Nicholas smiled, "To tell you the truth, I don't care about power. I inherited the throne from my father and I see it as more of a burden than a privilege. However, now that I found out I have two sons, I want to make Riga a better place for them. They are the reasons why I am doing all these, trying to make peace between our two races, to ensure they would have the right to the throne... if they wish for it."
Leland realized Nicholas was a good father and his heart was in the right place. This man before him only made mistakes in the past because he was young and cornered. Which, come to think of it, only worked in Leland's favor.
Had Nicholas made all the right decisions, Leland wouldn't be with Sophie now. And his beautiful children would never be born. He would still be alone and unloved.
"That sounds good." Finally, Leland spoke and there was no more animosity in his voice.
