Deandra's POV
Every fiber of my being was at alert as I stared at Hope. Something felt off. I was confused by the new turn of events but I didn't want to read too much into it either. "What's in it?" I asked, feigning interest and she smiled. “It's something I took before I got pregnant. I hear it's very good for pregnancy." "Oh you should have that instead. Lord knows you need it." Yolanda added eagerly, an insult buried somewhere in her words and I sighed looking to Daniel for help. "Just take it. You never know what might be useful." He said his tone innocent and I almost cried. He wasn't aware of what these people around him were capable of. "Go on," Hope urged and my suspicion grew. Why was she so eager for me to drink it? "Look, I didn't put anything in it." She defended as she reached for another glass I hadn't noticed before. "I made a cup for myself just in case you had doubts." Daniel frowned and I sighed. She was trying to create a rift between Daniel and I again and this time it'd work. "Fine," I took a sip first to sample the taste and then downed the entire thing regretting my actions immediately when I saw how big a grin Hope was wearing. "That wasn't so bad was it?" Daniel asked as we started eating and I shook my head. Aside the taste, Hope's mixture wasn't so bad. But as I ate, I couldn't get rid of the nagging feeling at the back of my head. **** Later that night as I crawled into bed, I was hit with a sharp pain in my abdomen. Dress filled me as the pain increased and I screamed, holding my stomach while praying for my child's safety. I knew I should never have drank Hope's mixture. The door to my room was flung open and Daniel burst into the room looking frantic. No doubt he had heard my scream. Behind him, Hope was rubbing her eyes sleepily, looking thoroughly annoyed that I had woken her up but she was the least of my worries. The pain had increased and I could feel myself skipping out of consciousness fast. "My stomach hurts, I am…ah!!" I collapsed on the floor, tears trickling down my cheeks. “She's bleeding," Daniel pointed out in a horrified voice and I gasped, the sound weak and thin. “Save my baby," I muttered, desperately as I fought to stay conscious. Daniel just stood there in shock at my announcement while Hope looked guilty. "What's going on here?" Yolanda asked, walking in and then gasping when she saw my condition. "Oh dear, that doesn't look good. We need to get her to the clinic," Her words snapped Daniel out from his thoughts and I felt myself being lifted off the ground. "My baby," I whispered before darkness took over. The next time I opened my eyes I was in a hospital gown lying on a hospital bed with tubes connected to my body and machines beeping around me. I tried to sit up but I couldn't, my whole body hurt. "Please don't try to move Luna, you need to remain flat on your back." I heard the head doctor's voice and I felt a tear slip down. "My baby?" I asked, my voice hoarse and a sense of deep loss washed over me. She shook her head sadly and sighed. "I'm sorry but you lost the baby. If you hadn't been brought in when you were then we'd have lost you too." She checked my vitals and then made her way out of the room just as. Daniel and Hope e walked in. Immediately my eyes fell on her, I lost control. "You! You did this!" Daniel caught me before I could lift myself off the bed and lug for her. He held me, begging me to be calm but I was past that. "Let me go. You did this too, both of you killed my child!" I pushed him away, past the point of reason. "I didn't…" Hope started to say in her defense but Daniel stopped her. “If there's anyone to blame for the loss of this child then it's you!” Daniel yelled suddenly and the room went silent save for the beeping from the machines. “What?" I asked, unable to keep the shock out of my voice. He was blaming me? Daniel continued talking, not giving me time to process his words. “If you had just told me, or even mother then we'd have made sure you were well taken care of.” He shook his head as I opened my mouth to speak. “I know I was wrong for cheating on you with Hope but you were wrong to keep this child from me. It was my child!” "Don't you dare yell at me? You have no right to yell at me. What was in that drink you gave me, you witch?” I asked Hope and she shivered taking a step back at the ice in my tone. He left afterwards with Hope and I threw the pillow at them before breaking down in tears. I cried and cried and cried until I was reduced to hiccups. **** “Are you sure you want to leave now?" The head doctor asked, frowning and I nodded. “I can't stay here anymore. There's nothing left for me here.” Daniel had been completely