The next day, a new carriage arrived at the palace.
Oliver noticed immediately.
Another visitor?
Samuel stretched lazily. "More nobles."
Ryan waved excitedly. "Maybe new friends!"
Lucas, however, stood a little straighter.
"…They're here."
Oliver looked at him. "Who?"
"My parents."
The carriage doors opened.
First stepped out a tall silver-haired alpha man, calm but powerful. His eyes were sharp, yet gentle when he looked at Lucas.
Behind him came a graceful omega, elegant and warm, with soft eyes similar to Lucas's.
Lucas walked forward.
"Father. Papa."
The alpha placed a hand on his shoulder. "Lucas."
The omega smiled and hugged him gently. "You've grown."
Oliver watched quietly.
So these are Lucas's parents… strong presence.
Theo and Charles stepped forward to greet them.
"Welcome," Charles said politely.
The alpha nodded. "Thank you for hosting us."
Lucas suddenly looked at Oliver.
"…This is Oliver."
The omega's eyes brightened immediately. "Oh? So you're the one."
Oliver blinked.
The one…?
Samuel smirked. "He already told them."
Lucas remained calm. "Yes."
Theo narrowed his eyes slightly.
"…Told them what?"
Lucas's father answered calmly, "Our son declared he intends to marry yours in the future."
Silence.
Ryan choked again. "Again?!"
Charles covered his mouth, trying not to laugh.
Theo: "…No."
Lucas's omega parent smiled warmly. "They're children. It's cute."
Theo replied flatly. "No."
Sebastian laughed loudly from nearby. "This keeps getting better."
Samuel crossed his arms, clearly annoyed. "He's not choosing anyone."
Oliver sighed internally.
Why am I in the middle…
Lucas's father observed Oliver carefully.
"…You have a strong aura."
Oliver nodded politely. "Thank you."
The omega parent bent slightly. "You're adorable."
Samuel muttered, "Everyone says that…"
Lucas stepped closer to Oliver.
"I told them already."
Oliver replied calmly, "Yes, I heard."
Samuel glared. "Stop repeating it."
Ryan whispered to Elena, "He's very jealous."
Elena nodded quietly.
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Meanwhile, the adults spoke.
Charles smiled. "Your son is very direct."
Lucas's father nodded. "He gets that from me."
Theo crossed his arms. "…I noticed."
The omega parent laughed softly. "He's serious about things he likes."
Theo looked at Oliver.
"…He's still too young."
Lucas's father replied calmly, "Of course. This is just children talking."
Theo relaxed slightly.
Oliver watched them all.
So Lucas's parents are calm… but supportive.
Lucas stood beside him quietly.
Samuel stood on the other side.
The rivalry—
Still strong.
But now—
Families were involved.
And the chaos—
Was only growing.