Chapter 64

Asher pov 

As the tension was beginning to get intense I waited patiently for Sophia's response, in order to know the next step of what to do. I watched the clock as minutes turned into hours, with every tick of the clock giving me a heartbeat, my curiosity increasing.

Finally, the maid came back, and as my curiosity couldn't allow me to stand and watch her come to me, I walked up to her.

"Any news?" I asked, my eyes widened in curiosity.

"Yes, my alpha," the maid said, bowing her head. "She accepted without hesitation."

"Without hesitation?" I asked, standing there in shock. "That means she didn't even argue?"

The maid just nodded, still with her head down.

"Wow, this is new," I said. "Thank you, you can go."

I nodded for her to take her leave. I watched her take leave, with my mind occupied with worries. Could Sophia be telling the truth? Could she be truly pregnant?

I didn't go and meet her all through the night, as I slept in another quarters. It was the break of dawn, and I was already in front of the door of my room, still composing what to say to Sophia, who was inside. I was prepared for the possibility that she might try to change her mind.

I raised my hand to knock, but before I hit the door, Sophia opened it.

"Good morning," she said, her voice voicing with confidence. "You are already here. I was about to come to your place to tell you I'm set."

I just nodded with a deep breath, as we went to Rachel, the nurse. Upon reaching inside, Rachel said:

"My alpha, she is truly pregnant."

Rachel's eyes widened as she spoke.

I stood there, stunned, as Rachel's words hung in the air. Sophia was truly pregnant? I couldn't believe it. I had been so convinced that she was lying, that this was all just a ploy to manipulate me.

I looked over at Sophia, who was smiling smugly, a self-satisfied look on her face. I felt a surge of anger and frustration. How could she do this to me? How could she deceive me like this?

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. I needed to think clearly, to figure out what to do next.

"Rachel, are you sure?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

Rachel nodded. "Yes, Alpha. I've run the tests, and Sophia is indeed pregnant. I estimate she's about five days along."

I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. Five days? That meant she had gotten pregnant during our last encounter, the one at the hotel. I couldn't believe it.

I looked over at Sophia again, and this time, I saw something in her eyes that made my blood run cold. Triumph. She had won, and she knew it.

"What do you want, Sophia?" I asked, my voice low and menacing.

Sophia's smile grew wider and said. "I want what's mine, Alpha. I want to be recognized as the mother of your child, and I want to take my rightful place as your luna."

I felt a surge of anger, but I knew I had to keep my cool. I had to think about the future, about what was best for the pack.

"I'll need some time to think about this," I said, trying to stall.

Sophia's smile faltered for a moment, but then she regained her composure. "Take all the time you need, Alpha. But know this which is? I will not be ignored. I will not be dismissed. I am the mother of your child, and I will fight for my rights."

I nodded, trying to process the situation. I knew I had to be careful, that Sophia was not going to give up easily. I needed to think about the future, about what was best for the pack.

"I'll need to speak with the elders," I said finally. "We'll need to discuss this and figure out what's best for the pack."

Sophia's smile returned, and she nodded, as said. "I expected as much. But don't think you can just dismiss me, Alpha. I have rights, and I will fight for them."

I nodded again, trying to keep my cool. I knew I had to be careful, that Sophia was not going to back down easily.

"I'll send for the elders," I said. "We'll discuss this and figure out what's best for the pack."

Sophia nodded, a look of satisfaction on her face. "I'll be waiting," she said.

I watched as she turned and walked away, feeling a sense of unease. I knew I had to be careful, that Sophia was not going to give up easily. But I was determined to do what was best for the pack, no matter what it took.

I took a deep breath and turned to Rachel. "Thank you for telling me the truth," I said.

Rachel nodded, a look of concern on her face. "I'm just glad I could help, Alpha. But be careful, okay? Sophia is not going to give up easily."

I nodded, feeling a sense of determination. I was ready for whatever came next, ready to fight for what was best for the pack.

"I'll be careful," I said. "But I need to do what's best for the pack, no matter what it takes."

Rachel nodded, a look of understanding on her face. "I know, Alpha. Just be careful, okay?"

I nodded and turned to leave, my mind racing with thoughts of what was to come. I knew that Sophia was not going to give up easily, and that I would have to be careful if I was going to protect the pack.

As I walked back to my study room, I couldn't help but think about the future. What would happen if Sophia was indeed the mother of my child? Would she use that as leverage to gain power and control over the pack?

I pushed the thoughts aside and focused on the present. I needed to gather the elders and discuss the situation. We needed to come up with a plan to deal with Sophia and her claims.

I arrived at my meeting hall and sent for the elders. They arrived quickly, their faces grave with concern.

"What is it, Alpha?" one of them asked.

I took a deep breath and told them everything. I told them about about the pregnancy test, and about my concerns for the pack.

The elders listened intently, their faces growing more and more serious. When I finished, they nodded thoughtfully.

"We will support you, Alpha," one of them said. "But we must also consider the possibility that Sophia is telling the truth. If she is indeed the mother of your child, then we must think about the future of the pack."

I nodded, knowing that they were right. We had to consider all possibilities, no matter how difficult they might be.

"What do you suggest we do?" I asked.

The elders looked at each other, then back at me. "We suggest that we gather more information," one of them said. "We need to know more about Sophia's past, about her motivations and her plans. We also need to consider the possibility that she may be working with someone else, someone who could be a threat to the pack."

I nodded, knowing that they were right. We needed to gather more information, to get to the bottom of Sophia's claims and her motivations. And we needed to do it quickly, before things got out of hand.