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Weight of the past ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅAs the boys ran ahead, chasing each other with laughter echoing through the garden, George walked up behind me. His presence was always steady, like a quiet strength I could lean on when things felt uncertain. โTheyโre getting bigger every day,โ he said, smiling as he watched them.โI know,โ I replied, crossing my arms as I leaned into him slightly. โItโs happening too fast.โโTheyโre strong,โ George said, his voice thoughtful. โStronger than you think. But theyโre going to need you more as they grow. You can feel it too, canโt you?โI didnโt need to ask what he meant. There was something about Lucke and Simeon, something more than their royal lineage. I saw it in their eyes sometimes, a quiet intensity, a power they didnโt yet understand. And as much as I wanted to keep them shielded from that worldโfrom their fathers and the bloodline they carriedโI knew it was only a matter of time before it caught up to us.โI can,โ I admitted softly. โBut Iโm not ready
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Ready or nah? โAshley, are these your children?โ Simon asked. I raised a brow questioningly at him, not finding the tone of his voice respectful or polite in any way.โYes, and so?โ Both Simon and Lucas had the same expression on their faces, so I knew questions would start rolling in at any moment.โExcuse me,โ I said, holding both my sons as I attempted to walk away and avoid speaking with them.โHold on a minute.โโJust wait right there,โ they both said at the same time, Simon holding my arm to keep me from moving away.โYou do realize you have a lot of explaining to do right now,โ Simon continued.โAnd why is that? I owe neither of you any explanation because I donโt understand what relationship we share that would require me to tell you about my business.โโBut you do realize that if what Iโm thinking about these children is true, then you definitely have a lot of explaining to do.โโWell, Iโm sure what youโre thinking is definitely not true, so just leave me alone. By the way,
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What if ....I looked up at him, seeing the sincerity in his eyes, and for a moment, the fear that had been gripping me all day melted away. George had always been someone I could lean on, and in that moment, I knew I wasnโt going to be alone in this fight. Whatever Lucas and Simon were planning, weโd find a way through itโtogether.Just as I was about to thank him again, the porch light flickered on, casting a soft glow over us. We both turned to see two little figures standing in the doorway. They walked away from the shade where they had been standing, their sleepy eyes blinking in the light.โMommy, Daddy, why are you outside?โ Luke asked, rubbing his eyes as he shuffled toward us.I exchanged a glance with George and smiled. โWe were just having a conversation, my love. What are you two doing out of bed?โโWe canโt sleep,โ Simeon mumbled, leaning against the doorframe. โItโs too quiet, and also, we're hungry.โI chuckled softly. โAlright, how about we go inside, have a quick snac
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Might be...### ASHLEY'S POVThe house was finally quiet now. Luke and Simeon had both fallen asleep, and so had George, who had just retired to bed. I stood on the porch, staring out at the moonlit view of the city, feeling the weight of the past few days settling heavily over me. As much as I didn't want to dwell on it too much, meeting Lucas and Simon again at the event had been a difficult pill to swallow. The encounter was one I had anticipated and mentally prepared for, yet I still found myself feeling unprepared.I had been careful all these years, keeping my distance even though I knew it could only do so much, building a new life far from the chaos of the Salvatore brothers. But seeing them again had stirred something in me, a part of myself I thought I had buried long ago. It wasnโt just about the complicated history we sharedโit was about my sons and the secrets I had kept.Luke and Simeon werenโt just any children. They were unique, remarkably so. And they were Simon and L
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Not adding up ....The packs are growing restless, wondering why the royal bloodline has not been extended. They are beginning to question both your leadership, given the fact that Queen Veronica is still unable to produce an heir.โI could feel the weight of Nathanielโs words settling over us. The rumors were spreading faster than we could have anticipated. If the packs believed that we had no way of producing an heir for the Kingdom, it could spark unrestโor worse, rebellion. To make matters worse, if Ashley's sons do end up being ours, a lot of controversy and issues may erupt, as the people would think that Lucas and I had been hiding the existence of our sons from the world. In fact, things could potentially spiral out of control even faster because of this."Who started these rumors?" I asked, keeping my voice even, though my wolf was now pacing anxiously within me.โWeโre not certain yet, Your Highness, but theyโve spread rapidly among the southern packs. Thereโs been talk of a
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Need to discuss..."If that's the case, then she's definitely playing her cards well," I muttered. "From everything we've just analyzed, those boys are truly ours, and sheโs holding the key to the future of our kingdom. And she knows it."Lucas nodded. โSheโs definitely smarter than we gave her credit for. Sheโs waited all this time, biding her time until the right moment. She didnโt use the pregnancy back then because she didnโt need to, whether or not she actually knew about it. Considering the possibility you mentioned earlier, it's also possible that she knew about the pregnancy and decided to hide it, waiting for the perfect moment to corner usโjust like sheโs doing now.โโExactly! Either way, sheโs using the boys to force us into a corner.โI drummed my fingers on the table, lost in thought. Ashley had always been cunningโit seems we've underestimated her once again. But that didnโt mean we were out of options.โSo what do we do?โ Lucas asked. โWe canโt just sit back and wait fo
