huassain many years ago
this was a time before humans had been accepted as being viable mates for Huassain males
could it be? he wondered
my lord, his secretary said softly behind him
come here, he called to him what do think of that young man? he asked him, have a good look at him,
his secretary looked and his eyes widened,
my lord he looks exactly like him he exclaimed right down to the cheekbones and the eyes he also exudes a very strong alpha aura perhaps we should approach and ask him his identity?
perhaps we should he agreed the pair approached the group
Daisuke noticing the two Huassain males approaching their table his senses warning him to be on guard
he got to his feet the other members noticing this stopped their carefree chatter
as Zane Liam and Kaleb protectively moved the girls behind them
the two noticing these subtle actions came to halt a few feet away
we mean no harm the one in the fancy suit said we just wanted to have a word with you
since we saw the lovely young ladies at the buffet earlier
Melody linked her hand with Zane and Kanna with Liam sienna was behind Daisuke
her arms wrapped around his waist while she peeked around his side
all of the females with us are taken Daisuke said a warning in his tone
it's not that the young man in the suit replied with a slight smile so you guys don't need to be nervous I'm interested in you in particular
may we approach? he asked
fine Daisuke agreed
thank you he replied
my name is Xierien -Yi Hitsugaya he said introducing himself this is my secretary Song Lin
just state your business with us Daisuke said with narrowed eyes
are you the son of Zhao Yi Hitsugaya? he asked
I am Daisuke Hitsugaya my father Zhao Yi was exiled from Huassain before I was born Daisuke replied
I was born a Galactic Citizen not a Huassain Citizen
the young man inhaled in sharply so you are Zhao Yi's son please grandfather is desperately searching for you both
for years now he wants to reverse the exile so that your family can rightfully return to Huassain
your father is in fact the true heir of our world can you perhaps provide me with his contact information?
my father is dead Daisuke stated
what? he gasped in disbelief that's most unfortunate do you mind me asking how? and when did he die?
it happened when I was a boy he answered so its been many years already
my parents were on a trip and their ship
was attacked by pirates there were no survivors I was raised by
mothers family ever since I am aware of who my father was Daisuke said
but it has nothing to do with me, understand that I have no intention to return to Huassain,
to assume any kind of political role, and under galactic law, no one can force me against my will
I know my rights as a Galactic Citizen whether my heritage is Huassain or not you cannot claim me
I have my mate and we have a happy home together and very
great career we all enjoy that pays very well so we are not lacking in money
and these people that are with me are my family and have been for many years there
is nothing you or anyone can offer to make me leave them
I am very content with my current life Daisuke said
I understand you completely Xierien replied I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your parents
truly grandfather has been very regretful about it for many years since things had changed
he will be very sad to hear his eldest son and his mate has already passed away who has been hoping all this time for a reunion he wants to make up for the past and set things right
we won't disturb you anymore we are very sorry please take my card it has my contact
information if you need anything just call me we are still family after all
Daisuke the card from him and put it in his pocket
the two Huassain men left and everyone breathed a sigh of relief as they all sat down again
what was that about? sienna asked Daisuke softly
remember I told you it was a big deal back then for my dad to mate with a human? Daisuke said
of course, she replied
well it was big deal because my dad was the prince of Huassain he explained
and his dad my grandfather is the king of Huassain
sienna gasped in shock so that means you are actually a prince like a real-life lost prince
he nodded his head oh my goodness melody breathed so who were those guys?
that was technically my cousin Daisuke said ruefully my dads brothers kid
oh, so he's a royal too then? Zane asked
yup Daisuke nodded
so if they could they would drag you back to Huassain as the rightful heir of the kingdom? Kanna said slowly
yes they would but under galactic law they cant Daisuke said don't worry guys I'm not going anywhere
he patted Kaleb's head who gave him a worried frown
you're sure they can't do anything? he asked
Daisuke smiled and nodded my moms family checked the laws on my behalf
since it had to do with what should happen to me when my parents died if they would be allowed to raise me or not
I was never a Huassain citizen so they cant apply such laws to me
thats good then Liam said nodding in relief
My Lord, Should we report it? Song Lin asked we most certainly will he replied
stepping into their cabin he immediately video called his grandfather
when he answered he was having the morning meal with his parents
good morning you are all together, good, then I can tell you all what I found
Xierien said with a smile
good morning Xie what has you in such a good mood? his mother said smiling
well I have both bad news and good news he said
we will have the good news first his father said
I found Zhao Yi's son he said
you what? his grandfather said in shock how? where?
