Pov EleanorAt that moment, I felt as if the ground were collapsing beneath my feet. My legs gave way, and I felt weak, almost falling to the floor. A stubborn tear escaped from my eyes before I could hold back my sobs. Eloise had to hold me so I wouldn't hurt myself. A strong pain in my chest intensified and radiated to the tips of my feet, preventing me from standing upright."This is surprising... Katy, how long have you been pregnant?" The Alpha's voice sounded extremely pleased with the news."It's been a month, since that night you came to my room and we made love," Katy replied, her tone loaded with satisfaction and malice. "I started feeling strong nausea and dizziness soon after. I suspected it might be something, but the doctor confirmed this morning that I am one month pregnant." She smiled cynically; I could sense her eyes shining with cruel pleasure."You know, Alpha," she continued, her voice sweet but with an underlying venom, "it's not surprising that I got pregnant so
POV Eleanor"Did you hear, Eloise? She’s been pregnant for a month... the dates match. While I was still weak, recovering from a near-death experience, he was having sex with another woman. How can that be love?" I asked, frustrated, as soon as Eloise sat me down on the bed."You need to calm down, Eleanor. He is the Alpha King; he can have as many women as he wants. You should be grateful to be one of his favorites. Think about it, the Alpha King doesn’t care about your disability. He even traveled for days to find the antidote that neutralizes the poison..." Eloise said, trying to console me.My pillow was soaked with tears. No matter how hard she tried to comfort me, nothing got through my mind. The pain of seeing the man I was developing feelings for having a child with another woman, especially with the woman who hates me and tried to kill me, was unbearable."He will never believe me..." I whispered angrily."What are you talking about? Drink the medicine, Eleanor," Eloise insis
Pov EleanorThat night, I was breaking out in a cold sweat. My hands and legs were trembling uncontrollably, and it felt like something ominous had entered my room. A cold breath ran down my spine, making my body shiver and curl up in fear on the bed. I turned to the side and covered myself with the blanket, trying to go back to sleep, but the pain in my body was unbearable. It felt like something was pressing on my abdomen, making it hard to breathe. Each breath was a tremendous effort, my stomach churned with such intense pain that it made me nauseous. A wave of panic washed over me, and I got up, trying to ignore the dizziness that overwhelmed me. In slow, staggering steps, I made my way to the bathroom, feeling an overwhelming urge to vomit."Eloise! Please, I need help!" I gasped, my voice coming out as a whisper. The pain was so strong that I could barely stand. Unable to see anything, I leaned against the walls of the room, trying to find my way to the bathroom. The pain in my
Pov EleanorFlashback off.I was still lying on the cold, hard floor, unable to get up. My body didn't respond to my stimuli. My hearing was impaired, and I could only hear faint, distant noises. The smell of something rotten was unbearable, making me even more nauseous and wanting to vomit."So, is this it? Is this my end? I'm losing all my senses and becoming useless, unable to move without the help of people around me..." I whispered with trembling lips, a tear escaping my eyes. "I'd prefer death to living in a vegetative state like this, unable to move or take control of my own life," I grumbled in pain."Eleanor... darling, don't say nonsense..." I heard that soft, feminine voice calling me again."Who's there?" I asked nervously, my heart racing.Every hair on my body stood on end. I felt a strong presence in my room, but I couldn't distinguish who it was. Although the voice was familiar, it filled me with fear."Eleanor... I'm here again. You don't need to be afraid of me," the
**POV Eleanor**After a few seconds, I managed to get up, feeling somewhat groggy but considerably better. I stood firm, my legs no longer wobbly. The woman’s words echoed in my mind, urging me to go to the river near the forest. With uncertain steps, I moved towards the door, my vision still somewhat blurry, allowing me to only make out shadows around me. However, a strange sensation enveloped me; my senses seemed amplified, as if my hearing and touch were sharper. I could sense people approaching and hear them from a distance.Walking through the palace corridors, still dazed, I headed to the kitchen to get a glass of water when I detected the presence of two people talking. I crouched down to listen, hiding behind the dark red curtains."Perfect... take this to her room. Tomorrow morning, everything will be according to my plans," Katy’s voice echoed from behind the stairs.The woman, with her face covered by a white veil, only showed a silver bracelet that shone brightly. Her hesi
**POV Eleanor**“Be careful not to wake Miss Parker!” I heard the maids whispering outside the room.“But it’s almost nine in the morning, and she hasn’t woken up for breakfast. The medicine has been ready since six, and the Alpha wants her to drink it as soon as possible!” Emaline's harsh voice echoed through the door.“We can’t wake her. I heard the guards saying she didn’t sleep at all, and there were some noises in the room, like she was moaning in pain...” the maid tried to argue, but Emaline didn’t seem to care. She pushed the door open and entered.I shifted slightly in bed, pretending to be deeply asleep. I heard the sound of a bowl being placed on the bedside table, followed by Emaline’s footsteps approaching. I felt her presence beside the bed before she began shaking me roughly.