"We've heard that your Father had visited you and threatened you." One of my men said.

I nodded my head, knowing that it most likely has made its way around by now.

"Yes, he did. He threatened me with taking Amala." I said.

I watch my men's eyes widened.

"What? Where is she right now? Why didn't you bring her to this meeting with you?" One of my other men asked.

"She didn't want to join, and I suspect he plans on doing this next week or in a couple of days," I said.

"This is your father; you know how your Father is. You have to think of the opposite when it comes to him. You said you think he'll do it next week or in a couple of days? Why not now?" One of my men asked.

The room fell silent, as immediately stood up to leave.

The chamber door slam opened, Ramo and Leo were out of breath as they stared at me and neither of them had to say anything, they were with Mala, and now she's not with them.

I knew what just happened.

"How? Where?" I asked them as I rushed towards them, I could hear all the men behind me standing up, as I am sure they know from the disheveled looks of the boys. What just happened.

"This man, he came and took her, Mala was trying to protect us, but he used something on us that caused us to pass out. When we woke up, she wasn't next to us." Leo said.

Mala was trying to protect them. She's the target, but I know why she was still trying to protect them. Who knows what that person could have done to get people out of Mala way.

"Send an alarm and announcement, close everything down. No one is leaving." I said, throwing more orders out as my men rushed out of the room.

I should have assumed this; the bastard was a sneaky greedy disgusting excuse of a human being. I should have expected that he would do it earlier than I would have thought. Damn it, Mala, she wasn't expecting it to happen today as well.

I walked out of the chambers; Leo and Ramo were behind me.

"He was strange, he wore a cloak and was very fast," Ramo said.

A chill ran down my back.

No doubt in my head that it most likely was the same person that took my cousin lover as well.

"We are sorry that we couldn't stop him or protect Amala," Leo said. I stopped walking and turned around to face them.

The look on their faces showed me how they felt regarding all of this. They felt powerless.

I shook my head.

"Don't feel bad, neither of you should because I know if you two could you would do everything you can. I am glad that you both are safe, and no harm came to you. As Mala and I care for you both very much." I said to them both. Their eyes widened. As I'm sure, my words came as a shock to them.

Being with Mala reminded me that the level of society that a person falls into has nothing to do with the value and care you can have for them.

Most wouldn't care for Leo or Ramo in my status because of the status they are in, but that was different for me. These two are my family.

I walked up to both of them and pulled them both into a hug.

"I'm delighted you both are okay. I know Mala didn't want anything to happen to you too. Neither do I. So let's stay strong for her, okay?" I said, pulling away and looking at them.

They both nodded their heads.

"What do we do?" Leo asked.

"We fight back," I said, turning around.

"The bastard is most likely here," I said as I walked further, I was walking towards the entrance of my home when I saw who I was looking for.

He was by the door with his men, and my guards weren't letting him out.

"I will have each one of you killed. I said, move from the door so I can make my exit." My Father said.

"No," I said from behind him.

Silence filled the air as my father turned around and faced me.

"I didn't even know you were here? Or come for a visit." I said, staring at him.

I could tell that anger was making it's way to his body; his aura changed.

"Did you just say no? When I asked your men to let me pass?" He asked I tilted my head.

"I believe so; I didn't stutter. Or are you going hard of hearing because of the fact you're aging?" I said to him.

My staff was around, and they all stopped the work they were doing as they turned their heads to stare at what was taking place.

"Did you forget your place?" My father asked me.

I noticed his guards were alerted. Ready to make a move whenever they get the order to.

That wasn't going to happen.

"No, but it seems you have lost your place," I said.

"I guess you want your guards killed. So be it." My Father said, and as his hand giving his guards the order.

More of my guards were already making their move, just from a tilt of my head. My other guards were behind my father's guards with knives held to each of his guard's throat.

"What is this?" My father yelled.

"Have you lost your mind, you're dead. I will have you killed." He said.

"I killed? I believe you're the one who has no power here. Did you think that you would be able to come in here and have her taken just to walk out? You came because you wanted to be an audience, to see how I would take it when finding out that she has abducted, you wanted a show. Well, now, you have a show." I said in a disgusted tone.

"You're not leaving here," I said to my father.

His eyes widened, he was taken off guard. The bastard really thought I was going to let him walk out of here just because of who he was, just because of his rank.

"A father killing his son is going to have the country shock." My Father said.

A cruel look appeared on his face.

"I am not like you; I am not going to kill you," I said, which was a lie.

"I'm just going to have you held as a hostage until she is returned and unharmed to me," I said.

My father laughed.

"Who? That woman? You disobeyed, threatened your father over a woman? Wow, her assets must be worth it." My father said.

The way he worded his words made my skin crawl.

"As you can see." He said his arms spread out.

"I don't have her." He said, and I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Alright," I said to him, I nodded my head to my guards, and they grabbed him.

"Tutankhamun!" My father yelled.

"I said what I said until she returns to me safely. You're a hostage, and I don't care about your status. Lock him one of the rooms." I said.

The guards dragged my father away.

"Leo, go with the guards. I know my guards are loyal, but just in case." I said to Leo, and he nodded his head, following the guards.

I turned to my father's guards, who were still being held by my guards with knives near each of their throats.

I stared at them.

"Now, I know my father is a horrible person. I'm sure he's done horrible things to you men or your family members or can't continue to bare his horrible ways, but I must ask. Which one of you will remain loyal to him, because." I said in a severe tone.

"You can't be loyal to evil; it'll just end up getting you killed at the end," I said.

"So, what is it going to be?"