Thirteen and Cranky followed behind Erasmus, who was taking them to the most well-protected area of the palace.
They had passed through several guards along the way, each one surprised to see the two people following their King.
Their destination was none other than the Inner Palace, where Queen Miriale resided.
Thirteen had wanted to et the Queen, assured that only she had so answers to his questions.
"Make sure to not provoke my wife, okay?" Erasmus said in a teasing tone, which made the corner of Thirteen’s lips twitch.
He had no idea how the Queen was treating her new "husband," but Thirteen had a feeling that if the two were to ever share a room, Erasmus would be sleeping on the floor, not the bed.
When they arrived at the inner chambers of the Queen, the teenage boy suddenly felt the blood inside his body stir, as if reacting to sothing... or soone.
"Wife, I’m here," Erasmus declared as he opened the door.
Queen Miriale had already dismissed her maids, prepared to et with important people.
The mont Thirteen’s gaze landed on the Queen, he saw the sweet smile on her face.
Her eyes visibly brightened the mont she saw Zion, and a feeling of warmth and happiness spread inside of her chest.
"Please co here, my child," Queen Miriale said softly.
Thirteen didn’t need to be told twice because sothing inside of him was desperately crying to be with the beautiful woman in front of him.
He walked slowly at first, but his steps grew firr, quicker, as he made his way toward Queen Miriale’s side.
As soon as he ca within her reach, Thirteen found himself being held in a loving embrace by the beautiful woman, who looked like a Goddess in his eyes.
"Finally," Queen Miriale said, as her body shook. "My Endymion, you’re finally here."
Thirteen felt as if the blood inside of his body was in jubilation at this mont. He felt warm, happy, and at peace, not wanting to pull back from this tender hold that was making him feel drowsy.
It was as if all the exhaustion and problems he was facing suddenly lted away in the face of this motherly love, which made his entire body relax.
A minute later, Thirteen’s soft, sleeper breaths spread inside the room.
Azrael frowned, but he understood that the Queen didn’t do anything to Thirteen. If Queen Miriale had done sothing to hurt the teenage boy, Azrael wouldn’t hesitate to attack, even if they were supposed to be allies right now.
Erasmus was also surprised. But since the Queen and them were allies, he had no reason to believe that she would bewitch Zion or put him into a Chard State.
Of course, he knew that this was impossible to happen since Zion was immune to those kinds of things.
"Do you... want us to leave?" Erasmus asked.
Queen Miriale nodded. "I’ll call for you after Zion wakes up."
"Okay." Erasmus then patted Cranky on the shoulder. "Don’t worry. She won’t harm him."
Cranky hesitated for a bit before he reluctantly followed Erasmus out of the room.
Once they were truly alone, Queen Miriale planted a kiss on Thirteen’s forehead and patted his head.
Her motherly instincts and feelings of love were overflowing right now.
Queen Miriale’s firstborn had been taken away from her, only to be used for an experint that would give King Astrion the power he desired.
For many years, she only wished to hold her daughter, to love her, to care for her.
But this wish had been denied.
She had no choice but to watch as her daughter entered a cycle of suffering.
Fortunately, soone took pity on her and saved her without hesitation.
That person was Zion Leventis, the person who was now in her arms.
Ever since he had saved her daughter, she already treated Zion as her own child.
The older brother of Rhia, who was now living happily with the Leventis Family.
She was being showered with all the love in the world that Queen Miriale was unable to give her.
Fortunately, even from far away, she could still see her daughter’s daily life, and watching it had long beco the Queen’s favorite pasti.
Of course, she could also see Zion’s, for her bloodline now flowed inside his veins.
She had nothing but love for Zion, her daughter’s savior. And now that he was here with her, she would shower him with the love she had been keeping for many years.
"Sleep, my baby," Queen Miriale said softly as she laid Zion gently on the bed. "I will watch over you."
Once again, she hugged him tenderly and lovingly, soothing all the aches and pain that the teenage boy was suffering from.
And just like all babies who were safe in their mother’s arms, Thirteen slept soundly as the Queen pulled him closer to her chest and patted his head lovingly.
Suddenly, a small shadow appeared behind Thirteen, and Tiona materialized in her snake form.
She and Queen Miriale stared at each other for nearly a minute before the black snake moved closer to Zion and looked at his peaceful sleeping face.
"Well t, Tiona," Queen Miriale said with a smile. "I’ve wanted to see you too."
Tiona flicked her tongue and gave a short hiss, as if telling Queen Miriale that the feeling was mutual.
"I also want to see my daughters-in-law," Queen Miriale stated. "It’s ti for them to et their second mother-in-law."
Tiona didn’t make any comnt. Whether the Queen could et them would depend on her Master’s wishes.
Thirteen had been staying up late for the past few days, compiling all the information that was being gathered by the Head Researchers of Artem.
He had already warned Erasmus about the plot of rebellion by the two other Celestials, who were currently rallying and arming their private armies for a civil war that would be happening in the near future.
This was why Thirteen needed a position of power. With it, he could better prepare for the worst-case scenario that would dampen his plan on putting the world of Artem, under Erasmus’ and his complete control.
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