Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 7 - Bloodline

As Fiona's proposal settled in, the room fell into a heavy silence. Each participant absorbed the implications of her words, their expressions shifting between shock, surprise, and contemplation. Yet, despite their varied reactions, a faint, almost imperceptible smile lingered on their faces.

Fiona's sister, who was currently in Las Vegas managing their casino empire, finally broke the silence. "Big Sis, don't get our hopes up unless you're certain. You know we've been waiting for another Elizabeth for more than 400 years since you were born."

Fiona exhaled slowly. "You know me better than that. No one has suffered more than I have because of this. I've had to be cautious my entire life. There were so many things I couldn't do simply because there was no other Elizabeth after me." She paused, then continued, "I've already sent a blood sample for resonance testing. We should have the results within the week. But I am highly confident. The connection I felt with her was far stronger than with any of you."

She hesitated before adding, "However, there is another possibility. The girl was pregnant at the time of her transformation, and the fetus also turned in order to survive. The child could be the Elizabeth, and the mother may simply be resonating strongly because of that connection. Since the fetus is still developing, we may have to wait a few more months to get a definitive answer."

Xavier, his face unreadable, asked, "Then how long do you propose we keep Protocol Eclipse Veil in place?"

"Until the blood resonance results are in. Once we have them, we can reassess." Fiona answered instantly.

Fiona's niece, the renowned actress Talia Raynor, sighed. "We already understand the stakes. If there's nothing else urgent, let's vote and conclude the meeting. I had to pause filming for this meeting, and my crew is waiting."

Xavier nodded. "Alright. All in favor of enacting Eclipse Veil, raise your hand."

council, each representing one of the twelve Raynor family

in satisfaction. "Good. Xavier, from

his head. "Rest assured. My shadow guards will

one, the council members disconnected, leaving only Fiona, Adrian, Tristan, and Evelyn in the room. Adrian, Fiona's eldest son, turned to her. "Mom, this is the

his child. I know Ethan won't see her as a daughter, even if she doesn't end up marrying him.

our business empire since ancient times. If they catch wind that another Elizabeth has been born into our family, they will try to eliminate her before she matures. Their informants are likely already monitoring our movements. We must keep her existence a secret until she has completed her training. Make

ways. That night, dozens of shadow guards were deployed around the house, prepared to monitor and protect

end, occasionally yawning as exhaustion crept in. After each session, she would eat in the dining hall before

91% when

scheduled for that night to determine Eleanor's future. Though the Raynors were overjoyed by the news, they had to suppress their excitement. The Leroux family's spies were always watching. They could

was expected of her, given her eidetic memory, but

etiquette training... both in werewolf customs and business protocols... Fiona led Eleanor to the lounge, where

is my brother's eldest son. You may address him as Uncle Xavier. He will instruct you