Reborn As a Villain Son With The Strongest Wife-Chapter 43: The Morning After the Wedding – A Villain’s Wife

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[Valtara Family Mansion – Morning]

Sunlight streamed through the large windows of the master bedroom.

Leonhardt Valtara lay in bed, his arm wrapped around his newlywed wife, Evelyn Valtara. Her once radiant purity had now been replaced with a subtle sense of possessiveness toward her new husband — the man who completely broke her from her destined hero path.

Her head rested on his bare chest, her fingers tracing circles along his skin. Evelyn's summoned beast, a majestic white Pegasus named Aether, stood outside the mansion, looking restless. Its bond with Evelyn had weakened drastically after her betrayal toward Rael.

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Meanwhile, Leonhardt's first summoned beast, Ironhorn, the indomitable rhino, stood proudly outside, its gaze fixed on Aether with pure dominance. It was as if their beasts also mirrored the fate of their owners.

"Mmnn... Leon..." Evelyn murmured, her voice laced with longing.

Leonhardt smirked. "You're my wife now, Evelyn."

A soft blush spread across her face. "...Yes. I am."

But deep down, Evelyn still struggled with the lingering guilt in her heart.

Would Rael ever forgive her?

Did she even care anymore?

The conflict within her grew. But one thing was clear — she no longer belonged to Rael.

She belonged to Leonhardt Valtara.

And so did her heart.

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[Valtara Dining Hall – Breakfast]

The Valtara family gathered for breakfast, including Leonhardt's mother, father, and siblings.

Celestia Nightshade, his first wife, was already present, sitting proudly beside him. Her piercing amethyst eyes never left Evelyn, savoring the subtle discomfort in her expression.

"Oh my~ You're finally part of the family, Heroine~" Celestia teased, a sly smirk on her face.

Evelyn clenched her fists slightly. "...Yes."

Leonhardt's father, Duke Alastor Valtara, grinned in satisfaction. "Well done, my son. Not only have you destroyed Rael, but you've also taken his future wife. This is truly the Valtara way."

Leonhardt chuckled. "It's only the beginning."

The Valtara family's summoned beasts roamed freely around the mansion grounds.

• Duke Alastor's beast: Infernal Drake, a giant hellfire dragon.

• Leonhardt's mother's beast: Nightfang, a black panther with piercing crimson eyes.

• Celestia's beast: Blood Serpent, a giant crimson snake that could devour armies.

And now, Evelyn's Pegasus Aether stood among them — once a proud divine beast, but now it could barely meet the gaze of Ironhorn or Blood Serpent.

Aether, just like its master, was falling apart.

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Later that day, Evelyn found herself alone in the garden.

Her mind swirled with conflicting emotions. Her heart ached for Rael, but her body and soul now belonged to Leonhardt.

Her beast, Aether, approached her and neighed softly.

"...I know," Evelyn whispered. "I betrayed him."

Aether's once-brilliant glow seemed dim, its bond with Evelyn fragile.

Just then — Leonhardt appeared behind her.

"You're thinking about him, aren't you?"

Evelyn froze.

"I-I..."

Leonhardt grabbed her waist and pulled her into a deep kiss.

"Mmmph!!"

The taste of dominance overwhelmed her. Her knees buckled, and her body instinctively leaned into him.

"You're my wife now, Evelyn. Forget about him."

Tears formed in her eyes. "B-But..."

"No buts." His voice was like ice. "I will destroy everything he has... and you will help me do it."

Evelyn's heart twisted in guilt — but her body still burned with desire.

"...Yes, my lord."

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Meanwhile — Rael sat in the ruins of his camp.

His summoned beast, Silverfang, a mighty Sacred Griffin, lay wounded beside him. Both beast and master were completely broken after their defeat.

"...She's gone."

Rael's fists trembled.

"Evelyn... she... she's his now."

His hatred burned.

And so did his desire for vengeance.