Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 197: Secret Unveiled

For a moment, Fiona’s mind went blank. She couldn’t comprehend what the king had just said. Her thoughts raced: "He specifically told us not to worry about the Gerymoore complaint. I’ve never heard of Eleanor doing anything that would justify stripping her title. Then why...?"

Before she could collect her thoughts further, King Erevan continued, "Don’t misunderstand me. I hold no grudge against your clan. In fact, I’m grateful for all you’ve done for Eleanor. You’ll understand everything once you see this."

He placed a sketch on the desk. "Do you remember, thirty years ago... just after I succeeded the throne following my father’s disappearance, I issued a worldwide search for a certain woman?"

Fiona nodded slowly. "Yes, I remember. But... you never found her."

The king gestured to the paper. "Look closely at the sketch."

Fiona leaned forward. The moment her eyes fell on the image, she froze. Her eyes widened as she murmured, "Eleanor..."

Erevan replied in a sombre tone, "No. That was her mother. I’ve already conducted a DNA test. Eleanor is my daughter."

Fiona opened her mouth to speak, but no words came. She closed it again, stunned, staring at the king in silence.

Erevan continued, seemingly unbothered by her speechlessness, "Sarika was the one who first uncovered the truth. When she brought Eleanor to the temple for her ancestral blessing, she noticed that both the Raynor and Lychos clan ancestors gave their blessings. She recalled the sketch I circulated years ago and suspected a connection. A DNA test confirmed it."

He took a deep breath.

"Right now, only Sarika, you, and I know the truth. We cannot reveal Eleanor’s identity just yet. You understand how some in my clan are eyeing the throne. With no known heir, they’ve been biding their time... waiting for my passing. But if word gets out that I have a daughter, and even a granddaughter, they won’t stay passive. Eleanor’s life, and her child’s... could be in danger."

This time, Fiona nodded in understanding. But before she could reply, Erevan continued, "I’ve had a long discussion with Sarika. We both agreed that Eleanor will be introduced to the world at my coronation ceremony. That way, I can publicly declare her as my heir in my very first decree. Until then, her identity must remain secret... even from her. As much as I long to speak to her, to see my granddaughter, I must prioritise their safety. She grew up without a father. She’s already become a mother herself. A few more months won’t change the past."

miss suddenly turns out to be my daughter, I’m unsure how well it will be received. For everyone’s sake, we must keep this quiet. While she’s under your care as a Raynor, she’s protected. And now that she’s awakened her Elizabeth bloodline... As a father, I can only ask that you continue looking

Then she asked, "How long have you

frankly, "Since

you? I was bidding for her too," she chuckled. "I spent half the

smiled. "What could I do? I have to protect

all these clan competitions, and the decree for young clan heads to take

nodded. "Yes and no. While I had a hand in it, the order came from Yggdrasil itself. All races were asked to send their younger generation to prepare for what’s coming.

"Isn’t it too risky to send ascendants into a war

we must prepare them for the worst. I need Eleanor to at least reach ascendance before I can declare her as my

she awakened the Elizabeth bloodline, not Brontes. Isn’t it

agreed, "but Sarika assured me not to worry. With the ancestor’s blessing, Eleanor will awaken her Brontes

was so stunned she

remarkable job hiding Eleanor’s past. I couldn’t uncover anything. But I’d like

Giving birth to a mixed-blood child could have been too much. In that light, Eleanor’s survival, as she was born as a human... is nothing short of a

tomb is in the Langford Castle grounds. The family once held significant prestige in the kingdom. Her father was an Earl, a high-ranking official under the king. If you’d like, I

about her earlier. I feel so guilty. She must have suffered

I only know what she and Ethan told me. She went through deep trauma. In fact, when she was turned, she had just suffered a terrible accident. Ethan

you tell

family. How she was used, betrayed, plotted against. How Ethan found her. How she

several photos of Freya to Erevan

composed themselves, their expressions flat and unreadable. No

departure. King Erevan bid farewell to the gathered clan heads and other werewolves in attendance. Then, together with the council members, he boarded the helicopter. Fiona accompanied them, intending