#Chapter 137: The Banquet

Ella Lucien looked positively adorable in his little suit. “Like a little Alpha in the making,” Lilith cooed, playing with his tiny socked feet. I couldn’t contain the smile that spread across my face at the sight of them together. My mother and my son—two things I thought I would never have. For a little while, I felt… happy. Maybe this wasn’t the life I thought I would have, but it was more than I could have asked for. The curse certainly made life difficult, but if it weren’t for the curse, then there wouldn’t be a life at all. “I just can’t believe he’s naming Lucien his heir,” I said as I adjusted my hair in the mirror. It was pulled back neatly as usual, and I was wearing my typical gray uniform despite preparing for a banquet. “After what Sophia said, I was so worried…” “Sophia is a liar.” Lilith straightened, picking Lucien up, and handed him to me. He blew a bubble and made a little sound of contentment as I settled him into my arms. “Does t