254 Father And Son

"Father, you and I are different," Mars looked at his father seriously. "To me, my wife and child's lives are more important than my honor. What happened yesterday was an emergency. If I didn't do what Killian asked, he might hurt Emmelyn, and by extension, he would also hurt my child. She was carrying my heir, the future ruler of this kingdom."

He continued his words carefully, because, even though he was talking to his father, Jared Strongmoor was the king of this empire. Mars should always respect the monarch.

"You are a great king and you have brought our kingdom to its current heights, father. I  learn so much from you, and I really admire you, as a king, as a husband, and father. However, I am not you. I have my own perspectives on things. If you asked me to choose my family or my honor... I will always choose my family."

King Jared clenched his jaws when he saw how his only son had become disobedient.