Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 197: Secret Unveiled

For a moment, Fiona’s mind went blank. She couldn’t comprehend what the king had just said. Her thoughts

raced: "He specifically told us not to worry about the Gerymoore complaint. I've never heard of Eleanor doing

anything that would justify stripping her title. Then why...?"

Before she could collect her thoughts further, King Erevan continued, "Don’t misunderstand me. | hold no grudge

against your clan. In fact, I'm grateful for all you've done for Eleanor. You'll understand everything once you see

this."

He placed a sketch on the desk. "Do you remember, thirty years ago... just after | succeeded the throne following

my father’s disappearance, | issued a worldwide search for a certain woman?"

Fiona nodded slowly. "Yes, | remember. But... you never found her."

The king gestured to the paper. "Look closely at the sketch."

Fiona leaned forward. The moment her eyes fell on the image, she froze. Her eyes widened as she murmured,

"Eleanor..."

Erevan replied in a sombre tone, "No. That was her mother. I've already conducted a DNA test. Eleanor is my

daughter."

Fiona opened her mouth to speak, but no words came. She closed it again, stunned, staring at the king in

silence.

Erevan continued, seemingly unbothered by her speechlessness, "Sarika was the one who first uncovered the

truth. When she brought Eleanor to the temple for her ancestral blessing, she noticed that both the Raynor and

Lychos clan ancestors gave their blessings. She recalled the sketch I circulated years ago and suspected a

connection. A DNA test confirmed it."

He took a deep breath.

"Right now, only Sarika, you, and | know the truth. We cannot reveal Eleanor’s identity just yet. You understand

how sin my clan are eyeing the throne. With no known heir, they’ve been biding their time... waiting for my

passing. But if word gets out that | have a daughter, and even a granddaughter, they won't stay passive.

Eleanor’s life, and her child's... could be in danger."

This time, Fiona nodded in understanding. But before she could reply, Erevan continued, "I've had a long

discussion with Sarika. We both agreed that Eleanor will be introduced to the world at my coronation ceremony.

That way, | can publicly declare her as my heir in my very first decree. Until then, her identity must remain

secret... even from her. As much as | long to speak to her, to see my granddaughter, | must prioritise their safety.

She grew up without a father. She's already beca mother herself. A few more months won't change the

past."

He paused, then added, "I also have to consider the other council members. If the Raynor Clan’s young miss

suddenly turns out to be my daughter, I'm unsure how well it will be received. For everyone's sake, we must

keep this quiet. While she’s under your care as a Raynor, she’s protected. And now that she’s awakened her

Elizabeth bloodline... As a father, | can only ask that you continue looking after her."

Fiona suddenly laughed. Then she asked, "How long have you known?"

Erevan answered frankly, "Since Eleanor returned from India."

Fiona raised an eyebrow. "So, when you visited Kvernheim, you already knew. You bought this armour for

Eleanor, didn’t you? | was bidding for her too," she chuckled. "I spent half the night wondering who you were

buying it for. | never guessed."

Erevan smiled. "What could | do? | have to protect my daughter.”

Fiona asked more seriously, "Then... all these clan competitions, and the decree for young clan heads to take

part in the Trial... was that your doing?"

Erevan nodded. "Yes and no. While | had a hand in it, the order cfrom Yggdrasil itself. All races were asked

to send their younger generation to prepare for what's coming. There's a war brewing in Molgrath.

Reinforcements may soon be needed."

"I've heard as much," Fiona said. "Isn't it too risky to send ascendants into a war zone?"

"It was always risky," Erevan replied. "But we must prepare them for the worst. | need Eleanor to at least reach

ascendance before | can declare her as my heir."

Fiona nodded slowly. "That makes sense now. But she awakened the Elizabeth bloodline, not Brontes. Isn't it

required to awaken the Brontes bloodline to becheir?"

