RAVEN'S POVAfter she had had her dinner, I discussed with her about the idea of visiting the hospital. At first, she felt uncomfortable with the idea, but I had to convince her that it was the best for us.“Alright.” She agreed.When morning came, we were already up. She seemed even more concerned about visiting the hospital than I was, and she kept hurrying me to be fast or more patients would crowd the hospital.If she was this concerned, why did she act like she hated the idea the previous night? “I thought you hated the idea of meeting the doctor?”“Me?” She pointed at herself. “I never said I don't like the idea of meeting a doctor. I mean, I do wanna see a doctor but… I was only surprised you thought of the idea first.”“That’s because I am worried, Sophia. It's already a year and… we don't have a child of our own.”“I understand you, and I do feel the same way. I just… I can't question fate for putting us in such a situation.”“That is why I have made up my mind to involve wi
RICK'S POVI was with the elders when Isaac, my bodyguard, walked in. “Alpha.” He called. There was a sudden silence as all eyes turned to look at him. “Yes, I'm listening.” I said, giving him a go ahead.“It's a message from our spy in the Dark Moon Pack.” He reported. On hearing the Dark Moon Pack, I felt interested to know.“Go ahead.”“Lately, he's been feeling depressed. The spy did say that for the first time he visited the hospital.”“Hospital?” I repeated to be sure. “What was he doing in the hospital?”“He didn't go alone, he was accompanied by his Luna. So, from what he overheard, Alpha Raven had gone to visit a consultant concerning the issue of not having a child yet.”I burst out laughing. I had no idea he wasn't a father yet, I mean… he did mocked me for not having a mate yet, so I was going to do the same to him.I know doing so would definitely get to him harder than it had gotten to me. I'm definitely going to show him what it means to stay out of other people's pers
OLIVIA'S POVOh, it's been two days since Anna traveled. It's been a relief to me since she left, and I've been thankful for that.She said she was going to come back after a day, but it's two fucking days already. Just this morning, I overheard Alpha Rick asking her where she was and why she hadn't returned as said.I couldn't hear what her reply was but from his response, I knew she had given another excuse to him. And I'm certain he must have believed her. “Have you guys noticed anything since the last two days?” Stella asked Victory and I.“What did you notice?” Victory and I asked in unison.Least I forget, Victory and I are back to being friends. We've understood our differences, we've let bygones be bygones. Now… we're back to being cool. Though, he did say why he was acting that way, and I understand.I really do. It's natural to feel this way towards people, especially to your opposite gender.“Ever since the mistress left, the pack house has been quiet.”“I was thinking I w
OLIVIA'S POV "Alpha Rick, what—""Shh," he whispered, his voice low and commanding. "I prefer the room dark.”My mind raced as I tried to make sense of his words. Was there any way to ignore an Alpha's call? Would it be a crime if I have to? Because right now, I don't get why he'd request for me in his room and yet, prefers to talk in the dark.Still, I could feel the electricity that pulsed between us, the thrill of being so close to him in the dark."Okay," I whispered back, my voice barely audible over the pounding sound of my heartbeat.He released my wrist, and I took a cautious step away, my senses on high alert as I tried to navigate the darkness. I could feel his presence looming over me, his scent filling my senses. I don't know what was going on, but I figured out that my body was somehow betraying me.Suddenly, I felt his hand on my waist, pulling me toward himself until I was standing inches away from him. I could feel the heat of his body against mine, the tension betwee
OLIVIA'S POVI leaned against the wall of the hallway window, staring out. Stella has been talking but I paid no attention to what she was saying. I knew her mouth was moving, but what she was saying was what I didn't know.She tapped my shoulder. “Were you even listening to me?” She asked with an eyebrow raised. “Uhm…” I thought of something to say. “Yeah, sure, of course.”“So, what was the last thing I said?” She asked to be sure.“I uhm…” I stammered. But then… I had no idea what to tell her. “Okay, fine. I wasn't listening.” I admitted.She exhaled heavily. “What's on your mind, you look lost.”I sighed, looking out of the window. “I don't know, I just… I just feel so empty right now.”“Is it concerning Alpha Rick?” She asked.Why would she think of Alpha Rick to be the reason behind my sad countenance? “No, not him.”“Then who?”“It's… my ex.” I buried my face to the ground. “I don't know how to go about with this.” I said, pointing at my belly.“You’re worried about madame An
OLIVIA'S POV“You're pregnant, aren't you?”I didn't say anything.“Who's the father?” He asked.Why does he care to know who the father is now?“It's not bad knowing, is it?” He shrugged his shoulders.Did he just read my mind?“The more you keep talking in your mind, the louder it becomes in my ears.”I muted every word in my mind and the ones yet to come out from my mouth. “You didn't turn dumb all of a sudden, did you?” “My ex.” I finally told him.“Raven?” He asked as if he didn't know who I was talking about. “Isn't this the main reason why he rejected you for her?”“How did you know?”“I didn't know, you just told me right now.” He smiled. That wasn't funny. I don't remember saying the reason why Raven rejected me to anyone. How the fuck does he know about it all?“Like I said, I never knew. I just guessed it, and your response proved I was right.” He made steps away from me. “If only he knew the reason why he had rejected you was the same thing he'd face with her.”I was con
SOPHIA'S POV I walked in to meet Raven pacing back and forth frustratedly in the room. He was looking like he needed to get something important done for some certain reasons best known to him. The smile on my face quickly faded as I instantly grew concerned. So, I decided to ask."Is everything alright, Raven?" I asked softly. At first, he snubbed me, refusing to say a word to me. But I didn't relent, I decided to ask, knowing he'd definitely say something when he saw I wasn't going to let go. However, what I got in reply wasn't as I expected."Nothing is alright!" he spat, his voice thick with anger.I recoiled, my heart sank at the venom in his words. I don't get why he would act that way. Even though I was scared to ask any further, I ended up asking."What's wrong, Raven? Please, tell me," I implored, my voice was low, barely above a whisper.His chest heaved with frustration as he unleashed another version of anger on me. "It's been close to four months, Sophia!" he roared, his
RICK'S POV"Rick..." Anna called as she stormed after me. God. The heavens knew I was not ready for another argument with her. I hated having to yell at her to drive my point across to her so that she would leave me alone. She knew that and yet she pushed me. She pushed me to the edge of madness and back.It had been two days since I spoke to Olivia. I did say I'll wait for her response, and I was actually keeping to that. I had the patience in me, but my only hope was… she wouldn't turn me down after this long wait. I was very touchy and Anna was making all efforts to force me to snap at her. To be frank? She wasn't helping matters at the moment."Rick, come back here, I'm still talking," she screeched, her voice going up to such a pitch that I was worried that the glass part of the windows would shatter. They did not shatter, but my resolve to not yell at her did. And I snapped."What, Anna? What now?" I spun around to face her, cutting her steps off. Her eyes widened with surpri