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.

Lord Shevek. He stretched out his hand, requesting for Lily.

is equally

Lily was growing beautifully and I couldn't wait to see what a precious

slightly touching

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 if he had to. I felt relief knowing that I won't be doing this alone. I was glad. And as much as I loved how the people regarded me as their queen, I

now, it was time to

the worst in the past few days, and it was time to finally

eyes as if he heard my thoughts. He nodded and looked back at

Eden and I have rested enough."

father nodded in

some time for both of you to get dressed then we will

I shook our heads in agreement as my mother and Lord Shevek

My mother and Lord Shevek were rarely out of each other's sight

I got dressed in our old clothes and stepped out to my father

1.n

the forest, the air around us grew thick with a feeling of unease. The forest was quiet, way too quiet

swallowed. I didn't

s won

and it was so

you feel it?" I said out

me,

"Feel what?" Eros asked.

explain what it is, but something doesn't feel

you will do by the time we get to the camp." Lord Shevek

head. "It's

held my hand in his and squeezed tightly.

to seep through my skin as

a movement through the forest ground quickly. Finally, the hideout came into view, and what we saw before us,

walked to a stop and looked