“Wake up, Eleanor! It’s almost ten o'clock!” she complained angrily, pulling my blanket away.I opened my eyes slowly, blinking against the light coming through the window. “Emaline, please...” I mu
### POV Alpha GideonEleanor was acting strange. There was an unusual tension in her behavior. As I approached, I sensed a different smell emanating from her, something like rain mixed with earth. Her clothes were a bit dirty, but before I could think about what that meant, she spoke."Alpha... just promise me one thing," she said, trying to gather courage. "Promise me that when Katy's child is born, you won't stop visiting me and giving me attention...""Eleanor, what's wrong with you? It's just a child. I'm a great Alpha king, leader of the largest pack! I need heirs. Katy is being useful to me in that regard and fulfilling her duty. It has nothing to do with love," I responded impatiently and gruffly.I was the Alpha king. Eleanor shouldn't question me about my other women. She should be grateful that I defended her on the night of the ball and found the cure for her blindness instead of having insignificant jealous outbursts."If it was just a political arrangement, why did you vi
### POV EleanorI felt a tightness in my chest after hearing those words. The clock showed five minutes to nine at night, and I stood in the middle of the corridor. I chose a black dress for the occasion; to me, it was as if I were in mourning. After what the king Alpha had told me, I was certain I had nothing to lose. I held the vial tightly and tucked it into my neckline."Eleanor, what are you doing here?" I heard Eloise's voice. She was carrying a tray with some dishes and cutlery.I just nodded to her from a distance and smiled. Everyone thought the medicine hadn't taken effect yet. The doctors believed it would take a few days for me to fully recover my sight."Are you seeing any better? Any signs of improvement?" she asked excitedly, getting very close to me as if trying to discover something. I just shook my head, indicating no, and tried to walk toward the table where I heard the king Alpha's voice and other women present."I'm sorry. I know today isn't a good day, but Katy m
**POV Eleanor**“I love you, Alpha Gideon...” I murmured nervously, those last words, and I could see the surprise in his eyes...It was brave of me to come here to set things right and stop this sudden wedding, but after hearing the words of the Moon Goddess, I couldn't just ignore it and allow him to marry another.“You only gave him a child, and that makes you think you’re special. I’m also young and healthy and can give many children to the Alpha King; he doesn’t need you and your bastard!” Lauren dared to speak again, her teeth clenched, trying to prevent our reconciliation.“No, you’re wrong. I didn’t just give the Alpha one child; I gave him two!” I responded firmly, and he looked at me, startled and frowning, not understanding what was happening. “You have a daughter, Alpha... I’m sorry for hiding this from you, but you have a daughter named Zoe. She is beautiful and healthy and blessed by the Moon Goddess, just like Noah!” I said, trying to control my tears.“Eleanor...” He w
**Alpha King's POV**It was almost eight in the morning. The maids were decorating the main courtyard while the doctor wrapped a tight bandage around my abdomen to ensure I wouldn’t start bleeding again from moving around."I'm sorry, Alpha. I'll prescribe some pain medication, but I fear it won't be enough. Unfortunately, you'll have to remain standing throughout the entire ceremony so that people won't suspect the assassination attempt," the doctor said anxiously, finishing the bandage near my chest.I just nodded while finishing putting on the black suit. When I reached for the jacket, a searing pain shot through my body, and I bit my lips, trying not to let out a groan. The bandage was so tight it intensified the pain, but I couldn't remove it as it prevented me from bleeding to death."Alpha, the bride has just arrived!" My beta informed me through the mental link.I positioned myself near the wooden altar in the central courtyard, where the maids had just finished decorating. It
**POV Eleanor**I woke up, still seeing everything around me blurry. I looked around and noticed there was a crib next to me. Noah seemed to be sleeping peacefully, and I wondered how I had ended up in this place."Awww," I groaned in pain as I tried to sit up on the bed. Ruby hadn't been able to heal me completely, and all I remembered was being chased by the guards before losing consciousness. I still didn't know how I had managed to get here. It seemed like a house hidden in the middle of the forest. I looked out the window, and there was no one in sight. Maybe I had managed to escape and made it here, but I couldn't remember.The pain in my body was intense, especially where Ruby had tried to heal my wounds. I tried to stand up, but my legs gave out, and I leaned against the wall to avoid falling. I looked around, trying to identify anything familiar.The room was simple but cozy. There was a small wooden table with some herbs and bottles, probably natural remedies. A lamp emitted
**POV King Alpha**I woke up in the palace infirmary, the pain still intense in my abdomen. My beta, Josh, was by my side, a worried expression on his face."Alpha, what happened?" he asked, helping me sit up."Eleanor... she..." I began, but the pain was too much to complete the sentence.Josh looked at me, eyes filled with