Chapter 87 Meeting Her FamilyNIA’S POV“Why do you look so pale?” Perry asked in a worried tone. “It's okay if you don't want to meet with her anymore. We can always reschedule or forget about everything.”I stared at my pale face in the mirror. I look like someone who has seen a ghost or is about to. I couldn't sleep a wink all night after I finally decided to meet. I have had so many negative thoughts so far, wondering if she might have had a particular picture of me in her head, and she ended up getting disappointed. Or, probably, I am the one who ends up breaking into a run. For someone driving from New Haven to see me, I believe she would have some expectations. I don't want to ruin it for her, so I must keep face.I shake my head, feeling woozy. My body hasn't been in the right state for days now, and I think it is my lack of sleep. “If I don't meet her today, I might pass out. I have been too anxious for this moment. I must get it over with.”Perry sighed, making her way towar
Chapter 88 She is pregnantNIA’S POV"You know I am still amused that a healer like you doesn't know that she is carrying a child," Perry noted, keeping her eyes on the road.I rested my forehead against the car window. We are just returning from the hospital, where Perry insisted that I get a thorough checkup and register for an antenatal. It turns out I am five weeks gone.According to her words, she intends to take no chances regarding my health. I wish there were a way for me to turn back the hands of time and forget that I ever met Gael. What will I tell my child when they ask about him? How shameful will it be to admit that their father banished me out of the pack because he concluded that I cheated? Even though I am innocent, they will never forgive me for being the cause of their father's absence."Nia? Nia?" Perry called out, shaking me. I heard her calling, but my mind was too slow to respond. "What are you brooding on?"I sighed, feeling heavy at heart. "What is there to no
Chapter 89 Demands of a LunaAUTHOR’S POVGemma blinked back the tears that stained the back of her eyes. She watched as the council members grumbled their dissatisfaction regarding Gael's decision to make her the Luna. Gemma wouldn't have expected them to say anything and suspects her father might be behind the brutal refusal. With her arms folded, she stared blankly at the wall while trying to tune out their voices. Gael, on the other hand, seems to be unsure of what he is saying, as he keeps raising his voice without making an exact point."Enough!" Ezra bellowed, slamming his hand on his table. He looked exhausted.Ever since he became the Beta, it has been from one troubled discourse to the other. It's almost like they don't have an Alpha. "Please, that is enough argument for a day. We have been at this for over two weeks, going back and forth like children. Let's end this and meet again after two weeks. I guess seeing each other every day to talk about the same things has result
Chapter 90 Moving onNIA’S POV"Are we opening this or not?" Perry asked impatiently.I am just as anxious to open the letter, but then I am scared of the result. What if it's not something that I would like? Many questions keep running through my head, and I am not very sure of the response that I want.Kingston huffed, "I think I will do you the honor. If we keep staring at it, it won't open itself." He says, snatching the letter from the table.With one hand rubbing at my growing belly and another in my mouth as I chewed off the nails. I exchanged a nervous look with Perry. Kingston read through the content patiently before looking up at us."You are related to Kylia and Catelyn, 99.9%." He announced.A loud gasp escaped my lips, and I thought my heart would rip out. I have a family. An actual biological family! It is unbelievable! Perry snatched the letter from him and read through it quickly."Oh, my goodness! It's all true. You have a family, girl!" She hollered."How are you f
Chapter 91 Gemma’s pregnantGAEL’S POVMy eyes lingered on the words of the paper. I glanced up at Gemma, whose face looked a bit different. I noticed the pace at which she breathed and the odd scent her wolf emitted. I know I should be excited, considering this is the news that the entire pack has been waiting for. I can't seem to feel it. Nothing feels appealing to me lately. I want to bury my head in the sand and not come out again."This is nice. I will inform the council about it, and we will proceed with the wedding." I said with low enthusiasm.Gemma's face fell. "but you don't look too happy."Her words seem to irritate me all of a sudden.“How else am I supposed to act? Jump around and howl because you are pregnant? It isn't my first, you know.""What do you mean by that? It's not your first, but it's mine. Shouldn't you at least show great concern?" She retorted.I gripped the bed sheets tightly. "One more disrespectful word from you, and you will be sleeping in the cell wit
Chapter 92 Reasonable KidAUTHOR’S POVEzra ran through the woods angrily. His furs stood alert as he moved at an alarming speed. No matter how much Ezra tries to keep Gael's predicament out of his mind. Ezra finds himself worrying so much about it. Nothing seems to be working out, no matter how much he tries. It pushes him to believe the Beta position might not be for him and that Ezra is an impostor. Panting heavily, he stopped and made a U-turn back to the house.Times like this are when he starts to regret not living his life outside of Gael's world. It's stressful for him to see his best friend every day and not be able to have a normal conversation with him. Still, he wouldn't change his mind until Gael returned to his senses. What would be the essence of their friendship if they can't be sincere with one another? Ezra prays to the goddess daily to help his friend realize his mistake and make amends before it is too late.On getting to his room, his phone rang loudly, getting hi
Chapter 93 The DinnerNIA’S POVAt first, I thought I was dreaming when the luxurious car parked in front of the house to pick Perry and me up. Then I learned it was for Aunt Kylia's husband. I would love to meet him. The mere thought of him feels luxurious. The ride to New Haven was filled with laughter as Perry told stupid jokes that had my underbelly aching after it all. I couldn't get enough of the view. New Haven is a beautiful place.I can imagine how much fun my father had growing up here. I would love to experience something like that. My soul feels very accessible, and I can run in the woods without worrying about getting seen. I am pretty glad that I made it out of the Sunset pack. I never would have gotten the chance to see the world around me. It's all so full of warmth.The house is on a different level of elegance. It looked like a mansion even though it was not as much as the pack house. But there is an embracing warmth to it. On entering the living room, it filled me w
Chapter 94 Cold Blooded MurderersAUTHOR’S POVPerry bites down on her nails anxiously as she stares at Nia's back. She looked happy, laughing at something her cousin said. She took a quick look at her phone again. How is she supposed to break the news to her friend, knowing this is the time Nia needs her the most? At the same time, the offer is something she has wanted all her life, and it would be an excellent push for her growing career."Is everything okay?" Kylie asked, standing next to her.Perry turned abruptly, almost twisting her ankle, causing Kylia to hold her in place. "I am so sorry, and I didn't mean to startle you."She chuckled awkwardly. "No, it's fine. I was in my head, and it made me slip.""Why do you look so tensed? Please, is something wrong with Nia? Your eyes keep going back to her."Perry let out a frustrated sigh. "I am worried, and I feel like a bad friend. But I need this. I wasn't expecting the offer to come so soon.""What are you talking about?"“There i