All Chapters of Forbidden Lessons : Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

153Sophia’s POV When Jenny and Jacob finally burst through the door, the room immediately filled up with thick tension. I was sitting on the couch, reading something to distract myself, but the moment I saw Jenny’s pale face and wide, haunted eyes, I knew something terrible had happened.“Jenny?” I said, standing up slowly, unsure of what to expect. “What’s going on?”Jenny didn’t answer. She just stood there, shaking, her hands trembling at her sides. Jacob, behind her, looked just as shaken, his face drawn and serious. It wasn’t often that I saw Jacob this rattled, and that scared me. Something had gone very wrong.“What happened?” I asked again, this time looking at Jacob.“We were attacked,” Jacob said through clenched teeth, his hand resting on Jenny’s shoulder. “Two vampires. They tried to kill us.”My heart sank. “Are you hurt? Both of you?”Jenny shook her head slightly, her eyes staring at the floor as if she were reliving the attack in her mind. Jacob sighed heavily, glanc

155Ian’s POV The heavy clouds hung low over the vampire realm, mirroring the mood of the day. The funeral was set to take place in the old cemetery, a secluded area deep within the heart of the realm, where the most notable vampires had been laid to rest for centuries. Today, we would bury Aldric.I stood in front of the mirror in our room, fastening the buttons on my shirt, my thoughts churning. Sophia sat on the edge of the bed, her hands resting on her lap, looking at me with that soft, familiar gaze. She knew I was troubled. Ever since Aldric’s body had been found, things had felt wrong. Like we were walking through a fog, unsure of where the next threat would come from.“We’ll leave right after the ceremony,” I said quietly, meeting her eyes in the mirror. “No one will have the chance to ask too many questions. You’ll be safe.”Sophia nodded, though I could see the tension in her body. I walked over and sat beside her, taking her hand in mine. With her being pregnant, I knew ev

157Anonymous POV. The rain fell steadily outside the narrow window, a constant drumming that mirrored the tension in the room. The figure sat at the desk, their fingers tapping the wood in time with the downpour. A stack of papers lay scattered in front of them, but their eyes weren’t focused on the writing. They stared through the window instead, their mind far from the small, dimly lit room they occupied.Everything was spiraling out of control faster than anticipated.The plan had been perfect, calculated to the smallest detail. Aldric’s death should have been the final piece in the puzzle—a move that would send Ian into confusion, shattering the already fragile peace in the vampire realm. Yet somehow, it hadn’t gone according to plan. Aldric had been found too soon, discovered before the illusion could fully take root. Ian had reacted swiftly, calling for a lockdown in the realm and putting every force he had into place.That had not been expected.The figure clenched their fist

159Ian’s POVFor months, we had managed to keep Sophia away from the vampire realm, a feat that required a delicate balance of planning and luck. It wasn’t easy to keep a secret like hers, especially when the council had eyes and ears everywhere. But somehow, we did it. And as the days stretched into weeks, and the weeks into months, her belly began to swell with the undeniable proof of our secret.It was surreal, watching the changes in her. Every time I looked at her, my heart clenched with a mix of awe and fear. Her skin seemed to glow, a warmth radiating from her that I hadn’t noticed before. And her belly—her growing belly—was a constant reminder of what we were trying so hard to protect.Sophia was standing by the window of our condo, her hand resting gently on her stomach, staring out at the skyline. The sun filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow over her, and for a moment, she looked completely at peace. It was a rare sight, given everything we were going through.

161Sophia’s POV.I could feel Ian’s worry as we both stepped into the vampire realm. I was worried too. Heck, I was scared of facing them. But Ian was holding my hand tightly, giving me all I needed to not turn around and run back to the portal. He gave me strength.His face was set in a mask of calm, but I knew him well enough to sense the storm brewing beneath the surface. This wasn’t just about the pregnancy; it was about power, about control, and about the future of the realm.The grand hall was as intimidating as ever, with its tall, dark arches and flickering torches casting long shadows. The council members were already seated in their usual positions, their eyes cold and calculating. They didn’t waste time on pleasantries. The second we stepped through the doors, Viktor, of course, was the first to speak.“Ian. Sophia.” His tone was clipped, his expression stern. “It seems you’ve been keeping something rather significant from us.”Ian’s hand tightened around mine as he took a