Divorced, But Queen Novels & Stories

"But if it is the woman who asks for the divorce first, then Prince Alexander Reed's right as the successor of the kingdom is declared null and void." The Queen was shocked by the statement and immediately rose from her seat. "What does that woman have to do with my son, Prince Alexander. So that he will lose power if they divorce?!" said the Queen with a high tone and flushed face, as if forgetting it was an official forum led directly by the King. Queen Minerva's followers began to tense up, but His Majesty the King replied calmly, "Because you will be the one to choose Illarion's companion. On the condition that the woman must be someone from the Queen's family, Minerva."

“Do you understand what you’re talking about? Divorce of the royal family means you may never set foot in the Capital again, and your original status as the daughter of the Beta Duke will be revoked.” “I know.” He gasps. “Yet, you asked for a divorce?” “Mhm. Wouldn’t that benefit you too?” I blinked slowly, not taking my eyes off his heavenly-cold face. So far, I have always insisted on keeping my position as his ONLY wife and Queen. But now I realize that my stubbornness will only lead me to my and my unborn baby’s death in a cruel way. At least this time, I want to die peacefully—no deep pain.

She had thought it was something serious. “I told you I was not thinking straight when I gave you the divorce papers,” She understood that he was annoyed at the thought of divorce while he was only curious about her wealth. “Since I could not prioritize our marriage or you, I wanted to set you free. Let’s go there tomorrow. I will personally tear it to shreds in front of your eyes.” “Don’t be mad, okay.” “As for the alimony, it was just a small portion of my properties. I am the Petrova heir, remember.” She said it matter of factly.

I remain silent. Listening. “Idra listens to me,” she continues. “I am the most powerful queen in this palace.” Her eyes lock onto mine. “I do not want to see you near him.” The words are not a request. They are a warning. Clear. Direct. I hold her gaze. “I am not interested in Idra,” I say calmly. “You do not have to worry.” Her expression does not change. So I continue. “I was married to him for political reasons only. If you keep him away from me, I would be very grateful.”

I’ve never wanted to make it official with anyone, well, except Adriana. Even when her stupid, incompetent father had tried to marry her off to me. There wasn’t really confirmation since the wedding never happened. And all the other episodes. We didn’t get married. She hasn’t been given an official title. Now that would change. Tonight, she’ll be the woman on my arm which everyone is curious about. And soon, she’ll be known as my wife. The Lycan queen. My queen. “Let go of me,” Adriana snaps through gritted teeth as she pulls away from my hold. Or should I say, attempt to.

perfect name will be tainted. Without thinking it through, Elsie blurted, Then you shouldn’t have divorced in the first place.

Isadora's face paled, her eyes welling up with tears as the queen's words cut deep. She felt like she'd been punched in the gut, her breath catching in her throat. Her words were like a knife, twisting and turning, making the wound even more painful. Hey hey hey. Kim looked up at the queen. Don't go there. "Eight years of marriage and still no children," The queen continued, her voice like a relentless drumbeat. "And you don't think you've already failed as a wife and a woman?" The room fell silent, the air thick with tension as Isadora's eyes overflowed with tears.

He's spent twenty-six years of his life turning her into his human-robot, someone who would do anything he said. Anita glared at him, hate filled her eyes. “ I'm not perfect. Since you don't know, let me tell you. Mark and I divorced two years after our marriage. None of those kids are mine, I couldn't carry a child because my womb was damaged from the so-called body fit pills you forced me to take.” “ I've quit my job; I'm thinking of going into fashion because, in case you haven't f**king guessed, I'm a woman! Tomorrow, I'd be living in South Africa with a man I truly love.”

“Okay, no more explicit imagery. Ever again.” The Queen turned to me with a wink. “You’re lucky, you know. Some of us never got a real bond. But you? You’ve got this one locked in for life.” I smiled, faintly, despite the chaos. Somehow, I felt seen. Justin glanced at his mom. “So... what now? Separation? Divorce?” The Queen raised a hand. “Let’s not ruin lunch. We’ll deal with the fallout later.”