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,

equally gorgeous." He

beautifully and I couldn't wait to see

his lips slightly touching the baby's

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 didn't want to

it was

have been through the worst in the past few days, and

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

Eden

nodded in

to get

agreement as my mother and Lord

rarely out of each other's sight after the incident, and Lord Shevek made sure I was safe at all

dressed in our old clothes and

1.n

thick with a feeling of unease. The forest was quiet, way too quiet to be normal No bird sound or rodents

I didn't

s won

me and it was so strong I couldn't easily

it?" I

me, brows

"Feel what?" Eros asked.

explain what it is, but something

about what you will do by the time we get

shook my head. "It's

held my hand in his and squeezed tightly. "I am always here for you.

Eros's warmth to seep

the forest ground quickly. Finally, the hideout came into view, and

walked to a stop and looked on in