Page 99 of Snows Sinful Seven

So much has happened in the past year. With the help of not only Regina and my monsters but the people of the kingdom, I took my rightful place on the throne. They played a big part in rebuilding what was lost.

The people are thriving, no one is going hungry or is out of work.

We lost a few lives during the battle, and their deaths have not been ignored. Their families will want for nothing, and the children of the fathers lost will forever be known as heroes.

Knowing people died to save me, to save this kingdom, is something I still have yet to process. It’s something I’ll never be able to truly get over. Death is something I wanted to avoid, but my men have done their best to explain to me that sometimes life isn’t that easy. That in this world, sometimes people losetheir lives for the greater good and as much as I hate it, I know it’s true.

“How are you feeling, my queen.” Sterling leans over the throne from behind me, whispering in my ear

A small smile plays on my lips as I shiver, his breath fanning over my neck. “I’m fine. Just like I’ve been fine for the past five minutes since the last time Sullivan asked me.”

“You can’t blame us for wanting to make sure our girls are okay.” Sterling grins, placing his large hand over the swell of my belly as he places a kiss on my shoulder, making me sigh, my eyes fluttering closed for a moment.

“We are okay. And enjoying the night. Most of all, the food.” I moan as I take a bite out of the turkey leg currently gripped in my hand.

“Careful there, love,” Gabe growls from my other right side. “Keep making those noises, and I’ll take you into the hall and put another pup in you.”

I laugh, swallowing my bite of food. “That’s not how that works.” I shoot him a cheeky look.

“You know, as soon as Dallas gives you the go-ahead for sex after the baby is born, they’re just going to put another one in you,” Regina taunts from my left.

“Or at least have fun trying,” Henry chuckles from his spot next to Regina.

We’re sitting in thrones of our own, watching our people enjoy their lives for the first time in a good while.

I wouldn’t have it any other way, ruling this kingdom with my mates at my side.

The word has gotten out that Dracaria is a monster-friendly kingdom and that we do not discriminate based on your species. As long as you are respectful of the kingdom and its people, anyone is welcome within my lands.

“I can’t wait to have a whole litter of pups running around the palace.” Brady crouches down before me, placing his hands on my belly. “You're going to be so loved, Sweet Girl.”

My eyes sting as pure joy fills my heart and soul.

My life is perfect. At least to me. I have loving mates who adore me as I adore them, a kingdom of people who believe in me and stand by my side, and a sweet baby girl who is going to be so spoiled.

The only thing that could make this better was if my mother was here, too.

Lifting my eyes to the portrait on the wall, I smile. I’ve been told I was the spitting image of her, from the same Raven hair and blue eyes down to the kind heart.

I’m even wearing the same dress she was in the photo. Black velvet top with gold embroidery on the chest and a gold skirt to match.

The same red ribbon holds back my long, wavy curls as it did in her photo.

I believe she sent me my daughter, my sweet Ella, named after her grandmother. And I know she’s watching over us, with her mate Derek at her side.

Finding out the part my father played in both of their deaths hurt beyond compare.

But now he’s gone, and the world is a better place because of it.

“I can’t wait.” I smile at Brady. “I want one from each of you.”

Regina lets out a choked sound. “Babe, six kids?”

“What?” I laugh. “Why not? We have the room.”

“And the hands to raise them,” Dallas adds.

“And the love to give them,” Sullivan supplies.

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