"Yes," Erevan agreed, "but Sarika assurednot to worry. With the ancestor’s blessing, Eleanor will awaken her

Brontes bloodline as well. She will becthe first werewolf in history to wield a dual bloodline."

Fiona was so stunned she fell silent.

Erevan’s voice softened. "You did a remarkable job hiding Eleanor’s past. | couldn't uncover anything. But I'd like

to know about her mother. | didn’t even know her name."

Fiona replied quietly, "Her nwas Esmeralda Langford. She died shortly after giving birth to Eleanor. If you are

the father, it’s no surprise. Giving birth to a mixed-blood child could have been too much. In that light, Eleanor’s

survival, as she was born as a human... is nothing short of a miracle."

She paused, then added, "I heard Esmeralda cfrom the Langford family of Birmingham. Her tomb is in the

Langford Castle grounds. The family once held significant prestige in the kingdom. Her father was an Earl, a

high-ranking official under the king. If you'd like, | can arrange information for you. But | would advise against

visiting now... your movements are always under watch. If you wish to keep this hidden, it’s better to wait until

the coronation. Then, perhaps, you can visit with Eleanor."

Erevan nodded. "That's wise. Still, | wish | could've known about her earlier. | feel so guilty. She must have

suffered without a father."

Fiona said, "Eleanor doesn’t speak much about her childhood. | only know what she and Ethan told me. She went

through deep trauma. In fact, when she was turned, she had just suffered a terrible accident. Ethan turned her

out of desperation... to save her life."

Erevan leaned forward. "Can you telleverything you know? Please."

And so, Fiona told him. Everything. How Eleanor was raised in the Whitmore family. How she was used, betrayed,

plotted against. How Ethan found her. How she was turned. How she rebuilt herself. How she rose to beca

business powerhouse. What she was doing now.

She then sent several photos of Freya to Erevan and explained who she was.

After more than twenty minutes, Erevan and Fiona walked out of the study. Both of them had composed

themselves, their expressions flat and unreadable. No one could guess just how emotional the two of them had

been moments ago.

By the tthey returned to the stadium, the feast had already concluded, and everyone was waiting for the

king's departure. King Erevan bid farewell to the gathered clan heads and other werewolves in attendance. Then,

together with the council members, he boarded the helicopter. Fiona accompanied them, intending to see them

off at the airport.

After the helicopter departed, George Gerymoore stepped forward and approached Eleanor. "Young Miss Raynor,

| am George Gerymoore, the current Clan Head of the Gerymoore Clan."

Eleanor placed her palm over her chest and gave a slight bow. "Good afternoon, Mr Gerymoore. | hope you

enjoyed our hospitality."

George smiled. "Thank you. I've been hoping to speak with you for stime. I've asked Fiona several times,

but she always said you were busy."

Eleanor replied, "There’s a lot going on in my business. As you saw today, | even missed the celebratory feast

with His Majesty."

George chuckled. "No, no, I'm not blaming you. I just wanted to resolve any misunderstanding that may exist

between us."

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George smiled again. "That's good. That's very good. In that case, allowto formally invite you to our clan. If

you're ever in London, we'd be honoured to host you."

Eleanor responded with grace, "Thank you. | will certainly visit when tpermits."

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conversation. Given theyecer? (

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At that moment, Ethan approached and greeted George politely. He then turned to Eleanor and said, "You need

to head back. Aunt Bella just arrived at your villa."

Eleanor nodded. "Let's go, then."

She turned and called out to Isadora, who was standing nearby. "Isadora, prepare the car. We're leaving now."

Then she turned to George once more and said, "Something urgent has cup. | have to go now, but I'll

definitely visit your clan in the future."

She and Ethan then bid farewell to

the remaining guests one by one.

Moments later, her convoy [liegut

from the paging area, ne sleek

black Range Rovers filled with armed

guards forming a coordinated line. In

full view of the crowd, the vehicles

glided away from the estate in

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