The King

That fucking bitch!

‘Don’t forget about Mircea.’

I will never forgive him for making Rain cry.

Rain tries to kiss me again, but I stop her.

“Before we continue, there is something I must tell you. I did not know until now, and… I am sorry for causing you more pain.”

Worry reflects on her face. “Tell me.”

I swallow hard. “Sky… she is mine. My flesh and blood.”

Rain blinks a few times. “She is… yours? As in your daughter?” I nod. Her eyes widen. “Her scent and her being a hybrid…. It was so obvious. How did I not see it? I thought you couldn’t have children.”

“I can’t… not since Sinn sterilized me… but….” I try to think, but there are so many memories in my head, and I don’t know which ones are real…. “I don’t know how it happened…. I mean… it is obvious I slept with her mother… but Daphne never told me anything… and… then she disappeared…. It must have happened before Sinn made sure I could never have pups.” I frown. Which memory is real? “I think it happened on Daphne’s wedding night.