In my last life, after Lucian inherited the throne, he did something that set the entire Kingdom of Vislan talking.
He named Celeste Arden his one and only Luna Queen, then installed me in the south wing of the royal castle as his “alliance consort,” a title he claimed was equal to hers.
Pack law didn’t recognize two Luna Queens, but Lucian insisted. He swore he would be completely fair to both of us.
He divided his time between us with mathematical precision. The gifts sent to the south and north wings had to be identical.
When Celeste went four years without a child, he used a legal loophole to force me through four consecutive pregnancies, then transferred custody of two of our children to her.
Later, when my brother, Elliot, won a major victory on the border and was promoted to Royal Border Commander, Lucian, worried Celeste might feel slighted, quickly arranged an equivalent honor for her brother.
That brand of “fairness” lasted for ten years.
Until a neighboring kingdom sent a shipment of golden honey peaches. The royal staff, without so much as a word to me, delivered the entire batch to the north wing, where Celeste lived.
My attendant, Maya, was so furious she chased after them and managed to snatch back only two.
I took a bite and tasted nothing.
Her eyes were red. “Elliot had a military transport plane detour specifically to bring these back for you. Why does she get all of them?”
I just shook my head, a wave of exhaustion washing over me.
When I woke again, I was back at the royal mating banquet.
Prince Lucian walked right past me and handed the blue crystal badge of formal betrothal to Celeste. Then, he held out a hand-carved pendant to me.
Thinking of the children torn from my arms, of those two golden honey peaches, I took a step back.
“Thank you, Your Highness. But I already have someone I want to spend my life with. We’ll be engaged soon.”
He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 32 Later, Elliot and I traveled through many different pack territories. Two years later, in the northern reconstruction zone, we ran into Celeste. After the investigation into Redhaven’s illegal army concluded, Alpha Conrad lost his position, and the territory was given to a new
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 31 “I will renounce my right to the throne. I will surrender my command of the northern army.” “An ordinary life is fine. Even if one day you stop choosing me, that’s fine. I won’t put that responsibility on you.” “The royal council can
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 30 In my last life, this castle had taken my children, turned me into a tool to restrain my pack, and ground away every last piece of my hope. I would not tie love, alliance, and succession to the throne ever again. All I
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 29 Her laugh grew sharp. “And what is he? A prize to be won?” “If there really is another life, I’ll make sure he loses every single one of his heirs. I’ll make the entire kingdom watch him pay the price for his betrayal.”
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 28 Elliot was still handling the aftermath of the coup. Celeste and several Redhaven representatives were huddled in a corner of the council chamber. They looked shocked and furious when they saw me, but didn’t dare speak. The chamber floor was strewn with shattered glass
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 27 I raised my hand and pulled the trigger. A silver-core round, designed specifically to stop a feral wolf, tore through Lucian’s throat, instantly severing his ability to heal. The rest of his sentence died in his mouth. Lucian clutched at his neck,
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 26 Lucian gripped a bloodstained tactical knife, his eyes fixed on me with a savage intensity. “Willa, I’m going to kill you tonight.” Ironvale’s guards were already locked in combat with the attackers. Maya stood in front of me, sobbing as she shoved
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 25 But that fragile peace didn’t last. My father went north again to oversee the postwar handover. The day before the winter festival, one of Elliot’s personal guards arrived at the Alpha residence in secret. “Prince Elliot’s orders,” he said grimly. “Lock every
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 24 “Did you come back, too?” I asked, my voice strained. “The way I did?” Elliot froze. Wind slipped through the half-open windows, carrying the faint scent of winter roses from the courtyard. He didn’t deny it. The look that flashed through
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 23 My father’s rough hand patted my back, the gesture clumsy but steady. “What’s wrong? Weren’t you just saying you wanted to eat these?” “Elliot sent word from the capital, telling me I had to bring them back for you.” “Willa, all three
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