Seeing those mismatched eyes was once a monstrosity.

However, that was no longer what this Serene thought.

"Charlie, I’m sorry, my son. I was the worst mother in the world. This time, I will try to give you some of the love I never gave you."

If Nagy and Michael were here, they would surely say that this was a younger, more refined version of the grumpy lady who cared for that dragon egg on the island in the middle of the sea.

*****

Azura was on his way to the Amethyst Palace.

His steps were faster and more eager than ever.

Never in his life had he wanted to be used as a back or foot scrubber, but at that moment, the idea fascinated him.

Especially if the back and soft little feet belonged to that grouchy, bossy woman who had turned his world upside down.

"Where is the royal concubine?" he asked one of the maids standing outside the chambers.

"Your Majesty, the royal concubine is bathing in the steam waters," she replied with a bow.

At that moment, two maids approached carrying a larg