The Betrayed Princess Rising (Lylah and Ezra) novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204

3rd Person’s POV

Heir.

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The word lingered, pressing against Lylah’s chest like an unseen weight. Ezra’s successor. The future Alpha of the Moonclaw Pack.

She had never truly thought of it that way.

Whenever the idea of a child had crossed her mind, it had always been something softer-their child. A life born from love, from the quiet, fragile bond they were still learning to build.

She had forgotten what it meant for an Alpha.

Forgotten the expectations that came with his blood, the legacy that demanded to be carried forward.

A sharp clap snapped in front of her face, jolting her from her thoughts.

“Why are you drifting off like that?” Tiara frowned, studying her closely. “Lylah, are you alright? You suddenly look sad. Nana didn’t mean anything by it. She only made that because she’s happy for you-for your mating.”

“I know,” Lylah said softly, her fingers curling slightly at her sides. “This isn’t about that. But about Ezra and me.”

She hesitated, her voice faltering before she forced herself to continue. “The truth is… we’ve never really talked about having a child.”

“What?” Tiara’s jaw nearly dropped. “You mean you both chose to put it off?”

Lylah shook her head, a faint flush rising to her cheeks. “No. It’s not that.” She drew in a breath. “We’ve never been together like that.”

For a moment, Tiara could only stare at her, utterly stunned.

“But how is that even possible, Lylah?” she demanded, blinking rapidly. “You live under the same roof. How could nothing have happened? Has he never… asked you?”

The question struck something in Lylah.

A realization.

Ezra had never once brought it up. Never hinted, never pushed, never even let the subject linger between them.

“…No,” she admitted quietly.

Tiara swayed where she stood, pressing a hand to her temple. “Oh, he’s really… something else.”

There was unmistakable admiration in her tone now. “An Alpha who can restrain his instincts like that? He

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must care about you more than anything and wait until you’re ready.”

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But then Tiara’s expression shifted, something more thoughtful-and slightly concerned-flickering in her eyes. “But still, that’s not exactly normal. Anyone knows that urge doesn’t just disappear.”

She crossed her arms, glancing at Lylah.

“Lylah, have you ever asked if he’s in pain?”

Lylah blinked. “Pain?”

Tiara hesitated, searching for the right words. “If males have been holding back for this long… without any kind of release… it can be very uncomfortable for them. Even painful. You’re a healer-you know that better than I do.”

Lylah’s lips parted slightly, her breath catching.

Concern unfurled in her chest, sharp and immediate.

‘Ezra… enduring something like that?’

‘And he hadn’t said a word.’

‘Of course he wouldn’t, Lylah thought, ‘He would never burden me with anything he believes I shouldn’t carry-even when I’ve asked him again and again to let me share the weight of it.’

“You’re right, Tiara,” Lylah said, her voice firming with quiet resolve. “I’ll talk to him.”

Meanwhile, beneath the wash of sunlight, a sleek white Maybach rolled to a smooth stop before the towering gates of the Blackfang Estate.

The car door opened.

Rowan stepped out first, his presence immediately shifting the atmosphere, like a predator returning to claimed territory, Cora followed closely behind, slipping her hand around his arm as if to anchor him.

After days of disappearance, he had finally returned.

They had chosen to come back, seeking a brief escape from their work in Lunaris. When she heard that Blackfang College would be hosting a series of events, she eagerly persuaded him to come along and watch.

“Rowan, I’m so happy,” Cora murmured, leaning her head against his shoulder, her hand grazing his chest. “We finally have time just for us.”

His expression did not change-his gaze remained cold, distant as winter frost. Not even did he lift a hand to return her touch.

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