Chapter 24

Aurora's pov

Days continued to passed, one evening as I was sitting in my room, I heard a faint knock on the door. I looked up to see the nurse standing in the doorway, a sly smile on her face.

"Hey, I brought you some more of those loose-fitting clothes," she said, holding up a bag. "But I also have some news. I overheard the alpha talking to one of his advisors, and it sounds like he's planning something big."

My heart skipped a beat as I took the bag from her. "What kind of something?" I asked, trying to keep calm as my curiosity was obvious judging from the way I was writing.

The nurse leaned in close, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm not entirely sure, but it sounds like it has something to do with you. And the alpha."

My eyes widened as I felt a surge of fear. What could the alpha possibly have planned? And how could I protect myself and my unborn child?

What do the alpha wants this time and what is he planning? I wrote. 

"To be honest, I don't know what he's planning," the nurse said. "And I'm sure he still doesn't know about the pregnancy. So, all we can do is wait and see what happens."

I knew the alpha wasn't one to give up easily. He was still pursuing me, and I needed to find a way to hide my pregnancy from him.

As the days passed, we gathered more information about the alpha's plans. It seemed he was organizing a party, but we couldn't figure out what kind of party it was or why it was specifically for me.

The day of the party finally arrived, and it was held at the city hall. The venue was filled with rich and famous people, and I couldn't help but feel curious. I had initially refused to attend, but eventually, I had to give in.

As the party began, I tried to talk to the alpha, but he ignored my notes that I have been sending to him and constantly changed seats whenever I tried to sit with him. It was his turn to ignore me, and I couldn't understand why he was behaving this way, especially since he had organized the party for me.

After a few hours, the alpha stood up, clicking his glass of wine to get everyone's attention. "Can I have everyone's attention, please?" he said with a smile.

The room fell silent, and I could tell from the guests' faces that they were all wondering why the alpha had organized the party. The alpha's eyes locked onto mine, and he began to speak.

"I know you're all wondering why I organized this party. But I want to bring to everyone's notice that it's because of this young lady here," the alpha said, pointing at me.

I felt my heart skip a beat as all eyes turned to me. What was the alpha planning?

The alpha's words caught me off guard. "No one should panic," he said, "but ever since she arrived in my city, I've been investigating her. I thought her muteness might be a ploy by our enemies. But as I watched her, I realized she's brought development to our city. She's started a business, and I'm proud of her."

The crowd erupted into applause, with some standing up. The alpha clicked his glass to quiet them. "Thank you, but that's why I need all potential investors and business owners to invest in her. I'm confident it will yield profits for all of us."

I was stunned, my eyes fixed on the alpha's smiling face. Many investors nodded in agreement, eager to follow the alpha's lead.

But then, a voice from the back of the room asked a question that left both me and the alpha in shock. "Is it because she's pregnant with your child that you're doing all this for her?" a female voice asked.

The alpha's expression changed from surprise to confusion. "Pregnant?" he repeated.

The voice responded, "Yes, it's obvious. We all have eyes." A young female reporter stepped forward from the crowd.

The alpha shook his head and said. "I don't understand what you're talking about."

The reporter persisted. "She's pregnant. Even if she wears a hundred loose clothes, her face gives it away."

The alpha's face turned red with anger. "With all due respect, I had no idea she was pregnant."

The reporter raised an eyebrow. "But you've slept with her before, haven't you?"

The alpha's voice rose in anger, as he said. "Excuse me, I've never touched her!"

The reporter's eyes narrowed and asked. "Then how do you explain the pregnancy?"

The alpha's face turned beet red. "I don't know!" he shouted.

The room fell silent, with all eyes fixed on the alpha's enraged face. I felt my heart racing, my mind reeling with the implications of the reporter's words.

The alpha's anger slowly gave way to a calculated calmness. "I think this is a matter for a private discussion," he said, his voice dripping with menace. "Not for a public spectacle."

The reporter stood her ground, her eyes flashing with determination. "The public has a right to know, Alpha. Especially when it concerns the well-being of a vulnerable individual."

I felt a angry towards the reporter, who was bravely standing up to the alpha's intimidation. But I also knew that I had to protect myself and my unborn child.

As the standoff between the alpha and the reporter continued, I slowly got up from my seat, my eyes fixed on the alpha's face. I knew that I had to make a move, to take control of the situation before it spiralled out of control.

With a deep breath, I began to make my way towards the exit, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew that I had to get out of there, to find a safe place where I could think and plan my next move.

But as I reached the door, I felt a hand on my arm, holding me back. I turned to see the alpha's face, his eyes blazing with a fierce determination.

"You're not going anywhere," he said, his voice low but threaten.