brainwashed by Hope and he couldn't even see that she had deliberately tried to kill me to keep her secret hidden. I had lost my child so what reason did I have to stay? “I understand you're grieving and want to run away but can't you stay a while here at the clinic, just until you're healed a bit.” She added the last part quickly when I opened my mouth to protest and I sighed thinking long and hard about it In the end, my mind was made up. I just couldn't stay. I shook my head as he sighed, resigned. I was left alone after that and I cried some more. When the door opened much later, I didn't move feeling too drained to do anything. “If you want to leave, we have to go now." Looking up, I stared into his eyes and felt emotional again. "They killed my child,” I whispered and he sighed. “I know. Come on," He led me out of my room and out of the hospital through the back door where a car was running and waiting for us. "I'll make them pay for this. They'll pay for killing my child.” I whispered as he drove us out of the pack border. “Don't worry, they'll pay for everything," he promised me and I leaned my head back his words giving me some comfort. He'd saved me once before and now he was doing it again. “My name is Ryder," he told me and I looked up in confusion. “If you're going to work with me, you should at least know my name." His name was the least of my concerns but I stored that information away for later, focusing on my game plan. “I'll be back.”Deandra povThe human world was very different from what I thought it would be like, they were very accommodating and I almost forgot about my species. “Andra, why are you seated here?” Ryder asked me when he got back from a business meeting.“I had a lot on my mind so I came here to cool it off.” I replied to him as we both went into the house. It's been a very emotional period for me, thinking about the things that happened in the pack and how my once-happy family turned sour. “Are you still thinking about him?” Ryder asked as we both sat on the couch. “It's hard not to.” I replied almost immediately. The only thing that I could think of is how to get back at him for what he put me through. I want him to go through pains just like I did and as for Hope, I'll make sure she goes through hell.“It's fine, I know it's hard for you to move on after all that has happened, I just need you to be calm.” Ryder advised me. Ryder had been the one calming me down so that I don't end up doing
Deandra povIt’s been months now since I moved out of Ryder’s mansion. It hasn’t been easy struggling all by myself but I have to do it because I want to do everything myself and not depend on anyone.“I need to work this time.” I muttered to myself as I was all dressed up for another job hunting. I walked out of the room and headed to the kitchen where I made a quick breakfast so I could eat before leaving the house.It was just me in the house, I couldn't believe I had to do everything on my own. I placed my hand on my belly because if my baby was still there I would have been expecting him/her to be my next best friend.Sadly the monster made me lose my baby. I decided not to ruin my mood by thinking about Daniel and my baby because remembering everything always ruins my mood and I don’t want it to ruin my mood this morning.I was done with my breakfast so I rushed out of the house and entered a bus. While on the bus I sat down and placed my head on the window hoping for good luck
Deandra pov“I got the job!” I screamed on the phone. Ryder was quiet for a moment after hearing what I said, I wasn’t expecting such a reaction from him over the phone.“Are you there Ryder?” I asked.“Hey, it’s good news. I mean, it’s a good thing, now you can live comfortably.” He said to me, sounding very unenthusiastic. I know why he wasn’t happy ahd I wasn’t going to push him to say more.He’s been trying to convince me to live with him but I have refused which is the reason he’s sounding like that.“Ryder, you’ve done a lot for me, even without knowing much about me, which is why I chose not to be a burden to you anymore and see, I got the job.” I said to him trying to convince him to be happy with me.“I understand you Andra.” I let out a soft smile and ended the call.While heading back home I was very excited. Stopped by the store and bought some things for myself. It felt good because for a moment I could finally forget the hurt I’ve been nursing.The night view in the huma
