Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

The castle was buzzing with more life than it used to, a big change from when it was practically off-limits to everyone. Brielle picked up on the housekeeper, a middle-aged woman, who always seemed to look at King with a motherly warmth. The housekeeper had her own room, a place Brielle hadn't ventured into yet. If she had, she'd have discovered a lab inside.

That night, a nagging headache made Brielle turn in early. She woke up in the middle of the night to find the other side of the bed cold and empty. She threw on a robe and found King standing on the balcony, lost in his thoughts under the moonlight. "Aren't you cold?" she asked, breaking the silence.

King, surprised by her presence, revealed his anxiety about turning back into Max. His aunt, the housekeeper, was working on a potion to boost Max's mental strength, promising it'd be ready in a month. The thought of disappearing once Max returned weighed heavily on him, fearing Brielle wouldn't miss him.

Despite these worries, King treasured every moment with Brielle, from holding her as they slept to their little adventures outside the castle.

"Let's just sleep. We can deal with all that messy stuff later. No rush," Brielle said, rubbing her eyes sleepily.

In an unexpected move, King

hugged her tightly, resting his chin on her shoulder. They talked about plans, including a dinner at the Lynch family's place. Brielle couldn't put it off any longer; it was time to officially meet her parents, and grandmother.

As they discussed the upcoming visit, King's mind raced with thoughts of marriage, imagining a future where they were bound together, even if his time was running out.

The next morning, King was up at

dawn. He went to Isaac's room and

gently woke him with a playful

nickname, "Little cricket." He

explained that Isaac needed to stay hidden during their visit to the Lynch family to avoid revealing their complicated family dynamic.

Isaac, understanding the seriousness of the situation, accused King of planning to deceive, pointing out the moral gray area of their plan.

King, taken aback, defended himself, emphasizing his love for Brielle and the need to marry her first, believing they could sort everything out later

He sought Isaac's approval, asking if

After

he had any issues with Brielle. some thought, Isaac admitted Brielle

was better than their previous caretaker, Kailee, though he was too

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This family negotiation highlighted the unconventional yet genuine bonds forming within their household as they navigated the challenges of love, identity, and acceptance.