“I’m coming,” I said to the maid, my voice trembling with anticipation.
The maid left, and just as I was about to follow, Lina grabbed my hand, her eyes full of concern. “Luna, Alpha Areen never calls for you. Why is he calling you today? Something doesn’t feel right.”
I forced a smile, trying to calm her fears. “You’re overthinking, Lina. Let’s leave all of this behind and go.”
With a deep breath, I left the room, clutching the pregnancy test in my hand. Lina trailed behind, her presence a reassuring comfort. My heart raced with excitement at the thought of Areen's reaction to the news. Surely, he would be thrilled to know I was carrying his heir. He had to love me after this—his feelings would grow deeper, surely.
As I descended the stairs, I heard Areen’s sharp voice, cutting through the air like a whip. “Why did you take so long? Don’t you know the Alpha doesn’t like to be kept waiting?”
I froze mid-step. He was standing there, his expression cold, unwavering. I summoned all my courage and said, “I have something special to tell you.”
Before I could say more, his voice sliced through the room, sharp and commanding. “I don’t want to hear anything! Bow down and ask for forgiveness for making me wait.”
I stood there, stunned, trying to comprehend his words. “What are you talking about?”
Areen’s voice thundered again. “I said bow down!”
His tone shook me to my core. My pride felt small, insignificant in that moment. Slowly, I dropped to my knees, avoiding further conflict. He smirked, satisfied, and patted my head like I was nothing more than a pet.
“Good,” he said dismissively, his voice dripping with superiority.
I swallowed my pride, reminding myself of the precious news I had to share. I looked up, gathering my strength. “Can I speak now?”
Areen stepped closer, his fingers brushing my cheek. His touch sent a jolt through me, heat flooding my body. I closed my eyes instinctively, leaning into him, caught between hope and dread.
His voice was low, almost seductive, as he whispered in my ear. “Today, you’re going to get the biggest surprise of your life.”
I opened my eyes, startled, his smirk darkening the air. Before I could respond, he called out, “Hazel, come!”
My stomach dropped, the world around me spinning. No, this couldn’t be happening. I heard the click of heels, and soon enough, my worst fear came to life.
Hazel! Areen’s childhood sweetheart.
She appeared in the doorway, her elegant fur jacket draped over her slim frame, her pearl necklace gleaming in the light. Her blonde hair cascaded in waves with each step, each movement hammering a nail into the coffin of my hope.
Areen placed a hand on her waist, and my heart shattered into a million pieces. Hazel looked at me, her gaze burning with disdain, her lips curling into a smug sneer. “Did you really think you could steal Areen from me?” she spat, her tone venomous.
Before I could muster a response, Areen’s voice came again, sharp and cutting. He turned to Hazel, his eyes softening, his expression full of tenderness. “My dear, no one can steal me from you. My heart belongs to you alone.”
Tears stung my eyes as I watched them. Desperation clawed at me, and I couldn’t hold it in any longer. “Areen, you’re my husband. You can’t be with another woman. That’s against the protocol.”
His gaze turned icy as he stepped toward me. “What did you just say?”
Summoning every ounce of courage, I met his cold, hard gaze. “You are my husband.”
Without warning, his hand shot out, gripping my hair with brutal force. His voice was laced with venom. “I am not your husband. I loathe you.”
Pain exploded through me as I cried out. “It’s hurting, Areen! Please let me go!”
He leaned closer, his words searing into my soul. “Let me make this clear. I don’t consider you my wife. This marriage is a sham.”
With a cruel shove, he released me, sending me stumbling backward. I instinctively clutched my stomach, trying to protect the life growing inside me. Hazel’s eyes widened for a moment, but I was too consumed by the despair in my heart to care.
“Please don’t do this,” I begged, my voice broken. “Hate me all you want, but don’t let another woman come between us.”
Areen’s laugh was cold and mocking. “Hazel has always been here. And she always will be.”
Hazel stepped closer, her voice dripping with malice. “You tried to take Areen from me, but now look at you. Pathetic. Imagine how much worse it’ll be when I’m here permanently.”
I tried to get up, but my body betrayed me. Dizziness overwhelmed me, and before I knew it, darkness took over, and I collapsed.
Two hours later, I slowly opened my eyes. The pain in my head was unbearable, and my body felt like it was made of stone. I tried to sit up, but a voice stopped me.
“Eva, calm down. You’re pregnant. You can’t be under this kind of stress.”
I pushed the hand away, tears streaming down my face as I cried out, “My husband is with his love, and you want me to calm down? How can I calm down when I’m about to lose everything?”
Lina locked the door behind her to muffle my sobs and sat beside me, her voice steady and comforting. “Alpha Areen cannot leave you. You’re carrying his legacy.”