Writer’s povIt’s been more than one week now and Andra is yet to find her bracelet. The situation has been giving her sleepless nights and has stopped her from associating with people so she doesn't lose control.Ryder has been her safe space and the only one she communicates with very well.“Andra, report to my office now.” Edna yelled angrily. Andra was trying not to get pissed because that would only cause her problems. She swallowed her anger and stood up from seat.“What is this nonsense!” Edna yelled angrily. Since the day Andra was hired Edna has hated her because she thinks Andra is snaky and always try to get things the easier way.“This is the exact thing you told me to do.” Andra tried to explain.“You know what I despise about you? It's how you always go about everything the easiest way.” Andra rolled her eyes angrily when she heard the same line for the hundredth time. Edna keeps repeating the same thing.“It is an easy task already, how else do I solve it?” Andra asked
Daniel pov “Mom!” I shouted at the top of my voice after looking around and Hope was nowhere to be found. “Daniel, why are you calling my name like that?” She asked angrily and walked to the sitting room where I was. “Where is Hope?” My mom sat on the couch with her legs crossed, she pretended like she didn’t hear what I said. “Why are you asking me that kind of question, am I her keeper?” My mom’s reply made me know that there was something wrong. They must have done something to her that’s why she’s nowhere to be found. “Mom, if I find out you did anything to her I will not be kind to you.” I said to her and walked away from the sitting room. I summoned all the maids to the sitting room. After asking them several times no one could tell me where she was. I felt like I was losing my mind already. Just when I was about heading upstairs I sighted her walk in with some bags, she looked dirty, even the maids looked better than her. “Hope where you're coming from looking like
Writer’s povHope has turned into a shadow of herself since she got married to Alpha Daniel. Even the maids treat her like she’s one of them because of the way Alpha Daniel and his family treats her.After dinner everyone headed back to the room except Hope who was still in deep thought, she still can’t believe what’s going on.She lowered her head and placed her hand on her head tiredly. She was happy about coming into the family when his wife left but now it seemed like the worst decision she has ever made. She can't invite her friends over or go over to them, because life was so much better for her before she met Alpha Daniel.“What am I doing to myself?” Hope asked herself. She decided that the only way she might have a place in his heart is by getting pregnant. Hope placed her hand on her belly, her eyes were filled with desperation, she has never wanted anything this badly.“This is my only way out.” Hope concluded with her hands still on her belly.She headed back to the room a
Writer’s povHope put back everything in the closet and angrily walked into the toilet. She was pissed because she didn’t get to hear what she wanted to hear Alpha Daniel say to her.After releasing all the anger in the toilet Hope remembered she was in the kitchen and Alpha Daniel’s mom would soon be up. If she doesn’t find her in the kitchen she’s going to make the day horrible for her.Hope rushed out of the room immediately and entered the kitchen. When she got to the kitchen they were done making the breakfast. She was happy to get there just in time and she headed to the dinning to set the table.“You still put that wrongly.” Mrs Bianca yelled at Hope and collected the plate from her. Hope clenched her teeth and let her have it her way because she’s Alpha Daniel Mom’s favorite, anything she says Alpha Daniel mom always agrees with her.After the dinning Set up, Hope headed back to the room and took her bath, then Alpha Daniel was already prepared for the day's activities. He loo
Andra pov“Andra why do you always make the same mistake every time.” Edna scolded. I stood there waiting for her to say her usual last line so that I can finally leave her presence.For six months now since I joined the company Edna has been the same, so I decided not to get upset anymore when she speaks to me. I just see myself getting used to the way she talks to me and I found myself not getting upset when she starts her talk.Everyone in the office now knows she treats me differently, and because I have refused to socialize with them, they don’t support me.When she was done I quietly walked out of the office and headed back to mine. The moment I got to the staff office, I sat down and sighed tiredly. I could hear the others murmur about how I let myself be scolded by Edna without reacting.There isn’t much I can do because as a werewolf I’m trying not to lose control and my bracelet is gone, I can lose control at any time.I focused on my work and put my ear piece in my ear as