understanding and sadness. "She took her revenge, didn't she?"I nodded, unable to say more. The reality of what had happened, the depth of Eleanor's hatred, everything was clear to me now. I had lost not only her trust but also any chance of redemption."I can't believe she dared to try to kill you. Luckily, she didn't hit any vital organs, and although the wound was deep, it didn't damage any of your tissues. The hardest part was stopping the bleeding and containing the hemorrhage!" my beta said worriedly, noting some information on a clipboard.I took a deep breath, trying to get up, and realized my arm was connected to a large blood bag. I tried to stand, but
**POV Alpha King**"Are you sure about what you're telling me?" I asked, raising my voice in disbelief. Even though this was the fourth time he repeated the same information, I couldn't believe Eleanor would be so stupid."Yes, Alpha," he replied, trembling with fear, worried I might blame him for not keeping an eye on her."You're telling me that, in less than a day in captivity, Eleanor tried to kill herself in the cell?" I muttered again, nervous, running my hands through my hair impatiently."Yes, Alpha. The doctor suspects that Eleanor has developed postpartum depression and that she was taking controlled medications. They found a large amount of drugs in her blood test, mostly antidepressants and long-term sleeping pills," the guard informed, handing the test results to me."It can't be... how did Eleanor develop this mental illness? She was so healthy!" I responded, throwing the papers into the fire, not wanting to see them again."The doctor said it's common for some mothers t
**POV Eleanor**"Don't give the prisoner any water or food. The Alpha has decreed that she can only eat once a day!" the guard ordered the others as they locked me in the cell.I curled up in that dry, filthy place. They had shackled me just like last time. It was foolish of me to come here without a plan in mind, but when the Moon Goddess revealed to me that Noah was in danger, I couldn't bear to stay away."Stupid, I was so stupid!" I murmured to myself, seeing the blood trickle down my skin. "I need to find a way out of here!"I closed my eyes, trying to concentrate, and that's when a brilliant idea came to my mind.---A few hours later, I was lying on the floor, covered in blood in that dark cell. My face was pale with deep dark circles, as I saw the blood stain my dress and continue to flow."Oh my God, call a doctor! This girl is crazy!" I heard the guard yell as soon as he saw the amount of blood spread across the floor.They desperately opened the door and began to bandage my
**POV Alpha King**I paced back and forth in my office, my hands sweating. I looked at the picture frame in front of me, with one of the photos of Eleanor when she arrived at the palace. She was smiling beautifully, and the sun lit up her green eyes, making them shine in the photo."Why? Why did this have to happen!" I shouted furiously, throwing the picture frame against the wall.The object shattered instantly, and the glass broke into thousands of pieces on the floor. Eleanor's photo was completely crumpled. Unsatisfied, I approached and started tearing it into several pieces, throwing them into the fireplace."Alpha... is everything alright?" my beta entered my office, staring at the mess I had made, and then quietly closed the door."Eleanor is different!" I muttered, sitting in the armchair and staring at the fire. "She has harbored so much hatred for me, and for a while, I understood why I sent her to the Vale of the Rejected. But I remember that, before leaving the pack, she w
**POV Eleanor**I was thrown to the ground again as the guard dragged me by my hair towards the hallway. I took a deep breath, trying to get air back into my lungs when I heard a voice that made my entire body tremble with fear."Let her go, now!" The deep voice echoed in my ears, and I refused to lift my head to look at him again after so long. Every fiber of my being shook upon hearing that voice."Eleanor... is that you?" he asked, but I didn't respond. The silence between us was heavy, laden with years of pain and suffering. I knew he didn't deserve an answer, not after everything he had done."You... finally returned home," he said, his face serious.I slowly lifted my head, my eyes meeting his. The shock of seeing the Alpha King again after all this time was almost unbearable. His presence was overwhelming, a constant reminder of the terror he had inflicted on my life.The guards let go of me, and I stumbled, trying to keep my balance. My body hurt in so many different ways, but
**POV Eleanor**I got up early and packed a small change of clothes in my bag. Alice and Lillian were still sleeping, so I placed my letter on the dresser where they would see it when they woke up.I approached Zoe's crib, where she was sleeping peacefully. At six months old, she was already crawling around the house, with beautiful blue eyes like her brother's and she was extremely loving. I caressed her face and she smiled beautifully, even in her sleep."Forgive me for this, dear. I will miss you," I murmured, kissing her forehead. "Please be a good girl and grow up far from all this. Aunt Lillian and Aunt Alice will take good care of you!" I placed my mother's necklace next to the crib.I took a deep breath and silently left the house, walking to the terminal and taking the first train that would take me back to the pack's home. A chill in my stomach and the tremor in my entire body reflected the fear of returning to that place, but it was the only way to save my children."Miss,