A flicker of hope ignited inside me. I looked at her, my eyes wide and vulnerable. “Do you really think Areen will choose our child over Hazel?”
Lina squeezed my hand, her gaze unwavering. “I’m a hundred percent sure. Go to the Alpha and share the good news with him. You’ll see how quickly he’ll kick Sasha out of his life.”
Her words gave me a spark of determination. I threw off the quilt and steadied myself, ready to face Areen, no matter what.
Lina’s voice stopped me momentarily. “I don’t think now is the right time. You need to rest.”
Without a second thought, I snapped, “How can I rest when my husband is with another woman?”
With fierce determination, I walked toward Areen’s room. Each step was heavy with doubt, each thought laced with fear. What if he rejected me again? What if this news changed nothing?
When I reached his door, I took a deep breath and pushed it open. The sight before me shattered any remaining hope I had.
Hazel stood there, her slender form wrapped in a towel, her wet hair cascading down her shoulders. She looked at me with a mocking smile. “Didn’t anyone teach you not to enter a couple’s room without knocking?”
My heart felt as though it had stopped beating. Tears blurred my vision as Hazel flicked her blonde hair and cruelly added, “Your husband is very good in bed. He knows exactly how to satisfy a woman.”
I stood frozen, my feet glued to the cold floor. Hazel stood before me, wrapped in nothing but a towel, her eyes glinting with smug triumph. My heart pounded in my chest, the words I desperately wanted to say caught in my throat.She tilted her head, her voice dripping with venomous sweetness. “Don’t just stand there, Eva. Areen will be here any second.”Her words twisted the knife already lodged deep in my chest. I clenched my fists, my voice shaking as I whispered, “You can’t stay here… not with my husband. This… this isn’t right. It’s just not.”Hazel’s laugh was sharp and cruel. “Oh, darling,” she purred, stepping closer, “your sweet little fantasies are over. I already spent the night with your husband. And now…” She paused, letting the weight of her words crush me further, “…I think you should leave. I wouldn’t want your pathetic face to ruin his mood.”I staggered back, my vision blurring with tears. “Please…” I choked, my voice trembling with desperation. “Please, Hazel. Don’t
I let out a soft moan as his touch ignited my senses, his fingers roaming freely over my body, drawing out every ounce of desire within me. My body arched instinctively, pressing eagerly against him.Unable to hold back, I whispered breathlessly, "Please, Areen, don’t make me wait. I need you now."The longing within me was unbearable, my legs parting instinctively as I bit my lip, gazing at him with smoldering intensity.A smirk played across Areen’s lips as he stepped closer, each movement deliberate, charged with tension. Leaning in until his breath tickled my ear, he murmured huskily, "Your body doesn’t tempt me, my ugly wife."The words hit me like a cold slap. My eyes flew open, and the dream shattered. Reality came crashing down. I was back in my room, drenched in sweat, haunted by yet another fantasy that could never be real.I wiped my forehead and let out a bitter laugh, mocking myself. "I dream about the man who despises me, the man who happens to be my husband."Dragging m
His words cut through me like a blade when he called me "cheap," but I swallowed the pain and forced a smile. Ignoring the venom in his tone, I stepped forward, wrapping my arms around him, pulling him close. "Not dressed like a slut, but as a seductress—just for you, my husband," I whispered, my voice trembling with a mix of defiance and longing.I bit my lip, trying to appear alluring, but Areen’s gaze was cold—disgust etched across his face as his eyes scrutinized me, as if searching for something hidden behind my actions. Seizing the silence, I leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to his cheek. For the briefest moment, I felt his body react, a flicker of warmth, but his face remained as cold as ever.With a look of adoration, I sought his eyes, my heart beating faster, but he pushed me away with force, his anger erupting like a storm. "What are you doing? Are you out of your mind?" he spat, his words like daggers.I stood stunned, unable to speak, before he grabbed my arm roughly, hi
His lips pressed against mine with a desperate hunger, his hands roaming across my body, igniting a fire within me. A moan escaped my throat, but it was almost drowned out by his harsh words.“Is this what you’ve become?” Areen sneered, dragging his finger along my lower lip. “I haven’t even touched you yet, and you’re already moaning. How pathetic.”His words cut deep, but I couldn’t focus on them. His touch was a drug, pulling me under, and despite the venom in his voice, I found myself craving him even more. My eyes remained closed as his hands wandered, exploring, until he gripped my breast roughly, making me gasp his name.“Areen,” I breathed out, my voice trembling.He chuckled darkly, his mouth descending to my ear. "Come on, baby. Let the whole house hear you. You love being treated like this, don’t you? A slut, always desperate for more."He was hurting me—not just with his cruel words but with his actions, as if he had the right to possess me completely. His mouth moved to m
