Chapter 31 - The Cousins' Standoff (2)

Both men were breathing hard after exhausting all their bullets against each other, ending their war of words. They stood there in silence, glaring at each other, digesting what had transpired, somehow feeling foolish at how they had behaved moments ago.

"This clearly brings back memories. I feel like we were 12 again. Remember the puppy that was gifted to Mother?" Prince Xavier suddenly said, lamenting on a memory only known to both of them.

"Yeah...from what I remembered, it died not long after that. Aunt Serina said it's due to 'excessive love'." Duke Kensington added.

On that note, both men sighed loudly.

"I won't let her go, Xavier." Duke Kensington finally said, declaring his stance in this love affair.

"Neither will I, Zachary." Not one to back down, Prince Xavier declared the same.

"We should let her choose." After some thoughts, Duke Kensington felt this seemed to be the best option. Ultimately, Lady Melissa should be the one to choose her own happiness.

"The engagement