Chapter 100 - Dinner & AccusationsโWhy do I feel like I am going to war?โ Georgia muttered, tugging at the hem of her dress as she stood before the full length mirror. Her reflection stared back at her โ a woman in a sleek, deep green dress that hugged her figure without being overly revealing. The gown was elegant and modest enough that she did not feel completely out of place, yet the way it highlighted her curves made her feel exposed in a way she was not used to. Her chest felt tight, her stomach twisting, and every part of her wanted to bolt back to the comfort of her chambers, but she stood there feeling foreign and unfamiliar at the girl staring back at her. โYou look stunning,โ Maxton complimented from behind, making her turn around to face him.She glanced toward the door, finding him leaning casually against the frame. His tailored shirt, left slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and dark slacks gave him an air of effortless sophistication. Yet it was not the clothing that c
Chapter 101 - Blood and SeizureThe womanโs words hit Georgia like a thunderclap, reverberating in the pit of her stomach.โYou think you deserve to sit there and pretend youโre one of us?โ The womanโs voice carried over the stunned silence of the rooftop restaurant. โYouโll never be queen โ never!โMaxton stepped forward with a rigid posture, shielding Georgia from the womanโs line of sight. โThatโs enough,โ he said firmly, but his voice only seemed to fuel her anger.โDonโt tell me whatโs enough!โ she shouted, her trembling hands now clenched into fists. Her face displayed a combination of grief and fury, while her eyes darted past him to Georgia. โYou killed my husband! You took everything from me, and now you expect us to bow to you?โ she snarled.Georgiaโs breath caught, her chest tightening as if the air had been sucked from the terrace. She could not move, couldnโt speak. Her hands trembled in her lap, hidden under the table as she clung to the edge of her seat, frozen with the
Chapter 102 - Poisoned and PregnantThe sound of Maxtonโs footsteps echoed in the long corridor outside the manorโs medical wing as he went back in to check on her. His jaw was clenched, and his hands were balled into fists at his sides. Every time he closed his eyes, he saw Georgia, fragile, and pale, her body seizing uncontrollably in his arms. Maxton entered the room and did not bother to wait for the doctor to call him. โWhatโs happening now? Is she stable?โThe doctor met Maxtonโs panicked gaze. โSheโs stable for now,โ he said, pulling off his gloves. โBut the situation is serious. There are clear signs of poisoning. Weโre running more tests to determine the exact substance.โMaxton felt a cold rage settle over him, masking the fear that threatened to overwhelm his thoughts. โPoison,โ he repeated. โHow?โThe doctor sighed, gesturing toward the room where Georgia lay unconscious. โMost likely ingested. Whatever it was, it acted slowly, giving us enough time to intervene. She is o
Chapter 103 - A Unifying Statement From The CrownMaxton froze, at the news, his heart hammering in his chest and his emotions were a swirling mix of hurricane. He was happy, delighted to have a baby, an heir to the throne, but at the same time, he was hell worried about his mate and unborn childโs status."Pregnant?" The word barely left his lips, as he was in a mix of disbelief and shock. His hand instinctively gripped the back of the nearest chair, tightly until his knuckles were white. "She's pregnant?" he repeated, as if he could not believe what was happening.Dr. Reid nodded to confirm. "Yes, Your Majesty. We just confirmed it moments ago. Itโs very early, around six weeks, Iโd estimate."A cold wave of panic and anger surged through Maxton, his breath coming faster as his mind raced. "And the poison?" he demanded, trying to calm down."What about the poison? Is it harming herโฆ or the baby?"Dr. Reidโs lips pressed into a thin line. "Thatโs what we are currently working to deter
Chapter 104 - MercyMaxton gripped the phone tightly as the voice on the other end confirmed what he had been waiting to hear for hours. โWeโve apprehended the suspect, Your Majesty. The perpetrator is being transported to the palace as we speak.โHis jaw tightened as he exhaled in relief yet contained fury. โBring them directly to the throne room. I want this handled swiftly.โโYes, Your Majesty.โMaxton hung up, tossing the phone onto his desk. For Georgia. For their unborn child. For the stability of the kingdom. This would not be swept under the rug like some minor infraction, it would be a lesson, a warning to anyone foolish enough to challenge the Crown.โTanner,โ Maxton barked, his Beta standing at attention by the door.โYes, Your Majesty?โโPrepare the throne room. I want this dealt with in a manner befitting the gravity of the crime. And make sure word spreads, let the public know justice is being served.โTanner nodded sharply. โRight away.โ~~~At the far end of the throne
Chapter 105 - Gifts and RosesGeorgiaโs eyelids fluttered open as she moved her fingertips. Her body ached faintly, and the first thing she realized was the warmth of a hand clutching hers. She immediately realized that it was Maxton given the sudden rush of thrumming in their mate bond, making her feel more alive despite what she had gone through.โGeorgia,โ Maxton uttered, surprised at the sudden movement of her hand that he was holding. He leaned closer to see her with his filled with relief.She blinked, her throat dry, her lips parting as if to speak, but no sound came. Before she could try again, Maxton was already pressing a glass of water to her lips. โHere,โ he murmured gently, tilting the glass just enough for her to sip.The cool water soothed her parched throat. โWhat happened?โ she rasped with her voice weak still weak.โYou were poisoned in the restaurant.โ he said, โBut youโre safe now and thatโs all that matters.โShe frowned slightly, trying to piece together fragment
