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Isabella

Perhaps it was Donatella's face that was the most surprising, but the days following my declaration and official ascension to the throne were followed by endless visits to my family's estate.

I had to temporarily move there because I was worried about the constant movement and how my son would take it. However, according to Julio, it also applied pressure to bring Cassandra back to the city.

She had disappeared a few days ago, and I believed she went to have her child.

"I must say, he's a very handsome boy," Nicholas said as he carried my son and began to walk around the new nursery. The baby cooed in his arms and raised his little fists towards his face.

I smiled but began to miss the little bundle of warmth that he provided. I had once complained to Damon, and his reply was,

"You'll just have to get used to it. Or are you going to take my son away from me?" Damon said with a smile.

***

To my surprise, Cassandra didn't show up over the next few weeks. I began to genuinely w