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.

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

furiously, he leaned forward and kissed the other cheek, mumbling, "Thank

two boys into her arms. "What wonderful little darlings you are," she said,

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 moment with these two and soak up

a rush as he was about to meet Maeve, he had made sure it was, warm and comfortable, with touches that said "home," while

why didn't you tell me? I wanted to help decorate my

took it for himself,' he

still be waiting for you to stop crying. Would have been a

identity Normally, he wasn't a crier,

wasn't just a room-it felt more like

with detailed relief sculptures, the floor was a shiny dark gold that reflected everything, and the angel relief stone pillars made the place feel like something out or a painting. And there was a fountain

Maeve spotted the naked figure in the fountain, she quickly looked away. Not to mention, there was no cover

the door closed, I wouldn't ever use it,' she said

from the hospital. Turning to Mace, he said, "Maeve, I'll take you to see your mom now.

place. It finally hit

In that moment,

Maeve and the others to wait outside. He went in alone to prepare Wren so she wouldn't get too upset and make things worse for herself. Less than five minutes after Tom went

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 Maeve, who was still

nodded slowly, her body stiff from standing for so long. She slowly pushed the door

one rushed her, though. They just watched

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

who had taught them piano and always acted

his phone. "Theo,

Theo pouted. "Go ahead."