The idea of not only being with him but also bearing his children, alongside her own family was something so disturbing that it almost felt unreal.
“Julian… do you even understand what you are asking?” Regina’s voice wavered slightly.
“I do, Mother. Our children will be the rulers of this world. They will carry the legacy of our power and together we will shape everything.”
Regina shook her head slowly as her heart pounded in her chest. “But you want everyone, your grandmother, your sisters, your aunts… you want all of us to join you in this. To… bear your children.”
The reality of it struck her like a slap. The taboo, the forbidden nature of it, was more than her mind could bear.
Julian’s gaze softened. “Yes, Mother. You and all of them.” he said.
Regina took a deep breath as she tried to steady her racing heart. The emotions flooded her mind and she felt lost. The idea of her son, her own son asking her to bear his children, to rule the world alongside him, was too much to comprehend in such a short time.
She locked her gaze with Julian. It was full of certainty and desire. It felt as though he had already made up his mind about everything.
“I need time, Julian,” Regina said. “I cannot make such a decision in haste. Everything is changing too quickly… I need time to think.”
Julian smiled as he stepped back slightly. “Take all the time you need, Mother. I will wait for you. But know this… my world, my power, my heart—they are all here, waiting for you whenever you are ready.”
He turned away, leaving Regina standing alone in the world he had created.
As he left, Regina began walking slowly, taking in the beauty and magnificence of the new world. She wandered by the riverside, the soft sound of flowing water seemed to calm her restless heart.
The breeze swayed her hair gently, and she closed her eyes for a moment allowing herself to feel the wind against her skin. It was as if the very elements of this world were alive and offering her peace. She could feel the life force of the world itself, as if it had a pulse and felt an overwhelming sense of belonging to the new land before her.
She then knelt by the river and dipped her hands into the cool water. She gently drank the water and could not help marvel at how real everything felt. This was no mere illusion or fantasy, it was a new reality, one that Julian had shaped with his own hands.
For a brief moment, Regina allowed herself to forget the gravity of the situation. She let the peacefulness of this world wash over her. She felt alive, something she had not truly felt in a long time.
But even as she immersed herself in the peacefulness of the world Julian had created, a small part of her mind remained troubled.
She couldn’t deny the connection she felt to him, the pull of his presence, his power, and his desire for her. She was his Mother, and he was her son. The complexity of the situation and the bond they shared, made it even harder to resist the future he was offering her. It was a future that she had never have imagined before, yet it now felt so real.
She stood back up and gazed into the distance. She could not make her decision now. But for the first time in a long while she felt like she was truly at a crossroads, the one that was being shaped by the very person she had brought into the world.
The world Julian had created was so beautiful, so full of potential and promise. She could feel its power, and in that power, she could see a future where she ruled alongside him.
The thought of becoming a goddess and standing by her son’s side as an equal was both intoxicating and overwhelming. It was a life of complete freedom, where every dream she ever had could come true, and the possibilities were endless.
But then, a deep, unsettling question tugged at her heart. Her mind kept returning to her life with Alden, to the family she had built, to the love and loyalty she had given to her husband.
Could she really walk away from that? Could she truly betray the bonds she had held so dear, for the promise of power and allure of Julian’s world?
Her breath deepened as she walked along the riverbank trying to calm her racing thoughts. Julian had said she could take her time, but how much time did she really have?
She stood still and looked into the depths of the water as if she was seeking the answer there.
Regina closed her eyes for a moment, feeling the breeze and the warmth of the world around her. It was hard to deny the sense of belonging she felt here.
Her heart was torn, and in that moment, Regina realized she needed more time. Time to think, to reflect on the life she would have to leave behind, and to fully understand what accepting Julian’s offer would mean for her and her sanity.