Kayla's POVThe Lycan King’s words echoed in my head even as the hall fell into a stunned silence. I didn't expect him to own up to my child, especially knowing I was weak and a servant in my own home.My stepfamily stood there, slack-jawed and incredulous. Lily’s eyes were wide with a mix of anger and shock.Her mouth opened and closed as if she wanted to say something, but no words came out. Josh’s face was a mask of disbelief. He looked at me as if I had betrayed him in some unforgivable way.“Your Majesty,” Lily finally managed, her voice trembling slightly, “are you seriously saying you’re the father of Kayla’s child?”“Yes,” the King said coldly, his gaze icy. “And I will take responsibility for the child. Any attempts to remove Kayla from this pack or to treat her poorly will not be tolerated.”Lily’s face turned a deeper shade of red. “But this is outrageous! How can you claim—”The King cut her off with a wave of his hand, his expression hardening. “I am not interested in yo
Kayla's POVI stood there, stunned, as the Lycan King’s words hit me. “Gather your things. You’re leaving this house,” he said, his tone unyielding.My heart pounded. “Are you sure?” I asked, my voice shaking. “I mean, are you really certain about this?”“Yes, Kayla. I am sure, you look terrible if you continue this way you'll suffer a miscarriage I can't let you suffer this way anymore. You have one day to prepare. If you’re not ready, I will ensure you are.”The finality in his tone left no room for negotiation. A mix of relief and anxiety churned inside me. Relief, because I was finally being rescued from this torment, and anxiety, because I had no idea what awaited me.Josh, on the other hand, was furious. His face was twisted in anger as he stormed out, cursing under his breath. The King watched him leave with an indifferent expression before turning his attention back to me.“Don’t worry about your step family,” the King said, his voice still commanding but a bit softer. “You sh
Kayla POVI held onto the wall for support as I felt my legs turn to jelly. They weren't even considering what I wanted, they didn't even talk about me like I was a human being, more like a dog or a toy he could use and toss aside anytime he wantedI felt tears welling up, but I fought them back. I turned slowly, retreating from the balcony, forcing one foot in front of the other.The way he spoke made my heart ache more than I expected, it was meant to be a distraction, an escape from the pain I should've been feeling the way I did but I couldn't help it.Unable to walk further I sat on a nearby bench, my hands resting on my swollen belly, trying to calm the turbulent emotions inside me. Was I really willing to go through the pain of childbirth, only for him to take my baby away? The mere thought of it was unbearable.“What are you doing out here!” a familiar voice called out, startling me.I looked up to see Lily standing nearby, her face twisted into a sneer. She peered at me curio
The Lycan King's POVAn abortion?AN ABORTION!!?I had expected many things, but this was beyond what I had anticipated. The shock of her request hit me like a cold wave, leaving me momentarily speechless.“An abortion?” I repeated out loud, trying to process the gravity of what she was asking. “You want to end my child’s life?”Kayla nodded, she was practically shivering under my gaze. “Yes. I can’t do this. I don’t want to be tied to you or this situation.”My blood boiled at her words. How dare she ask for something so drastic? It felt like an insult, a direct challenge to my position.Did she know how many would kill to be her position? Before I vent my frustration, Lily stepped forward, her face contorted with anger.“How dare you?” she yelled, her voice dripping with disdain.Slap!The sound echoed through the room as she slapped Kayla hard across the face. “You ungrateful wretch! How dare you insult the King like this?”Kayla stumbled back, her hand flying to her cheek, her eye
Kayla's POVMy heart plummeted as The King’s cold, hard gaze burned through me… he looked at me like I was some kind of monster before storming away with Lily attached at his side.What did I just say? I wasn't thinking I… I only wanted to protect myself. It was the only way I could protect my heart, the only way I could keep from falling apart.He didn't understand, he couldn’t understand. I didn’t want to carry this child only to have it taken away from me the moment it was born. I didn’t want to suffer through the pain of bringing life into the world just to be left with nothing but emptiness. It wasn’t that I hated the baby; I just couldn’t bear the thought of losing it after it was born.I held a chair for support, feeling my legs turn to jelly, the tears I had kept at bay suddenly broke through its walls.“Kayla.”I jumped at the sound of my name, my breath catching in my throat. I turned to see Josh standing a few feet away, a smirk playing on his lips. He looked amused, his ey
The Lycan King's POVI couldn't stand another minute in that bar so I left then made my way back to the castle ignoring Lily's attempts to make me stay.As soon as I entered the grand hall, Raymond, my second in command, was there to greet me, his sharp hazel eyes scanning me, taking in my disheveled appearance.“You look wasted,” he said, a hint of concern in his voice.I rolled my eyes, waving off his concern. “I barely drank,” I replied, my voice harsher than intended. “I just needed to get out of there.”Raymond didn’t press further, knowing better than to push me when I was in a foul mood. Instead, he reached into his jacket and pulled out a letter. “Your brother dropped this off earlier,” he said, handing it to me. “I thought you’d want to see it right away.”I snatched the letter from his hand, a knot forming in my stomach as I recognized the seal. I broke the seal and unfolded the letter, my eyes scanning the mocking words scrawled across the page.“Brother, by the time you re
