I loved him. I always will.
Jayden; my Crown Kent, my fated mate, my downfall.
That was before he chose a crown over my soul. Before the man who claimed me in the dark shattered me in the light, publicly choosing another.
Five years and a magical curse later, I’ve built a new life. A new kingdom. But he’s back, a commanding CEO standing in my boardroom. He doesn’t remember our past, our passion, or the children who have his eyes.
He looks at me like a stranger, but the bond between us ignites, an unspoken pull that defies his memory and his wedding ring.
He’s a husband and a father to a son with another woman.
And me? I’m the mother of his forgotten twins.
To protect my children, I might have to fight the man I still love. Or worse, become the monster he was always taught to hate.

The weeks following the council meeting passed in a haze of uncertainty and mounting tension.


I found myself drawn to the tall windows of my chambers each morning, watching the palace grounds come alive below. Servants hurried across the stone pathways carrying linens and supplies. A young maid paused to lift a small child who had been trailing behind her, spinning the giggling girl in a circle before setting her down gently.


The sight sent a sharp pang through my chest. My thoughts immediately turned to Jeffrey and Naia.


Starting school had been a milestone I had celebrated with mixed emotions. While pride swelled in my heart watching them grow more independent, the quiet hours without their laughter echoing through the halls left an ache I couldn't shake.


Chapter 196 - Chapter 196 Poison Revealed