Chapter 424 - PRINCE SIEGFRIED - The Dragon Slayer (2/2)

London looked at the book in his hand and then nodded. ”Well, I can read books to Aleksis. I think she would like the story of this book.”

Nicolae glanced at the title of the book held by London and instantly grumbled inwardly.

PRINCE SIEGFRIED - THE DRAGON SLAYER

Ugh, why not chose another book? he thought, feeling annoyed. He was already aware of Aleksis' obsession with 'Prince Siegfried'.

”This is one of Aleksis' favorite stories,” Rune said. ”She said she met Prince Siegfried in person.”

”Is that true?” Nicolae asked. ”What's the person like?”

”Aleksis said that the person was very delicate and he liked plants. He was also very handsome. Aleksis had always believed that she would one day meet with Prince Siegfried again and they would get married,” Rune answered. He looked at Nicolae for a long time and then added, ”I don't want Aleksis to marry Prince Siegfried. I like you more.”

Nicolae was astonished to hear Rune's blunt words. He did not expect that the boy would like him that much and that fast. A moment later a big smile spread across his face. ”Thank you.”

”But you must promise me that you will never hurt my sister,” threatened Rune, trying to look bigger and intimidating. ”Otherwise, I don't care if you're Uncle Lauriel's son, I'll kill you.”

”Gosh, you're still a child, don't talk nonsense,” Nicolae said. ”Don't worry, I won't hurt Aleksis. I really like your sister.”

London stopped the whisperings between the two with a fierce look in his eyes as he raised the book in his hands, ”I want to read, can you two be quiet or not?”

Nicolae and Rune hastily closed their mouths and allowed London to start reading the story from his book.

Aleksis had been in a coma for over one month and her younger siblings really missed seeing her awake and talking to them. Both of them loved Aleksis very much and this miserable incident had made London and Rune become even closer.

London's voice trembled as he read his sister's favorite story, while Rune held Aleksis' hands affectionately. They were eager to see the signs that Aleksis was going to wake up. They both looked at Alexis' closed eyes, feeling hopeful. London and Rune's faces were filled with anxiety.

Nicolae, who felt like he was an outsider, thought that it would be better if he gave the three siblings time to be alone, so he slowly got up and left them.

He busied himself by observing Takeshi's movements on his computer. He still remembered his meeting with Takeshi and Mischa, when they had a fight in Singapore. At that time he did not know who they were. If he had known, of course Nicolae would be more careful and not be too rash with his actions.

He was currently busy guessing whether 'Prince Siegfried' was the leader of Rhionen Assassins or not, and what his true relationship was with Aleksis.

When he was busy with his work while enjoying a cup of tea, Rune's sudden scream from Aleksis' room shocked Nicolae that he spilled his tea all over the floor. Frantically he placed his cup on the table and hurriedly ran towards the sound.

”What is wrong?” he asked breathlessly as he arrived inside.

Nicolae was very surprised to see Rune in tears. He raised Aleksis' right hand which was in his grasp.

”Aleksis just moved her hand,” Rune whispered in a hoarse voice. ”I really felt it. She moved her two fingers and touched my hand!”

London nodded with a broad smile on his face, ”Aleksis can hear us.”

Nicolae breathed a sigh of relief. He was worried that something bad had happened to Aleksis. He was happy to know that it was good news instead.

The girl was responding to her younger siblings! Aleksis' progress was extraordinary; Nicolae had not expected that her progress would be this fast. It seemed that the girl was fighting very hard to recover.

Oh... Uncle Rory... If only you knew...