Chapter 3 My pain, his pleasure

Alyssa didn't remember how she went through the party as her whole heart was worrying about the future of her baby. The next morning she stood in front of the mirror, a pale reflection staring back at her.

Her eyes were dark and swollen. Obviously, she wasn't able to have a good sleep. She shook my head with a bitter smile and quickly got dressed. It was a new week and she had somewhere to go.

She curved her lips as she stared at the huge signboard of a Cafe. HEAVEN CAFÉ was the only place in this city that could help distract her from all of her problems back at home. She managed to find herself a job here.

"Alyssa!!" Alyssa heard her name being called the moment she entered the café. Her smile widened when she saw Lily walking towards her with her arms opened wide for a hug.

"I missed you so much." She muttered as she embraced Alyssa tightly.

"Seriously?? I was only gone for a day." Alyssa told her with sign language and Lily immediately understood.

"A day?? It felt more like forever. Do you know how hard it was for me to manage this café all on my own yesterday?" Lily pouted at her.

"So you didn't miss me, just the work I was supposed to be doing?" Alyssa joked and she smiled softly.

"You got what I mean."

"Well, now I'm back so you don't have to miss my service anymore." Alyssa signed to her, playing along with her joke. And then we both burst out laughing.

Lily was the only genuine friend Alyssa had made after joining the Moon Stone Keepers pack. She's a gorgeous and caring woman. Even though she wasn't much older than her, she cared for Alyssa like a big sister would.

She even learned sign language for her. She wasn't that good at it but she still tried to understand Alyssa.

Time with Lily was always comfortable and happy. In the blink of an eye, the morning passed and the customers had filled the cafe to the brim. Alyssa received an expedited order for delivery when Lily was busy attending to other customers.

The address was not very far so she decided to go by herself. However, when she got to the address she realized it was Ezekiel's company. How come she didn't notice that earlier?

Ezekiel wouldn't be happy to see her here as he had warned her before not to be in the same space with him whenever they were in public. His company was a no-go area for her.

She wanted to turn back but figured she was already there and she didn't want to cause Lily trouble. She took in a deep breath and walked into the building. The receptionist kindly directed her to his office.

"I should just drop it off at the door and leave." She thought to herself but she stopped when she heard a familiar voice from Ezekiel's office.

"How long should I wait, Ezekiel? " It was Cindy, her voice sounded like a scream.

"I'm tired of seeing that woman having my rightful place! You're MINE and it was supposed to be us getting married!"

MINE? Alyssa couldn't help her temper at hearing this word. Was that how they called each other? But it was supposed to be a word reserved for

mates. How did she have the guts to claim him as hers?!

"He's MINE!" Alyssa screamed in her mind but...was he?

Her heart sank as my hand reached her neck. Ezekiel hadn't given me her mark because he found it disgusting to fully claim her as his mate. She somehow pushed the door open a bit so as to see how would Ezekiel react to Cindy's complaint.

She wished she hadn't done this then she wouldn't see Ezekiel just pulling Cindy closely towards him in a loving manner that he'd never done to her.

"You know my marriage with her means nothing." He said before landing a soft kiss on her hair.

"It's only because of my father's dying wish. You are always and forever the only one in my heart." Tears gathered in Alyssa's eyes and her heart was bleeding.

She couldn't bear it anymore. She wanted to run away but Cindy somehow spotted her and her eyes widened in surprise.

"Alyssa?" She called out. Alyssa was panicked when Ezekiel turned to look at her.

"How do I escape from this now?" She asked herself.

"What are you doing here?" His voice was mad and his eyes were red. Alyssa had never seen him this angry before. She bowed her head in fear, not knowing what to answer.

"Alyssa...I never expected to see you here." Cindy's high-pitched voice resounded as she walked toward Alyssa.

"Did you come to see your husband?" Her tone was so taunting that Alyssa could easily tell she was aiming to irk her. Taking a deep breath, Alyssa picked up the order and wanted to put it on his desk.

"Oh.. you were just delivering our order." Cindy snorted and arrogantly grabbed the coffee from her before walking back toward Ezekiel.

"Relax baby...you don't have to get angry at her...she was just doing her job." She smirked as she rubbed her hand seductively on Ezekiel's chest, not minding Alyssa's presence.

Alyssa watched silently like a fool as Ezekiel calmed down as per her command. He was really ready to do anything for her.

"You spoil me too much, even to the extent of neglecting your wife." She complained, feigning sympathy for Alyssa. Alyssa knew she was enjoying how tormented shs felt at that moment.

Alyssa couldn't help but look at Ezekiel but his eyes were only fixed on Cindy as if she was the most precious one in the world. And watching this was enough to kill her.

"Why do I still hold the stupid illusion that he would love me one day? I should have already learned that I had no opportunity to win his heart when it only belonged to Cindy." Alyssa asked herself painfully. She decided to leave but Cindy called out her name.

"Wait, you forgot to take your tip." She picked up her purse and brought out a few dollar bills before stretching them towards her. Alyssa stared at the money quietly, it was too much to be offered as a tip. Was she trying to humiliate her?

She shook her head, indicating that she didn't want it, and that only made Cindy grin evilly.

"Why don't you want it? I'm sure you badly need it to cater for yourself. Isn't that the reason you're working at that small Cafe despite being the Alpha's mate?"

Alyssa balled her fists angrily, attempting to retort but held herself back because she knew it wouldn't make any sense to her. They never took her in the eyes.

"Just take the damn tip and leave!!" Ezekiel's harsh voice suddenly resounded in the office giving Alyssa a jolt.

Did he hate seeing her at his workplace so much? She managed to hold her tears and forced a smile before collecting the money. I was about to leave but his voice stopped her again.

"Remember your position, Alyssa." He voiced out harshly.

"Don't delude about things that don't belong to you and dare not to break my rules again. Or else I'll make sure you pay for it."

Alyssa nodded silently though her heart ached hard. Then she walked out of the building before tears pooled down her face. It started raining heavily outside.

She didn't mind as it helped her hide her tears better. However, a figure suddenly came and she lost control of her motorcycle and fell off it.

It hurt so much...

Her vision got dizzy and her body was numb in pain. She wanted to call for help but she couldn't make a sound.

"OMG! Can anybody come to help me? I don't want to lose my baby!!"