Chapter 23: FamilyReagan's POV"Amber eyes, brown hair. This is her," I muttered under my breath as I studied the photograph in front of me. After five long years, she finally appeared.I never expected you to be so near, Selina. Why hadn't I thought of this sooner? You were the one who left, and now, you're the one who has come back.I gently placed the photo on the table and looked at Adrian. "It seems our elusive healer is concealing a secret," I murmured.He nodded. "Agreed. Who would have thought that the woman you’ve been searching for all this time was right here in the palace?" he replied."And it seems she has no intention of revealing the truth to me. Fine, I’ll let her be for now. I’ll be the predator, and she’ll be my prey," I declared, tapping my finger on her photo."Could you prepare something for me?" I asked."Sure, what do you need?" he replied."Place guards at every exit of the kingdom. I suspect she’s planning to take Sky away from here," I said, my teeth clenche
Chapter 24: Happy Together Selina’s POV A sharp slap struck my cheek once more. She really enjoys this, doesn’t she? I don’t care who she is. Without a word, I retaliated, slapping her back. Her eyes widened in shock as she held her reddened cheek. “You wench!” she screamed, seething with rage, ready to lunge at me again. But someone grabbed her wrist, stopping her in her tracks. It was Reagan, his expression radiating danger. “What is this all about?” he asked, his voice calm yet firm. Giselle’s face, once fierce like a tiger, now looked like a timid kitten that wouldn’t dare break a dish. It was fascinating how her expression changed so dramatically. She was definitely bipolar. Instantly, she began acting as if she were on the verge of tears. She clung to Reagan’s arm like a leech. He harshly shook her off. I noticed the pain in her eyes, but she quickly masked it. “That healer is so mean to me. I was just trying to tell her something, and she took it the wrong way,” she comp
Chapter 25: Revelation “I think he already knows, Jiya. What should I do?” I asked, anxiety creeping into my voice. She looked at me with confusion. “What do you mean?” she asked. “Reagan… he knows I’m just disguising myself,” I replied, unable to mask the worry in my tone. Her face instantly changed, and she moved closer. “How? I mean, how did he find out? Did anyone discover your real identity?” I cast a glance at Abigail, who was playing nearby, and nodded. “Yes. Sky knows,” I answered. “Maybe someone saw you without your disguise,” she said thoughtfully. “What are you going to do now?” I closed my eyes and leaned back in my seat, sighing deeply. “Whatever happens, I’m still going to take Sky away,” I whispered, keeping my eyes shut, trying to gather my courage. Jiya let out a heavy sigh. “If he already knows about you, could he also know about Abigail?” Her words hit me like a sudden storm, and my eyes flew open. She was right; I hadn’t thought of that. I had previously
Chapter 26: EmotionsI rose from the chair and met his gaze. “Now you know everything, Reagan. And just so you’re aware, I plan to take Sky away from this hell, too,” I said coldly. A flicker of pain and anguish crossed his eyes, but I wasn’t sure if it was real or if my eyes were simply deceiving me.He had the audacity to act like that in front of me. Each time he shatters my heart, he comes back with soothing words, trying to patch things up with sweet promises. I’m utterly done with it.Sadness transformed into anger on his face as he stood up, too. “I want to remind you, I’m not the one who left Sky behind.” I fell silent, biting my inner lip. I hated to admit it, but he was right.I was the one who left Sky five years ago, but I didn’t mean to. I was forced. All I wanted was to escape—to survive. I couldn’t die, not for the sake of him and Giselle. I definitely didn’t want Giselle to raise my children.That was simply unacceptable. “I—” I attempted to speak, but the right words
Chapter 27: Pathetic Selina's POV"Sleep well, Sky. I'll come back tomorrow so we can play together again," I whispered softly, placing a gentle kiss on his forehead.He gave me a big, bright smile and nodded eagerly. "Of course, Mommy! I'll be waiting for you!" His excitement made me chuckle. That was just so adorable.I gently stroked his cheek. "Goodnight for now." I tucked him in, arranging his blanket as he kept his eyes on me the whole time. Afterward, I stood up, giving him a small wave."I love you, honey.""I love you too, Mom."He's such a sweet child. "Alright, I'm leaving now. I'll call your nanny to help you fall asleep. Next time, I'll stay with you," I promised.He gave a sleepy smile, followed by a yawn. "I'll be waiting, Mom," he mumbled, his voice drowsy. I can't wait for that day either, but for now, it's just not possible.Aside from Sky and Reagan, only Adrian seems to know my true identity. I can't let others find out because if they realize I'm not dead, they m
Chapter 28: GoodnightSelina’s POVA loud knock on my door jolts me awake. From outside, I hear Giselle’s booming voice. My brows knit together as I process what she’s yelling.“Open this door, you whore! It seems like you don’t know your place!” Her pounding on the door sounds like it could split the wood. My expression probably looks like a living question mark.I glance at the clock—10 p.m. I pull on my robe and cautiously head to the door. When I open it, Giselle’s arm is raised, ready to knock again.Her face is flushed with rage, and I stare at her, confused. Why is she this angry at this hour? “Finally, you decided to come out!” I take a deep breath to steady myself.Don’t argue with her, Selina. She’s not worth it. Keeping my expression cool, I ask, “What do you want, Giselle?”She sneers, glaring at me with disgust. “You’ve been stealing my man. You’re a whore! How dare you kiss him!” A sharp slap lands on my cheek.So, she heard about that. I press my lips together, fighting
