---- They pulled apart, turning to Gerald, who stood at the top of the stairs, his expression expectant.

L believe I deserve a proper erecting.

Gerald said, his voice smooth yet commanding.

Of course, Master, Vincenzo replied without hesitation.

Together, Zartyan and Vincenzo ascended the stairs.

When they reached Gerald, they knelt before him.

Damiens vision blurred, rage and disbelief warring within him.

Zariyan, his fierce, unyielding princess, knelt at the feet of the man who had orchestrated so much suffering.

It didnt stop there.

Lowering herself further, Zariyan pressed her hands and forehead to Gerald's feet, an act of utter submission.

Damien's chest heaved, his breath ragged.

Every fiber of his being screamed to act, to tear her away from this nightmare.

But he couldn't.

Not now.

Months of ---- Chapter 460 careful planning would crumble if he made even the slightest move.

Gerald's voice rang out.

Stay blessed, my creations.

The bastard placed a hand on both Zariyans and Vincenzos heads, his mockery of sanctity like salt on an open wound.

Damiens fists trembled, his nails drawing blood.

As Gerald gestured for Zariyan to rise, his attention shifted.

Step forward, my dear, he commanded.

Zariyan obeyed, standing tall before him.

Damien's heart raced as Gerald extended a hand, his gaze fixated on her torso.noveldrama

At first, Damien couldn't understand.

Then he saw it.

Gerald's palm resting on her stomach, a vile smile spreading across his face as he stared at it.

---- And you too, little one, he said softly, his tone dripping with false affection.

We are all eagerly awaiting your arrival.

The room erupted into cheers, the creatures bowing as though they were in the presence of royalty Zariyan turned, to face everyone.

And Damiens heart stopped in his chest.

He couldn't breathe.

It felt like his entire world has been ripped out of his hands in mere seconds.

He didnt know what was worse The realization of the fact that she...

the woman he had been fighting for so long had aligned herself with their greatest enemy or the sight of her...

Of his princess Zariyan carrying a child That wasn't his.

She was pregnant.

---- Chapter 461 The voices below blurred into an incoherent hum as Damien froze in place, his body rigid and unyielding.

The sight before him shook him to the very core, rendering him powerlessa feeling he hadn't experienced in years.

What was he even fighting for? Could he really bring her back? Or had he lost his princess forever? A low, muffled voice echoes but he was ignorant of it.

His eyes fixated on his princess.

Unmmgh...

Unpghhh...

Her eyes were not the cold, emotionless shell he had seen in the land of darkness.

No, this was different She was showing emotions Emotions for him.

Vince.