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Catarina’s POV

I watched as David was pulled down from the pillar and taken down to the cell block, I felt glad to see hom go. He deserved it after all the pain that he had inflicted onto this kingdom.

I gazed down at my twins, a mix of conflicting emotions flooding my heart. Lochlan, the man who had caused me so much pain in the past, was now transforming before us. It was a surreal moment, one where I questioned everything I had ever believed.

Part of me had always wanted to shield my precious twins from Lochlan, to protect them from the darkness that had seeped into my life because of him. But something had changed, not just within Lochlan, but within me too. Perhaps, against all odds, he deserved a chance to be a part of their lives.

Lost for words, I looked from my children to Lochlan, searching for answers within their innocent eyes. As if sensing my internal struggle, Alex, my partner, wrapped an arm around my waist, offering his unwavering support. His wor