Rejected By My Mate novel Chapter 61

Third Person POV

3 months after the war...

In the hidden Kingdom of Moonlight, everybody gathered at the cemetery at the top of Tibbertan Mountain to pay respect to the dead. They do it every month to show some gratitude for their sacrifices in the war. Queen Leia and King Alexander put flowers on Alexandria’s tombstone with a sad smile on their faces. “We will supposedly celebrate your birthday together next year, but you left us, Alexa. And there’s not a day I didn’t remember you. I miss you so much, my Alexa.” Queen Leia uttered while tears streamed down her face. King Alexander hugged Queen Leia sideways and kissed her temple.

“I hope you are happy in heaven, my child. We miss you so much.” King Alexander mumbled and looked up at the bright sky.

Angelo walked towards them and also put flowers on Alexandria’s tombstone. “How are you, big sis? Did you see a lot of angels in heaven? I hope you’re doing okay. By the way, I have to tell you something, but I couldn’t say it out loud because there’s many people out here.” he said and everyone laughed at what Angelo had said.

The King and Queen let others put flowers on Alexandria’s tombstone to pay respect. When everyone’s done, Sabrina, Layla and the others walk towards Alexandria’s tombstone. They are the last one to pay respect. Together, they put their flowers on Alexandria’s gravestone.

“Are you happy in heaven now, Alex?” Sabrina uttered with a sad smile. Layla said nothing and just stared at Alex gravestone with no emotion but deep inside, she’s still hurt. Because all the memories of the past flashing back in her head nonstop. “I miss you so much, Alex…” she whispered and sighed.

After the ceremony, all the people returned to the kingdom except Queen Leia, King Alexander, Sabrina, Layla, Cybelle, Cyn, Lucia, Michelle, and Angelo. Layla stepped forward, and everyone’s attention was on her. “What is it you wanted to say to us, Layla?” Sabrina uttered.

Layla cleared her throat and said, “It’s about Alex.” she eyed everyone and continued when they said nothing, “Alex ordered me to tell all of you the truth. I haven’t had an opportunity in the past weeks to tell you because you are still mourning her death. But what I’m going to reveal will change everything you think about her.”

“What is the truth, Layla?” Queen Leia asked.

“Almost 19 years ago, you died Queen Leia.” Everyone gasped and looked at Layla in shock except King Alexander. “How do you know that?” he asked with a creased forehead. Layla sighed and said, “Queen Leia died with a baby in her tummy, but the baby also died.”

“What do you mean?!” Queen Leia let out while her heart raced in nervousness.

“You’re supposed to die 18 years ago, Queen Leia together with the baby, but you didn’t die because of Alice and her five sisters, namely Xandra, Val, Willow, Damona, and Demonise. The Gods and Goddesses resurrect you and the baby in order to save the world because of the prophecy.”

“What?” everyone mumbled.

Layla continued, “Alice and her five sisters were being punished for the grave sin they committed for taking over the mating thing which resulted in this world in chaos because they mated two powerful beings which shouldn’t have happened, but what’s done, done. And the two powerful beings are you, King Alexander and Queen Leia. As for punishment, they have to bring back the peace in the world, to unite all races and gather all the lost diamonds because of freeing Callie and reincarnating her.” Layla looked at Lucia and said, “Lucia, you are the reincarnation of Callie. The six sisters saved you from your punishment, but that resulted in them getting punished too.”

Lucia gasped and looked at Cyn while tears rolled down on her face, “Cyn, is that why you called me Callie the first time we’ve met?” Cyn nodded and looked at Layla with confusion.

“How do you know all this?” Cyn asked Layla.

“Because I am Elaine.” she said, and Cyn's eyes widened in shock. Cyn studied Layla carefully, and he realized. “Elaine! You’re also reincarnated?”

Layla nodded, “Yes, because I asked the Moon Goddess to reincarnate me. To follow Alice and her five sisters.”

“Why did you do that?” Cyn asked.

Layla sighed, “I couldn’t tell you the reason, Cyn.”

“Wait, Layla, we are so confused.” King Alexander uttered.

“Okay, to make the long story short. Alice and her five sisters’ souls entered the dead baby inside Queen Leia’s womb. And that’s how Queen Leia and the baby came back to life when morning came. Do you remember it, King Alexander?” Layla said.

It stunned King Alexander while looking at Layla. An image flashed in his head. It was him while mourning for his wife’s death, but when the morning came, his wife came back to life, which he believed was a miracle.

“Your daughter would have been long dead without Alice and her five sisters in one body. That is part of their punishment, to stay in one body. Because of them, you are alive, Queen Leia.” Layla added.

Everyone couldn’t believe what they heard, especially Queen Leia and King Alexander. It left them dumbfounded.

“Are they an angel?” Cybelle blurted out.

Layla looked at her and said, “Sort of. But they are a goddess. They are the sextuplet of the Moon Goddess.”

“Sextuplet? So, when their punishment is over, Alice and her five sisters leave the body. Is that right?” Sabrina asked, her heart rate increasing.

Layla nodded, “Yes, because it was just temporary. But Queen Leia, King Alexander… I think Alice and her five sisters also considered you as one of their parents, like Rachel and Dominic. Alice loves you all.” Queen Leia burst into tears while clinging on to King Alexander for support.

"If they are a Goddess, would they come back?" Queen Leia asked hopefully, her face now stained with tears.

"I don't know. I couldn't give you an answer because I am not in the Promise Land anymore."

"Promise Land?" everyone mumbled.

"Yes, it's where the Gods and Goddesses lived." Layla answered.

"Does that mean you are also a Goddess?" Sabrina blurted out.

“You could say that.” Layla replied with hidden meaning.

“I thought Xandra, Val, Willow, Damona and Demonise are just Alex spirits. It turned out they are sisters. A sextuplet. I couldn’t imagine it.” Sabrina uttered.

Layla chuckled and said, “If you just see them, you’ll get fascinated because they all looked alike. If not for their hair and eye color, you wouldn’t recognize who is who because they are quite identical.”

“Really? Can you tell us all about them?” Sabrina asked. She wanted to know the sextuplet.

“I would, but not in here.” Layla said and everyone nodded.

They all walked back towards the gate to Moonlight Kingdom to continue the discussion inside the palace. While on their way to the palace, Layla suddenly felt dizzy. Her surroundings blur, so she stopped walking while holding her head and closing her eyes. Her heart palpitates excruciatingly, like she’s going to die. Then vivid images flashed in her head nonstop, and tears rolled down on her face while gasping for air. “Stephen…” she whispered to herself. “I-I’m sorry…”

“Layla? What’s wrong?!” Everyone asked while frowning as they noticed Layla's heavy breathing. Michelle held Layla for support and asked her if she’s okay. Layla just groaned in pain and fell in Michelle’s arms. “Layla!”

Sabrina put her hand on Layla’s forehead, and the girl was burning like fire. “Something happened to Stephen,” Sabrina said.