Chapter 29: AbigailSelina's POVWhen I woke up in the morning, he was no longer beside me. That’s perfectly fine because if he were still here, I wouldn’t know what to do. I don’t know what came over me last night to let things go that far.I'm embarrassed for letting my guard down. This isn’t like me. I can’t believe how easily I become soft when it comes to him. Is it because he was once the love of my life?What he said that night is true—we're still mates, bound to each other. I can't just erase that bond. Geez, what should I do now?I got up from the bed and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. As I was drying my hair, I heard a knock on the door, three times.“Yes?” I called. From outside, someone responded, “The king wanted to see you,” she said, just loud enough for me to hear. I rolled my eyes. He wants to see me again, even though we just met last night.“Alright,” I replied, knowing that if I didn’t go, the maid who was sent to fetch me might get punished.As I walked
Chapter 30: True Identity They looked at me with a mixture of shock and confusion as I walked down the hallway, holding Abigail’s hand. Jiya quietly followed behind us, clearly picking up on their whispers and watching their horrified expressions. I can’t blame them. After nearly six years of being gone—dead, as they believed—I’ve returned. I no longer need to hide my true appearance, now that Reagan knows the truth. And with Abigail by my side, I feel stronger. “Are my eyes deceiving me? Isn’t that Lady Selina—the King’s dead mate?” I overheard one of the maids whisper. “Yes, it’s her. Brown hair, amber eyes—that’s definitely her. So… she isn’t dead? And who’s that child beside her?” My expression tightened. I hated when my children became the topic of their gossip. They can talk behind my back all they want, but not about my kids. “Her daughter… but wait, she resembles the king. Could she be his child too?” another murmured in
Chapter 77: MissingSelina's POVI slowly opened my eyes and felt Reagan wrap his arms around my waist as he hugged me from behind. I could tell by the rhythm of his breathing and the constant beating of his heart that he was still asleep.I carefully removed his arm from my waist. Luckily he didn't wake up. The events of last night came back to me.My cheeks flushed in embarrassment. God, I did it again. Damn that weakness. I groaned softly and turned to look outside. The sun's rays hit my face, forcing me to cover my eyes from the brightness.I bit my bottom lip and took a deep breath. I let my emotions override my logic last night. I shouldn't have done that. But strangely, there was no hint of regret in my heart.I looked at Reagan again. He slept so peacefully. His wounds were starting to heal and I couldn't believe he still had the strength to hold me last night.I bit my lip and sighed. Ugh, forget it. Anyway, I felt like I forgot something important. My eyes widened as I reali
Chapter 76: Giving InSelina's POVBefore I could reach the door, he pulled me back, trapping me against the wall. My eyes widened in shock.What?He closed his eyes tightly. "For once, Selina, be honest with your feelings," he said with urgency, his gaze sharp as it locked onto mine."Stop being stubborn. Stop pushing me away. I know I hurt you, and that’s why you don’t want me to stay. But please, I don’t believe that there’s no trace of love left for me in your heart," he said, his voice filled with sorrow.I pressed my lips together tightly, turning my head to avoid his gaze. Honest with myself? Yes, he was right, I still loved him. But what good would my love do? Nothing.He only caused me pain, never returning the love I gave. Was I wrong to be cautious with him now? I didn’t want to feel that pain again, the repeated humiliation of loving him."So tell me, Selina. Say that you don’t love me, and I’ll let you go completely," he said hoarsely. He rested his forehead against mine
Chapter 75: Tears And KissesSelina's POVI released a deep sigh as I watched him, still lying motionless in bed. He looked peaceful, but I knew better. He wasn’t getting better. Not yet.I’d done everything I could—cleaned his wounds, treated him. But there was only so much I could do.Biting my lower lip, I let out another shaky breath. Don’t care. Don’t worry about him. I had told myself I wouldn’t. But here I was, caught in the same cycle, fretting over him.I pressed my lips together and whispered, “You’re really something else, Reagan,” before standing up from my chair.Now that I’d done my part, I could leave and return to the twins. It was time to go.But just as I turned to walk away, his hand shot out, gripping my wrist with surprising strength. My heart skipped a beat.He pulled me toward him, and before I could react, he pinned me down on the bed. His eyes were still closed, his grip firm, but his face was contorted with something far deeper than sleep.He must be dreaming
