Chapter 68: 68. The heir's prophecy

My father invited those people to join us for a while. There were four people in total: two men and two women. Dismounting from the horse, our four guests joined us.

"Amelia, Rion, they're people from the Qeskimo tribe. Xhaka, Tori, Rhana and Lena.”

My father introduced us, and Rion first shook hands with Xhaka and Tori. Rhana and Lena looked at me with small smiles, but their gazes seemed quietly curious about my bulging belly. Reflexively, I put my hand on my stomach and smiled. Rhana approached me, and her hand wanted to touch my stomach, but Rion stopped her.

"Stop," Rion exclaimed as he grabbed Rhana's wrist, now floating in the air just inches from my stomach. They stared at each other for a moment, and I frowned curiously.

"She just wants to check on the baby. Rhana is a traditional birth attendant in our tribe."

Xhaka explained to me what Rhana would do. My father gave Rion a sign to allow Rhana's wish. Rion gently released his hold on Rhana, and she smiled with gratitude. Then, she turned to look at me. I felt nervous because of this situation.

"Long live the King," Rhana whispered. She then closed her eyes for a moment and fell silent. A smile broke out on her face a few seconds later, and I felt a slight movement in my stomach.

What's going on? Can this woman interact with my baby?

The assumption echoed in my head; I looked at Rhana curiously. Rhana opened her eyes as her hand moved away from my stomach.

"The king of the two worlds will be born in this world. He will lead us all to the darkest and brightest times of the two races of origin," Rhana explained, which made me listen to her words with mixed feelings but more fear.

"We got information about another Alpha hunting around here last night."

Tori's words made me immediately turn to Rion. Rion looked down momentarily, then raised his face and met my gaze.

"I'm sorry for disturbing you because of my presence," Rion said as an apology and acknowledgment. Xhaka nodded once with his gaze straight at Rion without blinking. His facial lines were stern; he must be an elder in his group, or maybe he was the Alpha of the Qeskimo tribe.

"Apology accepted; after all, there are no traces of hunting that we found; it's just that Tori sensed Rion's presence first," explained Xhaka, which made me remember the howl of the wolf I heard last night when Rion and I were in the forest. Rion had run off, leaving me alone on the horse to find Tori, who knew he was in his father Xhaka's territory.

"Would you like to join us for lunch? It's been a while since we sat down and talked, Xhaka," my father invited, which made the atmosphere between us even more lively with the four of them. Tori and Lena were Xhaka's children, while Rhana was Xhaka's sister-in-law. Tori and Lena's mother had died giving birth to her third child; unfortunately, both of them didn't survive.

"Omega charms are always difficult for an Alpha to resist, including me, but since your daughter has matches with the Alpha of Cardinia's kingdom, I will not try to prevent it. I think you will agree with the Noden clan," Xhaka said. I was intrigued by this conversation. We sat in a circle before a large, short-legged round table. Lunch had been served thanks to Rion, who had prepared it so painstakingly that Lena was amazed at Rion's skill. I could sense Lena's fondness for Rion, and it bothered me.

"The Noden Clan was uncooperative when I discussed my daughter's situation with them. From then on, I thought not to impose my will on them to accept my daughter. Then, my daughter confessed her true state, and apparently, the Alpha of the Cardinia Kingdom had claimed her."

My father's explanation made me understand the problem between my father and the Noden clan. Maybe that's why I wasn't warmly welcomed when I went to Jack's house the other day. Only certain people who were already close to my father had a non-threatening attitude towards me.

"It's better that way. The territory of the kingdom of Cardinia is very fortunate, but let's hope that this Alpha and omega relationship doesn't cause any divisions."

"Darkest times for all of us and the King's two origin races," Rhana said as she ate her food. I glanced at her with my sharp gaze; her words made me uneasy. I tried to control the emotions churning inside me; I felt Rion's hand grasp one of my hands closest to his, and instantly, I felt calm.

