Just like Kira had expected, Regina didn't stay away for long. The next time she came back to the palace however was when she was sure Kira and Leo would be together. Kira had prepared herself that day in wait for the important person Leo said was coming. The last thing she needed was having Regina close by, she knew that the woman was up to something, and she had chosen the worst timing for it." Leo " Kira called her husband who stood beside her, she was hoping more than anything he could do something about Regina. Leo himself didn't seem too thrilled to see Regina here. Some of the ministers and high-ranking officials were present in the palace. A small celebration had been set to welcome whoever the special person coming was. Regina was dressed beautifully in a tight-fitting black gown that complimentary her fair skin, she looked like a fairy managing to capture the attention of everyone present. Kira who had felt very confident of herself earlier that morning now felt dull, ther
Meanwhile, Regina smiles to herself when she saw Kira leaves. She picked up the drink which she had prepared specially and walked to where Leo was standing with her uncle. She knew that he wouldn't act rudely toward her because everyone else was watching." Hi Uncle "" Hello Regina, you are looking well " The king addressed her with a smile. He still treated her well despite his enmity with her father." Fine thank you," Regina turned her attention to Leo " I brought you a drink "Leo eyed her drink suspiciously, clearly, he wanted nothing to do with her. But couldn't reject her, he didn't want the king to think badly of him. Yandar had a close relation with his kingdom, it was the only kingdom that didn't support the crown city. Leo took the drink from Regina hesitantly. As Leo took the drink from Regina, he couldn't help but feel suspicious of her intentions. He wondered why she had gone through so much trouble to make him a drink and whether there was something in it that he shoul
Upon receiving the news that she is pregnant, Kira experiences a range of emotions. While she feels joy and excitement at the prospect of starting a family with her husband, she also experiences fear and anxiety about whether it was a good time. She still hadn't been able to win the favor of the servants in the palace not to talk of the people of Yandar. She didn't know if this was the best time to be having a baby. Furthermore, she is concerned about how her husband, King Leo, would react to the news, given the stress he has been under lately.Despite these challenges, she felt excited at the thought of raising her child with love and care. She recognizes that it will not be easy, but she is committed to fulfilling both her role as queen and her role as a mother. As such, she will work diligently to ensure that she can balance her responsibilities and provide her child with the best possible upbringing. All the good things of life which she hadn't been favored enough to experience a
If only Kira knew that Regina had plans as well then she would have rejected Leo's suggestion to make an appearance. It was this same event that changed her life.Regina had sat and waited the entire time for this moment. She knew something like this would happen, she had predicted Kira's pregnancy, and she also knew how Leo would insist on making a public announcement about it. Leo had been her childhood friend after all and there was nothing about him she didn't knowToday was the special day when Kira's pregnancy would be announced to the whole kingdom. Leo had given a free pass to every citizen in Yandar to come to the palace. There was good food, drinks, and nice music, the perfect atmosphere to deliver wonderful news. Leo must have thought she had given up completely because he had even invited her family members to the ceremony.Regina spent hours getting herself ready, she needed to look perfect for this day. Regina wore a stunning red dress with a fitted bodice and a flowing
Leo feels dread settle in him. He remains standing on the podium, in front of dozens of his people not knowing what to do. He must have looked like a lost chick with the way he was standing. It was Ethan who came to his rescue. " You should go somewhere private to settle your feelings, Your Majesty "Leo turns around, he was about to tell Kira to come with him and that he would explain everything to her. He had no idea what Regina was going on about, she claimed to be pregnant with his child but Leo knew it was false news. Even though he and Regina had been together for years he had never touched her before. They never had sex, so how could she possibly be pregnant for him? He felt anger at the thought that she would spout such nonsense just to implicate him, especially in front of all those people. Leo didn't find Kira behind him. She had probably left while he was still distracted. Honestly, he couldn't blame her, she must have felt as confused and hurt as he did. It was more reaso
It was a peaceful morning in the palace. Kira had slept very late that morning because she had been busy entertaining some guests the other night. Being Queen was a lot more tiring than people made it to be. Kira woke up however filled with worry and anxiety, she immediately reached out to seek answers about Lily's whereabouts. " Did Leo take her out while I was sleeping? I can't find her in my chambers "Agatha listened attentively as Kira frantically inquired about Lily's sudden disappearance. " Don't worry my Lady. I am sure Lilly is just playing in the gardens "" Let's go check" Kira hurriedly made her way to the palace garden in search of her beloved daughter. There, to her immense relief, she spotted Lily, gleefully engrossed in her play. Kira's anxiety began to subside as she approached her daughter. Lilly is only seven years old, but she already shares a resemblance to Kira. The main difference between them is that Lilly has long, blond hair, which she inherited from her dad
While Kira thought positively of Regina's son, Regina herself hated Lilly with all her heart. In fact, her hatred for the little girl might even be more than the one she had for her mother. It was because Lily was a rival to Ethan's throne. Regina believed her son was the rightful successor and it was his place to rule Yandar after Leo was gone. But then again since Kira was the Queen, Lilly would be more likely to inherit everything. Despite all those years, she was nothing more than a concubine still.And Leo hated her. He wouldn't show it to the public but she knew he preferred Kira's child to her own. It made her feel very bad. She had thought that after she got with Leo that she would be able to find her way into his heart again. But Leo had avoided her like the plague ever since what had happened year's ago. He had divided the palace into two sections, he kept Kira and her daughter close to him while he pushed Regina and her son far away. If it wasn't for her supportive parents
" Regina " Leo said her name blankly. His eyes trailed over to Ethan who was seated beside her. His lips tilted up into a fond smile. " Hello Ethan"As a concubine, Regina couldn't even call Leo her husband, since it might sound disrespectful to his Queen who was his rightful wife. There were a lot of laws that needed to be followed, and Leo avoiding her completely didn't make things easier. Never would Regina have thought that she, as the most envied lady in all of Yandar would one day end up as a mere concubine. It was very painful, but she had to bare it for the sake of her son.Ethan stayed by Kira's side despite his father's presence. The young boy didn't get to see much of his father around, not that Leo treated him any differently from Lilly, but the King spent more time with the Queen and his daughter. Ethan knew this must be the reason why his mother hated the Queen very much. However he didn't mind much, Ethan cared about his sister a lot and he would have also spent more t