Lahat ng Kabanata ng His Unbeloved Queen: Kabanata 71 - Kabanata 80

-Darius-Traveling back with so many men and stopping at each place to ensure their safe return took longer than expected. I wanted to write back to Katherine, but I was so focused on getting home. It consumed my thoughts. But when I finally saw her, it was like a dream come true.“I can’t believe this,” Katherine said, tears streaming down her face.“I can hardly believe it myself,” I admitted.We smiled at each other, clearly reluctant to let go. I studied her, taking in every detail and trying to memorize them all because I knew returning here could bring trouble, and I didn’t want to forget a single thing about her. As I scanned her body, I noticed something: she didn’t look pregnant.“Katherine, is…?” I was almost afraid to ask. I had only seen Katherine when she stepped outside, but when she turned, she looked behind us at a servant holding a small child wrapped in a blanket. I could hear the soft cooing sounds, and I glanced at Katherine, feeling apprehensive. She smiled at me,

-Katherine-I was unsure what to make of the scene in front of me. Did Darius need me? Was Acan the one in danger? I soon noticed the gloves lying on the table, and I was surprised to see them there. But now that they were off, I could see something unsettling about his hands. Dark veins crawled up his skin, disappearing beneath his clothing. I had never seen anything like it before.There was something different in Darius’s eyes, too—something swirling that I couldn’t quite put my finger on, but I couldn’t deny it was there. Maybe it was something dark. Something wrong. I couldn’t articulate it, but my husband had definitely changed. I shouldn’t have expected anything less, considering where he had just returned from, but it left me feeling worried.I stood there in the room, unsure of what to say or do as I looked between the two men, both tense and practically shaking with anger. We all remained silent, clearly waiting for someone to make a move. Suddenly, I heard heels clicking aga

-Darius-I understood Katherine wanted to stay. I heard everything she was saying, but I simply needed her away from the court. Yet I was also worried about how she would perceive me now. I could see the concern in her eyes.“Do you think I’m a monster now?” I whispered.Katherine looked shocked, then placed her hands on my cheeks, shaking her head. “Never,” she assured me.“I did make the choice to take their powers.”“You did it because you were at war,” she said.“I’ve fought before… but this time I couldn’t stop.”“You had more to fight for,” she countered.I looked at her, confused.She smiled softly before drawing me closer and kissing me. “Me.”That made me smile, and I nodded. “I did.”“I understand that this was something you had to do, but I hope this won’t change you, Darius. You shouldn’t let your powers control you. You fought so hard to prove you were different. Don’t let this change you.”“I’m trying not to,” I confessed. “But I’m scared.”“Is this why you want to leave

-Katherine-Darius was not exaggerating when he said he found it hard to sleep. In the middle of the night, I found him standing by the window, the flickering light of the fireplace casting a warm glow on his half-dressed form. He wore only pants, but I could see the worried expression etched on his face as he gazed out into the darkness, as if anticipating an imminent attack.Sitting up slightly, I watched him, noticing the tension in his body as he held himself in a defensive posture. He took a sip from a wine cup, and my heart ached at the sight of him. I felt helpless, knowing there wasn’t much I could do. But I slipped out of bed and threw on a robe. Darius turned to look at me as I approached, and I offered him a small smile, wrapping my arms around him from the side and placing a gentle kiss on his skin. He smiled back, an arm encircling me, yet his eyes remained fixed on the dark outside. I leaned against him, finding solace in his embrace, hoping he found comfort in mine.“Dar

-Katherine-Darius and I went riding today. We had been at the estate for a while now, and I could see the positive changes happening within us—changes I had hoped to experience. As I glanced at Darius riding beside me, I saw that he had closed his eyes, breathing in the fresh air. I knew we both wished we could stay here forever, but we couldn’t.Still, it was clear how much Darius belonged in this place. Being king wasn’t something he desired, but it was a responsibility he had to embrace. No one would be better suited for the role, and with me by his side, I believed we could accomplish great things together.“It’s a nice day, isn’t it?” I asked.Darius turned to me and smiled, nodding slightly, though I could tell he was lost in thought. I rode a little closer and took his hand. He smiled back, and I felt a warmth spread through me.“Are you alright?” I asked.“Thinking,” he replied.“About?”“Many things.”“Name one.”“I hope our son never has to fight a battle,” he said.“Me too.