I stood frozen, my feet glued to the cold floor. Hazel stood before me, wrapped in nothing but a towel, her eyes glinting with smug triumph. My heart pounded in my chest, the words I desperately wanted to say caught in my throat.She tilted her head, her voice dripping with venomous sweetness. “Don’t just stand there, Eva. Areen will be here any second.”Her words twisted the knife already lodged deep in my chest. I clenched my fists, my voice shaking as I whispered, “You can’t stay here… not with my husband. This… this isn’t right. It’s just not.”Hazel’s laugh was sharp and cruel. “Oh, darling,” she purred, stepping closer, “your sweet little fantasies are over. I already spent the night with your husband. And now…” She paused, letting the weight of her words crush me further, “…I think you should leave. I wouldn’t want your pathetic face to ruin his mood.”I staggered back, my vision blurring with tears. “Please…” I choked, my voice trembling with desperation. “Please, Hazel. Don’t
“I’m coming,” I said to the maid, my voice trembling with anticipation.The maid left, and just as I was about to follow, Lina grabbed my hand, her eyes full of concern. “Luna, Alpha Areen never calls for you. Why is he calling you today? Something doesn’t feel right.”I forced a smile, trying to calm her fears. “You’re overthinking, Lina. Let’s leave all of this behind and go.”With a deep breath, I left the room, clutching the pregnancy test in my hand. Lina trailed behind, her presence a reassuring comfort. My heart raced with excitement at the thought of Areen's reaction to the news. Surely, he would be thrilled to know I was carrying his heir. He had to love me after this—his feelings would grow deeper, surely.As I descended the stairs, I heard Areen’s sharp voice, cutting through the air like a whip. “Why did you take so long? Don’t you know the Alpha doesn’t like to be kept waiting?”I froze mid-step. He was standing there, his expression cold, unwavering. I summoned all my co
His lips pressed against mine with a desperate hunger, his hands roaming across my body, igniting a fire within me. A moan escaped my throat, but it was almost drowned out by his harsh words.“Is this what you’ve become?” Areen sneered, dragging his finger along my lower lip. “I haven’t even touched you yet, and you’re already moaning. How pathetic.”His words cut deep, but I couldn’t focus on them. His touch was a drug, pulling me under, and despite the venom in his voice, I found myself craving him even more. My eyes remained closed as his hands wandered, exploring, until he gripped my breast roughly, making me gasp his name.“Areen,” I breathed out, my voice trembling.He chuckled darkly, his mouth descending to my ear. "Come on, baby. Let the whole house hear you. You love being treated like this, don’t you? A slut, always desperate for more."He was hurting me—not just with his cruel words but with his actions, as if he had the right to possess me completely. His mouth moved to m
His words cut through me like a blade when he called me "cheap," but I swallowed the pain and forced a smile. Ignoring the venom in his tone, I stepped forward, wrapping my arms around him, pulling him close. "Not dressed like a slut, but as a seductress—just for you, my husband," I whispered, my voice trembling with a mix of defiance and longing.I bit my lip, trying to appear alluring, but Areen’s gaze was cold—disgust etched across his face as his eyes scrutinized me, as if searching for something hidden behind my actions. Seizing the silence, I leaned in and pressed a soft kiss to his cheek. For the briefest moment, I felt his body react, a flicker of warmth, but his face remained as cold as ever.With a look of adoration, I sought his eyes, my heart beating faster, but he pushed me away with force, his anger erupting like a storm. "What are you doing? Are you out of your mind?" he spat, his words like daggers.I stood stunned, unable to speak, before he grabbed my arm roughly, hi
I let out a soft moan as his touch ignited my senses, his fingers roaming freely over my body, drawing out every ounce of desire within me. My body arched instinctively, pressing eagerly against him.Unable to hold back, I whispered breathlessly, "Please, Areen, don’t make me wait. I need you now."The longing within me was unbearable, my legs parting instinctively as I bit my lip, gazing at him with smoldering intensity.A smirk played across Areen’s lips as he stepped closer, each movement deliberate, charged with tension. Leaning in until his breath tickled my ear, he murmured huskily, "Your body doesn’t tempt me, my ugly wife."The words hit me like a cold slap. My eyes flew open, and the dream shattered. Reality came crashing down. I was back in my room, drenched in sweat, haunted by yet another fantasy that could never be real.I wiped my forehead and let out a bitter laugh, mocking myself. "I dream about the man who despises me, the man who happens to be my husband."Dragging m