Schuyler's P. O. V.Archie was such a total jerk! How dare he leave me around all these people that I am not even familiar with? Now, some of the women around our table are starting to question my presence because I was with Archie Savannah!“Are you his girlfriend?” I heard that question for the sixth time already! That woman walked towards me with curiosity in her eyes. “You see, this is a familial event, so I find it impossible for Archie to bring… just someone he wants, knowing how powerful the traditional ZBC is.”“Then, perhaps you should have already known the answer to your question.” I nodded at her. “I am not just someone to Archie Savannah.”The other woman smirked at me before eyeing her friends in a meaningful way, “Who are you, then?”I smirked back at her, “Find out on your own, sweetheart.”I turned my back to all of them and even saw Ms. Zabelle looked at me before she raised a wine glass facing my direction. I nod my head at her before leaving the venue to look aroun
Schuyler's P. O. V.Two days after that event, I hadn't seen Archie since then. On the other hand, his father would often come here to ‘check’ on me. Apparently, he sees himself responsible for me because for him, I am a family too, especially to his son.I admire his fatherly love for Archie, but I don't like how he makes himself close to me. I don't see any family other than my parents and the child inside me. As for Ezekiel, I’m starting to feel more enraged at him for the reason that even after now, he wasn't hurrying to get here to me. Honestly, I sometimes feel like he doesn't really value us.How can he when he can have a child with Beatrix if he gets her pregnant? I'm certain that everyone would even take and support them. Besides, I am really not Ezekiel's mate no matter how he claimed me as one before.I washed my face with my palm as I sighed deeply and looked around me. Honey brought me to this small party where everyone is having a great time together.“We should join them
Schuyler's P. O. V.“Look, I only pushed you! Stop making it a big deal!” I snapped at him in an annoyed tone. “It's not like I did something horrible to you!”“Hasn't it gotten into your mind yet that a lycan can't be push down by a mere human?” He sharply asked before sighing. “It's probably your pregnancy. You're carrying the next Lycan King, after all.”My hands immediately went to caressed my small baby bump and it didn't escape Archie's eyes. He raised a brow at me before shaking his head.“I was looking for you. My father informed me that Beatrix is coming to visit,” he narrowed his eyes on me. “But I can tell that I’m not the one she's visiting.”“What does she want?” I exasperatedly sat on the bench and watched Honey have a good time with her friends. “Can't tell, really.” Archie sat beside me as he roam his eyes around us. “Beatrix is a total brat when it comes to working in getting what she keeps her eyes on.”“Figured, obviously.” I rolled my eyes in the air. “Could it be
Schuyler's P. O. V.“I am telling you all these… In hope that despite what my son would do, you will welcome him as your family at the end of the day.” My forehead deepened as questions continued to bombard me.“You are his family, I may be too, but we're not close so don't expect anything from me.” I stood up and was about to leave him alone when he suddenly held my wrist. With sharp eyes, I looked back at him. “Just because you helped me here, doesn't mean that I would let it go if you continue to annoy me.”Slowly he let go of my wrist, but before I could even turn my back on him again, he spoke in a serious voice.“I'm dying, Schuyler.” I froze to where I’m standing as my eyes locked to him. “It's not so obvious, but I am… dying.”“Does Archie know?” My hand went to caress my head. He shakes his head at me, “He will, eventually. For now, I want you to know first.”“Why?”He motioned the chair for me to sit back in. Sighing deeply, I sat back and listened to whatever he would say.
Schuyler's P. O. V.“I’d like a dress, Honey.” I handed the shirt back to her before accepting the dress that she was holding. “You can leave me now.”She nodded at me with a worried look on her face and as I left, my eyes locked at my reflection in the mirror while holding the floral dress in front of my body.“She seems fond of you,” I glanced at her through the mirror’s reflection and saw a small smile stretching to her lips. “That's pretty normal. You're paying her, after all..”I walked towards the changing room before closing the curtain behind me. I heard when she laughed a little and as she poured wine into the glass she had been holding, I silently changed and anticipated her real intentions with these ‘gifts’ she brought for me.From my pocket, I can feel my phone vibrating in silence, but I continue to ignore it, knowing who would call me at this time. After changing, I quickly went out and stood in front of her with no emotions in my face. She smiled brightly upon seeing me
Schuyler's P. O. V.‘She’s in the country and making her way to you now.’I released a deep breath as I read Archie's message to me before putting my phone away from me. I stood up from where I’m sitting and made my way to the balcony of the second floor. From here, I can see the gate and the cars outside, passing the road and minding their own business. I don't know what to do now. I feel like someone who's awaiting my death, knowing that anytime, it will come to me.While being in deep loss with my own thoughts, I heard a car honking from outside before Honey hurriedly opened the gate for that familiar car. And when it entered and stopped to park just near the fountain, the person who came out was looking right at me. With Zehan Zabelle…I don't how it happened that Attorney Tim and Zehan are together when Archie is the one who's driving for Beatrix to get here, but whatever their goal is… I know that they won't give it up just because I don't get along with their plans. I can see
Schuyler's P. O. V.“There is no way that I am letting you take my husband from me, no matter what it costs!” I gritted my teeth before turning to Archie. “Go and take your sister away from here before I decide to end her life.”I heard Beatrix laughing at me, “End my life, Schuyler? Damn!” She shakes her head with a sinister smirk on her face. “How can a mere human do something like that?”“I may not be able to do it, but surely, someone ‘can’ do it for me.” I retorted in a serious way.“And who would?” She scoffed at me. “Who do you think would dare go against me for you, Schuyler?”Attorney Tim turned around to face me, “Don't provoke her, Schuyler!” He whispered sharply. “Beatrix had trained alongside the Lycan Lords! She can kill you when she wants to!”I look away from Beatrix to face Attorney Tim. “Just because she trained with them, doesn't mean that she's as strong as they are.” I stare back at Beatrix. “Get out of here, Beatrix. Go on and keep on living with your false real
Schuyler's P. O. V.“You okay?” Zehan asked me while sitting beside me. I slowly shifted my gaze at her with no emotion in my eyes. “You look terrified of something. Still worrying about Beatrix?”“Tell me again why I am here…” I said in a low voice.Zehan laughed with a sinister look on her face, “Still up to that? Honestly, I don't know how Archie managed to drag you here, but I’m glad he did.” She pointed her pen to me. “We can make good business together. Just be ready if Beatrix will decide to attack you to your own house again!”I grimaced at what she said before narrowing my eyes on her, “Tell me, Zehan… What do you know about our family? I remember you not wanting Archie near your father, but now… you’re suddenly interested in me. Perhaps because of whatever my husband has done for you? To which, I’m not even aware of…”Zehan shrugged her shoulders, “Archie… is different. I'm assuming you already know what kind of life he has?”I frowned at her, “I’ve seen two sides. Which one