[HOLLY’s Point of View]I felt like the whole world was resting on my chest. It was so hard to breathe.Everything was black but I heard muffled noises. Voices of two people talking, not too far from me. I couldn’t comprehend what they were saying. They sounded like they were mumbling over something serious and my wolf could feel the tension in the air while I was trapped in something dark and empty inside of me.I was floating in a void. I wanted to reach for the light shining dimly above me but whenever I tried to stretch my arms for it, something somewhere in my body burned. It was excruciating and I couldn’t exactly tell where the pain was because it was all over me. It was in every joint of my bones, in my stomach, in my head—it was in my bloodstream.Fighting hard not to succumb to darkness, I swam and kicked my legs to the surface. I needed air. I needed to reach for that small light even though I knew what was waiting for me on the other side was pain and I had no idea if I
[ALPHA EVANDER’s Point of View]I told you I have no time for any of it, Kian.” I knew it wasn’t fair for Kian to deal with my ruined mood but I couldn’t help it, “I have to focus on Holly. I promised her I will take care of her after she gets out of the hospital.”Kian’s apologetic face somehow brought guilt to me and I sighed as I listened to whatever important he wanted to tell me.“Believe me. I hate when the elders asked for your presence in the meeting, Alpha Evander. I told them Holly needs you after all the awful things she experienced.” He gave me a helpless look as he sighs in exasperation and shrugged his shoulders, “But you know those people. Obligations above anything else.”“I’m sorry. I know you are just following the elders’ orders,” the expression on my face softened and I saw relieve in Kian’s face as the tension on his shoulders disappeared and he leaned wealy against the wall. I had to remind myself that he already had a handful of responsibilities for the back and
[Holly’s Point of View]“Are you alright, Holly?”I was flustered when Lady Sheiyan waved her hand in front of my face and looked at her. I was so embarrassed when I spaced out while she talked about something I couldn’t remember anymore.She gazed into me with worry and squeezed my hand, “It’s okay; we can go back to Manor if you are not feeling well, Holly. I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have dragged you here. I just thought going somewhere would help you relax—”I never wanted her to feel guilty about anything so I smiled at her to ease the worry on her face, “No, it’s my fault; I wasn’t focusing on what you were saying, Shei.” I shrugged my shoulders and gave her an apologetic look, “Do they have the design you are looking for?” I asked, then looked down at the sparkling pieces of jewelry in the glass display case.Lady Sheiyan’s face brightened the moment I gave my whole attention to her and then she excitedly pointed to the ones she liked. She was indeed a very high-maintenance girl
“Is the food not okay? You look so pale, Holly.”I didn’t know what to do! That sudden text message I got from Alec made the blood on my face drain and I hesitated if I should tell Shei about it or not. I was sure she would never let me see Alec alone. But a part of me wanted to talk to him, to give him a chance to explain what really happened between him and Irina and why my sister resorted to a horrible decision that brought her to punishment I never wanted her to experience.Of everything that was happening between me and my family, it was Alec I should put the blame. I knew he was never a good man for Irina after what he did to me but because Irina loved him with all her heart, I let him get close to her and even suffered the pain of still being his mate despite their engagement. It was a huge relief that he had ended our bond and rejected me. He made my life a lot easier. A freedom I always wanted since I was mated with him.But Irina suffered most because of her stupid feelings
I hated it.I didn’t know what came to my mind why I let myself see Alec again. I swore to myself that I would hate him with every fiber of my being but it hurts. It just f*cking hurts to know that the man who was supposed to protect and take care of me before was the reason why my life turned into ruins. Why my relationship with my sister completely destroyed. I told myself I would never want to see him again but there I was, wiping my stupid tears as they rolled down my face after I left Alec in the parking lot with heavy, quick steps.My eyes were puffy red and I didn’t know how I would explain to Shei what made me cry like this. I didn’t want to bring Alec into the topic because I knew she would panic once she learned that I went to see my former mate, whom Alpha Edison hated like hell.Sniffing, I went straight to the comfort room and fixed myself. I was panting. My throat felt tight and my heart was rapidly beating against my chest. I was agitated and confused by the emotions I
“Shut your f*cking mouth, Cindy.”I was petrified.Sheiyan’s eyes glinted bright red as she stepped so close that her face was just inches away from Cindy York’s. I had never seen Shei turn so angry that I could tell how much she wanted to shred Cindy into millions of pieces.“It’s true!” Despite Shei’s deadly warning, Cindy didn’t falter. Instead, she lifted her chin much higher with a taunting grin on her lips and said, “I am pregnant with the Blackwood Alpha’s child and he has no choice but to bring me back to the pack.”I didn’t know what to think. I was so shocked that I felt a hollow feeling deep within my gut. My chest was heavy and my head felt cottony as I stared at Cindy York’s smug face. Lily was not fond of her attitude as well but I had to control myself not to punch her pretty face.She’s pregnant with Evan’s child.What should I do?“You shouldn’t believe anything that woman says, Holly. She’s the reason why Evan became a ruthless man. She broke my brother’s heart and I
I couldn’t get her face and her words out of my mind.I thought I was already done with a nightmare in my life. But it seemed like the struggle I was facing had evolved to another level and I didn’t know if I could handle it. It scared me about the uncertainty between me and Alpha Evan. Sheiyan told me I shouldn’t believe Cindy York because she was branded as a huge manipulator and a liar. But what if she was telling the truth? What will happen to me and my mate?Could I ignore Cindy York’s pregnancy just like Sheiyan ignored her? I exhaled violently. No. I couldn’t live with the fact that I would make a child fatherless because of me.Bullets of sweat trailed from my forehead down my neck. I forgot to track the time I had been in the training gym but all I wanted was to steam off the anxiety that was brewing in my head. I love Evander. I love him with every fibre of my being and I was ready to marry him wherever or whatever way he wanted.But if the child was his, do I have the coura
I was lost for words for almost a minute, and Alpha Evan and I just stared into each other’s eyes.We were not moving.I couldn’t find any remorse in those green eyes. Or fear or hatred. It was as if he was just studying the expression on my face and it was torture to me. I couldn’t believe he could act like this issue was not something we should take seriously.And that pissed the hell out of me.“Then you have to take responsibility for the child.” I snarled at him. It was tormentin. My throat constricts. My head was throbbing and my chest felt like it was about to explode. It breaks my heart to realize that it meant I had to let go of him for the sake of the child’s future.I lifted my chin and swallowed the pain when he didn’t respond. But there was pain etched on his face. But he patiently let me steam off my anger as I shook my head with tears in my eyes.“You will let go of me?” He asked with sadness in his tone. His voice was hoarse as he reached for my face and caressed my ch