Slumber Princess

Slumber Princess

Light sunlight strained through the thin curtain on the balcony, falling inside and creating a pale yellow glow in the bedroom. The lights were off and the temperature in the room was perfect with a cold morning breeze and slight warmth. Maybe it was the reason the figure curled under the covers was deep asleep regardless of his strict routine and daily activities.

Yes, the crime lord of the biggest empire was completely hidden under the covers, breathing deeply and sleeping like a baby after so long in a while. The man had clutched the yellow blanket of his tiny lover in his taut grip as he snored quietly, swimming into his dreamland.

It was perhaps twenty more minutes later that King stirred out of his sleep. Squinting his eyes open, the man rolled over to his side for a lovely cuddle session with his baby boy and to inhale his baby scent only to land his hand on the empty side and scattered pillow beside him with a thud making him open his eyes a little more.

Mago was not there....and the room was quiet.

Too quiet to be suspicious.......

In an instant, King reached for his device at the side table and looked for the updates from his top contents. Along with Charlton's few messages about the day's schedule, Lucca's update about Mago appeared with lots of colourful hearts that the right-hand man had sent along with the message.

'Tiny majesty is out in the garden with Mr Xavier and Mr Ashford' the message read and King sighed in relief after knowing the whereabouts of his unpredictable boy.

He remembered Mr Xavier landing yesterday night and asking about Mago first thing after he reached home......well the rest is probably a good guess if one can imagine properly.

Nevertheless, the sleep was broken and King was finally awake. Yawning, he rubbed his face in tiredness as he looked around the room absent of his precious lover, no steam coming out of the bathroom where Mago takes hot showers every day, and no open balcony doors to let in the cold harsh air of the early morning and no kicks and nudges at his side.

The day hasn't started as usual........

Along with the absence of his boy from any possible hideout and corner in the room where Mago could be, he also discerned the fact that he had slept more than his usual routine.

"fuck" he cursed under his breath as he scrambled out of the bed and rushed to freshen up before starting his lazy late day and finding his boy. Being particular and disciplined was king's ultimate nature and when such things were ruined, he couldn't help but get mad at himself.

......

mEaNwHiLe.....

"did you know my papa? Uncle Grey told me he was your friend?" Mago asked as he rummaged through a large box sitting in front of him, filled with goodies and all types of things Mago liked, he picked out a pack of nutty chocolate balls and sniffed the bag out of instinct while the olders' watched him with smiling eyes.

The boy was ecstatic when he saw Mr Xavier leisurely pacing around the living room in a complete gentlemanly attire, with the background full of unknown boxes, when he descended the stairs in search of food early in the morning. The moment Mago looked up and locked his surprised eyes with the former lord, a brilliant smile graced Mr Xavier's handsome features as he opened his arms for the boy.

Feeling a rush of happy hormones, Mago had leapt into the elder's arms with a loud and surprised 'Papa!!!!' and wished him a very good morning with bright pink cheeks and a wide happy smile.

Mr Xavier, who was already waiting for the boy to wake up so he could show him all the things he had gotten for him, hugged him back gently and ruffled his hair in fondness. The former crime lord was as equally excited to meet the boy as was Mago, they shared similar smiles and greetings before Mr Xavier carefully escorted Mago to the garden.

Only the sight of several more boxes and gift bags arranged neatly near the seating area escaped a loud squeal from the boy's pouty lips as he jumped on the balls of his small feet in pure joy earning a hearty chuckle from Mr Xavier.

Then, there started the journey of gifts Mr Xavier had bought for Mago from his visit...

From useful stuff to complete utter nonsense that only oozed cuteness and nothing else was displayed in front of the boy, producing a series of giggles in return and making Mr Xavier's efforts achieved. Being a father of a fearful crime lord, who was strict, obedient and unsmiling most of the time, Mr Xavier never had the chance to see something like what Mago displayed, he was new to the feeling of pure happiness and innocence that the boy had and that was enough to melt his heart in the puddle of uwu's.

Mah Hart.....

By the time Mago had calmed down from the peak of his euphoria, Lucca and Charlton had also joined the party and stood by Mr Xavier with their back straightened, attentive and straight but with a gentle smile on each of them faces.

