Third POV

Eve stood as she watched her son walk away from her, after denying her what she truly wanted, and he knew the reason why. She understood how much he desired the throne, but for him to turn down such an opportunity, she realized there was one person who would have convinced him otherwise.

Vespera

She stormed into the ballroom to find her son’s wife, and it wasn’t long before she spotted her. As soon as she did, her eyes widened in shock.

Vespera was standing in the center of the room, surrounded by women as she laughed and chatted, but what truly shocked Eve was the noticeable bulge...