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 02 It was what he always said when I refused to bend to his will. I curled my fingers into fists and met his gaze. “My father is arranging another marriage for me. I’m not joking.” Lucian let out a cold laugh.
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He Stole My Children I Refused His Crown Chapter 01 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
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