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CHAPTER 333
~Valerie's POV~
Queen Aurora nodded knowingly. "His heart's too emotional for his own good. He builds walls, wears that cold, stoic mask of his, all so he won't get hurt. Ace, though…"
She sighed fondly.
"Ace is more balanced emotionally. Still mischievous, still stubborn, but steadier. Between the two of them, I know my fragile babies better than anyone."
I chuckled lightly, trying to ease the sudden heaviness in the air. "They don't exactly look fragile when they're out there causing chaos."
She laughed softly this time, shaking her head. "Exactly why I call them naughty."
I hesitated for a moment before asking the question that had been pricking the back of my mind. "You're… not shocked they're both mated to one girl?"
Queen Aurora smiled knowingly, leaning back comfortably. "Not even a little. Honestly? I kind of expected it."
My brows furrowed. "You… did?"