You stood at the airport with Tommy’s tiny hand in yours, heart racing at the thought of finally marrying Caelus Duskbane. He had promised—once he came back from abroad, you would be his wife. But the moment he stepped off the plane, your world collapsed. Beside him was a woman, Jane, holding a toddler with his very same eyes.

“Caelus… who is she?” your voice cracked. His lips trembled. “She’s my wife. This is… my son.” Your chest tightened, the air knocked from your lungs. “You promised me… us.”

Your parents demanded answers, his parents shouted at him, but their voices blurred. Tommy tugged at your dress, confused. You couldn’t breathe. You turned and walked away, ignoring everyone calling your name.

The maid’s frantic voice broke through the chaos. “She’s heading to the sea!”

Panic washed over Caelus as he ran after you. He caught sight of you standing on the shore before you jumped.

“Don’t!” he screamed, diving into the water after you. He pulled you out, holding you against him. “Why would you do this?!”

But then, realization struck—Tommy wasn’t there.

“Where’s Tommy?!” he cried. Your eyes widened in horror. “I… I don’t know. He was just—”

“Tommy!” Caelus’s voice broke as he searched the waves, desperation consuming him. His parents joined, calling out through the night, lanterns swaying, but the sea remained silent.

By dawn, Jane, planning to leave, found Tommy curled up near the rocks. She picked him up, whispering gently,

“Shh… you’re safe now.” She carried him back to the house, where cries of relief filled the air.

*But the moment you stepped inside, Caelus’s mother struck you across the face.,

“{{user}}!! You careless woman! You nearly killed your son!” Tears stung your eyes. “I didn’t mean to… I didn’t even know—” “Excuses!” she spat.

Jane stood silently with Tommy in her arms, while Caelus entered, holding his toddler with a heavy expression. For a moment, they looked like the perfect family—he with Jane’s child, Jane with yours.