The Lancasters were probably just monitoring any big movents that the Grimaldis would make. For example, big decisions involving the whole family, or a mber leaving the capital.
If Casey headed to Delryria in the Palioxis Galaxy, where Astrid grew up, it would surely catch the Lancasters' attention. Even if Casey tried to keep it low-key, there's no guarantee the Lancasters wouldn't notice. And if they did, they'd definitely wonder why Casey was being sneaky about it, which would make them curious to find out the reason behind it.
Astrid could only think of one way on how Casey would be able to go to Delryria without getting the attention of the Lancasters. And that's with the help of Wulfric and his army.
He knew that if he asked for help, Wulfric would give it to him in a heartbeat. He's just not sure if he should. It felt like he was taking advantage of the other, dragging Wulfric into a troubleso situation he shouldn't be involved in. Once Wulfric got involved, he was sure the other wouldn't stop with just that.
For Astrid, it would feel like exploiting Wulfric's feelings for him. He knew Wulfric wouldn't feel that way. He would even feel happy to be of help. But Astrid's conscience just couldn't.
He let out a deep, long sigh. This not only concerned him, but his whole family. So, he should definitely ask their opinion before making any decision. Which ant they had to inform them about his connection to Wulfric.
Yes, he still hadn't told his parents that he reconnected with Wulfric. Much less how the other had confessed to him. He feared it would only bring forth a new wave of problems.
Anyway, he'd think about it later. No, scratch that, let him think about it tomorrow. His brain had been working overti since last night. He should at least let it rest.
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Casey talked to Emmy for almost two hours. He actually wanted to talk more, but when he realized that he was actually using his nephew's Terminal, he felt a bit embarrassed.
Emmy must have felt that too because the other told him to prepare a disposable Terminal and then asked Astrid to give him her Terminal number. Casey imdiately understood what she was trying to say.
Although the Lancasters probably hadn't yet devolved to the point of monitoring the Grimaldis' calls and ssages, it's better to be safe than sorry. Of course, Casey agreed. Because he wanted to talk to his sister more.
After his conversation with Emmy, he and Astrid separated. He actually wanted to escort Astrid back to his apartnt, but the other politely rejected the offer. Since he had been getting a lot of attention lately, there were one or two paparazzi loitering around his apartnt building. Soone might snap a photo of them together.
Although Casey was happy that his nephew's popularity was skyrocketing, it kind of bothered him that the other's privacy was being invaded like that.
Anyway, he and Astrid separated into the restaurant. He actually wanted to hug the other, but he felt that Astrid might feel awkward if he did. If he asked, the other, with his kind heart, would definitely agree. But that didn't an Astrid would be comfortable about it.
So Casey held back. Maybe once they got closer, he could ask that in a more natural manner.
Just as he had talked with Astrid, he planned to visit the other's apartnt the following morning to et with Reas. He hoped that his discussion with his other nephew would also go smoothly, as it had with Astrid.
With a renewed hope and determination, Casey drove back to his house.
He parked his car in the rooftop garage. When he got out, he imdiately noticed the extra car parked there. He narrowed his eyes. Because he could imdiately tell that it was Tommy's car.
He glanced at the sky, tinted with hues of red-orange as the sun began to set. Closing his eyes, he drew in a deep breath. As he reopened them, his gaze was noticeably more resolute than before.
Casey walked inside his house and, just like he guessed, one of the servants inford him that his brother was waiting for him in the study. He didn't waste ti and walked towards there.
As he opened the door, his brother, standing near the window, caught his imdiate attention. He walked inside and closed the door.
Tommy turned to him almost imdiately. He stared at his face, as if trying to observe sothing. After seemingly finding an answer, he spoke;
"Did you talk to Astrid?"
Instead of answering, Casey walked over to the small bar and poured himself a glass of hard liquor. Tommy seed to not mind and just waited until he drank the whole glass.
"Yes, I talked to him," Casey said after pouring himself another glass. He felt like the bitterness of the alcohol was washing away all the stress he felt since morning.
"Did you tell him who you are, who we are?"
Casey wanted to laugh a bit when he heard that. The nerve-wracking emotions he felt when he first talked to Astrid ca back to him again.
"I didn't have to. He and Reas knew who we were. Emmy told them about us."
Tommy looked as shocked as he did when he first found that out. "...How did they feel about us?"
"I don't know about Reas, but Aster said he dislikes you and the duke," Casey said honestly, then he smirked. "Thankfully, he likes ."
Tommy's pupils trembled upon hearing that, clearly deeply affected by what Casey had said. He walked towards the bar and also poured himself a drink.
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