#completed!!! In her second life, I want Sophia to choose the path she desires and live well and happily," Ragnar said to Adeline, who immediately burst into tears. "Then... what about you, Your Highness?" Adeline asked. Ragnar only smiled. “This is enough for me.” Among the many forms of love, Adeline had to witness the most genuine and sacrificial kind. That was, letting go. ~~~ What if, in truth, I was the cause of her suffering? What if my actions were the source of her pain? Perhaps it was time for me to let her go. There was nothing to be done. I must bear this burden alone. — Ragnar Clementine ~~~ And what if I choose these burdens? What if I choose you, every time, no matter how many lives I have? — Sophia ~~~ #war #kingdombuilding #secondchancelove #politics #multiplecouple #mutant #diplomacy #heartwarming This is the Sequel of: - Undressed by The Half-beast Prince (completed at Chapter 224). Check on my profile. - can be read as stand alone story. disclaimer: - 18+ above, please be wise - Previous story: Undressed by the Half-beast Prince - slow burn love story - explicit content will be cautioned at the begginingbof chapter - the cover is commissioned
You scare me because I cannot control the world around us, Sophia, not because of who you are.
— Ragnar
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"Let's get you ready," she said.
Ragnar complied, letting her assist him in donning the garments. She moved with practiced skill, her fingers quickly fastening buttons and smoothing the fabric.
The gentle intimacy of the moment filled the room, a stark contrast to the usually formal and rigid atmosphere of his mornings.
All because Sophia had awakened. All because Sophia had returned to his life. Ragnar's dark and rigid world had become vibrant and full of color.
Next, she helped him into his royal tunic, a rich, deep blue with intricate silver embroidery. As she adjusted the collar and secured the clasp at his shoulder, Ragnar watched her, his eyes filled with gratitude and something deeper—affection, perhaps even love.