Days turned into a week, and Tina's friendly gestures toward me gradually dissolved my initial reservations. Our budding friendship blossomed with each passing day as we shared meals and enjoyed breaks together. As we chatted more and more, I gradually began to trust her.One afternoon, we decided to have lunch at a nearby restaurant. As we sat down and began eating, an inexplicable aversion to the smell of fried chicken washed over me, causing my stomach to churn unpleasantly."Excuse me," I murmured hastily, rising from my seat and hurrying towards the restroom, my hand pressed over my mouth."Adel?" Tina's concerned voice trailed after me, but I couldn't stop to respond. I needed to escape the overwhelming sensation of nausea.Once inside the restroom, I barely made it to the nearest stall before the waves of sickness overtook me. I doubled over, retching into the toilet until there was nothing left but the dry heaves.As the ordeal subsided, I leaned against the cool wall, feeling
I stared at the screen, my mouth agape. Noel just commanded me to go back. But I was still weak, and I didn’t want to face him. I didn’t have the energy and mood to answer his never-ending question.‘What am I supposed to do now?’“Why did you lie to him?” Lily's voice, sharp and accusatory, shattered the silence, breaking my trance.I flinched, heart hammering against my ribs, as I tore my gaze away from the phone. Her accusatory glare sent a fresh wave of panic crashing over me.“He is your baby’s father for God’s sake,” she continued. “You should tell him everything- about the baby and Tina’s manipulation.”"I can't," I choked out.“Why? He is successful and wealthy – everything you could ever ask for. He can take care of you and your baby. He is perfect for you. Why do you want to leave him?” Her words, laced with harsh logic, scraped at the raw vulnerability beneath my carefully constructed facade.Tears welled up, blurring my vision. "You don't understand," I whispered. "You hav
This potion!The sight of it filled me with a mixture of shock and anger. My mind raced with a torrent of emotions as I confronted Adelynn. "Where did you get it?" I demanded sharply, my tone tinged with accusation. The implications that such a potion was with her gnawed at my mind, leaving me unsettled. “It’s not an ordinary potion. Who gave it to you? And more importantly," I pressed, my voice dropping to a low growl, "are you taking it?" My eyes darted down to her stomach, a chilling dread settling in my gut.“This… T-Tina gave me,” she stuttered."Tina?" I spat. "Tina gave you this?" My jaw clenched, frustration warring with a blooming worry. "Do you even know what it's for?" I roared, my grip tightening on her arms.She flinched under my touch, a choked sob escaping her lips. Tears streamed down her face.My heart hammered against my ribs, a frantic drumbeat echoing the turmoil within me. "Are you pregnant?" I barked, the question a harsh accusation ripping from my throat. The ra
I flickered my eyes open, blinking away the blurry haze to find Noel sprawled on a nearby sofa, his face etched with a disgruntled frown.I knew I couldn’t hide my pregnancy anymore, but I was not ready to let him know that he was the father of my child.Since Noel had already suspected the child was Richard’s, I would play along with it. After all, the contract would be ended in six months. This would help me get away from him with my baby.Taking a deep breath, I met his gaze, forcing a weak smile. "Thank you," I murmured, the guilt twisting in my gut. He deserved the truth, deserved a chance to know, but I was too selfish.“I found out about my pregnancy the day I broke up with Richard,” I lied. “I have never been in contact with him after that. Trust me.”Noel didn't yell, didn't accuse. He just stared, his eyes searching mine with an intensity that made me nervous.“Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” His voice, when it finally came, was a low rumble, laced with a quiet hurt. “If I k
We entered the pack territory. I looked around in surprise with a gaping mouth. Nestled deep within the woods, towering trees formed a dense canopy overhead, shrouding the area in an emerald twilight. Sunlight struggled to pierce the thick layer of leaves, casting an otherworldly glow on the forest floor. Strange, majestic trees whose names escaped me stood sentinel, adding to the mystique of the surroundings.The air hummed with life, a symphony of animal calls echoing through the verdant expanse. Monkeys swung from branch to branch, their chatter blending seamlessly with the melodic chirping of birds and the occasional squeak of a curious squirrel. It was a place untouched by time, where nature reigned supreme in all its untamed glory.The whole surrounding seemed ominous, yet the undisturbed nature was beautiful on its way. I never knew such a place also existed. I had the impression that I came to a fairyland. As the car moved further inside the woods, I noticed a structure of for
“What did you say?” Both my dad and mom exclaimed in unison, their surprise evident on their faces. Sadly, it wasn’t a delightful surprise. Devastation, perhaps, would be a more accurate word for the expressions etched on their faces."You heard me right," I asserted, tightening my grip possessively around Adelynn's waist. "She's carrying my child. Delaying the ceremony is out of the question."“Okay, okay, we get it,” my father said, a deep scowl forming on his face. “The child in her womb is our blood, the heir of the Bloodmoon Pack. We’ll accept the baby but not her.”"But not her?" The disbelief clawed its way up my throat, erupting in a strangled cry. "How could you even consider such a thing?""Noel, enough!" My mother's voice echoed with a sharp snarl. “We are ready to accept the baby from a human. That’s more than enough, but making her the Luna of the pack is a big thing. The other packs will mock us. Besides, the pack members can rebel against you.”"How cruel!" Adelynn didn
The world tilted beneath my feet as Noel's dark eyes narrowed. Panic clawed at my throat. My stomach plummeted to the ground as I faced his suspicious gaze. I was afraid he would see through my lie. I snatched at the first excuse that came."There's nothing to hide," I stammered, a desperate edge creeping into my tone. "It's just...Richard's the baby's father, and that worries me."The mere mention of Richard's name left a bitter taste in my mouth. Loathing coiled in my chest, a tangled mess of self-hatred for the web of deceit I'd woven and the desperate situation that forced me to lie. But the yearning to escape this place, to be free, burned brighter.Pushing the guilt away, I forged on. "You'll have your own children someday," I said, the words scraping against my conscience. "The love you feel for my baby now might change. I can't bear the thought of anyone treating my baby poorly."Noel's brow furrowed, a flicker of anger chasing across his features. “You are worrying for nothin
The vein in my temple throbbed in time with the fury building inside me. My fists clenched, and the urge to grab her and toss her out the window threatened to take over. But I couldn't. Offending her wasn't an option. Other than swallowing my anger, I could do nothing."He is not happy with your relationship with Adelynn," her words echoed, laced with venomous threat. “He will definitely oppose accepting her as the Luna of the Bloodmoon pack. How are you going to deal with him?”"That's my pack's business," I countered, forcing every ounce of control I possessed into my voice. "As Alpha, I decide what's best for us. We don't need anyone interfering."Her response was a sharp bark, reminding me of the two packs’ crucial connection. “Don’t forget we are the biggest and oldest ally of your pack. Without our support, your dream of becoming Alpha King goes up in smoke. And let me remind you," she continued, her voice dripping with icy condescension, "other packs aren’t in favor of our grow