MainNovelThe Abandoned Lycan Queen 130 King Desmond's POV After my talk with my mom, I left the room and went to the rooftop, my hands leaning against the cemented fence as I looked out over the quiet forest in front of me. I watched over the entire kingdom, where there were barely any lights, and tranquillity filled the surroundings.
The cold night breeze brushed against my face and skin, its chilly sensation similar to the slow freezing of my heart.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtA painful smile formed on my lips as I thought about the upcoming marriage between my brother and Elena. I sighed and shook my head to dismiss any unpleasant thoughts that were coming into my mind.
I was indeed happy for my brother, and he'd always be my brother, whom I would cherish. But despite all the games I made them think I was playing, it's true that there's a part ofthat was serious about my marriage proposal toward Elena.
The chill in my heart was slowly spreading through my body when I suddenly felt warmth radiating from my side. My mother stood beside me, her back leaning against the fence. Looking atsideways, she calmly uttered in a heavy voice, "Your father... The former king... he once loved another woman." My hand slipped off the fence, and I stood up in shock as I faced her.
"W-what... Another woman?" I asked with a shaky voice and a heavy heart.
Turning to the side, she faced and lookedstraight in the eyes, answering calmly, "Yes... Elena's mother." I stood frozen on my feet as I listened to my mother continue, "But he never acted on it. He kept his feelings hidden. Your father is a good man. He was loyal to the oath he took, not only tobut also to his comrade, Elena's father." "D-did she know?" I asked in a voice that almost sounded like a whisper.
With a sad smile, she shook her head and heaved a sigh. "No. She died never learning about it... And he carried that feelings until his last breath." The air thickened between us as I try to process this shciking revelation. I never once thought that there were such thing. After all, my parent's relationship was good, almost perfect even.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"And you... Did you ever minded it, Mom?" I coouldn't fathom how she could handle such thing.
I thought I'd see pain in her eyes. Still, I guess I didn't knew my mother well enough because to my surprise, she let otu a genuine smile as she shrugged her shoulders and calmly replied, "I never expected a hopeless romantic story with your father when we got married and I beca Luna, son." Raising her hand, she held my cheek and smiled comfortingly at me. "Love wasn't my duty. I was here to bear heirs, rule ebesidehim, and guide this kingdom. Our love might not be a traditional one, but we were comrades and we love each other in our own way." "So you do love him..." She let out a smalllaughh and turned to look out of the balcony, mimicking my previous stance earlier before she came. "I admired him. I admire your father for his restraint and endless capabilities. He stayed true to his mission and purged corruption. He upheld peace with objectivity and protected the weak." Then sadness shadowed her eyes. Shaking her head, she disappoitningly ssighed "But those rot he cleaned before apparently cto ruin everything he worked hard for. After his death, the nobles started to grow bold again and 1/2 Chapter 130 crawl their way back in. Corruption has started to take new roots." "Which is why..." she letoutu another warm smile and facedwith so much love and pride in her eyes. "Which is why you cannot fight this alone, son." Tilting her head, she continued, "Rely on your brother, especially to him who never once seeks the throne, but serves it well." I looked down as I felt my heartclenchedd tighter. "Why are you tellingall this, Mom? You know my brother and I are always on good terms."
Upon hearing that, she immediately let out a loud laugh. "Oh, son. You can fool everyone else, but not.
carried you for months Cem 9 been with you until now. We both know that your marriage proposal to Elena wasn't an.empty one, as even your Lunathinksk it is." My eyes lifted up to meet hers, heart poundign fast in my heart. I never once voiced out that truth.
"Mom-" Before I could say anything, she interrupted. "Son, you have lost something. But you have gained something, too."
I stared at her for a long while as my eyes shook from hearing the truth. Seems like history had repeated itself. Like my father, I had feeings for another but we could only hide it and carry it alone until our death...
Taking a deep breaht, I composed myself bfoer exhaling. With my head held high, I nodded my head at her and firmly replied, "I know what to do. Thank you, Mom." Today's Bonus Offer
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