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Chapter 151: Between Us

Ruby’s POV

“So, we’re going home today?”

Anna puffed out her cheeks, arms crossed. Alice stood beside her, mimicking her posture.

“We don’t want to. We still want to stay here,” they said in a sulky tone.

I gently stroked their heads, gazing at them tenderly.

“Sweethearts, we’ll come back again. But you both have school, you know,” I reminded them.

The twins finally lowered their heads in resignation. They nodded in reluctant agreement to go home. I felt a pang of sympathy seeing them like this. What I didn’t expect was how quickly Anna and Alice had grown attached to this place, even though it had only been two days. Could it be that the building satisfied a child’s craving for imagination?

I wasn’t entirely sure. While carrying Elias, I tried to keep their spirits up so they wouldn’t get upset. Fortunately, Killian was quick to step in, promising to take the twins on a tour of the magical market. Their moods lifted instantly. I couldn’t hold back a smile as I watched the heartwarming scene before me.

Killian turned toward me. There was something in his crimson eyes that made my cheeks burn. I looked away, avoiding him and quickly got into the car. I could hear the amused laughter of that foolish king from a distance. This was going to be a very long ride home. Killian would be sitting next to me, and I knew full well it meant there would be no shortage of teasing remarks.

That’s exactly what the man had promised, with that tone of his. I tried to push aside the flashbacks of last night in the piano room. Oh God, I was such a mess. I even ended up sitting on his lap!

But the more I tried to push the memories away, the clearer they became.

“Mom, your face is red,” Alice blurted out.

Anna turned her head at the sound of her twin’s voice. She tilted her head, analyzing me like a cool little scientist.

“Hmm, Alice, you’re right. Are you sick, Mom?” Anna asked innocently.

That only deepened the shade of pink spreading across my cheeks. Killian’s shoulders shook with silent laughter as he sat beside me. I struggled to keep myself from smacking that bastard’s head. I shook my head and gave the girls a vague explanation suitable for their age.

“No, sweetheart. It just feels a bit hot, that’s all,” I said as an excuse.

Anna and Alice exchanged glances. The quickest to catch my lie was Alice. Her lips jutted forward in a pout, her nose wrinkled in disapproval. I froze for a second, recognizing that familiar expression.

“Ah, she looks just like her mom when she’s sulking,” Killian whispered loud enough for everyone to hear.

“Mom, you’re not telling the truth, are you?” Alice gave me a sharp, probing look. “Something’s wrong, I just know it. You must be sick for real!”

“Is Alice right, Mom?” little Anna chimed in, her eyes soft and worried.

Alice’s sensitivity caught me off guard, and in that moment, I decided to go along with her innocent suspicion. Her annoyance quickly melted into concern. She threw herself into my arms, followed closely by sweet Anna, who looked like she was about to cry.

“You always do this, Mom. It’s okay to tell us how you’re really feeling.”

Alice tightened her grip around my waist, her little face pressing into my stomach. Her muffled sobs filled the space of the

car.

“We love you. That’s why, like Daddy always says you have to take care of yourself too,” she whispered, her voice breaking slightly.

Anna leaned into my arm, holding tight to her bunny plush.

“We’ll tell Uncle Jayden to get you checked by a healer!” she declared with surprising resolve.

“Yeah, I agree with Anna,” Alice said firmly.

The twins took turns voicing their worries, their tiny voices full of concern. My chest tightened, overflowing with love. I wrapped them both in my arms, planting soft kisses on their heads.

“Thank you, my sweet girls.”

From the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of Killian’s expression. It was filled with that quiet warmth Mikael used to show when he’d secretly watch moments between a mother and her children. My heart fluttered again.

Was it so wrong to want to feel that kind of love again?

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The car rolled past the main gates that marked the boundary between the magical and non–magical realms. Killian had chosen not to use the portal this time, just so the twins could enjoy the ride a little longer. And it worked.

Anna and Alice stayed wide awake the entire way. They were busy chattering, throwing out questions left and right, which Killian answered without missing a beat. Even the completely random ones.

My eyelids were growing heavier with every passing mile. I didn’t think I’d last this long. Killian must’ve noticed. He shifted closer.

“Ruby, let me take Elias. Once he’s with me, you can rest your head on my shouldes

I blinked a few times, trying to clear the haze of sleep. I shook my head, guilt tugging at me. He must be just as exhausted, especially after entertaining the twins nonstop.

“It’s fine, Killian. I-”

“Hey,” he said, gently cutting me off. “I’m not tired. Not like you think. And I don’t mind.”

