While Alaric was playing with the twins, a series of knocks on the door interrupted the warm atmosphere.
Lucas raised an eyebrow, his cold voice echoing. "Come in."
Creak.
Galanar stepped inside the room and bowed. "I apologize for interrupting your conversation. We received word from our men that Her Majesty will arrive here soon."
Hearing this, Lucas wasn't surprised. He was the one who sent a message to the imperial palace so he already expected the empress's arrival.
"Alright. Inform the warriors about this and form a team of fifty Knights to safeguard the estate's premises." Lucas instructed.
Galanar nodded. He saluted Alaric before he left to relay the duke's instructions.
Jade Kristine held Alaric's hand and said.
"I will tell the servants to make necessary preparations. You must take care of yourself, my son."
Alaric smiled at his mother and nodded. "Yes, Mom."
"Good. I will leave the twins with you." Jade Kristine left after saying these words.