Jayce was also present at the scene, smiling and encouraging Mago's excited talk and his heroic stories while he served freshly made breakfast at the table for everyone. The beautiful moment of their reunion shifted from various subjects until it landed on Mr Grey and his conversations with Mago that the boy sprouted a question....

"of course. I knew that incredible man for most of his life..." Mr Xavier started while accepting a cup of dark coffee from his husband. Mago looked up at Mr Xavier and the old man smiled softly at him.

"your father was a young man, maybe a few years younger than me when I first found him. He was talented and intelligent and I needed someone exactly like him by my side." He explained further and this time Mago smiled, he felt happy hearing good words about his father.

"and Mama?" the boy asked

"well.....I met her once in my life and that was by surprise at an event. She was a beautiful woman, a sharp-witted too yet gentle and soft" Mr Xavier reminisced, smiling while looking at Mago keenly. He didn't notice how Jayce looked at him and then stared for a second long after the mention of Snow.

"and tell you what darling.......you remind me of her more than your father. You are like a reincarnation of your mother but within an advanced version," Mr Xavier chuckled as he joked and Mago giggled at him while popping a handful of chocolate balls in his mouth.

Jayce smiled as well, though it looked a little forced....

"you must have missed your deceased parents so bad......" He stated, almost blurted out suddenly taking Mago's attention when the boy raised his head to look at him. But then nearly flinched when Mr Xavier snapped his dark gaze towards him, from behind his cup, so subtly that only Jayce understood the heat behind it.

"I mean...... it's really strange for not having seen them at all and still missing them right?" he changed the tone and subject so miserably that it was painfully obvious. Charlton and Lucca exchanged glances silently and Mr Xavier shifted his eyes to his coffee cup instead of Jayce, making the latter sigh in relief.

"Nah.....don't worry Mr Ash, I don't miss them. Aside from the picture I have......I have nothing to collect for memories" Mago answered innocently and smiled when Mr Xavier reached out to caress his fluffy nest of a head in affection.

"by the way my darling boy.......where is king? Is he working already?" Mr Xavier asked suddenly, changing the subject that might be sensitive for the boy and shifting the attention to his own son aka. the crime lord.

"oh no papa.....that dumb king of mine was deep asleep when I left the room and I think he still is. I even slapped his thick butt for caging me under his weight all night and crushing me but that monster didn't even budge let alone snap an eye open." Mago sassed with a roll of his eyes as he picked up his cup of juice from the table.

And then.....

"Are you talking about me?" a voice, belonging to none other than king, emerged from the background and all heads turned to the source of that dominating tone. Mago lightly choked on his drink and Mr Xavier smiled in his son's direction.

"oh look......the leader of the satanic cult is here" Mago announced with a devil grin biting the straw in his cup between his lips.

King approached them with heavy steps, ready and handsome like always. He took in the adorable sight of Mago sitting on the ground, basking in the light sun, in a crisscross manner between a variety of items while holding a plastic cup with both hands making King smile internally.

And how could he not....

That boy was like a breath of fresh air and a source of serotonin in King's life.....and well....in others too.

Both Charlton and Lucca bowed at him in respect and he acknowledged them with a curt nod but kept his eyes locked on his fierce little boyfriend, challenging him for his words earlier. Mago squirmed under King's gaze and smiled sheepishly with half intention to apologize but before he could utter a word, Jayce interrupted him.

"good morning Raye......the breakfast—

"good morning Father.......how was your visit?" King abruptly and loudly cut Jayce off before he could properly offer breakfast. The latter felt his eyes burning with tears as an embarrassed blush crept up his neck to his face, but he kept his composure and smiled nonetheless.

Mr Xavier didn't utter a word regarding the king's behaviour and nodded at his son only.

"it was good......I think the management there still needs some final touch-ups but that much can be dealt with from here" he started swiftly, crossing his left leg over right and leaning back on his chair. King nodded in return and soon the discussion-related work piqued their interest, deliberately ignoring the hurtful expression on Jayce's face.

........

After a nutritious breakfast and long talks, King and Mr Xavier were once again attentive to the youngest of all. Mago was busy showing King what amazing things he got as a present and that too without his birthday. The fact was shocking on its own.......because according to Mago 'who fucking gives a present without an occasion?'