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Compromise...โAshley,โ Lucas said, his voice measured.โLucas,โ I responded, keeping my tone even. I walked forward and took the seat across from Simon, who had, till this moment, not had the decency to greet or acknowledge my presence except for the nod he had previously given. For a few moments, there was nothing but silence between usโan unspoken standoff of sorts.โI appreciate you coming,โ Lucas began, his eyes searching mine for any sign of vulnerability. Simon, on the other hand, remained quiet, his piercing gaze unwavering. โI know this isnโt easy.โI crossed my arms, leaning back in my chair. โLetโs skip the pleasantries, Lucas. What do you two want? Whatโs so important that you had to call me out of nowhere after all this time?โHe shifted slightly, clearly not expecting me to be so direct. He turned to face Simon, as if they had both rehearsed what was about to be said next, waiting for the moment to say it together. โWe all know exactly why I reached out,โ Simon began, an
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Insanity...Now seated alone in my bedroom, lost in intrusive thoughts, I couldnโt help but reflect on everything that had transpired during my meeting with Simon and Lucas. After their not-so-friendly and indirect threat, my wolf was instantly on alert, dreading how much their influence might interfere with the life I had begun building for my sons.I had expected a reaction once I confirmed that Luke and Simeon were their sons. However, they both seemed so calm about it, as if my confirmation hadnโt changed anything about their pre-established ideas on the matter.Simonโs words still echoed in my mind, making me shudder:โ...Then Iโll have to take other measures to ensure they get what they need.โThey made it seem like being heirs to the throne was something Luke and Simeon needed, when in reality, they were perfectly content here with me and George. But as I stormed out of the hotel after the conversation with Lucas and Simon, my wolf said something that resonated deeply: although
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The end of the tunnel !!!**Ashley's POV**As I stood by the side, watching my arch-nemesis being taken away, I honestly couldnโt tell what I was feeling at that point. Although this moment had been a highly anticipated one for me, it just didnโt feel right somehow. As soon as the guard announced that her banishment was to begin, I could feel my wolfโs countenance instantly change. I remained motionless where I stood, watching the whole thing unfold. Nobody moved until she was finally out of sight, with the men trailing behind her as she went on her way. I couldnโt shake the feeling I was getting, although a wave of relief washed over me. All this while, I had wanted her downfallโto see her get the punishment she truly deserved. But now that it had happened, I surprisingly didnโt feel as excited as I thought Iโd be.โAre you feeling alright?โ I heard Simon ask as he placed a hand on my shoulder, and I nodded.โYeah, Iโฆ I justโโโItโs fine, you donโt have to say anything. I can underst
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Outplayed....**Veronicaโs POV**Right after informing me of the success of the plan, Drago had actually requested that I come over to see things for myself, and as I drove to the arranged meeting point, I couldnโt contain the mix of emotions I felt. It was a strange blend of excitement, adrenaline, and anxiety. Drago had assured me everything had gone according to plan, but amidst the excitement, I couldnโt shake off the nagging feeling in the pit of my stomach. Something didnโt feel right.As I approached the hideout, my phone buzzed again. This time, it was a voice message from Drago.โGreetings, your Highness. I just wanted to let you know that these kids have been crying ever since they were brought here. I don't know what happened exactly, but when I went out to find something for them to eat, one of my men apparently shot one of them, and now he's dead. I'm really sorry, your Highness.โ The moment the voice note ended, I had to slam on the brakes because the shock hit me harder
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Love and war !!!We made our way back to the mansion quietly, sneaking in before anyone noticed our absence. Even as we slipped back into our normal roles, something between us had changedโstrengthened. There was a deeper understanding now, a silent promise that we would stand by each other no matter what came next.What came next was the reckoning we had been preparing for.Later that day, Simon and I gathered in his study with the sole aim of finalizing our next steps regarding Veronica. We knew time was running out. With Fabian already in our custody, Veronica was bound to make a move sooner rather than later. Her desperation would push her into action, and we needed to be ready.โSheโs going to crack soon,โ Simon said, his voice filled with certainty. โEspecially now that weโve got Fabian. Thereโs no way she can keep up this facade much longer.โI nodded in agreement. โWe just need to keep the pressure on her. Fabian already gave us some leadsโnow itโs only a matter of time before
