The Lycan King's Outcast Omega
Through our bond, I sense his effort to temper his protective instincts with the understanding that I need space to continue functioning as queen, not just as a vessel for his heir.
That evening, over a private dinner in the royal family's quarters, we share our news with Helena and Iris. Their joy manifests differently – Helena's dignified tears, Iris's exuberant embrace that nearly knocks me from my chair.
"The first royal birth in a generation," Helena says, her composure returning though her eyes remain suspiciously bright. "And such a unique heritage."
Through our bond, I feel Alaric noting the same thing I do – the careful wording that acknowledges our child's mixed bloodline without d