Rose's POVI used all my strength to fight back my tears as I watched Adriel look at me and back at the lady, wondering what he would say."No, Fena, this is Rose," he said, his voice calm yet tinged with unease. "She's my cousin's pregnant mistress.""Your cousin? His mistress? What is going on?" I asked myself, mentally breaking down.Fena's eyes widened with surprise, her gaze switching between Adriel and me. "Your cousin's pregnant wife?" she asked in disbelief.Adriel nodded, "Yes, it's a long story," he replied, calmly. "She needed a place to stay for a while, and I offered her shelter here, pending the time she and my cousin would sort out their issues."Fena's brow furrowed, looking a bit confused. "Baby, but I thought we were going to start our life here together," she said, feeling disappointed.Adriel sighed, his grip on her tightening slightly. "Fena, I never expected this to happen," he explained. "But you know family comes first, and she needs our support right now."Fen
Rose's POV"Adriel,” I whispered with a drumming heart. The air around us thickened, as we stared at each other, not knowing what to say or do. Adriel's eyes, a mesmerizing shade of deep blue, bore into mine with a flicker of surprise. It was as if everyone present faded away, leaving only the two of us standing there, in a staring competition.I felt my heart race in my chest, pounding with a mixture of hurt and fear. The scent that had drawn me here, was coming from him, although deep down I wished it was someone else.Adriel was my mate, the one person destined to be with me for eternity but as I stared into his eyes, images from last night flashed in my mind and I knew it was all a fantasy for me to think he'll ever be mine.Adriel's lips parted as if he wanted to say something, but the words seemed to elude him. I could see the conflict in his expression, the struggle of finding what to say and how to say it. He couldn't call me his mate because of Fena, his lover. Adriel a
Rose's POVAdriel's blue eyes bore into mine with an intensity I had never seen before. His jaw clenched, and his fists tightened at his sides. It was as if he was trying to control a vortex of emotions swirling within him. He took a deep breath to calm his nerves and stepped forward."You can't leave, Rose!" he ordered, his voice thick with frustration and growing anger. "You're carrying my child, my heir, and it's my responsibility to ensure your safety and the child's well-being."I stood my ground, my heart pounding in my chest. "I understand that you want to keep your children safe. I mean that's the reason you brought me here, isn't it? Anyways, being here, knowing I'll be under your constant gaze, and knowing I'll be in the same building with your fiance is suffocating me. I need space to think, to heal, and to find myself again. Please, Alpha Adriel, let me go! I won't let any harm come to the twins but I need to leave here, to leave you!""I can't and won't do that, Rose. You
Rose's POVMy heart raced as Adriel presented his options. On one hand, staying with him and his lover, Fena, meant having a form of familiarity and protection, but it also meant constant reminders of the love I craved and could not get.On the other hand, living far away from them, with strangers could be lonely and uncertain, but then, it offered a chance to start afresh, away from the painful memories of the Alpha who couldn't, or rather, wouldn't accept me.I sighed, nodding my head. "Living in isolation here or being with strangers?" I mumbled to myself, contemplating the pros and cons of each choice."Rose, I'm waiting. I need your answer." He reminded.I looked at him, searching his eyes for any sign of relenting, but it was clear he was going to pick Fena over and over again. "Fine," I finally said. "I'll live out there with the strangers instead."Adriel looked pained, but he nodded. "Very well, if that's your decision, I won't stop you. But I need to make sure you're safe a
Rose's POV"Oh my goodness, Miss Rose! Are you serious?!" Alex asked, his voice filled with worry and urgency."Yes, I am. I need to get to the hospital quickly. Can you come over and help me take the baby's things to the hospital?" I replied, trying to stay calm."Of course, I'll be right there! Just hang on, Rose. I'm on my way. I'll inform the Alpha too." Alex assured me."No!" I said through gritted teeth. "Do not tell him I'm in labor or that you're taking me to the hospital. He doesn't need to know …ahhhh""Okay. I'll be there soon." He said and I hung up.I took deep breaths to manage the pain and tried to gather some essential items I might need at the hospital. My mind was racing with thoughts of what was to come. Just as I was about to leave, there was a knock on the door. It was Alex, looking worried and rushing in with a bag in hand. "Miss Rose, are you okay? We need to get you to the hospital now!"I nodded, "Let's go, Alex. I don't want to delay any longer."As we hurri
Rose's POVAs I gazed at the ceiling, a mix of emotions washed over me. The joy of becoming a mother was undeniable, but the uncertainty about Adriel's role in our lives weighed heavily on my heart. On one hand, I desperately wanted to believe that Adriel would step up and be the caring father and husband we needed, but on the other hand, I couldn't ignore the painful reality that he already abandoned me for another woman during my pregnancy. Why would he come now?My father abandoned me, my mother couldn't help me, my cousin wanted to kill me, my friend deceived me, and now, my second chance mate rejected me. Everyone I trusted in one way or another left me all alone. They all left me to fend for myself in this cruel world and I was blinded by trust! I was toyed with and tossed around by all in search of love but instead, I'm here, all alone.I took a deep breath and turned to Alex, who has been looking at me."Alex, to be honest, I don't know what will happen with their father. To
Rose's POVSurprised by the sudden opportunity, I turned to face the woman. She had a warm smile and a friendly aura about her. "Hello, I'm Rose. And the children are fine, thank you," I said, introducing myself and gesturing to my twins."I'm Mrs. Peters," the woman replied, extending her hand for a handshake. "Nice to meet you all. You make winter clothes right?" "Yes I do," I answered, handing her some samples."Your winter accessories look fantastic, and I believe they would be a great addition to my shop. I run a small boutique nearby, and I've been looking for unique and sustainable products to offer my customers during the cold season. Are you interested dear?""Thank you, Mrs. Peters. I'd be honored to work with you and supply your shop with them," I said, feeling excited. This was an unexpected opportunity. It seemed things were coming together for me and fate brought us together.Mrs. Peters nodded, "Great! Let's talk more about the details. Would you mind joining me at my
Rose's POVI scoffed. "Don't you have a lover to take care of Alpha Adriel?""Cut it, Rose! Leave Fena out of this. Why didn't you tell me? As their father, don't I have a right to know of their birth?"I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words to explain myself and this situation. "Adriel, I didn't think you needed to know. After everything that happened between us, I thought it would be best for everyone if we kept our distance. You sent me here to live with strangers, right? Isn't that what I am now? Am I, not a stranger?"He looked hurt, but his frustration was evident. "But they are our children, Rose. They are my children too. I have a right to be a part of their lives. I have the right the know when they were born and everything related to them, do I not?""I know they're yours too, Adriel" I replied. "But you just didn't seem like you wanted them. I mean, ever since I left you and Fena in the pack house, you didn't check up on me or the kids or anything. Did you exp