Chapter17: A Warning Unheeded

Third Person's P.O.V  "Who do you want to talk to us about, Father?" Leonardo inquired, nonchalant as he reclined in his chair, raising his legs to rest on his father’s desk—fully aware of how disrespectful it was, but that's precisely what he intended—to show not an ounce of respect, for he believed a man who had dared to betray their mother simply didn't deserve it. "You'd better make it quick, because we don't have time for this shit," Maximus remarked, idly perusing the books on the shelf, not because he had any real interest in them but because he found more value in that than in whatever their father had to say. What could he possibly say, after all? Alaric was well aware that his opinions held the least importance to his sons. Alaric released a low sigh, no matter how hard he tried, his exhaustion from the daily ordeal couldn't be concealed. "What do you two think you're doing? By marking Maya and putting on this whole act, what do you expect to gain from it?" "I can't believe y