Kayla's POV“UGH” I groaned as I woke up with a pounding headache, the kind that made it hard to open my eyes.The light was too bright, my head too heavy, and everything around me felt off. Blinking a few times, I tried to clear the fog from my mind. The sterile smell hit me first, and then the unfamiliar white walls and beeping machines around me made it clear I was in a hospital.Panic gripped me as I pushed myself up, but the world spun, forcing me to lay back down. My heart raced. What had happened? How did I end up here?“Welcome” a voice called out, I looked in the direction of Lily, sitting by the window, her arms crossed and a cruel smile playing on her lips. Her presence sent a chill down my spine. Something about the way she looked at me like she was savoring some twisted victory made my skin crawl.“Relax, Kayla,” Lily said, her voice dripping with fake sweetness that barely masked the malice underneath. “You don’t want to make yourself worse.”“What happened?” I managed
The Lycan king’s POVLast time I had felt this rush of adrenaline was during the war.I didn't normally drive but today, with everything clawing at my insides, I couldn’t trust anyone else to get me there fast enough. I grabbed a random key fob, taking the stairs two at a time till I made it out to the twelve car parking garage. I didn't choose a car, I just pressed the key fob, the black BMW beeped and I got in. With the keys, I brought the engine to life.My hands tightened around the steering wheel, my knuckles white as I sped through the streets. I was driving past the speed limit and thankfully traffic wasn't heavy.I didn’t bother to park properly when I got to the parking lot of the hospital, barely registering the screech of tires as I came to a stop. I was out of the car before the engine had fully died, my heart pounding, each beat echoing with a single word: Kayla.The hospital smelled like antiseptic and anxiety. I ran down the corridor. My breath was ragged.“Your majest
Author's POVIt felt like his head was under water and he could barely breathe. It was a bit ironic that he could solve a lot of problems in the pack but was clueless on how to help her. The look of disappointment when he stepped in alone would forever haunt him."Do you want anything?" he offered, instead of giving in to her request. He crouched slightly, trying to catch her gaze.Kayla didn’t move, her eyes fixed on the ceiling. Her expression was distant, as if the weight of the world rested on her shoulders alone."Kayla." His tone softened, almost pleading. "Talk to me. Anything. Yell if you need to, but don’t sit there like this. It’s... unsettling."Her lips twitched, but not into a smile. "I’m tired, Raymond," she murmured, her voice barely audible. "I just want to go home."His jaw clenched as he straightened, frustration bubbling beneath his calm exterior. “I get that, but you’re still here for a reason. The doctor hasn’t cleared you yet.”But that wasn’t the reason he didn’
Kayla's POVI had no more tears left to cry.“You are nothing special”His words kept echoing in my ears like a haunting melody I couldn’t shake off. What really hurt was that a part of me knew—fuck, I knew he wasn’t wrong.I was nothing special. I was just a girl who happened to be lucky enough to fall into the arms of the King and fall pregnant. it was as simple as that.“No Kayla, it’s not” Silver interjected sharply. I jumped a little, still not used to a second voice in my head.“You have done so much for him, he doesn’t get to treat you this way” she continued and a small part of me agreed to it yet that was just our side of the story.If only I hadn’t be stupid enough to believe I was more… if only I stopped myself from falling so hard for him.An unrequited love was just a lover’s hell and I was burning here with the devil herself.When I reached my room, the door felt heavier than usual as I pushed it open, my body trembling. The moment it clicked shut behind me, the sobs I’d
Klaus' POVIt felt like I was losing my mind.What was wrong with me?I tried to recall the way her eyes used to light up, the warmth that would surge through me whenever she entered a room. Now staring at her, all I felt was... nothing. No spark, no pull. Just a cold emptiness where there should have been fire. I clenched my fists, feeling my nails dig into my palms. Why had things turned so sour between us?The memory of her and Ethan crawled back just before she stepped in, uninvited. My teeth ground together, jaw aching from the pressure.We’ve been through this. Logically,I knew I shouldn't even be thinking about it but despite how hard I tried to push the thoughts away they kept coming back!I was questioning who she really was, if the babies she carried were mine and it was driving me insane.I squeezed my eyes shut, running a hand through my hair. These thoughts were dumb, I tried to convince myself. But that nagging voice wouldn’t quit. It taunted me, reminding me of the fake
KAYLA’s POVBeep. Beep.My phone buzzed with a notification.A frustrated sigh escaped my lips as my eyes shifted from the ceiling I’d been staring at, trying to shake off the remnants of the conversation with Klaus. The training grounds were basically empty and without Raymond I couldn’t concentrate, speaking of the devil his name popped up as I stared at my screen.Opening it, a laugh slipped past my lips before I could stop it—a ridiculous gif of him stared back at me with one eyebrow raised, lips twisted into something resembling a wink.Raymond joking was the last thing I expected but I welcomed the distraction.I typed back, what’s with that face? You should smile more.Barely a minute passed before I heard a knock.It was definitely not Klaus because he wouldn’t knock.“Come in!” I yelled out hoping it was Azel, who was basically the only person I could think of that would help my miserable state.But it wasn’t her instead a surprise stepped in grinning like the emoji he sent.
