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.

Shevek. He stretched out his hand, requesting for Lily. They handed the sleeping child

equally

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

bent, his lips slightly touching

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

was

days, and it was time

as if he heard my thoughts.

go home. Eden and I

nodded in

some time for both of you to get dressed then we

in agreement as my mother and Lord Shevek stepped out, taking the babies

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

old clothes and stepped out to my father

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forest was quiet, way too quiet to be normal No bird sound or rodents rusting through the

I didn't like

s won

feeling of dread settled in me and it

you feel it?" I

me,

"Feel what?" Eros asked.

what it is, but something doesn't feel right."

relax and don't think about what you will do by the time we get to the

head. "It's more

my hand in his and squeezed tightly. "I am always

and allowed Eros's warmth to seep through my skin as

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

walked to a stop and