Chapter 1 Before
My husband and I faced widespread disdain when we first became mates. Despite being rulers of our own kingdoms, we held onto the hope that our union would unite our realms. At first, it seemed to work, but everything changed when I discovered I was pregnant. The immense power our child possessed led to threats on her life. To protect her, we resorted to deception, claiming we had terminated the pregnancy. King Ash, her father, was unwavering in his determination to safeguard her. Thus, we relocated to the farthest reaches of the kingdom and constructed a fortress as her sanctuary. People from all corners of the realm, who believed Luna was destined to be the next queen, flocked to the fortress to aid in her defense. For a while, peace reigned, until the day she was born. With her arrival, a surge of power rippled through the entire realm. Concealing her became an impossible task.
Gossip spread rapidly among the people, discussing plans to overthrow and eliminate us. Many feared her abilities, convinced that getting rid of her was the only answer, despite the challenges they would encounter. We bolstered our defences and patrols to ensure everyone's safety. She was always surrounded by guards. However, we were aware that war was inevitable. I believed we needed an alternative way to protect her, so I sought out a witch who was neutral. Her name was Elizabeth, but I called her Izzy. Izzy and I devised a plan where, if necessary, I would send her down the river to Izzy, who would conceal her powers and relocate her to a secure location. This method was a last resort, as it could potentially strip her of control and even prove fatal due to the risk of her powers consuming her from within. We kept this plan just between the two of us.
The alarm blared throughout the fortress, signalling the beginning of the war. People rushed out of their homes, hastily putting on armor and grabbing weapons as warriors infiltrated their ranks. They headed towards their designated spots to protect the castle, where the queen of all resided. Fear gripped me as I scrambled to find a hiding place for my daughter. The deafening roars echoing from all directions added to the chaos.
The treaty had collapsed. As the war raged on, I witnessed my mate fighting fiercely to defend our side, but they were losing ground. Bodies and blood everywhere. My mate and are warriors kept fighting on, but no one would surrender until the child was dead or we had won. Our warriors were falling too quickly, making victory seem impossible to achieve. I couldn't envision a successful outcome. Unable to bear the thought of losing my mate and child, I made a difficult decision. I sent my daughter down the river to a village where Izzy the witch resided, asking her to suppress Luna's powers until she turned 14 and find her a safe human family. In exchange, I took a dying baby from another family, ensuring she wouldn't suffer from cancer any longer. In a heartbreaking moment, I ended her life in front of everyone, claiming the child was dead. My mate's fury was unleashed, and he demanded I leave, never to return. The war ended, and the four kingdoms split into two. I ruled over the wolf and vampire kingdoms, while Ash governed the dragon and magic witch kingdoms.
The four kingdoms were once united, but now they are divided into two sides. As the queen of two kingdoms, I, a werewolf vampire hybrid, ruled over my territories. King Ash, hailing from the magic kingdom and being a dragon, ruled over his lands. The neutral territory between us widened, creating a clear divide. Despite my efforts to prevent attacks from my side, there were dissenting groups unhappy with King Ash's decision to banish me, leading to the end of the treaty between our kingdoms. Many people were displeased with the situation and refused to listen to reason. Finding a solution was challenging as Ash accused me of attacking him, disregarding my pleas. The two sides continued to battle for territories, resources, and supplies, with no end to the conflict in sight.
As time went on, whispers of a powerful young girl with mysterious origins spread throughout the kingdoms. I knew that it had to be my Lune. And i knew it was only a matter of time for other to find out who she was and where she was located. I knew that it was only a matter of time before Luna discovered the truth about her heritage. And when that day came, I hoped that she would forgive me for the difficult choices I had made to protect her. In the darkness of the night, I would often sit on the edge of the river, watching the moon's reflection as it rippled on the water's surface. I knew that my mate would never forgive me for what I had done, but I hoped that one day, he would understand that everything I did, I did out of love for our daughter. And as I gazed at the stars above, I knew that no matter what the future held, I would always be there to protect my little Luna, no matter the cost. For she was my light in the darkness, my everything. And I would do whatever it takes to ensure her safety and happiness, even if it meant sacrificing my own.




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