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Chapter 13 - Volume 13 Welcoming of Prince Yuri

Yuri was discharged from the hospital; Victor forbad him to attend work for a month till he was fully recovered. Yuri sneaked out of the house and went to his old coffee shop, when he arrived, he saw Prince Shion on a table all alone. Yuri was surprised, he joined and said, "What are you doing here?" Shion was relieved to meet up with Yuri, he ordered coffee and snacks for them to eat. Shion replied, "I usually come here to clear my head." Yuri was worried that the divorce was hard on Shion, looking at Shion he said, "Words aren't enough to express how deeply sorry l am, if I wasn't pregnant maybe the royal household would have been in its previous happy state. I didn't want Victor to divorce you and Princess Gia." A waiter placed the food and drinks on the table, Shion offered Yuri a piece of a cheesecake, "Prince Victor clearly didn't love neither me nor Gia, his loved one was a simple commoner who brewed coffee in a small coffee shop. I was already aware that it was a matter of time till he divorces us. I had never seen the royal family actually treating each other like family, I am actually thankful to you for opening my eyes to see what happiness and love." Yuri's face was red when Shion smiled at him, the cheesecake was soft and delicious. Shion wiped away the cream on Yuri's face, licking it off his fingers Shion said, "This is pretty good." Yuri didn't mind Shion's odd behaviour because in his eyes Shion was nothing but a friend, "Oh, did you know I used to work here, I lived around the corner. I never knew my life would change overnight; I am still not used to this royalty life." Shion loved to listen to Yuri's stories, time flew by as they ate and talked. Yuri didn't notice it was getting late, when Victor arrived at the palace and saw Yuri missing, he felt worried. Nara and Usagi were even more worried when Yuri didn't return for dinner. Victor scolded the guards for failing their duty to take care of Yuri, he almost bite their necks off. When Victor tried to call him his phone was unreachable, Nara looking at an agitated Victor said, "I noticed that Yuri felt suffocated to be locked up inside, he must have visited a friend." Victor knew Yuri hated to be locked inside the palace, taking his car keys he replied, "I will bring him home, it is getting late." Usagi offered to help him, before they even entered their cars Victor saw Shion's car parking at the front. Shion opened the door for Yuri, he was wearing Shion's coat. Victor had never seen Shion smiling so brightly, Yuri held Shion's hand as he stepped out of the car. Victor felt a tightening on his chest to see his wife smiling so brightly to Shion. Nara had a bad feeling about these two, he also noticed a change of behaviour in Shion. Victor angrily walked towards Yuri, he asked, "Where did you go? I was worried and sick about you; your phone was switched off and you didn't take the guards with you." Yuri flinched when Victor roughly grabbed his shoulder, Nara gently patted Victor on the back, "Shion, escort Yuri inside." Victor realised he had unleashed his anger on Yuri, "I am sorry mother…" "You should apologise to Yuri, but you need to calm down before you confront him. How about we take a walk?" As they were walking Victor sighed, "I didn't mean to roughly grab him like that, I wanted to warmly embrace him and ask him about his day." Nara gently held his face, "Sometimes our emotions get the best of us, I am sure Yuri is waiting for you." Victor returned inside and saw Yuri all alone in the lounge, he was deep in his thoughts. Upon seeing Victor, Yuri quickly stood up, "Are you alright? I am so sorry l left the house for so long without informing you. My phone's battery died, we were delayed by traffic…" Victor gently hugged him, he whispered in his ear, "I love you very much that when you aren't on my side, I easy get worried." Yuri knew his actions hurt Victor, kissing Yuri on the cheek Victor said, "I had missed you…" Yuri's stomach growled because he was hungry, Victor looked at him, "Let me feed you first, then you can make it up to me."

The royals didn't have weddings, in place of a wedding a royal ball was thrown to welcome the new member of the royal family. All prestigious and royal members were present, Daniel was invited by Victor to the ball. People were puzzled to witness Lord Usagi in a happy mood, Victor was making sure all the arrangements were made. Yuri was being dressed by Nara; it was tradition that the reigning Queen dresses the future Queen. Yuri looked beautiful and amazing in his royal robe, it was all white and a gold long cape. Nara said, "May your reign last long, I bless you with a gift of love and beauty. This reminds me the day I was officially announced to the world; unlike me Victor will be with you all the time. I am grateful to you for bringing happiness in my Victor's life, you are indeed amazing Yuri." Yuri felt scared to face all the royals, all their stares and judgemental looks. Lord Usagi and Victor went upstairs to take their wives, and escort them to the ball room. Prince Shion was dressed in a nice blue royal garment, everyone kept murmuring about his divorce. Nara left the room, he was dressed in a tradition white and red royal robe, he look very handsome in it. Lord Usagi was dressed the same, he kissed his hand and said, "Shall we King Nara?" Nara held his hand as they walked down the passage, Victor slowly opened the door he was holding a crown in his hands. He had never seen such a beauty in his life, Yuri smiled, "I was about to come out, I feel nervous." Victor kissed him on the forehead, "I will be with you every step of the way, you look beautiful. You keep making me love you more." Victor placing the crown on Yuri's head said, "Welcome home Prince Yuri, may your reign last long." Lord Usagi and King Nara stood at the end of the staircase, he raised his hand and said, "All hail future rulers, crown Prince Victor and Crown Prince Yuri!" Bowing down everyone repeated after them, Victor held Yuri's hand as they climbed down the stairs. The ceremony was celebrated in a grand and unique way, Victor never left Yuri's side. Lord Usagi tapped his glass grabbing everyone's attention, "Thank you everyone fore helping us welcome our Prince Yuri home, enjoy the rest of the night." Shion took a photo of Yuri, he saved it as his wallpaper. Shion had his eyes glued on Yuri throughout the procession. Victor noticed that Yuri was getting sleepy, he stood up, "It is an honour to have you all gathered here to welcome my wife Yuri home. In moments of despair you showed us the light we craved for. This is for you Yuri, may your reign last forever. Excuse us and enjoy the rest of the night." Victor helped Yuri to climb down the high table, the cars were already waiting at the front. The palace was noisy for Yuri to rest, Victor took him to their private apartment. Yuri slept on the way; he had a long night. Shortly after the main couple of the night left, Lord Usagi escorted King Nara to a hotel to rest, when they arrived Nara removed his cape. Usagi said, "Can we talk?" Nara had seen it coming, he offered him a seat, "I was waiting for the right moment to have a word with you my Lord. Thank you for saving my life, I am forever indebted to you…" "I bonded with not only to save your live but I…love you." Nara kept looking at Usagi, tears poured unwillingly out of his eyes, when Usagi tried to touch him Nara slapped his hand away. Usagi left the room, Nara needed time to process the change of situation.