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
Jaselyn's POV “Sure.”“But first,” I continued. “Gotta get something to eat, I'm starving.” I complained and he grinned.“Actually, I brought some snacks as well. Wanna have some?” He offered and I beamed.“Thank goodness Rion, you're a lifesaver. Chef Illyia has been strict with me lately, he hides all the snacks away and won't let me have anything if it's not a salad or one of those boring meals from my diet plan. He and the doctor are in cahoots I tell you.” I grumbled, genuinely disgruntled while he couldn't hold back his laugh.“Hey, don't laugh at me.” I jabbed him in the side and he cleared his throat and wiped a tear from his eye, trying to assume some formality.“Alright, give me a moment.” He said and went back into his room. A few minutes later, he appeared with bags of various snacks, ranging from chips to cookies, chocolate and even popcorn. He's certainly the man after my own heart, my partner in crime.“Let's go.” I urged and led the way. We ended up stopping by the ki
Jaselyn's POV It's finally the long awaited day of my baby shower, the entire palace is abuzz already. The place is completely decorated even though we're holding the party in the Grand Hall. Hats off to the maids for the extra effort, considering how friggin huge this place is. I should definitely give them a bonus after this, they deserve it.I'm already dressed and in full glam. Talia is styling my hair and adding accessories to it. Zane got an urgent call and had to leave. There was a heavy storm last night and the public library collapsed. Thankfully, no one was hurt but as the Alpha, he had to check on the situation personally. He called and said he'll be back soon. I'll handle everything here in the meantime.Talia added the finishing touches to my hair and stepped back so I could get a good look at her work. She might not talk much but she's actually good at styling stuff. She might even be better than Nae but I'll never say that out loud. I looked really good and I radiated
Jaselyn's POV She wouldn't have rejected him on my request. I just really hoped that he would treat her right but it looks like the apple really doesn't fall too far from the tree.I clear my throat loudly and Hadrian's eyes fall on me. “Oh Jaselyn, you're also here. Almost didn't see you there. Congratulations by the way, I'm sure Zane must be excited to start a family with you after dumping my cousin. It's truly a joyous day indeed.” He spoke sarcastically with an annoying smirk that I just wanted to wipe right off his face. I want nothing more than to get his hands off Nae and kick him to the curb. How someone can be so disgusting I really don't know.“It's nice to see you too, Hadrian. If you don't mind, Nae and I were having a conversation before you arrived so I'd appreciate it if you could give us a few minutes.” I requested as politely as I could manage.Hadrian hugged her tightly from behind instead, practically crushing her in his grasp. “I'm sorry but it's a no can do.
Jaselyn's POV That sure is a hefty demand, especially since Rion just found out she's his biological mother. He's hardly even had time to process everything and she already wants him taking over the responsibility of Alpha and over such a big Pack as well. I definitely think it's too much and too soon.Now I feel a little guilty for advising him to talk to her. Would she still have confronted him anyway?“You can probably guess what my answer was.”Yes, I can and I wouldn't be surprised. That's a lot to ask from someone you just met.“I rejected the idea completely. She must have assumed it had to do with me not wanting to leave my adoptive parents so she said they could come along with me back to the Blue Solstice Pack and live as the Pack's honorary members for the rest of their lives. I still declined the offer.I've already made my decision about the direction I'm going to take with my life. I'm still going to start my company and this revelation, though shocking, was just a mino
Jaselyn's POV But Just then, Zane walked into the room and he had a deep frown on his face. It instantly worried me since today is supposed to be a joyous occasion for the both of us.Did something happen during his inspection? Was the damage worse than we thought? Did someone get hurt? Did someone…..I shook my head to do away with the negative thoughts. There's no point frightening myself by cooking up scenarios in my head, I should just ask him.I walked up to him with a smile but his expression didn't change the slightest bit. “Is something wrong? Why are you…..”I was rudely interrupted by our new Beta who showed up and reminded us that Zane and I were still yet to give an opening speech and welcome the guests.I decided the questions would have to wait. I moved closer to Zane and nearly recoiled instantly due to how sour his scent had grown. He stank of burnt tyres and turpentine as opposed to his natural sweet scent of sandalwood, pine and rose. It made my stomach turn.He's
Jaselyn's POVIn that moment, it felt like the whole world exploded right before my eyes, the shattered pieces raining down, slicing and cutting through my heart like paper.Me and Rion having an….. How? How could he even conceive the thought? Did he really think we could do something so despicable? That we would betray him in that way?I want to believe that this is all a lie, or some bad joke that went a little too far but I'm way too hurt to even try to delude myself. If he announced it to the whole Pack then he must really believe it. But why……???“Have you gone mad? What nonsense are you spouting right now?” Rion fought back, livid.“I'm the one saying nonsense? Have a little dignity and admit it already. Or have you become incapable of that?I can't believe the both of you have been taking me for a fool this whole time. The calls, the texts, how you seem to be the only thing she talks about, I should've realized it sooner but I blindly trusted the both of you and I'm paying for