The Heir's Secret Bride

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If Tam could, he would track down those responsible and tear them apart. It wouldn't fix everything, but it might make him feel & Hithe better Meanwhile, the two little ones sniffled, wiping their noses with the backs of their hands, their eyes sparkling with happiness for their inom.

"Oh!" Maeve suddenly remembered the boys patiently standing By. Guilt tugged at her for forgetting them, even for a

moment.

She gave herself a quick mental slap before pulling them closer, Your Majesty, there's someone I'd like you to meet. You already know Theo, but this is his twin brother, Will"

The boys stepped forward and spoke in unison, their voices sweet and polite. "Greetings, Your Majesty."

The Queen raised a playful brow. "Why is everyone calling me Your Majesty'? That sounds so stiff and boring."

Maeve hesitated, looking over at Tom for support. He gave her an encouraging nod. Taking a deep breath, she finally said, "Um... Grandma."

The Queen's expression softened into a warm smile. Not wanting to be left out, the twins echoed in unison, "Great-grandma."

"Such lovely children," the Queen said with a chuckle. She slid a ring from her finger and held it up. "Here, a little gift for you. This ring will let you come and go from the palace freely. But...." She paused for dramatic effect. "I only have one. What should we do?"

Without missing a beat, both boys said, "Give it to Mommy!"

The Queen's expression shone with happiness as she reached out to gently tousle their hair. "You two are just the sweetest. But I was only teasing. Of course, there's one for each of you."

Theo beamed. "Mommy says we should always accept gifts from elders, so thank you, Great-grandma!" He stood on his tiptoes and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

if this was the right way to respond. He wasn't confident he could do it, but if he didn't, he

furiously, he leaned forward and kissed the other cheek,

Queen's laughter was pure delight as she pulled the two boys into her arms. "What wonderful little darlings you

sat with them snuggled against her, the Queen felt a surge of warmth she hadn't expected. Maybe it was the magic of having great-grandchildren, but she realized she wanted to savor every

he had made

you tell me?

just took it for himself,'

you, I would still be waiting for you

all the way after learning about Marve's identity Normally, he wasn't a crier, but today, he

a room-it felt more like a

reflected everything, and the angel relief stone pillars made the place feel like something out or a painting. And there was

mention, there

wouldn't ever

the hospital. Turning to Mace, he

was frozen in place. It finally hit her how real this

out. In

went in alone to prepare Wren so she wouldn't get

The doctor, looking a little panicked, was going on about it. "Her Highness can't take any more of this. She's not in a state to handle it. Please, be careful." Tom nodded and then turned to

maybe feeling the longing, nodded slowly, her body stiff from standing for so long. She slowly pushed

though. They just

first met Princess Wren, I felt like something about her was familiar, like I'd known her forever," Theo

acted so

out his

Theo pouted. "Go ahead."