Chapter 106 - Proposing CoronationGeorgiaโs bare feet touched the cool, trimmed grass of the palace gardens as the late afternoon sun cast golden light across the vibrant blooms. Her fingers brushed against the petal of a rose as she walked slowly beside Maxton.โCareful,โ Maxton said softly, his hand instinctively moving to support her elbow when she stumbled with her still weak knees. His gaze never left her, he was concerned at her still recovering condition and with her carrying their child. However, despite his worries, he was supportive of her and never prevented her from venturing outside the safety and security of the manor. Today, they were in the palace as she craved for a new view and had been bored staying in the manor.โIโm fine,โ Georgia replied with a faint smile, glancing up at him. โI need this.โ She looked back at the path ahead which was an aisle of garden flowers.Maxtonโs eyes flickered to her hand that instinctively brushed her abdomen, and his expression softe
Chapter 107 - Coronation and PromisesโAre you ready for this?โ Maxton asked, his hand tightened slightly around Georgiaโs as they stood behind the grand golden doors of the palaceโs throne room.Georgia drew a slow breath, her fingers instinctively brushing against the fabric of her coronation gown. It was elegant, shimmering with fine threads of silver and gold, symbolizing her role as the bridge between strength and grace. She met Maxtonโs gaze, her heart pounding beneath her ribs as she replied. โReady or not, thereโs no turning back now.โA faint smile tugged at his lips as looked at her with huge pride and affection. โYouโll be magnificent,โ he said, his thumb gently brushing the back of her hand.The sound of the crowd beyond the doors grew louder, a mixture of excitement and anticipation filling the air. The Royal Master of Ceremonies stepped forward, nodding at Maxton and Georgia. โItโs time.โThe doors swung open with a resonant creak, revealing the throne room, transformed
Chapter 108 - The HeirGeorgiaโs breaths were uneven and beads of sweat glistened on her brow and her face was contorted with pain and exhaustion. The midwife calmly gave quiet instructions to her as she worked to support her deliver the baby. Maxton was at Georgiaโs side, holding her hand, and it was evident in his face both awe and concern for his mate.โYouโre doing incredible,โ he whispered in her ears, reminding her that he was there for her. His hand gripped hers tightly, as she squeezed back, greeting her teeth as she listened to the midwife. But she managed to respond to him. Georgia managed a small smile through the haze of pain and exhaustion. โIโd like to see you try this and then call it โincredible,โโ she retorted.Maxton chuckled, though his laughter was laced with nervous energy. โI would fail miserably. Thatโs why Iโm right here, cheering you on.โThe midwife glanced up. โItโs time, Your Majesty. One more push.โGeorgia closed her eyes, summoning every ounce of streng
Chapter 107 - Coronation and PromisesโAre you ready for this?โ Maxton asked, his hand tightened slightly around Georgiaโs as they stood behind the grand golden doors of the palaceโs throne room.Georgia drew a slow breath, her fingers instinctively brushing against the fabric of her coronation gown. It was elegant, shimmering with fine threads of silver and gold, symbolizing her role as the bridge between strength and grace. She met Maxtonโs gaze, her heart pounding beneath her ribs as she replied. โReady or not, thereโs no turning back now.โA faint smile tugged at his lips as looked at her with huge pride and affection. โYouโll be magnificent,โ he said, his thumb gently brushing the back of her hand.The sound of the crowd beyond the doors grew louder, a mixture of excitement and anticipation filling the air. The Royal Master of Ceremonies stepped forward, nodding at Maxton and Georgia. โItโs time.โThe doors swung open with a resonant creak, revealing the throne room, transformed
Chapter 106 - Proposing CoronationGeorgiaโs bare feet touched the cool, trimmed grass of the palace gardens as the late afternoon sun cast golden light across the vibrant blooms. Her fingers brushed against the petal of a rose as she walked slowly beside Maxton.โCareful,โ Maxton said softly, his hand instinctively moving to support her elbow when she stumbled with her still weak knees. His gaze never left her, he was concerned at her still recovering condition and with her carrying their child. However, despite his worries, he was supportive of her and never prevented her from venturing outside the safety and security of the manor. Today, they were in the palace as she craved for a new view and had been bored staying in the manor.โIโm fine,โ Georgia replied with a faint smile, glancing up at him. โI need this.โ She looked back at the path ahead which was an aisle of garden flowers.Maxtonโs eyes flickered to her hand that instinctively brushed her abdomen, and his expression softe
