ZeldaA wave of relief washed over me as the midwife agreed to our deal. She walked over to a shelf and climbed a small ladder to reach the top. She took down a small bottle and carefully placed it in my hands. “Thank you,” I said, my voice barely a whisper. The midwife smiled, her eyes shining with compassion. “I hope this gives you the answers you are looking for,” she said, her voice soft. I nodded, unsure of what I would do with the information once I had it.“And remember, please keep in mind the instructions for how to administer the medicine,” the midwife said, her voice firm. “I want you to be careful. And please, keep our deal in mind.” I pressed her hands in gratitude, the weight of the moment settling over me. “Thank you, truly,” I said, my voice cracking with emotion. She gave me a small smile and squeezed my hands in return. “You are welcome, truly,” she said. With that, I turned and left the room, the small bottle clenched tightly in my hands.I caught sight of Drake

ZeldaI reached out and pushed open the bathroom door, bracing myself for whatever I might find on the other side. I saw her hunched over the toilet, her hair falling around her face as she was violently ill. I stifled a gasp, trying not to gag at the sight and smell. I moved forward, tentatively reaching out and grabbing her hair to hold it back as she continued to retch. She moaned in response, her whole body shaking. My eyes fell on the contents of the toilet bowl. It was a shocking shade of white, and realization hit me like a punch to the gut. I felt my stomach lurch, and I tried to steady myself. Amelia was really pregnant. I felt tears well up in my eyes, and I bit my lip to keep from crying. This was not the outcome I had been expecting. I wanted to be happy for Drake, but I also felt an overwhelming sense of loss. Without thinking, I dropped her hair and stumbled out of the bathroom. I ran down the hallway, my mind spinning. I burst outside, almost falling, and there he wa

DrakeI watched the clock tick by, its hands moving with agonizing slowness. I couldn't stand the silence any longer, and I cleared my throat, shifting my gaze back to Amelia. “I think you have had enough time to think,” I said, my voice firm and unyielding. “It's time to give me an answer.” I could feel the tension in the room rising, and I could see the wheels turning in her head as she considered her next move. Would she tell me the truth, or would she continue to try to deceive me?She cleared her throat, and I could see her nerves rising to the surface. “The child is yours,” she said, her voice trembling. I tried to keep my face neutral, but inside I was fuming. I stood up and began to pace around her, keeping my eyes fixed on her. “You know, Amelia,” I said, my voice softening a little, “out of everyone, you know me the best. You know I don't make empty threats.” I began to walk towards her, and she tensed, her eyes wide with fear. “Because of the relationship we once shared,

Zelda“Zelda!” Drake called out, his voice desperate and pleading. He barged into the room, his eyes wild, his clothes disheveled. The smell of alcohol wafted off Drake, I quickly stood up to support him.He looked at me. I could see the regret and love in his eyes. “I apologize for hurting you,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. “I love you more than anything.” He stood there, vulnerable and unguarded, his words raw and honest. And at that moment, all of my anger and hurt melted away. And at that moment, I knew I still loved him. “I know that my mistake in the past caused you pain and is still affecting us,” he continued, “But please can we–?Before he could finish his sentence, I leaned in and kissed him. It was a kiss of forgiveness, of acceptance, of love. We stood there, locked in a moment of pure emotion, our bodies pressed together.Our kiss deepened, our lips moving in perfect synchronicity. He quickly lifted me up, my legs were wrapped around his waist, pulling

Zelda“Are you sure about what you are telling me?” I asked, my voice shaking. The maid nodded, her eyes wide. “I swear it's the truth, my lady,” she said. I didn't know what to think, my mind, racing with confusion and fear. “You can go,” I said, my voice softer than I'd intended. She hesitated, her gaze locked on mine. “My lady, please,” she said, her voice quivering. “Please don't tell anyone I told you, not even the Alpha.” I studied her face, searching for any sign of deception. But her eyes were filled with fear, “Don’t worry, I won’t,” I said, smiling.As soon as the door closed behind the maid, I was alone in the room, pacing back and forth. My mind was racing, trying to make sense of everything she'd told me. I had to do something, but what? Suddenly, I felt a wave of nausea wash over me. I rushed to the bathroom, my hand covering my mouth as I bent over the sink. I gasped for breath, the room spinning around me. The nausea slowly subsided, leaving me weak and trembling.