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The hatch **Lucas's POV**Right after the whole thing with Ashley presenting ample evidence against Veronica, although it was hard for us, Simon and I just had to keep to ourselves. Well, at least until we had finally achieved what we wanted, which was actually pretty close to our reach at that point. I never liked Veronica from the start, but this was something I could never see myself believing she committed. It now makes me wonder if she really was the one who killed Mortica as well.As I sat on my bed thinking about all these things, I could feel a knot forming in my head, and I ruffled my hair as I tried relieving myself of the headache. As it stands now, we currently have all the top perpetrators in our custody back at the torture house, and the one person we needed to find is that slimy Fabian. Just as I had mentioned to Ashley a while back, we needed to keep things on the low so that we would easily be able to use Veronica to get to him. After all, the reports we had been get
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Surprise, surprise!!!โYes, yes, thatโs right! She seemed very secretive about the whole thing, like she didnโt want anyone to know weโd left or where we went.โโI see,โ I responded, finally removing my claws from his thigh. Lyon gasped in relief, but the moment Simon turned his glare toward him, he silenced himself.Simon and I exchanged a knowing look.โAre you thinking what Iโm thinking?โ Simon asked, his eyes narrowing with suspicion.โBet,โ I replied, a hint of realization dawning on me.Together, we turned our gazes back toward Lyon, who flinched in fear under our combined scrutiny.Simon crossed his arms, his jaw tightening as he addressed Lyon again. โYou better hope for your sake that what youโve said checks out. If we find out youโve withheld anything, even the smallest detail, youโll regret ever stepping foot in this mansion.โโI swear, Your Highness, thatโs all I know! I told you everything!โ Lyon pleaded, desperation evident in his voice.I took a step forward, looming ov
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Feel the heat....I stepped forward, towering over him. โYou thought you could hide in the shadows, Fabian, but your time is up. Weโve heard everything.โHis face paled, and he stammered, โI-I can explain! It wasnโt my ideaโVeronica pushed me into this! I was just trying to survive!โโYouโll have plenty of time to explain,โ I said coldly. โTake him away.โFabianโs eyes darted to the exit, but before he could make any sudden moves, our men swiftly blocked the way. He was trapped. The fear in his eyes deepened as he realized there was no escape.Simon crossed his arms. โLetโs make this simple. You come quietly without receiving any beatings, or we drag you out of here with no less than 20 slaps already landed on you.โFabian hesitated for a moment, but when he saw that resistance was futile, he slumped in defeat. โFine,โ he muttered. โIโll go.โAs we escorted him out of the building, Simon leaned over and whispered in my ear, โNow that we have him, itโs only a matter of time before Vero
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A little bit more....The next morning I woke up feeling extremely refreshed and light. For over 6 years I had been wrongly accused and tagged for committing crimes that I knew absolutely nothing about. Even though I did make it a point to act like I didn't care about it, the accusations definitely followed me around like a serious plague all through. Well at least till last night.As soon as I woke up, the first thing that came to mind was everything that had played out the previous night between myself and both Lucas and Simon, and a smile soon appeared on my face โFinally! I'm freeโ I exclaimed, as I excitedly got out of bed. I went straight into my bathroom to freshen up, and as I went about doing my usual morning routine, I couldn't help but to hum a song happily whilst carrying out every activity I did. โOh, good morning my queen, you seem happy this morning,โ Yasmine greeted warmly, as she peeked into the bathroom where I was busy brushing my teeth. I spat out the mouthwash
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Let the real games begin!!!!I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts. โBecause Amira has been helping me gather evidence. We have proof of her dealings with corrupt members of the court and her plans to undermine the council. Iโve been working with Rita to piece everything together, and weโre ready to present it to you.โThere was a moment of silence as the two of them processed my words. Lucas finally leaned back in his chair, his expression thoughtful.โIf what youโre saying is true, then why didnโt you come to us sooner?โ he asked.โAs if,โ I scoffed. If I had come to them any sooner, they would have dismissed me as quickly as possible. Not to mention the fact that going without concrete evidence could have endangered the little I had managed to gather over that space of time.โIf I had come any sooner, would you two have given me a listening ear? That is exactly the question you should be asking right now, not the one you just mentioned. Given that every attempt I made to reve
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Look back...This wasnโt just an attack on Amiraโit was a trap for me. Veronica had suspected something, and now she was using Amira to bait me into revealing myself.I took a deep breath, forcing myself to remain calm. I couldnโt act rashly. If I made the wrong move now, everything we had worked for could be undone. But Amiraโshe had risked everything for me. I couldnโt just leave her to face this alone.As Veronica presented her so-called โevidenceโโa series of forged letters implicating Amira in a conspiracyโmy mind raced. I had to think quickly, but I couldnโt act openly in front of the council. I needed to find a way to turn this situation to my advantage.Then, an idea struck me. I stood up slowly, the eyes of the council and Veronica now on me.โQueen Veronica,โ I began, my voice steady, โthese accusations are indeed serious. But I must question why this alleged plot has only now come to light. Every one of us knows that this lady in question happens to be your most trusted han
