Chapter 8

King Rylan had believed Cecilia the first time because he was pleased she conceived so quickly and was willing to indulge her fantasy. But Cecilia's claim that I was infertile gave him pause. After some thought, he said, "Since Serene's fertile constitution seems... unusual, perhaps she should raise these children for Cecilia. After all, these merbabies are still royal offspring. It might also fulfill your wish to be a mother." Cecilia misinterpreted this as Rylan favoring her because she was...