The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros) novel Chapter 290

The palace had a joyous mood about it.

The palace environs were packed with supernatural, both werewolf, and vampires all celebrating Zion and Lily’s 16th birthday.

Maids scurried around trying to make sure everyone was well catered to.

The sun seemed to be in agreement with the mood, as the clear skies reflected the heart of the people.

King Eros and Queen Eden stood at the center of it all, watching the scene before them. Children ran around, trying to outsmart their parents while the grownups tried to engage in conversations with each other.

The children were greatly loved by the subjects.

Zion turned out to be a complete replica of his father, his looks were more defined and attractive than that of King Eros which often made Eden unsettled.

Ever since Zion grew out of his baby face, it has been hard to keep young girls away. It would be a feat she might not be able to handle. Zion had his father's blue eyes, something he also shared with Zelda, Eden’s third child.

Zion was a charmer.

King Eros and Queen Eden watched the people with smiles on their faces. They kept their gaze on Zion, Lily and Zelda dancing together.

At a sensitive age of 13, Zelda, their last daughter was beautiful with a soft nature that contrasted greatly with Zion's blunt nature.

Queen Eden looked away from the children and spotted Adonis and Beauty, with Celeste, their 14 year old daughter who was also a beautiful child.

Queen Eden smiled. She found it amazing seeing her friends and everyone else happy, even though deep down, she feared of the darkness hidden in the shadows.

However Queen Eden refused to allow that fear overshadow the joy in her heart.

Queen Eden suddenly felt King Eros touch at her side and she smiled softly. He looked at her with a tenderness she could never get used to.

“Let's dance,” he said.

King Eros wrapped her in his arms as they both enjoyed the feel of the moment.

For a moment, Queen Eden recalled Rhyker, King Eros's brother.

After the final battle with Pison, Rhyker finally found his mate.

Crystal.

The lady with her at the harrem. It seemed so surreal, and it was obvious that Rhyker was overjoyed, seeing as he already gave up on finding one.

The connection was passionate, and he used every opportunity to make Crystal feel the love he had for her.

Queen Eden smiled. She found similarities between King Eros and Rhyker that were too hard to ignore.

The result of Rhyker's passion was a son, and as soon as Crystal gave birth he decided to move his family to the human world.

Rhyker was scared to lose his family. He wanted to raise his son in a world free from the fear of the unknown.

Queen Eden sighed.

She silently wondered what the future held for the children. They all were of the same age bracket, the future of the kingdom.

She hoped it would be better.

As the celebration continued and the Queen danced in the King's arms, a loud shout cut the joyous mood and commotion grew from the crowd.

King Eros pulled away from Queen Eden and grabbed her by the hand as he pulled her along to the center.

Queen Eden gasped at what she saw.

Lily.

She was writhing on the floor, the dress she wore took grass stains along with them. It was almost as if she was trying to tear her skin away from her body, her eyes turning a different color.

“She's shifting.” the Queen said softly.

King Eros nodded and allowed the Queen to move closer.