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 22 After the meeting, King Adrian issued three royal orders in quick succession. First, he confirmed Elliot Vaughn as his biological son, restoring his status as Prince and his right of succession. Once the royal bloodline registration was complete, Elliot’s formal mindlink with Ironvale Pack
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 21 “It’s… still being verified.” “You hadn’t verified it, yet you arrested a royal officer and were preparing to strip a Pack Alpha of his command while he was fighting at the front?” King Adrian slammed his hand on the table. “Who authorized
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 20 “The year you fell in love with Evelyn, I was also carrying your child. You had already chosen me, made me your Luna Queen, and yet you told me to my face that one day the kingdom would belong to the son of the woman
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 19 “Helena, you owe us an explanation.” “Twenty years ago, when I went to inspect the northern territory, Evelyn Vaughn was seven months pregnant. Under the guise of arranging for a royal Healer, you forced her to drink a draught that induced premature labor.”
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 18 Damien came in and led the still-coughing Celeste away. Three days later, the royal council convened an expanded session. At first, the proceedings were routine, focused on minor territorial disputes. Then, Alpha Conrad abruptly requested a suspension, publicly questioning the chain of
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 17 I went on. “Lucian is using my father’s life and Elliot’s to force me into this betrothal. If I enter the royal castle and Ironvale is bound to the crown again, you’ll be the first one he sacrifices.” Celeste ground out, “You think too
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 16 My heart jolted. I hadn’t realized Elliot’s investigation of Redhaven had started so early. Through the car window, I looked toward Lucian’s estate. “Not yet.” “Damien, find a way to bring Celeste to me.” Damien got out of the car
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 15 She looked down at me, her tone terrifyingly calm. “As for Redhaven, I have my ways of ensuring their obedience.” “Loyalty is the cheapest commodity in the world. Look at Elliot in custody. Think about your father at the front, who could lose
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 14 She paused, then smiled. “Go on.” “Why didn’t you choose Celeste as Lucian’s alliance consort?” The smile on her face faltered. “Celeste is the daughter of Redhaven Pack’s Alpha. She received a full royal education in etiquette, the arts, and pack
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 13 But he had miscalculated two things. First, I was no longer the Willa from my last life, the one he could manipulate at will. Second… I unfolded Elliot’s letter. Inside was an old medical ID number, a royal infant’s wristband, and a
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