Chapter 37: Are You Mad?Selina’s POV"Mom, are you mad at Father?" Abi asked me sadly as we walked toward her and Sky's room. Sky was still unconscious, and it worried me. The way he fell into the water yesterday must have been serious.I stopped walking and looked at her. Shaking my head, I replied softly, "No, baby. Mommy isn’t mad at your father." She stared at me intently, as if trying to read my thoughts."Why do you ask, Abi?" I questioned her gently. She pouted and said, "Because you’re ignoring him, Mom. He told me he’s sad because you won’t talk to him."What? Reagan said that?I sighed deeply and knelt down to her level. "We just had a misunderstanding, Baby. But I’m not mad at him, okay?" I assured her while gently patting her head.She nodded, looking a little more relieved. "Okay, Mom."We continued walking, but my mind drifted back to yesterday’s conversation with Reagan. He had begged me not to take the kids away and promised that Giselle would no longer be a threat to
Chapter 38: ForgottenSelina’s POV“Did you hear? His Majesty and Lady Giselle are getting married next week.”Oh God, not this again. I’ve been hearing about this for days, and it’s seriously ruining my mood.“Do you think the wedding will finally happen this time?” her companion asked. Do they seriously have no better hobby than gossiping while working?Everywhere I go, this is the only topic people seem to be discussing. I don’t know if they’re doing it intentionally to let me hear, or if it’s just a coincidence. I’ve kept quiet about this matter, not even sure if Reagan himself has heard of these rumors.I shrugged it off, trying to calm the growing irritation within me. But seriously, why am I even mad? It doesn’t matter if they get married. The only thing that truly matters to me is that Sky and Abi get the rights they deserve as his children. Whether Reagan chooses to betray my trust again is up to him and his conscience.Shaking my head, I forced myself to ignore their words.
Chapter 39: Jiya’s Love Story“Are you sure we can really do this?” Jiya asked me for the fifth time since we left the palace. I turned to gaze out of the train window, letting a small smile curve my lips.“Yes, we can, Jiya. The twins wanted to see vast green fields, flower farms, and gardens—somewhere far from the chaos of the palace,” I replied gently.From the corner of my eye, I noticed her looking at me with a puzzled expression. “Why does it feel like you’re the one who needs this escape?”I turned to her and chuckled softly. “Right. You’re not wrong,” I admitted, taking a deep breath. “This is exactly what I need, too. It’s just a short trip, Jiya. We’ll be back at the palace before Reagan even notices we’re gone.” I glanced at the twins, peacefully sleeping beside us.She frowned, clearly still uneasy. “But no one knows we left the palace, let alone the city. What if His Majesty comes back unexpectedly? He’ll lose his mind looking for you and the twins,” she said, her tone fi
Chapter 40: No, She's Not"Wake up, Sky and Abi. We’re almost there," I said softly, my hands gently patting their arms.The two woke up slowly, rubbing their eyes. "That was fast, Mom," Sky mumbled through a yawn.I chuckled at his sleepy tone. "It’s been an hour, baby. Come on now, the train is about to stop," I said, giving them an encouraging smile.Abigail’s face lit up as the realization dawned on her. She shook Sky’s shoulder, jolting him from his drowsiness."Come on, Sky! Let’s look out the window and watch the train stop!" Abigail exclaimed, her excitement contagious."Huh?" Sky blinked groggily, still half-asleep."The train! Sky, wake up!" she repeated, her enthusiasm unwavering. With a reluctant groan, Sky opened his eyes, his movements sluggish, almost robotic."Are we there yet?" he asked, glancing around the compartment.I couldn’t help but smile at the two of them. They were adorable, even in moments like this.“Wow, we’re really here!” Sky exclaimed, his energy sudde
Chapter 41: Thick SkinSelina's POVThe situation turned awkward fast. I couldn’t decide whether I should call Jiya and take her to our room to save her from her ex-mate, or let the two of them talk it out.I bit my inner bottom lip and took a deep breath. Holding my twins’ hands, I finally called Jiya’s attention.“Um, Jiya, should we head out now?” I asked uncertainly.She looked at me briefly, then back at Aamon. “It’s nice to see you again, but unfortunately, we need to leave,” she said seriously.Aamon nodded, but his eyes betrayed his reluctance. “Sure, see you around then.”Jiya gave him a curt nod and walked over to us.That was... uncomfortable.As we started heading to our room, I couldn’t hold back my curiosity. “So, that’s your ex-mate?” I asked her.She sighed deeply and nodded slowly. “Yes, he is,” she answered quietly. Her expression made it clear her thoughts were elsewhere.“Are you okay, Jiya?” I asked, concerned.She bit her lip and turned to me. “I realized somethi
Chapter 42: Was It Confusion?Selina's POV"Are you okay?" I asked Jiya as we ate dinner together. She glanced at me briefly before nodding. "Yeah, I had a good nap earlier," she replied.I stared at her, unconvinced. She didn’t look like she had slept at all, but I decided not to point it out. Instead, I shifted my gaze to the twins, who were happily devouring their meals."Anyway, sorry I couldn’t take you out earlier," Jiya said, pulling my attention back to her."There’s always tomorrow, so don’t worry," I replied with a reassuring smile. She nodded, but something about her demeanor felt off. It was strange to see her so downcast.Maybe it’s the weight of everything that happened today.When I first saw Reagan again while I was in disguise, I felt a whirlwind of emotions—sadness, anger, and fear that he might uncover the truth.Even though our situations are different, I understand how Jiya feels. Right now, all I can do is support her. She was always there for me when I needed he
Chapter 43: Let's Talk Selina's POV Why is he here? I thought he wasn’t coming back right away? I stood frozen, staring at him, unable to find the right words. He closed the space between us, his piercing gaze making me feel uneasy. “What are you doing here without telling me?” he asked sternly. I rolled my eyes and gave him a slight push. “We’ll talk later. Go check on Sky inside—he’s been in there for a while and hasn’t come out,” I replied, trying to deflect. He studied me for a moment before nodding. “Alright. Later tonight,” he said firmly, before heading inside. I exhaled in relief once he was gone. What am I supposed to do now? Should I explain myself or not? But why should I? He’s the one who forgot about this vacation, not me. The only thing I might’ve done wrong is not telling anyone at the palace where we were going—not even the beta assigned to watch over us. My thoughts were interrupted when I saw Reagan and Sky coming out of the bathroom. Sky was grinning from ear
Chapter 44: Promise Ring Selina's POV "Follow me," he said seriously. I nodded, my heart racing as I silently followed him. I wasn’t sure why I was so nervous. We were just going to talk, after all. But wait, why is it so quiet? Where are the other visitors? It feels like it’s just the two of us here. Even the workers are nowhere to be seen. Where could they have gone? "Did you book a room?" I asked, glancing around. There wasn’t enough space in the room I reserved. It only had a double bed. He glanced at me briefly, then shook his head. What? He didn’t book a room? Where was he planning to stay? "I rented the whole place, Selina," he said, making my eyes widen even more. He did what? My mind raced. Why would he do that? He stopped walking and turned to face me, his gaze intense. "You don’t know the horror I felt when I learned that no one knew where you were, or where the twins were either," he said softly, his voice tight as if it might break. I stood still, my chest tighten
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