"Calm down... Not everything the fortune tellers say comes true, and you have to take it at face value."

I heard Rion speak in my mind. I exhaled loudly.

"What if what Rhana said has something to do with my vision?"

There was silence between us for a moment.

"We have to be sure and not be provoked by any prophecies, but I believe in your visions."

One of my eyebrows raised.

"You do? I thought you'd think I was crazy."

I glanced at Rion, who was smiling as he chewed his food.

"You think I don't know what you're capable of? I'm not stupid, darling. You're like a puzzle piece to me."

This time, my eyebrow furrowed. I didn't understand what Rion was trying to say. However, our discussion was interrupted because our guests had finished their lunch, and the conversation with my father ended with all the topics they wanted to discuss.

"Did you go hunting last night?" my father asked when our four guests were out of sight.

"I asked Rion, Dad," I admitted so that Rion wouldn't look wrong here because I was the one who challenged him.

"Oh, yeah? Why?" my father asked curiously. I shrugged in a somewhat awkward gesture as I picked up a cucumber and ate it.

"Just want to know what Rion looks like when he's hunting; after all, I'm just following my baby's wishes," I admitted again, but it felt weird admitting this. I didn't expect my father to laugh at my excuse; I thought he would be angry because I sounded frivolous.

"It's good that Rion is forgiven; you must be careful when you're in other people's territory, especially you, Amelia. Suppose every territory has an Alpha in it. In that case, rules will apply, including the boundaries of the territory and its security."

I nodded and admitted that I was careless and should understand this better. If I pay attention to this matter, it will lead to complicated issues.

"Should I believe what Rhana says?"

I'm still thinking about what Rhana said when she touched my stomach. It was like a frightening prophecy. My father exhaled while Rion drank the canned beer he had just opened.

"Rhana can see the future and feel emotions. Unfortunately, her sister, Xhaka's wife, was just a normal human who was killed when war broke out between their clan and Nushka."

The story of these forest-dwelling tribesmen gets creepier and creepier. It's not the first creepy story I've heard. Still, the people around me, especially those directly related to me, have a horrible and violent past.

Is this bad luck? When will I be able to feel happiness?

"No need to worry; what Rhana said about your baby is not necessarily specifically true. Sometimes, a fortune teller can only peek into fate; they can rarely know for sure."

Rion moved to my side and took my hand.

"You and I are the ultimate deciders of the destiny our offspring will live."

After saying that, Rion kissed my hand to comfort me, ?and it worked. We left the lake at three in the afternoon. We took the same route.

"Dad, have you ever gone further than this? Deeper, for example?"

I wondered how familiar my father was with this area.

"I have, but only a few feet with the Qeskimo. I'm more familiar with them than the Nushka, though the Nushka and I are not getting along, which doesn't mean we're enemies. Xhaka and I once got into a debt of gratitude. At that time, I had just come to this area. There was someone who was going to build a factory in the Qeskimo clan's territory. Still, they couldn't find an amicable agreement between the factory owner and the land."

I listened to the story of my father and the Qeskimo.

"The Nushka tribe violated the agreement not to trade their sacred land, the Qeskimo tribe was angry, and there was almost a big war; Father came as a mediator because the Noden clan at that time gave me information. War is always detrimental to many people, not just the warring parties."

We returned through the vast grasslands at the foot of the mountain. The somber atmosphere of the afternoon affected my mood. Sad memories suddenly popped into my mind about my longing for my mother. I didn't even listen to my father's story anymore.

Until we arrived at the log house, your mood was still somber. The sensitive Rion tried to cheer me up by making me hot chocolate.

"Hi, are you okay?" he asked as he walked into my room with my hot chocolate. I sat in an empty chair opposite Rion at a table near the door to the balcony.

"I miss my mom all of a sudden," I admitted.

"Want to go visit her grave tomorrow? I'll accompany you," Riom offered, to which I nodded as I drank my hot chocolate.