[Seraphine's POV]However, my efforts were in vain. Apparently, my power to manipulate someone's mind had no effect when the subject was unconscious.So, I could only sigh wearily here. Resigned? Of course.I refused to look into my own future, to peek at what misfortune might befall me if I opened the door to the medical room now./Click!/With the hesitant help of my fingers, I slowly opened the door. The result was beyond expectations.Before the door even fully opened, I received an unexpected gift in the form of a harsh slap from a woman's hand./slap!/As the door's lock released, Queen Veronica wasted no time in taking the opportunity to vent her pent-up emotions. The incident happened right in front of everyone.In front of Tiffany, who trembled in fear, and also in front of many nurses who were on the verge of tears. The fact that I was the one slapped here was proof that I had become a protector for many people."You crazy Omega! I had a feeling I shouldn't entrust my precio
[Seraphine's POV]"The ritual that sacrificed me, I want to know if it has managed to save you."In my uncomfortable sitting position beside him, on this cold bed, my mouth remained tightly shut.Cassian sat beside me, but my eyes kept wanting to roll to the left, as if avoiding his gaze. The presence of Doctor Tiffany in front of us didn't provide any help.The omega doctor's duty was done. What remained was for me to fulfill my promise to Cassian. To reveal all the secrets I had hidden. Including the secrets of the Maximilian family that I had known all along."You saved me, Cassian," I reluctantly uttered what I didn't want to say."Thank you. If it weren't for you, perhaps both me and this baby would have died," I continued.Then I heard Cassian exhale deeply, as if he had been relieved of his fatigue."I'm grateful. I'm so relieved to hear that," he said. Then he turned his attention to Tiffany, who was in front of us."Tiffany, you haven't explained the condition of the baby in
[Seraphine's POV]"What makes you think I'm pregnant because of you?"Cassian fell silent. Undoubtedly, his mind was swirling with many thoughts. He stared at me with locked eyes, his gaze piercing and unbelieving."You're not pregnant with my child?" he finally spoke, after what felt like an eternity of piercing stares."Who? Who is the insolent Alpha that dared to touch you? Tell me. Who is he?"'Wow. I didn't expect his reaction to be like this.' I thought, slightly surprised by his response."You don't need to know," I cleared my throat, speaking as calmly as possible in front of him."Seraphine."I was taken aback. Since when did Cassian address me with such coldness? He was no longer looking at me, but standing in front of me.With his strong hands, Cassian pulled me forward, almost causing me to stumble. My swollen belly collided with his firm body.Cassian made me raise my face. And when our gazes met, all I saw was his anger directed sharply at me."Wasn't our agreement as Al
[Seraphine's POV]"To prevent something like this from happening again, as a doctor, I advise you to start managing your stress from now on. Because if not, the pain that might occur later could be worse than this."Her words squeezed something within me. I bit my lip as a form of deep surprise and shock. Slowly, I began to hear the sound of the room's door being opened from the outside.Cassian, he seemed to realize that our examination had reached its conclusion. Tiffany stepped forward to face him. They conversed, while I still lay on this bed.I really wanted to escape from this place and not talk to Cassian again. I was sure that after he asked Tiffany many questions, it would be my turn to be scolded thoroughly by him."Seraphine."My pronunciation was correct, right? Tiffany was still around us, and she immediately called my name. As if I were a royal prisoner awaiting execution."How's your condition?"I heard her asking. Her cold body temperature felt like it was sticking to
[Seraphine's POV]"C-Cassian! L-let me talk!"I pushed Cassian's body with my feet, trying to make him release my face.A bit rough, indeed. But my two hands alone couldn't surpass his strength. And I'm still weak here, there's no way I can defeat an Alpha like Cassian."Fine! I admit it! This is your baby, okay? Are you satisfied now?" Finally, I uttered a word and a sentence that became my last resort, which I actually didn't want to say to Cassian.Because I knew, my answer would bring happiness to him.And for some reason, I really didn't like that."Is that true, Seraphine?" Cassian's expression changed instantly. Like fire being extinguished by the coldness of water, rather than forcing it to go out by blowing a powerful wind.My words seemed to have become food for a wild beast within Cassian named: happiness.My words perfectly nurtured a sense of joy within Cassian. To the point where the face that was once filled with anger now had a wide smile in front of me."Ugh." And her
[Seraphine's POV]"Cassian. Let me emphasize one thing to you. This baby has no connection whatsoever to you or our agreement. Once my task is complete, you must fulfill your promise to let me meet my parents. After that, the baby and I will leave.""What?" Cassian sounded so surprised by what I had just said.I decided to close my eyes and ears, ignoring anything Cassian was throwing at me.I chose to tell him as early as possible, to avoid conflicts later on. I wanted him to understand my reluctance to share with this baby.'This is my baby. And I got it by accident. Cassian and his family certainly have no right to claim it,' I thought to myself.I moved closer to him so that he could reflect on my fiery irises. There, I made sure Cassian could feel the seriousness of my words right now through my gaze. He would be foolish not to understand what I meant by this.I lowered my voice in front of him, making sure Cassian paid even more attention to me than before."Indeed, Cassian. Thi
[Seraphine's POV]"Seraphine!"Damn it. Cassian has started to match my pace even though I've put all my strength into running as fast as I can.I mean, what can a pregnant omega do to defeat the power of an Alpha noble like Cassian? It's clear that I'll be overwhelmed.I hear the alpha's footsteps getting closer to my ears. I can't even turn my head to look at him. My problem lies more in the fact that my footsteps are slowing down.And in the midst of my run, I think about what I should do if Cassian manages to catch me? I'm tired of arguing with him.And right now, all I want is to focus on finding traces of the virus spreader.'Wait a minute.'My steps abruptly halt, coinciding with something I had forgotten after the recent series of terrifying events.'How could I forget about Silvebrook Haven village and my own village? How long has it been since I last visited them and checked on their condition? And Cassian too, why hasn't he visited his own village?' I think about it so thor
[Seraphine's POV]"I had a feeling. You're not an ordinary Omega, Miss."Jesse's statement once again didn't fit the list of suspicions I had anticipated.He remained calm, no traces of doubt or disappointment in his eyes as he silently gazed at my face. Unlike me, I seemed uncomfortable with our standing position being so close.Not to mention, I had already been caught in the act here. But wait. It's not impossible that Jesse had known my secret all along but chose to remain silent. True, isn't it?It's plausible that Jesse possesses some sort of power that can detect magical energy around him. If that's the case, he shouldn't have been overly anxious when he saw me fighting against Riana that time.Because I am the last Omega who is a descendant of Luna."Miss Seraphine, come. I'll escort you to wherever you want to go.""What?" I looked up in surprise after receiving his second response."Go? Where? Wait, Jesse. So, this is what you meant by wanting to talk face-to-face with me ea