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Arabella’s POVAs Leo turned and walked out of the room, my heart shattered into a million pieces. "Leo, please stop," I cried out, the desperation evident in my voice, but he kept walking away. The sound of his retreating footsteps echoed off the tiled floor, leaving me feeling lost and alone.Tears streamed down my cheeks as I watched him go, my pleas falling on deaf ears."Leo, don't leave me like this," I called out, my heart breaking. But he didn't turn back, his absence leaving a gaping hole in my chest.How could he just walk away like that? How could he not give me a chance to explain, to share my side of the story? The silence left behind was deafening, and it echoed the turmoil in my heart.I knew I hadn't done the right thing by keeping the pregnancy a secret. The moment I found out, I should have told him. It was his right to know, and I had robbed him of that. The guilt gnawed at me, adding to the pain of his departure.But I had my reasons for keeping it a secret. Reason
The Alpha's Return We’ve got this
Arabella’s POVHaving finally shared what scared me with Leo, I felt like a weight had been lifted off my chest. And finally, I couldn’t breathe.It was a conversation I had dreaded, one I had hoped to put off until much later. But as usual, life had other plans, and I found myself pregnant sooner than expected.Admitting out loud how the memory of my mother's loss had impacted my reaction to the pregnancy was hard. But seeing the understanding in Leo's eyes, feeling his reassuring grip on my hand, it gave me the courage to face my fears.As we made our way back to my room, I felt calm. Yes, the future was uncertain, filled with challenges we would have to face. But for the first time since I found out about the pregnancy, I felt ready to face them, knowing I wouldn't be facing them alone.As we reentered my room, I found Susie and Sara waiting by the empty bed. I was about to ask them what they were doing there when I saw the smile on Leo's face."Did you tell them?" I asked Leo, my
The Alpha's Return First things first
Leo’s POVAs the morning light filtered through the hospital room, I blinked my eyes open, slowly becoming aware of my surroundings. It took a moment for reality to sink in - I had spent the night on Arabella's hospital bed with her. I’d taken remaining by her side to a whole new level. Chuckling to myself at the absurdity of the situation, I carefully extracted myself from the bed, trying my best not to wake her.After freshening up, I returned with a tray of breakfast in hand, the aroma of coffee and croissants following my every step. To my surprise, I found Arabella sitting up in bed."Good morning," I greeted her with a grin, setting the tray down on the bedside table.Arabella raised an eyebrow as she eyed the cup of coffee I handed her. "Coffee? Really?" she quipped, a playful glint in her eye.I chuckled, defending myself, "It's decaf, I promise. Besides, the nurse said it was okay."She gave me a mock glare, but took the coffee nonetheless. "Fine," she teased before taking a
The Alpha's Return Took me by surprise
Arabella’s POVI couldn't believe it. Susie had always been open about dating men and women, but this took me by surprise. One of my best friends, someone I considered a sister, was mated to my cousin. It should have been a happy thing, so Susie’s reaction confused me.As Susie left Trudy's room, the look of devastation on her face was unmistakable. I wanted to comfort her, but I didn’t know how. I didn’t even know Trudy liked women. We’d always been open and honest with each other, but relationships she always kept to herself.Trying to break the silence, I began to speak. "I'm going to talk to her, she's just...""Arabella, please don't," Trudy interrupted. "She doesn't want me. If she did, she would have noticed me weeks ago." Trudy's words hung heavy in the air, revealing a deep sense of hurt and rejection.Having spent the afternoon with Trudy, exhaustion eventually crept in and so Leo, wheeled me back to my room. However, upon our arrival, we were met by Mara who handed me my di
The Alpha's Return You’re stronger than you give yourself credit for
Leo’s POVBeing back at Spring Lake without Susie was more challenging than I had anticipated. I understood her need to stay with Trudy, to help her mate heal, but that didn't make missing her any less significant.Arabella was back in her office, burying herself in her work. I admired her dedication, but I couldn't shake off the worry that gnawed at me. I feared she might overwork herself, potentially causing distress to the baby. So, as her mate and co-Alpha, I took over most of the face to face meetings.Every time I passed by her office, I would pause, listening for any signs of distress. Each time she skipped a meal or worked late into the night, my worry would intensify. I found myself constantly checking on her, reminding her to take breaks and eat properly. I would even sink to the level of hiding her office keys.I knew Arabella was strong and capable, but I also understood the toll that stress could take on both her and the baby. My attempts to get her to slow down were met
The Alpha's Return It went well
Arabella’s POVUnlike the first time, as the doctor conducted the ultrasound, my eyes were glued to the screen. Leo had expressed his desire for us to have a gender reveal, especially since I’d decided to postpone the wedding. After all, what bride wants to be pregnant on their wedding day? Anyway, I knew I had to respect his wishes, but the excitement was hard to ignore, so, I kept hoping for a glimpse that might reveal our baby's gender.When Leo asked the doctor to write down the baby's gender and seal it in an envelope, I held my breath. The envelope felt like a treasure chest, holding a secret that would define our lives in the months to come. It was both exciting and nerve-wracking, knowing that the answer was within our reach, yet not being allowed to open and read it.As we left the doctor's office, I held onto the envelope as if it was the most important thing in the world. And in a way, it was. It represented a part of our baby's identity, a secret that was ‘unfortunately’ w
The Alpha's Return I’ve been where you are
Arabella’s POVJust as I had finished dealing with all the paperwork left over from my time at Trudy's Pack, I prepared to leave the office. However, Leo's sudden arrival stopped me in my tracks. His face was clouded with anger; he was clearly upset about something.“Anything happen today that you’d like to tell me?” He asked, his arms crossed over his chest."I've dealt with it for now, Leo," I reassured him, knowing exactly what he was talking about. "It's being handled.""Arabella," he said, his tone stern, "Being your mate is one thing, but as co-Alpha, I should have been informed about such a serious altercation. Especially one that ends with you nearly falling over!”I could see his point, but in the heat of the moment, informing Leo had slipped my mind."I be know, and I apologise," I replied, holding Leo's gaze. "Kate is implementing extra precautions for the future. If they don't work, and if the boy's attitude doesn't improve, I've informed his mother that he'll be made rogu
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Leo’s POVAs the time approached for the boy to leave, I knew I had to address the situation, I had to speak up. Remaining silent would be a betrayal of everything I stood for. I couldn't just stand by and ignore the pain and suffering I had learned about. No real man could.With a deep breath, I called Mrs. Gance into the office and asked the boy to wait outside. As she entered, I knew this conversation wouldn't be easy. But it was necessary. I needed to address the boy's situation head-on, to offer help and guidance in any way I could.As Mrs. Gance took a seat, her eyes briefly flickering towards the window where her son was playing. She asked in a concerned tone, "What has he done now?"I reassured her that although her son had a rough start, we had made good progress during the day. I mentioned that her son had agreed to return for further sessions tomorrow, hoping to ease some of her worry.Then, taking a deep breath, I broached the more serious topic. "Mrs. Gance, your son conf
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