Chapter 105 - Gifts and RosesGeorgiaโs eyelids fluttered open as she moved her fingertips. Her body ached faintly, and the first thing she realized was the warmth of a hand clutching hers. She immediately realized that it was Maxton given the sudden rush of thrumming in their mate bond, making her feel more alive despite what she had gone through.โGeorgia,โ Maxton uttered, surprised at the sudden movement of her hand that he was holding. He leaned closer to see her with his filled with relief.She blinked, her throat dry, her lips parting as if to speak, but no sound came. Before she could try again, Maxton was already pressing a glass of water to her lips. โHere,โ he murmured gently, tilting the glass just enough for her to sip.The cool water soothed her parched throat. โWhat happened?โ she rasped with her voice weak still weak.โYou were poisoned in the restaurant.โ he said, โBut youโre safe now and thatโs all that matters.โShe frowned slightly, trying to piece together fragment
Chapter 104 - MercyMaxton gripped the phone tightly as the voice on the other end confirmed what he had been waiting to hear for hours. โWeโve apprehended the suspect, Your Majesty. The perpetrator is being transported to the palace as we speak.โHis jaw tightened as he exhaled in relief yet contained fury. โBring them directly to the throne room. I want this handled swiftly.โโYes, Your Majesty.โMaxton hung up, tossing the phone onto his desk. For Georgia. For their unborn child. For the stability of the kingdom. This would not be swept under the rug like some minor infraction, it would be a lesson, a warning to anyone foolish enough to challenge the Crown.โTanner,โ Maxton barked, his Beta standing at attention by the door.โYes, Your Majesty?โโPrepare the throne room. I want this dealt with in a manner befitting the gravity of the crime. And make sure word spreads, let the public know justice is being served.โTanner nodded sharply. โRight away.โ~~~At the far end of the throne
Chapter 103 - A Unifying Statement From The CrownMaxton froze, at the news, his heart hammering in his chest and his emotions were a swirling mix of hurricane. He was happy, delighted to have a baby, an heir to the throne, but at the same time, he was hell worried about his mate and unborn childโs status."Pregnant?" The word barely left his lips, as he was in a mix of disbelief and shock. His hand instinctively gripped the back of the nearest chair, tightly until his knuckles were white. "She's pregnant?" he repeated, as if he could not believe what was happening.Dr. Reid nodded to confirm. "Yes, Your Majesty. We just confirmed it moments ago. Itโs very early, around six weeks, Iโd estimate."A cold wave of panic and anger surged through Maxton, his breath coming faster as his mind raced. "And the poison?" he demanded, trying to calm down."What about the poison? Is it harming herโฆ or the baby?"Dr. Reidโs lips pressed into a thin line. "Thatโs what we are currently working to deter
Chapter 102 - Poisoned and PregnantThe sound of Maxtonโs footsteps echoed in the long corridor outside the manorโs medical wing as he went back in to check on her. His jaw was clenched, and his hands were balled into fists at his sides. Every time he closed his eyes, he saw Georgia, fragile, and pale, her body seizing uncontrollably in his arms. Maxton entered the room and did not bother to wait for the doctor to call him. โWhatโs happening now? Is she stable?โThe doctor met Maxtonโs panicked gaze. โSheโs stable for now,โ he said, pulling off his gloves. โBut the situation is serious. There are clear signs of poisoning. Weโre running more tests to determine the exact substance.โMaxton felt a cold rage settle over him, masking the fear that threatened to overwhelm his thoughts. โPoison,โ he repeated. โHow?โThe doctor sighed, gesturing toward the room where Georgia lay unconscious. โMost likely ingested. Whatever it was, it acted slowly, giving us enough time to intervene. She is o
Chapter 101 - Blood and SeizureThe womanโs words hit Georgia like a thunderclap, reverberating in the pit of her stomach.โYou think you deserve to sit there and pretend youโre one of us?โ The womanโs voice carried over the stunned silence of the rooftop restaurant. โYouโll never be queen โ never!โMaxton stepped forward with a rigid posture, shielding Georgia from the womanโs line of sight. โThatโs enough,โ he said firmly, but his voice only seemed to fuel her anger.โDonโt tell me whatโs enough!โ she shouted, her trembling hands now clenched into fists. Her face displayed a combination of grief and fury, while her eyes darted past him to Georgia. โYou killed my husband! You took everything from me, and now you expect us to bow to you?โ she snarled.Georgiaโs breath caught, her chest tightening as if the air had been sucked from the terrace. She could not move, couldnโt speak. Her hands trembled in her lap, hidden under the table as she clung to the edge of her seat, frozen with the
Chapter 100 - Dinner & AccusationsโWhy do I feel like I am going to war?โ Georgia muttered, tugging at the hem of her dress as she stood before the full length mirror. Her reflection stared back at her โ a woman in a sleek, deep green dress that hugged her figure without being overly revealing. The gown was elegant and modest enough that she did not feel completely out of place, yet the way it highlighted her curves made her feel exposed in a way she was not used to. Her chest felt tight, her stomach twisting, and every part of her wanted to bolt back to the comfort of her chambers, but she stood there feeling foreign and unfamiliar at the girl staring back at her. โYou look stunning,โ Maxton complimented from behind, making her turn around to face him.She glanced toward the door, finding him leaning casually against the frame. His tailored shirt, left slightly unbuttoned at the collar, and dark slacks gave him an air of effortless sophistication. Yet it was not the clothing that c