Chapter 74: You're Safe NowSelina's POVI stopped in my tracks when a loud knock echoed through the door. My brows furrowed. Who could be knocking at this hour?A wave of nervousness and alertness washed over me. I glanced over to see Jiya step out of her room, her expression mirroring mine.Another knock followed. I pressed my lips together. No intruder would knock like that. But who else could it be?Jiya came down, and now there were two of us standing in front of the door. As I reached for the doorknob, she gripped my hand tightly.I looked at her, and she shook her head. "The last time someone knocked on the door, you ended up in danger," she said, her voice tinged with worry.She was right. But we couldn’t turn away now. Maybe it was an emergency. Someone might need my help. I squeezed her hand reassuringly. "Everything will be alright," I said softly.Her eyes filled with tears. "I can't help it. What happened before... it’s left a mark on me. I can’t bear the thought of losin
Chapter 73: Moon GoddessSelina's POVThey ran even faster as they neared the starting line. Abi was in the lead, but the gap between her and Sky was minimal.In just a few seconds, the race ended, with Abi emerging as the winner. They shifted back into their human forms.I quickly handed each of them a towel to cover themselves. Abigail was overjoyed with the results, while Sky chuckled, knowing he could never beat his sister—not yet, at least.He's still young and was frail as a child. He didn’t get the chance to train his body or enhance his abilities for this kind of competition."See? I told you I’m faster than you!" Abigail teased, grinning widely. Instead of being annoyed, Sky laughed along."Okay, fine. You win this time. But this isn’t over, sister. Someday, I’ll beat you!" he declared with determination. Abi laughed even louder."I’ll be waiting," she replied with a mischievous smile. I shook my head, amused, and turned to Jiya."Go change," I told her.She nodded and went o
Chapter 72: RunSelina's POVMy brow furrowed slightly when I saw more than ten knights with Adrian. What are they doing here?"Do you think Reagan sent them because something happened?" Jiya asked me, concern evident in her voice. I glanced at her and shrugged. Honestly, I had no idea.I shook my head. "It’s better if you go and ask them," I suggested. She nodded but hesitated. "You’re not coming to—" she stopped mid-sentence as Adrian turned to look at us.He began moving toward us, half-running. If he’s here, does that mean Reagan is too?"Selina, Jiya, Prince Sky, Princess Abigail," Adrian greeted us, bowing his head. Jiya returned the bow while the twins smiled politely."Hello, Royal Beta," Abigail said warmly."It’s nice to see you here, Uncle Adrian. Is Father with you?" Sky asked, his curiosity shining through.He even glanced around, searching for any sign of Reagan. I couldn’t help but wonder if the twins missed their father. A pang of guilt stabbed at my chest."Yes, Your
Chapter 71: PeacefulSelina's POVIt has been two weeks since we left the palace, and I must admit, life is beginning to feel different—freer. For the first time in years, there’s a sense of normalcy, a quiet peace that I didn’t know I craved so deeply.I glanced at the twins, Abi and Sky, who were laughing and chasing each other around the living room. Their giggles echoed through the house, pure and unrestrained. Their happiness was infectious, warming every corner of my heart.When we first left, we planned to rent a small house, but Reagan insisted on buying one for us. He didn’t want the twins to feel displaced or unsafe. I didn’t argue. He was right—the children deserve a stable home, a place where they can grow without fear.Even now, I’ve noticed knights discreetly guarding the perimeter. They try to remain unseen, but I can sense their presence. It’s a small comfort, knowing Abi and Sky are still protected. After all, they are the legitimate heirs to the kingdom, whether or n
Chapter 70: I Don’t Deserve HerReagan's POVI don’t deserve her love and loyalty. I’m a failure at everything. She was right—all I did was lie and make promises I couldn’t even keep.“Can we talk, son?” Charlotte said as she entered my office, her voice soft as always. I didn’t bother looking up.Adrian was right. She really refused to leave the palace. She’s been trying to talk to me about it—she wants to stay here with me.But I refused. I gave her only a week to stay, and after that, she and Vincent must leave immediately. What they did to Selina is unacceptable.If she weren’t my mother, I would’ve sentenced her to death. I shook the thought away and continued with what I was doing.“Son,” she called again. This time, I stopped reading and looked at her coldly.“What?” I asked, my voice icy.She lowered her gaze and hesitated to speak. I frowned.“Stop wasting my time. What do you want, Charlotte?”She looked up and walked closer to me, her actions irritating me further.“I’m sor
Chapter 69: Letting You GoSelina's POVHe said today would be the day he gave me his decision. I don’t expect him to agree, but a small part of me still hopes.Closing my eyes, I took a deep breath and made my way to the balcony where we were supposed to meet. From afar, I could already see him—his back turned to me, silent, as though he was fighting a battle within himself.I stopped in my tracks, staring at his figure. I didn’t know whether to call out to him or let him start. But before I could decide, he turned around and faced me.His eyes met mine, sadness radiating from them despite the faint smile on his lips. It wasn’t a smile of joy but one of surrender—a smile that pierced straight through my heart.He stepped closer, his gaze steady, and for a moment, I wanted to run. Turn around and leave before he could say anything. But I stood my ground, forcing my heart to remain steady.“You’ve decided?” I asked, my voice colder than I intended.He nodded but didn’t speak right away