Sophia's POVThe next day, Alexander arranged for a private doctor to come and evaluate my health and the progress of the pregnancy. The doctor arrives in the afternoon, and as she examines me, I can't help but feel a strange sensation. Her gaze lingers a bit too long, making me slightly uncomfortable. I brush off the feeling, chiding myself for overthinking things. After all, she's just doing her job.Once the examination is over, the doctor assures us that everything appears to be progressing well. She advises me to continue with my current routine of healthy eating, rest, and prenatal vitamins. Alexander listens attentively, nodding in agreement and making mental notes.As the doctor leaves, Alexander turns to me, a hint of concern in his eyes. "Did the doctor make you uncomfortable, Sophia? I apologize if that was the case. I'll make sure to find someone else for your future appointments."I shake my head, trying to reassure him. "No, it's okay, Alexander. It was probably just my
Alexander's POV:I wake up feeling a heavy weight on me. Confused, I open my eyes and look down to see that Sophia has unconsciously turned from her side of the bed to my side. Her body is pressed against mine, and she's clinging to me as if seeking comfort. I can't help but notice how close she is, her warmth seeping into my skin.My gaze travels to her face, and I take in her peaceful expression. Her chest rises and falls with each steady breath, and I can't help but appreciate her beauty in this vulnerable state. The morning sunlight filters through the curtains, casting a soft glow on her features.Curiosity overtakes me, and my gaze shifts to her neck. It's so close, invitingly close. Without thinking, I lean in, inhaling deeply. The scent of her skin fills my nostrils, a delicate mix of flowers and warmth. It's intoxicating, and I find myself drawn to it, unable to resist.As I take another breath, my teeth accidentally scrape against her neck. The sudden contact causes her to j
Sophia's POVI collapse onto the floor, my limbs trembling, as tears of pain well up in my eyes. My surroundings spin around me, and when I look around, I realize that I had walked to one of the deserted areas and there was no one nearby that could help.Summoning every ounce of strength, I force myself to crawl towards where my phone lies. Each movement sends a fresh surge of pain through my body, but I can't afford to succumb to it. I need to reach my phone and call for help.With gritted teeth and a determined mind, I drag myself across the floor, inch by agonizing inch. The distance feels insurmountable, but the thought of calling Alexander keeps me going. He's the only person I can turn to in this moment of vulnerability.Finally, after what feels like an eternity, I reach the phone. My trembling hand fumbles to grab hold of my phone, and I pull it towards me. My vision blurs with tears as I navigate to Alexander's contact and press the call button, praying that he'll answer.The
Sophia's POV As the hospital looms into view, Ethan skillfully navigates through the busy streets, his focus unwavering. We pull up to the emergency entrance, and in a whirlwind of activity, medical staff rush to my aid. I’m swiftly whisked away on a stretcher, reluctantly releasing Alexander’s hand. His gaze follows me and I can see the concern in them, until I disappear behind the emergency doors. Inside the room, a team of medical professionals surrounds me, and my head sways due to being surrounded, the several figures blurring my senses. “Ma’am, how do you feel? Any pains?” One of the female doctors asks as she leans toward me. I am about to tell her I feel okay as the pain had subsided even before we got to the hospital. But just then, I feel a sharp pain from the side of my stomach and in mere seconds, it feels as if the baby in my stomach is hitting the inside of my stomach to burst out. I scream and grab her hand tightly as she quickly reaches out to pat me. Probably d
Alexander’s POVI stand outside the ward, my heart pounding in my chest as I watch the flurry of activity inside. Sophia is in there, surrounded by doctors and nurses, their faces etched with concentration. I can see her strained expression, the lines of pain etched upon her face, and it tears at my soul. Mixed emotions swirl within me, and I’m consumed by worry and a sense of guilt that gnaws at me relentlessly.Since I’ve been the alpha of the Shadow Pack, I have never been so conflicted. To succeed my grandfather, I must have an heir before i turn 35, which is why I found a surrogate. I have never been interested in marriage, nor do i have the patience to deal with women. But I can’t help feeling touched and worried as I watch her from outside the glass window of the emergency room.I know she must feel deserted being alone in there, and I want to stand by her and give her strength. Instead, I’m standing on the other side of these cold, sterile walls, helpless and filled with conf
Sophia’s POV As I gradually regain consciousness, my eyelids flutter open, revealing the emptiness of the hospital room around me. I struggle to sit up, feeling the soreness in my body from the recent labour and the lingering effects of fainting earlier. There is no one beside me, and it makes my heart clench and beat faster for some reason. Confusion and a hollow feeling filled my chest as I sat up, desperately searching for any trace of Alexander. But he or the children are nowhere to be seen, and the realization makes me weak in the knees. A surge of panic gripped me, and I called out to the nurse who entered the room. “You’re awake,” she exclaims. “It’s been a day since you fell asleep. You must have been really exhausted.” “A day?” I ask, fully surprised. It is actually uncommon to fall asleep for a whole day just due to exhaustion, but I guess I must have been so tired that I didn’t want to wake up. It also made me a little relieved, considering the disappearance of Alexa
Sophia’s POV I stare at the document in shock, unable to believe what I am seeing. The luxurious mansion in such a high-end area of the city belongs to me? How is that possible? There must be a mistake somewhere. I am about to stand up and call onto the nurse to question her about it when my phone suddenly rings again, alerting me of a text message. It is a notification from my bank. When I click on it, I nearly double over in shock. A very huge sum of money has just been deposited into my account, and there is no sender’s name on it for me to determine who it came from. I look at the notification, my eyes scanning my available balance. The number of zeroes behind it makes me feel as though it isn’t mine. It is then I notice the narration section. It reads a message from the sender informing me that the payment is for my surrogacy. I can’t help feeling flustered and surprised at all that is happening. The agreement I have with Alexander is to be paid ten million dollars, and mor
Sophia’s POVOne year later...The lecturer’s voice fades into the background as the class comes to an end. We’ve been informed that it’s time to start looking for hospitals to submit our internship applications. As everyone begins packing their belongings, my seatmate, Lily, takes the opportunity to approach me.“So, Sophia, have you thought about which hospital you’ll apply to for your internship?” Lily asks, her voice filled with curiosity.I pause for a moment, realizing that I haven’t given it much consideration yet. With everything happening in my life, finding the right hospital for my internship hasn’t crossed my mind. I turn to Lily with a smile, feeling a bit sheepish.“To be honest, Lily, I haven’t really thought about it,” I admit. “With everything going on, I’ve been preoccupied. But I’ll start my research now.”Lily chuckles, her eyes sparkling mischievously. “Well, lucky for you, I’ve done some digging. Let me give you a few recommendations.”I listen attentively as Lil