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BLOOM’S POV

My whole body shook as Rich walked out, and the tears I had held back fell. Of everything I had imagined would happen to my worthless life, I never thought I would have to deal with a baby. I felt light-headed. The fact that my intended mate hated me made things worse. I never felt so out of place. So unwanted.

What did I do to deserve this kind of life? Was I paying for a grave sin I committed in my past life?

He was right about one thing. I was the one in my right mind. Still, I didn’t bother to stop myself from urging him on. Maybe my father was right. I was nothing but a slut.

“You know you’re not.” My wolf tried to comfort me, but her words didn’t do anything to stop my tears from falling.

I heard the door opening and quickly wiped my cheeks. Then I jumped to my feet, gritting through the pain I felt all over my body.

Rich had come back into the room. “Hey… Hey. You should rest. Your condition is still very fragile.”

I didn’t answer him. How was I supposed to tell