Chapter 27 - Brothers who are enemies and slaves who are friends

Vlad was lying down, but not sleeping. Romeo was dreaming about the mutt. Romeo loved that mutt. Vlad couldn't believe it was all happening again. When his beloved son, who he regrets never coming out to, died, Vlad could not accept that two beings of the same sex could love each other. He and his old friend decided that it was best for everyone if one man's daughter married the other's son. Man and woman. He said it was his mate, and they chose not to believe it and deny the real bond.

It took more than 200 years for another son who he loved as much as the first to come out as gay. The world almost ended for Vlad, but he accepted it. After all, being gay is not an option, it is something that simply is. He accepted his son and was willing to accept whoever his son chose as a partner… but a mutt? A mutt and a prince again? Were the gods punishing him?

He regretted it after a few years and many deaths, but it was too late. The hate was ingrained, and the damage was done. His friend h