Jaselyn's POV My phone buzzed once more and it was also a message from Rion but this time, it said that he was at the door! This just keeps getting worse. What kind of situation is this?I stood up carefully, supporting myself before walking over to the door. These are one of the times I miss not being pregnant. If I wasn't feeling like an overinflated balloon, I would have sprinted to the kitchen and warned Jinu not to come out for the rest of the day.But what really is the point in hiding him? He's going to attend my baby shower and so is Rion, they'll definitely see each other at the party but at least there'll be a crowd to stop anything major from happening. Argh! This is too much.I walked as fast as I could towards the kitchen but was disappointed when Chef Illyia said that Jinu had just left with a bag of chips.I hoped with all my heart that he had gone to his room but I know that things never usually go as I plan so I head to the entrance of the palace instead and sure as
Jaselyn's POV“How has Zane been doing?” Rion asked as I tended to his wound. I had finished disinfecting it and was currently wrapping a bandage around his knuckles.“He's been well, extremely busy but other than that he's fine. Oh, he's also super excited for the baby.” I responded.“I thought so. Zane is the type to be hyper about stuff, almost like he has too much energy so he pours it into expressing his emotions. He's never been one to hide how he feels, it makes him suffer. I've always found it funny since he's the older one between the both of us and should also be the more sensible one.” He spoke with a fond smile and I grinned.“Definitely. He's really stubborn too and won't admit that he misses you. The new Beta can be a little……difficult. He's too serious, too formal and completely lacks a sense of humor. Plus he's haughty too, I've caught him talking down to the maids a couple of times.I haven't spoken to him much because he isn't really easy to be around, he just has th
Rion's POVGetting summoned by the Luna of the Blue Solstice Pack was certainly the last thing I had expected. And definitely not after I just returned.But I knew I had nothing to worry about, my conscience is clean and I've offended no one so whatever comes, I'll face it head on.At least that's what I thought until I walked into that room and saw those people and the words that slipped out of the mouth of the woman I identified as the Luna……..“You're finally here……. My son……”I paused in my tracks and for a minute there, it felt like a bomb had just gone off in my head. Did she just call me her son? What the hell?!The woman just kept walking towards me until she was in front of me and though my eyes saw the great resemblance between us, my body, especially my heart was constantly rejecting the entire concept.She reached out to me and I slapped her hand away.“Don't touch me. Stay away.” I bellowed.“But my son, I—”“Don't say those words, I'm not your son. I'm the son of Aizen a
Rion's POV “I know this is a lot to process and I'm really sorry it has to be this way. I'll tell you everything that happened and I'm ready to answer all your questions. I just hope you can listen and try to understand my situation.” Luna Daryna implored and my hands bunched into fists but I said nothing.“The Blue Solstice Pack, though famed as the biggest and most popular Pack in this country, is also the oldest and fraught with strife. Our Pack has been blessed in so many ways so there's always one conspiracy or the other brewing and most of the time, it's too late before we realize it.About 22 years ago, I had twins, a boy and a girl. They were both born healthy but my son was poisoned and he died. During that time, we were at war with another Pack so I was not allowed to be present at my infant's burial, my mother inlaw took care of everything.Due to that, I was never able to get closure but I tried to make peace with the fact.It was only 15 years later that the truth came
Rion's POV“What are you saying, Diete?” I confronted him.“I'm telling the truth, what reason would I have to lie to you?” He shot back and I had no response to that.“Rion, please wait!” Luna Daryna stood up but I couldn't bring myself to turn and look at her.I still can't bring myself to accept any of this. It just isn't right, it wouldn't be fair. The life I've lived, everything I've come to know, how can they just tell me it's all a lie? No, there's no way I can believe anyone in this room, they're all lying. Even Diete is lying. This is just some kind of silly trick, that's what it has to be.There are only two people in this world that I know won't lie to me; my mum and dad. I need to talk to them, I need to hear it from them. I'm sure they'll assure me that these people are lying or prove that this is some type of misunderstanding.I storm out of the room, making my way through the halls of the palace in a frenzy. The events of the meeting room just kept replaying in my head
Rion's POV As I walked into the living room, she followed behind me.“Dear, come on outside. Our son finally came to visit.” She announced to dad who I easily assumed was in their bedroom.“Coming!” Came his loud reply.“When did you return?” She asked.“Today, about an hour ago.” I replied monotonously.“I'm really glad you're back. Your father and I were getting really worried about how you were coping after Zee’s loss.Have a seat, I'll go make you something quickly. It's been a while since I've had a chance to feed you, you must surely miss your mum's cooking.” She spoke cheerfully and turned around to head to the kitchen.“No, there's no need for that. I'm in a hurry, I just wanted to drop by really quickly.” I dissuaded.“Oh, OK. You look tense. Is there something you wanna talk about?” She asked, taking a seat beside me. She's always been able to read me like a book despite being a kid who rarely showed his emotions growing up. Isn't this what a mother is supposed to be? So ho
Rion's POVTo say I was in shock would be an understatement. Her words hit me like a bullet to glass and every single memory began to shatter one after the other.I just sat there stunned, unable to explain how I was feeling. Was it betrayal? Sadness? Fear? Regret? No, it was much more. There just isn't a word for it.There's just no way to explain how you would feel after realizing you had been lied to for twenty two years and the people you've thought were your family this whole time were actually just two kind people who saved you as an infant and raised you. That's right, they raised me. If they hadn't picked me up that day, I wouldn't be here right now.I have no reason to be mad at them for hiding the truth, I owe them my life. But still I can't seem to reconcile these feelings that are bubbling up inside of me.“Rion dear, please look at me.” My mother called and placed a hand on my cheek, turning my head to look at her.“Believe me when I say we didn't want to hide the truth,
Jaselyn's POVI'm not new to strange things happening in this palace but this by far takes the cake. Rion turning out to be the heir of the Blue Solstice Pack and a twin at the same time is just something I could have never seen coming.I could do nothing but watch in awe at the exchange between him and Luna Daryna. I'm almost sure she's telling the truth, the resemblance pretty much gives it away. Or this could just be some kind of temptation.My heart clenched at seeing Rion's turmoil, his raw but natural response to the whole conundrum. He's already dealing with a lot with trying to recover from Ziarre's death and now this. I definitely resonate with his feelings of denial because if anyone just showed up and told me my late parents were never actually my parents….. well let's just say it'll be a death match between me and them.His response was definitely valid, calmer than I would have been able to manage but at the same time, I can't help but sympathize with Luna Daryna.As a so