Mated to alpha triplets at all-boys school Chapter 190

Kaiden pov

I'm not surprised to see my father suck in the bait and swallow it fully.

The old fool actually smiles at me and tries to hug me, but quickly pulls back muttering, “sorry, I shouldn't have tried to hug you, son. I'm sure you're still in pain.”

I flash him the most pathetic smile I can muster and act the part. “It's fine, dad. I'll be fine. I just need to know she's okay. Can I go see her?”

He looks around, avoiding my gaze. “I understand how passionate you are about your mate, son. I really do. Trust me, I used to be the same with your mother. However, I can't possibly allow you to do that. I'm sorry, but I can't. It's too soon. I can't risk your health like this.”

Well, this is bullshit. All of a sudden, the king becomes the perfect father, one who would rather die than watch me suffer. How stupid is that?

Instead of faking concern, he should pull his head out of his ass and hand me the throne.

“I'll be okay, dad. I promise. Just let me check on her and I'll do whatever you want me to do after. I'll even agree to stay in the hospital for much longer if you want me to.” I offer.

Honestly, I couldn't give less fucks about how the girl is doing. All of this show is simply to build an illusion that I care about her.

Once father fully starts believing that I'm not bullshiting him, so will the others.

“It's too risky for now. Not only because of your health but also because of the madness that is about to crash over our territories.” He whispers.

Well, that's interesting. I wonder what he is talking about and if he's planning to share more information with me.

Knowing the big, bad king, he isn't one to share everything willingly for most part. Of course, unless the person he talks to is Gio. I swear, those two act closer than the highschool mean girls do.

I stress my bottom lip between my teeth and wait for him to tell me more. Minutes slowly drag out until I lose my ability to stay patient, so I just break the silence and take the first step.

“Listen, if you have anything that bothers you, you can speak to me. I know you've never seen me as the most reliable person out there, but I've been trying and I will keep on trying harder. Give me a chance, will you?”

There's a reason why I'm bringing up these details. When it comes to me, I have always been able to manipulate him if I used the right pressing points.

My need to please him, abide by his rules and try my hardest to become the son he wants to see usually works the best.

Since his eyes still don't meet mine, I know I haven't managed to get under his skin. Yet.. a little more pursuing should do the trick.

“It's not only that I'm trying, dad,” I add some fake softness to my voice and place my hand on his. “Before anything else, I'm your son. Your only child. But please, remember that while I appreciate your constant attempts to protect me, I'm also a grown man. A man who is destined to step in your place one day. If not now, when will I learn how to process important information I might not like?”

That seems to do the trick finally. He looks at me with this look of insane sadness in his eyes and sighs. “You're right. All this time, I've been relying on Gio so much that I forgot how important it is to share those details with you, given that one day you'll have to deal with them yourself. One day, I won't be here to shield and protect you anymore.”

“It's okay,” I lie, even though it isn't. Sure, most of the time I couldn't be bothered by what father and Gio used to do together, but the secrecy and hiding everything isn't okay at all. “I understand.” I double down.

He nods and flashes me a sad smile. “I can't believe that all this time, I've overlooked how much you've grown. Not only as a person or my son, but also as a man. With every day, you're becoming more ready to take over the duties of the king. You have no idea how proud I am of you, son. So immensely proud.”

All this sticky sweet talk is making me nauseous. If he wouldn't be right next to me and I'd hear this bullshit over the phone, I'd be puking all over the place right now.

“So? Maybe you can share what is it that worries you so much if you still refuse to let me go and see my mate then?” I try to poke at the topic, kind of growing increasingly curious about what he is hiding.

“The Council is visiting us. That's all I'm willing to share for now. I get that this makes me look like I'm contradicting myself, but there are some things I'd rather deal with on my own. If there is a next time with their visit and you're out of the hospital, I'll ensure you join me for the meeting.”

This answer is unacceptable, but unfortunately, to play my part, I can't say that to his face. Instead, I fake understanding and squeeze his hand a little. “I get it, dad. No need to feel bad about it.”

“How did I miss you growing up, Kaiden? How did you turn from a temperamental young adult into a responsible adult man overnight?” He asks, but to my surprise, there's no accusation to the tone of his voice, only amazement and sickening love.

“Well, I suppose miracles happen,” I offer and chuckle, shaking my head. “I still think that if I can't get everything, the least you could do is let me see her. I won't push you, of course, but I really want to see if she's okay for myself. Please, can I?”

He lets out a heavy sigh but still smiles, finally giving in. “I can see how much she truly means to you. Alright, let's do it your way, son, let's go and see your mate.”