The Beta’s Regret

(Eden's

Pov)

It took a long time for me to process all that my mother and Lord Shevek just said.

It was hard to believe, but I knew that it was true. It was no surprise to me that Zion was special, but I didn't expect him to show his uniqueness so soon.

I looked around as I suddenly became more aware of my surroundings. We were in a tent, but not the one that was set up for me in camp.

This one was smaller, and worn out. One side of the tent was slightly bent and looked like it would topple at the slightest tug.

I frowned.

Where exactly was I?

I looked back at my mother. "We are not in camp." I said quickly.

My mother nodded. "Yes. Shevek and I assumed you would need to rest before we continued on our journey. Eros had begun to wake but he could not walk properly, you both needed rest." "This is just a temporary hideout. It will keep us safe while you both get the rest you need."

I nodded, even though I was not too keen with the idea that my parents let us rest somewhere else instead of heading back to the camp.

I had a duty to fulfill there. The people recognized me as their queen. It was bad enough that I left without informing anyone. Staying out would definitely make them become anxious.

Eros drew closer, and ran a thumb over Eros's face. The baby giggled and stretched out its little fingers.

I pressed him closer to myself as I took in his scent. My mind flashed back to when I gave birth to him, and I smiled.

I felt my chest swell with pride. This beautiful child was mine.

As if Zion read my mind, he released a toothless smile, the skin on his cheeks deeming slightly from a dimple. I felt a flutter in my chest.

"He is beautiful." I heard Eros say softly, equally captivated by our son.

looked back at my mother and Lord Shevek. He stretched out his hand, requesting for Lily.

equally gorgeous." He

wait to see what a precious young

lips slightly touching the

be a good father to her, I will protect her, both of them." He said his voice was raw with emotions. I could see the determination in his eyes, and I knew without a doubt in my heart the Eros would do everything he had promised. He would fight for us

it was

few days, and

me in the eyes as if he heard my thoughts. He nodded

think we need to go home. Eden and I

nodded in

will give you some time for both of you to get dressed then we will be on our

I shook our heads in agreement as my mother and Lord Shevek stepped out, taking the babies

were rarely out of each other's sight after

clothes and stepped out to my father and mother waiting for

1.n

our way through the forest, the air around us grew thick with a feeling of unease. The forest was quiet, way too quiet to be normal No bird sound or

swallowed. I

s won

in me and it was so strong I couldn't easily

you feel it?"

me, brows raised in

"Feel what?" Eros asked.

can't exactly explain what it is, but something doesn't feel

what you will do by

head.

squeezed tightly. "I am always here

to seep through my skin as

forest ground quickly. Finally, the hideout came into view, and what we saw before us, was the last thing we

stop and