Rueben's mother commanded him to step down from the throne, and a hush fell over the room. I looked at Reuben, surprised by his calm demeanor. His response was unexpected, yet filled with a sense of resolve."Is that what you want, Mother?" Rueben asked, his voice steady. "If stepping down is what it takes for Naomi and me to find peace, then I am willing to let go of this position."The room erupted in a chorus of protests. The elders pleaded with Rueben to reconsider, reminding him of his strengths as a leader and the dire consequences of leaving the throne to his brother, Demetrius.But Rueben remained resolute, his eyes locked with mine. He knew that our love and happiness were worth more than any crown or title. And in that moment, I understood the depth of his sacrifice.Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized the magnitude of Rueben's decision. He was willing to give up his birthright, his position as king, all for me. It was a gesture of love and devotion that touched my hear

The tension in the room began to ease, I couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. It seemed like Rueben's mother, the queen, was finally starting to understand his desire for a different path. I held onto that hope, believing that we could create a kingdom that valued love and happiness above all else.But just as I thought everything would finally settle down, the doors to the room swung open, and a young woman entered. It was the princess from the neighboring kingdom, Isabella. She walked with confidence, her presence commanding attention.I watched as Rueben's mother's face lit up with delight at the sight of Isabella. It became clear to me that the queen had been planning something all along, and Isabella's arrival was no coincidence. My heart sank as I realized that the queen saw an opportunity to secure power and control through a strategic marriage.Isabella approached Rueben, a smile playing on her lips. "Rueben, my dear childhood friend, it seems fate has brought us togethe

Naomi's POVI stared at Demetrius in disbelief, my mind reeling from his words. He claimed that I was carrying his child, but that couldn't be true. I had never been intimate with him. The thought of being connected to him in such a way made my skin crawl."No, that's impossible," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "I am not carrying your child. You're lying."Demetrius chuckled, a sinister sound that sent shivers down my spine. "Oh, my dear Naomi, you underestimate my power. I have ways of ensuring that you carry my child, whether you consent or not."Fear gripped my heart as I realized the extent of Demetrius' manipulation. He had somehow orchestrated this situation to his advantage, using my love for Rueben against me. The thought of being tied to him for the rest of my life filled me with dread.Just then, the door to the room swung open, and the queen entered, her expression cold and unforgiving. She looked at me with disdain, her voice dripping with venom."Naomi, you are a f

Belen's face hardened, her voice sharp and resolute. "I won't stand in your way, Naomi. But knowing this, I will always support Demetrius. Our alliance with him is unbreakable."Rueben squeezed my hand, his eyes filled with sadness. "Belen, I had hoped that you would see reason. But if you won't stand with us, then we'll have to face Demetrius on our own."Belen's gaze shifted between us, her expression wavering for a moment before hardening once again. "So be it, Rueben. But remember, I will always be loyal to Demetrius."With those words, Belen turned and walked out of the hospital room, leaving Rueben and me behind. I felt a deep sense of loss and sadness, knowing that the divide between our families had grown even wider.Anger surged through me as I stormed out of the hospital, my mind filled with a mix of frustration and determination. Belen's betrayal and her unwavering support for Demetrius had ignited a fire within me. I couldn't let them succeed in their quest for power and d

As I hurriedly walked away from Rueben, his anguished cries echoed in my ears, tearing at my already shattered heart. Each step I took felt heavier than the last, as if the weight of my decision was crushing me from within. I desperately tried to hold in my tears, not wanting to show weakness, but the pain was too much to bear.Finally, I found a quiet corner where I could be alone, away from Rueben's searching gaze. With my back against the wall, I couldn't hold back the flood of tears any longer. They streamed down my face, mingling with my stifled sobs. The pain of losing Rueben, the one person who had loved me unconditionally, was unbearable.I felt a mix of guilt, regret, and heartache wash over me. How could I have let it come to this? How could I have pushed away the one person who truly cared for me? The weight of my mistakes and the consequences of my actions crashed down upon me, and I felt as if I would drown in my own sorrow.In that moment of despair, I reached out to my