[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
“Evander! Let me go!”“No!”I was wide-eyed with fear when I saw Shei get out of my room, which was not too far from Alpha Evander’s room. Her eyes widened as well when she saw me being carried over her brother’s shoulder.“Evander! What’s going on!” Shei yelled to stop him but Allpha Evan only gave his sister a warning look. “Stay away, Shei! Holly and I are just talking!”“Talking!?” Shei blurted, confused at what was happening: “You carry her like a sack of corn and you are saying you are just talking to her?!”“Help me, Shei—”“Shut up, Holly! You are not listening to me so I have to do this!” He snarled in anger as he violently opened the door of his room and then looked at his sister. “And Shei, stay out of this; you hear me?”“As much as I want to help you, Holly, I don’t think I can handle my brother’s mood right now.” She winced with an apologetic look on her face and Alpha Evan swung the door shut.Baffled, he threw me on his king-sized bed and I bounched on it with my heart
I felt his whole body tremble and his eyes glinted red for I didn’t know how many f*cking times today.The room was dark and cold and with my werewolf vision and with the help of our mate bond, I could tell the anger and patience finally snapped in Alpha Evan’s face. There was hesitation in them—like something was stopping him from spilling what was in his head. That kind of expression from him scared me. Because that meant he didn’t trust me enough to show me what he really thinks and feels about Cindy York—his former mate who claimed that she was carrying the heir, the offspring, of the Alpha of the Blackwood Pack.“Goddess!” He let out a violent sigh and then rolled to my side, sitting there with both of his hands on his forehead, hiding his face like it was killing him to say what he was about to tell me.“So it’s true? That child is yours, Evan.”He looked at me from the side of his eyes and then shook his head slightly. Weakly.“No.” He breathed hoarsely as he looked across the