Mago was really happy and giggly as he splayed everything he deemed necessary in front of King, be it clothing items, food or toys, expensive jewellery and much more.

king couldn't help but smile at his lover's excited behaviour.

"I don't remember you spoiling me this much Father.......I am your only son and still, I haven't had such treatments all my life" King accused playfully and Mr Xavier chuckled in return.

"of course, you won't remember King........you were a child back then. Besides, you are Raye Xavier, the crime lord of an unrivalled empire.......but he is my precious boy, my son. A treatment difference is a necessity here isn't it?" the old man laughed charmingly and Mago smirked at King smugly before literally flipping his long locks like a queen.

King laughed and got ready to counter the argument but just then Charlton approached King with his tab and excused the crime lord aside for a minute. King nodded in agreement and with Mr Xavier's permission, he stood up to walk a little distance from his father and baby duo.

"what is it.....any updates?" King asked as soon as they were far enough to be able to be heard clearly as he fished out a cigarette stick from his pocket and ignited it before taking a long drag.

"yes King....it's about that man we encountered in the mall" Charlton started as he clicked options on the screen before handing it over to King. The crime lord took another drag from his burning stick with his brows furrowed and gazed at the picture of smiling Kwazi on the screen.

"His name is Kwazi Ruro,.....age thirty-two and has a history of kidnapping and killing on targets. Most of the information says that he is an expert in his work and had been in this line for approximately ten years." Charlton recited while King listened carefully.

"doesn't seem very expert to me. Anyway...... anything else, his contacts and living?" King asked with a raised brow, handing back the tab to his trustworthy man.

Charlton shook his head slightly

"Unknown status of residence for now but it is confirmed that he isn't from our city........perhaps visiting here temporarily and probably for some assignment" he provided more and watched how King exhaled smoke through his nose while his lips were shut tight.

"hmm..." King didn't utter a word but simply made a sound of understanding and took another drag out of his cigarette while Charlton stood waiting for further order.

"well.....this Kwazi isn't going to be a threat anymore so let's close this matter here and focus back on the previous ones........the pursuance of the boss and all" king barked his orders, pushing his free hand in his pant pocket while Charlton stood confused.

"of course king......but..." Charlton hesitated and left his curiosity and his question in the middle when King looked at him with his dark eyes. The crime lord then chuckled humourlessly as he poked his tongue in his cheek.

"don't get surprised when you find him dead in a few days Charlton, because I believe the assignment he was hired for remains undone till now.......but he is done for." the lower octave in his tone spoke volume and the right-hand man was quick to understand his king's mind.

"Kangsu..." he muttered, agreeing with King's thought as the latter nodded while deep in thought.

"of course, Kangsu......Lord.....why is he so stupid?" King mumbled under his breath, he exhaled the smoke from his nose and clicked his tongue in annoyance as irrelevant thoughts swirled his mind.

Until....

"Kangsu?......is he being troubling again?" the voice belonged to Mr Xavier, loud and dominating which made King quickly come back to his senses and throw the cigarette on the ground before stomping it under his boot.

Mr Xavier was never against King's smoking habit but the obedient son was aware of his father's dislike towards that act.

"yes, father.....a lot is going on and I think he is cooking up some strange conspiracy this time." King delivered after clearing his throat and facing the older man, he also threw a quick glance at his baby boy who was busy chasing Lucca for something.

Mr Xavier only hummed in response though, acquiring the king's full attention.

"but, don't worry Father.......with the level of his intelligence, he can never outsmart us. I will manage just fine" King assured his father and smiled when Mr Xavier smiled at the well-calculated answer.

"but of course my pride......you are the king of this empire for a reason" he stated proudly as he reached out to pat along king's shoulder.

"but be careful........he is been a part of this empire for a long, might have some tricks under his sleeve that can be surprising" Mr Xavier pointed out calmly

"and while not underestimating him.......make sure no one harms my family." He stated in an order, eyes fixed on the king.

".....and that includes all of you," Mr Xavier said, glancing in Charlton's way before he pivoted on his heels and retreated back to the chaos of Mago and Lucca.

and king nodded in affirmation

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