His arms opened to me, a patient smile resting on his lips. After some coaxing, I gave in and passed Elias over. The baby whined a little at first, but within minutes, Killian had him soothed him. Elias let out a tiny yawn and curled into Killian’s chest like he belonged there.

I noticed his finger tremble slightly as it hovered near Elias’s cheek. He still hesitated, still thought his bloodstained hands weren’t worthy of holding something so pure. I reached over and laid a hand on his shoulder, squeezing gently. “You’re doing great. Elias loves being in your care,” I whispered.

But his crimson eyes still flickered with doubt. I look at him with concern and, while the twins were still engrossed in their story, leaned in to press a soft kiss to his cheek.

“I trust you.”

And after that, his hand finally settled on Elias’s cheek, lingering there with new confidence. Every now and then, he’d place a gentle kiss on the baby’s pluffy face.

Never in a thousand years would I have imagined the same ruthless tyrant from the stories falling apart so soft in his deep heart for a child. Maybe, as Ruby, I had bought too deeply into all those rumors.

I felt a pang of guilt.

My head found his shoulder. My eyes had closed minutes ago. I no longer had the strength to fight it. Drowsiness swept over me like a wave, dragging me down into a dreamless slumber.

The voices around me faded into soft murmurs. I couldn’t make out what anyone was saying anymore. But just before darkness claimed me fully, I heard one voice close to my ear.

“I love you.”

***

The first thing I saw when I opened my eyes was the ceiling overhead. I pressed my fingers to the bridge of my nose, trying to pull together the fragments of my awareness. My eyes swept across the room, and recognition hit instantly.

This was my bedroom.

I sat up with a start. I must have been asleep for hours–long enough not to realize we’d already made it home. Panic fluttered in my chest as I searched for Elias, only to find him sleeping soundly in his crib. A deep breath of relief escaped my lips.

Killian must have carried me inside.

The thought made me wince. Surely someone had seen it. I could already hear the whispers starting among the Bloodmoon Pack. Half–truths, hot gossip.

And what would Mikael’s family think? Coming home in another man’s arms, no matter how innocent the gesture, was bound to raise questions!

I’ll explain to them later. Sighing, I ran my fingers through my tangled hair and stepped out to check on the twins. Anna and Alice were fast asleep in their room, the chaos of their sleeping positions a clear sign of how far they’d passed out. I tiptoed closer and gently adjusted their limbs so they’d rest more comfortably.

Anna mumbled something in her sleep, and I couldn’t help but smile when I caught the word “unicorn” slip from her lips.

“What a lovely dream you must be having, little princess.”

I stroked Anna’s soft hair, then turned to do the same for Alice. My heart warmed at the sight of them. I quietly backed away and pulled the door shut with care, making sure not to disturb their dreams.

‘Are you happy, Rosalyn?‘

The unexpected question from my wolf, Leia, caught me off guard. I glanced toward the doors of the twins‘ room–and

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mine, where Elias was sleeping.

“Yes.”

‘Then accept the love that’s being offered to you‘

‘Mikael wouldn’t want you stuck in sorrow‘

‘I believe, if he were here, he would’ve chosen to share your heart with Killian if it meant you’d be happy‘

Leia’s voice echoed in my mind. And as much as everything she said made sense still found myself tangled in grief from time to time. Mikael had been the one who healed every scar etched into my soul.”

I often wished I’d meet his reincarnation one day so I could thank Mikael and tell him that I loved him.

I descended the stairs, glancing around the lower floor. The house was quiet. There was no sign of Killian. He had gone home. Part of me had hoped he’d still be here. Suprsingly, missed him already.

I unlocked my phone and scrolled through the contact list. I wanted to send him a message. Leonidas had passed me his number earlier. And, foolish as he could be, I trusted him not to mess around with something like this. I was just about to type something when a notification popped up.

My cheeks puffed slightly as I read the message from Killian:

From: Killian

You were sleeping so soundly, I didn’t want to wake you. The twins and Elias are all tucked in safe in their rooms. If you’re reading this, I hope you’ll reply. It’s starting to get boring here. I’m drowning in documents!

A laugh escaped me before I could stop it. Of course, a king could never truly escape paperwork. I could already picture the mountain of files and Leonidas beside him, nagging him to stay seated.

I typed a reply, mixing a simple greeting with a few casual questions about his health. I knew he was still undergoing therapy. Leonidas had accidentally let that slip yesterday.