Tangled Thre

mine, while Eria discreetly positioned her

intentional iciness that highlighted just how much I had changed from my former

or and disregarding my previous comments. There was a melancholic undertone to the way she mentioned my mother's name, hinting at a

than anything in this world. Nevertheless, I must share what I know. If I don't, both your mother and my Queen will forever

my infertility, say it plainly. Time is not a luxury I possess," I sighed, my pos

deep bond that transcended the physical distance between Ruqgu and Nayak. They were like sisters and seized every opportunity to visit each other. But during their last encounter, something extraordinary occurred," she

on the day she was to give birth, threatening the lives of both her and the child. It was a dire situation

lderment deepened, render

My knowledge of Goddess Natalí was limited to her being the deity of life and fertility, worshipped by the people of Nayak alongside

he Queen's temple, it is said that only a true queen can handle it. When a true queen employs the teardrop's magic to save someone, that person must offer an oath of gratitude in retu

yed a droplet to save your mother's life, ensuring the safety of both her and you

ld have led to my current condition. Had she offered my womb as part of the bargain? What wor

inquired, struggling to find my voice.Annalise's ex

roat at the horrifying revelation. Me? How had my mother,

M

ren," Annalise cautioned, her tone laden with urgency.I couldn't help but find humor in her

heartily, the absurdity of the situation overpowering me.

ing through the room. This woman and her fantastical tales had taken me to new heights of amuse

usband'?" I inquired, struggling to

you will never have a child. That was the oath your mother made," she said sole

dea. Doubts began to creep in. Was this woman truly speak

nd,' indeed. I'm beginning to lose faith in you. I can't believe I sacri

ving the conversation, stepped fo

It may sound implausible, but we cannot dismiss it out

u're buying into this l

by my skepticism, lea

atter seriously. We must act swiftly. Leaving your husband's house is the first st

utter madness. You expect me to abandon my life and home, marry a stranger,