Chapter 154: Blessing 

Ruby’s POV 

“You don’t need to be so tense, kid. I just want to make sure of something.” 

Jayden called me kid. He rarely did that only when he wanted to offer a sense of comfort, especially when one of his pack members was troubled or under pressure. That was something an Alpha could do. 

“He told me everything,” he said. 

My head snapped up, and my body stiffened on the spot. I never expected Killian to do that. Why would he? 

Leia’s voice echoed in my head, saying that it was a leader’s attempt to properly reclaim his mate. It had been a good move, approaching Jayden as the representative of my late husband, and also as the Alpha of the pack I now belonged to. 

“So, he told you about Mikael’s will?” I asked cautiously. 

Jayden nodded. “Yes, he did.” 

I fell silent, my shoulders slumping. I closed my eyes, feeling that familiar ache spreading once again. Mikael would always have a place in my heart. That was undeniable. Even Killian knew that. He had accepted it, because Mikael had been a worthy mate and a good father to his three children. 

Jayden wasn’t much different. He too still carried the raw wound of losing Mikael in that bloody battlefield. No one could blame him for falling into depression after losing so many members of his pack, including his own brother. 

“I called you here not just because of my brother,” he added gently. 

I opened my eyes. “If it’s not about Mikael, then who? I could understand if you were angry that Killian had the audacity to approach me, especially with that lette-” 

“No. This is abou 

“Me?” 

“Yes,” he sighed, rubbing his face. “I didn’t expect Killian’s level of bastardry to surpass the average. What he did to you, back when you were Ruby, is almost unforgivable. I don’t care if it was due to manipulation or anything else.” 

My heart dropped. So, Jayden already knew that I was Ruby’s reincarnation. Killian had really gone this far. I clenched both my hands, sweat dampening my palms. 

“I’ve never had a problem with who you choose to spend your life with next, Rosalyn.” 

A smile formed on Jayden’s face. “I’d be happy if you could once again have a mate who can protect you and love you and your family. But is he truly the one you’ve chosen?” 

“Have you completely forgiven him?” 

Jayden’s question echoed in my mind. After all the heartfelt conversations and soul–deep exchanges, I knew the soul bond was singing again for Killian. It wanted to welcome him back into the connection and be bound once more. In our first life, I had never felt that way about him. And apparently, neither had Killian. He had still been heavily influenced by dark magic then. 

But then there was that one part, left me both furious and in tears because Killian had willingly offered half of his immortal life just so I could be reincarnated. Amid his own chaos, he still found it in him to pray for me, every single day without fail. Leonidas had said the same thing about his king. It made me feel that his regret was genuine more than enough to show how much he wished to make amends for his past. 

I don’t think Killian has changed into someone new. He is still the Killian I know. But for those he holds dear, he would protect them to his last breath. As for love and affection, Killian still sometimes struggles with those emotions. I can see that in him, even though he’s far more expressive now, especially around the children. All of that I think it’s already more than enough proof. 

My heart chose him too. 

“Yes.” 

Jayden stared at me for a long moment. There was a flicker of understanding in his gaze. At first, I feared this would become a problem but instead, Jayden did the opposite. He straightened up, taking the posture of an Alpha. As a member of his pack, I instinctively lowered my gaze under his authority. 

“Your late family entrusted you to me,” he began and live frit this chori you’re part of this pack. And because of that, Im 

Successfully unlocked! 

He tapped his fingers on the arm of his chair, as if weighing the situation. 

Whether or not you’re still my sister–in–law, 

“I don’t care if he’s a king or not. If he harms my people, he’ll answer for it,” he growled at the end. 

“But if Killian proves himself worthy to be by your side again, then the choice is yours, Rosalyn.” 

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Chapter 154: Blessing 

Tears gathered at the corners of my eyes. I looked at the man who had been so kind to me all this time, like an older brother who dearly loved his younger sister. 

“Will you still see me as your little sister even if Killian comes back to claim me as his mate?” I asked through sobs. 

Jayden scoffed, turning his gaze away to hide the same sadness in his own eyes. 

“What a silly question, kid. Of course, you’ll always be our youngest.” 

A smile bloomed on my face again. It didn’t take long for me to cross the space between us and throw my arms around him. To my surprise, Jayden hugged me tightly. His hand rubbed gently along my back, Whispering that no matter what happened, I would always belong to this pack. That included the twins, and Elias too. 

“Stop thinking you’re an outsider here, Rosalyn.” 

Jayden patted my shoulder. “Don’t hesitate to come to me if you ever need advice. That’s what family is for.” 

“I know your love for my brother will always have a place in your heart, and thank you for that. But it’s time you move forward. We still have a long way to go in this life,” he added gently. 

“Call Killian here and make him do it properly if he wants to propose to you. That stupid idiot.” 

I laughed through my tears. The burden in my chest slowly began to lift. I had always been afraid that Jayden would oppose this would see me as a traitor to the pack. But instead, he gave me the support I never expected. 

“Thank you, Alpha,” I whispered. 

“Of course, kid. For you the little sun of this pack.” 

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