Kayla's POV“I've never liked that bitch” Silver muttered within me and I couldn't help but smile.“I see why you're my wolf” I replied when suddenly I paused- my hand instinctively moved to my belly as a sharp pang hit me.I stopped in the hallway, the world spinning for a second. A salty taste crept into my mouth, like I had bitten into something bitter. My throat tightened, and I swallowed hard, trying to calm the rapid thud of my heart. Something wasn’t right.I felt nauseous.Breathe, Kayla. Just breathe.But the discomfort only worsened as I forced myself forward. I barely reached my room when a stabbing pain shot through me, enough to make me gasp. Panic surged. I leaned against the doorframe, trying to steady myself, sweat dampening my palms.“Help!” My voice came out strained, barely more than a whisper. “Someone please help!”“Luna Kayla” someone yelled rushing to my side, I could barely register the face of who came to my heed but I was grateful.“I... I need help,” I manag
Kayla’s POVThe tears started falling before I even realized it. My chest tightened, each sob coming out as a painful gasp for air.“She left me there, she abandoned me” I croaked out, my heart feeling heavy.“She did it to protect you,” Silver whispered in my mind, her voice gentle, like a comforting breeze against my skin.I wanted to believe that. I had to. But the ache in my chest was unbearable. For so long, I’d believed my parents were dead, that I’d been spared from some type of accident but that wasn't the case.She had left me at their doorstep, she took my wolf and left me vulnerable,But at what cost?A sob escaped me, the kind that leaves your throat sore. I could taste the salt of my tears on my lips, and feel them slip down my cheeks and onto my skin. My hands shook as I wiped at my face, but the tears wouldn’t stop. My chest heaved, desperate to catch a breath, but each inhale only brought more memories.“Why didn’t she tell me?” I whispered, my voice barely audible ove
Kayla's POV“Kayla you're acting like a child.” Klaus calIed out behind me stopping me in my tracks.I never thought I could feel so much anger that I couldn’t breathe, I looked around, hoping this was a dream seeing Raymond changing out of his clothes. He looked like he didn't want any smoke and letting us deal with the issue ourselves.“You're unbelievable, Klaus” I snarled, crossing my arms.“I'm just saying you're acting a bit irrational here”Irrational?Irrational??It took a lot not to cross the room and punch him so hard he swallowed his words.“I'm sorry I find it a bit hurtful the only reason you're alive is because I risked my fucking life for you and you don't give a damn, rather you're accusing me!”“We're talking about a baby Kayla, the kid is innocent in all of this” Klaus retorted like I was bothering him.“Yes but I'm not, right? I'm the one who forged DNA reports. You are beyond reasoning with and I have better things to do” I turned around to leave but I stopped tur
Kayla’s POVSteam rose from the tub as I sank deeper into the water, letting it wrap around me like a cocoon. I thought a bath would help but I still felt as shitty as before.A knock on the bathroom door pulled me out of my thoughts. Azel stepped inside with a tray of food, her eyes twinkling with something and I could immediately tell she had some new gossip to spill.“Anything interesting today?” I asked, though I already knew where this conversation would lead.“Oh, just the usual palace chatter,” Azel said, setting the tray down on the side table. “You have been through so much, we need you well and rested.” Azel tried to shift the conversation.“No Azel it's fine. whatever you have to say I can take it” I said, sinking deeper into the tub so only my head was on the surface, my hair spreading through the water like tentacles.Azel walked up to the bath, splashing water, unable to meet my gaze before speaking.“It's Lily”I stiffened, my fingers gripping the edge of the tub, guess
Klaus' POVThose few days in the jail cell didn't seem so bad now. Being reappointed as Alpha after Kain made his division and managed to get people on his side wasn't an easy journey and now there was another baby on the way.It was one I didn't expect but one I couldn't turn my back on. I knew Kayla was right and sooner or later I would find a reason why trusting Lily was a bad idea but I was hurting Kayla in the process.Hopefully, this was all a game Lily was trying to play but funny enough if it came to that, I won't get mad but rather I’d be relieved.“Your majesty, good morning” Lily wore a long velvet red gown that stopped below her ankles, she looked beautiful truly, Lily was a sight to behold.“You called for me Alpha” she continued since I remained quiet I blinked back to the present, my eyes narrowing as I wondered what just happened.“Yes… I ehm we're going to the hospital” I voiced trying to keep my voice steady.The corners of her lips curved into a smile like I asked h