Ryan's POVWhenever I remember how she kicked Scarlett's stomach, it makes me want to kill her, but I restrain myself. The security team will handle her."Is it helping?" I asked, looking up at Scarlett. Her closed eyes opened in response.She nodded as our eyes met, and she gently sat up."I'm glad I was able to beat her because if I hadn't, the pain of her slap wouldn't have left me," she said. I managed a small smile."There will be no more fighting from today onward. You're almost three months pregnant, so it's better to start taking care of yourself," I advised, standing up from my crouched position.I picked up the hoodie and placed it on her, then pulled a chair closer and sat, quietly observing her."Scarlett?" I called, and she turned to me."Come here," I motioned for her to join me, and she stood up and walked over. I patted my thighs, indicating for her to sit.After she sat, I wrapped my arms around her waist and pulled her closer, resting my face in the crook of her neck
Scarlett POVAfter I left Ryan's office, an anonymous voice announced through the speakers about a second meeting, and everyone began leaving their offices. Perhaps they had only taken a break from the first meeting they were having when I arrived.Feeling hurt, I found a seat and sat down. I despised Ryan and didn't want to see him again. He was the reason I was in pain right now.It wasn't just because he had been drinking too much of my blood, but because I could feel his thoughts. I don't know how it happened, but I think I tapped into his deepest thoughts, and that's what hurt me.I realized that the care he was showing me was solely because I was pregnant. It wasn't as though I hadn't known, but it still pained me to know that he could still hurt me if his child wouldn't be affected by it.The pain was overwhelming, but I tried to hold back my tears as I remained seated, gazing outside.Lately, my nerves had been acting strangely, urging me to cry. So, I gave in and let the tear
Scarlett POVThey obviously weren't discussing food in a company meeting with renowned individuals all over."Oh my gosh," I grumbled in embarrassment."Why did you show that to me?" I turned to Jayden, feeling embarrassed."You had two options. One was about what they've been discussing, while the other is about what you want, and you choose what you want," he said, grinning, and I gritted my teeth before hitting him on the shoulder.I turned away from him when I heard the speaker saying, "That's the last question we'll be having for today; it's time for refreshments." The speaker announced before walking away, but the laughter in the hall didn't die down, even the speaker was also laughing. Everyone was obviously happy, making me shy as I saw them glancing back at me. No one had expected that to be my question, I have just lightened their serious mood."All thanks to you, we'll be having lunch early today," Jayden whispered into my ear, and I turned to him."What do you mean?" I ask
Scarlett POVMy eyes widened, immediately welling up with tears. They all want to leave me alone in the mansion? I burst into tears, crying bitterly. The mansion was too big for only me to be there."Scarlett, I'm sorry.""No, leave me alone," I turned away from him and continued crying. I cried harder when I saw the limousine I and Ryan came with driving out.I crouched to the floor and cried bitterly, thinking of how I'll stay alone in the mansion. I then heard Jayden ask, "Should I call him?" I turned to him, staring up at him with teary eyes before nodding. It pained me to know Ryan wouldn't stop and take me with him.Jayden raised his phone to his ears, communicating with someone who I guessed was Ryan. "Guy, your woman is crying over here," he began saying, but I frowned at him. He only smiled before continuing, "Would you really leave her here?""I'm not going back to the mansion; my things are here with me, so who would drop her at the mansion?" He asked again. I couldn't he
Scarlett's POVHe raised my hand, held it up to his face, and stared intently at it, making me fear for my hand. I whimpered, and his head snapped back to me, silencing me immediately."She-wolf," he grumbled, looking back at me. People passed by, but they didn't seem to notice what was happening. It was good they hadn't; this wasn't Ryan—it was a dangerous beast talking to me. I feared it would snap if given too much attention, potentially harming everyone."Should I kill you?" He asked, and I frowned, my face paling.I shook my head, trying to create some space, but he observed the distance I had made before looking back at me."You're a she-wolf; I wonder why I'm still keeping you. Is it because of this?" He asked, and suddenly touched my belly. I tightened my lips into a thin line, resisting the urge to scream in fear.I used all my willpower to refrain from flinching, just as the gamma had said.I felt his hand under my hoodie as he caressed my bare stomach, and I shivered in fea
Ryan's POVI drove into the quiet mansion and parked my car in the courtyard before stepping out. It's been a week now since the incident, and I haven't traveled again.A nurse was assigned to take care of her, but I couldn't just leave since she went into a coma, and there was no maid in the mansion to look after her.I couldn't let anyone around her, so whenever the maid came, I'm the one who brings her, and I supervise whatever she does.I shouldn't have left her and walked away. I was being too careless, and the result of doing that? She got stabbed in the stomach. It wasn't just any knife, but a fucking silver one. Fear had gripped me when I had turned, only to see an assailant holding a knife that was stabbed into my baby mama.I still wondered why she had sacrificed herself for me. She shouldn't have done that, despite whatever her reasons were. She was pregnant, and the child she carried in her stomach meant everything to me, so I see no reason why she would be playing risky g
Ryan's POVShe pulled away, and hit my chest, saying, "I'm leaving."I held her back, staring at her calmly."Are you scared of staying here with me?""Isn't it obvious? I can't swim, and you're not supposed to be here. Who knows if you would try to drown me?" she said, turning away from me.She attempted to climb out of the pool since the steps weren't close, but I pulled her back.She obviously had her bath because she was wearing a white shirt which was too revealing since she fell into the pool. It was drenched, revealing her delicate curves and beautiful skin and features.She looked down at herself and grumbled, "Oh," when she saw how revealing her dress was.Whatever she wore under the dress was revealed."Don't stare too much; help lift me out of here," she said, turning her back to me, while I still held her from sinking."Don't leave immediately; let me feel your body again. I've missed you," I said before leaning closer and kissing her.My hands trailed from her thighs unde
Ryan's POV:She stared at me silently, then nodded."Is it a promise?" I asked, seeking assurance before moving on."It's a promise," she answered. I nodded and sat down in front of her, as I was already kneeling."I also want you to promise me that if you find your mate, you won't leave with him. Reject him and stay with me," I told her. This request seemed to shock her; I knew it was a significant ask, but I had to.I held her hand, but she slowly withdrew hers, placing it on her thighs."Scarlett?" I called, wanting her to break the silence. She shook her head."Ryan, what you're asking is difficult—" she began, but I interrupted, wanting a straightforward answer."Scarlett, I need an answer. Will you do it for me or not?""I can't," she replied, but I shook my head."I gave you two options; choose one. Will you reject your mate for me, or not?""I wouldn't," she replied almost in a whisper, and I clenched my hand into a tight fist on the bed sheet. I've been having the feeling tha