The King's Lost Queen
In a city where power, secrets, and betrayal reign supreme, Faye thought she could outrun her past—and the ruthless king who once held her heart. But when she finds herself pregnant with his twins, her world is thrown into chaos. Fleeing from both Alaric, the man she once loved, and the powerful enemies she has made, Faye tries to carve out a new life in the shadows of the city. But Alaric isn’t the only one hunting her. As Meline, a vicious elite with ties to Alaric’s empire, seeks revenge for a public humiliation, Faye is caught in a deadly game where her children are the ultimate prize. She must navigate the dangerous world of the city's elite, filled with betrayal and hidden alliances, while keeping the biggest secret of all—Alaric’s children—out of his reach. With enemies closing in from all sides, Faye has no choice but to face Alaric and the truth of their twisted relationship. As their old wounds are reopened, and new dangers arise, Faye must decide if she can trust Alaric or if her only option is to destroy him before he destroys her. But in a city that never sleeps, secrets never stay buried for long. "In a city built on secrets, love can be the most dangerous one."
2. On the Run
Faye's feet pounded against the wet pavement, her breath coming out in short gasps. The city streets blurred around her, neon lights flashing and traffic roaring past, but all she could focus on was getting away. She couldn't go back. Not now. Not after what just happened.
Her mind raced back to Alaric's words, the way he had looked at her like he knew. He had always been able to see through people, to know their secrets. How long before he pieced together the truth?
How long before he realized that she was carrying his twins?
She hadn't meant for this to happen. She had planned to disappear quietly, to leave this city and start over somewhere new where no one knew her name or her past. But after tonight, that dream felt impossibly far away.
As she turned the corner, ducking into an alleyway, she leaned against the brick wall, her hands trembling. She couldn't stay here. She had to go somewhere he couldn't find her. Somewhere safe for her and the babies.
But there was nowhere Alaric's influence didn't reach.
Her phone buzzed in her pocket, and she pulled it out to see the name she dreaded most.
Alaric.
The text was simple, chilling in its brevity: We need to talk.
Faye's heart pounded in her chest. She was running out of time.