I bumped into his mate ten minutes ago onboard the ship I'm traveling on
I was attracted to her because of her scent it's very special even before realizing
she was already claimed I think she's one of those special humans
who share similar DNA to us shes very lovely small and dainty the type to arouse a males protective instincts
so I followed them and she led me right to him his name is Daisuke he looks exactly like uncle right
down to the blond hair and fierce blue eyes the cheekbones everything
I was very surprised the likeness is very striking he's a full feline alpha with fangs and a very strong aura
well built very commanding even when I spoke to him I had to back down I couldn't approach them without permission
he's traveling with a group of young people and his mate he says they are his family
and he's been with them for many years and they have a home and a career that pays well
he's very content and will not part with his family to return to Huassain to take up the role of prince
and he knows his rights as a Galactic Citizen so we can't force him
did you ask about Zhao Yi? his grandfather asked
this is where the bad news comes in he said I am most sorry grandpa he told me that
Zhao Yi and his mate both died when he was still a boy they were on a ship and it was attacked by pirates
and there were no survivors his mothers family raised him since then
his grandfather's eyes closed in pain Zhao Yi all these years I have regretted his exile
and now that we find his son its already too late he began to weep while his son put his arm around his father
I am so sorry grandpa he said sympathetically
it's alright its no one's fault but my own
did he give you any further details maybe we can investigate the matter? his mother asked
no, he didn't it seemed like we were making Daisuke and his family worried and uncomfortable
so I backed off for the time being but this ship is on its way to Belezon
and they bordered at Prylea so I think it's safe to say that they live on Prylea
and are going to Belezon on a family day trip it looks like since we are
going there too I will try to get another opportunity to speak with them he promised
try not to scare them if Daisuke thinks you're a threat to his family
even though he has made himself clear he will not treat you kindly his mother warned him
he sighed I know I will be careful not to offend him
your majesty Song Lin added from my observations there are two other bonded pairs in Daisuke's family
two of them are slightly older and seem to be already married I noticed they were wearing rings
the second pairing is a younger couple who appear to be courting all two females
are very close like sisters with Daisuke's mate
and there is a young boy
who seems like a child of the family he's the sibling of the younger female
everyone seems to care for him very much including Daisuke I saw him touching the lad and petting his head as he would a cub they all seem to be very a loving and close-knit affectionate family
even if they aren't blood-related they all have strong bonds and when we approached the males were very protective of the females
and even made it clear that they were all claimed and they all deferred to Daisuke as their leader
if they were all Huassain Daisuke would be their alpha and they would be his pack I do not see
how we are going to be able to persuade him to leave them given that they are all so close
and he said he was with them for many years already I think you might have to accept the fact that its too late
but we need our prince home his grandpa insisted
grandpa be reasonable so you have dad and you have me you can rely on us he replied
his grandpa sighed and eyes filled with pain
I know I am asking much of you I know it might already be too late
but even if there is a small chance I can't give it up there has to be some way I can correct what I have done wrong
I think what you're looking for dad is not a crown prince
but forgiveness his son said putting his arms around his dad's shoulder, isn't it?
you want to make it up to Zhao Yi by bringing his son back home
but it sounds like he's happy where he is his mother said softly
he's grown up and has a mate already and has a happy home and he's taking care of his own family who is also relying on him and legally, we can't force him against his will
are you saying we should tear his family apart by force to get him back? won't he hate us then if we do that? and what of his mate?
you are always the voice the reason his grandfather sighed
what should we do then?
approach slowly but expect nothing she said
extend our hand and see if he would be at least be willing to be on good terms with us
even if he cant be Huassain's Prince we can still have a good relationship with him as family
you are right as always this is why we need you my dear daughter in law I hope you don't feel too upset
she shook her head I understand you she said rubbing his grand father's shoulder
ill try to talk to him again and see what happens Xierien said
he ended the call
he grinned at his secretary looks like I got a new playmate he said with a grin
my lord, I don't think that antagonizing your cousin is going to work the way you expect
oh come on this is the most interesting thing to happen on this entire trip! let me just tag along
with those kids for a bit have a bit of fun and see where it leads his secretary sighed and shook his head