[ Gemma ]We stepped inside the dining room filled with people’s chatter.My whole body was shaking with nervousness and fear. The dining table was occupied by almost two dozen people, men, women and children of all age. The elders were sitting on one side and the younger generation on other side of the long rectangle table.The head of the family, Orsini’s family sat on both ends.“Nonno, nonna e famiglia, vi presento la mia amica Gemma Pristley del Blue Moon Pack, nel nord.” Giovanni, in his cold tone said something in Italian to his family and their attention shifted on us.Their gaze was both prying and judgemental. I couldn’t look at the old Orsini couple, especially Ricci Orsini, his gaze was different from others. It sent chills down my body.“È bellissima, ma dovrei aspettare prima di giudicarla in base al suo aspetto.” Adeline, his grandmother spoke in a deep voice.(She is beautiful but I should wait before judging her on the basis of looks.)“If possible, can we talk in Eng
[ Gemma ]“My baby, Mumma will be back to you soon. Be a brave boy.” I whispered to my son who was still inside the incubator but he looked healthier than before. He was staring at me with his small blue eyes.His features resembled of his father but his eyes were like me. He captured my heart since the moment I looked into his eyes. My boy was my only hope to move forward and live for him.“Regina, Mr. Leonardo is waiting for you.” The nurse who was taking care of my son, informed me.My mood turned sour again.“I love you, my little angel.” I whispered to him before turning to leave.“Take care of him.” I said to the nurse and left.Leonardo was pacing in the corridor and by judging his expressions, I bet he was annoyed.“What took you so long? You went inside to see a tiny baby who can’t speak or move much.” He groaned in annoyance.“He is my baby and I can never be tired of adoring him, Mr. Orsini.” I said under gritted teeth but kept my voice levelled.He shook his head.“Let’s g
[ Gemma ]“You look healthier now, Regina.” Carlotta said who came to my room with a tray of food.I remained silent as always but I stopped being rude to her because she had been attentive to me even though I treated her with my silence. She took care of my smallest needs and tried to talk to me.It just I wasn’t able to bring myself to trust any of them. Perhaps, it was their mask to gain my trust and then use me as a pawn. Life had taught me the greatest lessons.“When can I see my son?” I asked her when she was about to leave after placing the food on the table.She turned around to face me.“I went to the hospital in the morning and they said that the baby is healthier than before but only Alpha can tell you when you’ll be able to have him.” She answered and again prepared to leave.She spoke less in last few days, especially after my childbirth as I became overprotective of my son.“Thank you.” I chipped quietly. I didn’t expect her to tell me anything about my baby.“You don’t
[ Adonis ]“Adonis, easy, your wounds haven’t healed. If you keep behaving like a child, you may hurt yourself more.” My mother tried to hold me but I yanked her hand away.“I am already hurt, Mother. Death would be easier than living this life. He didn’t spare my life but gave me a life worse than living a nightmare.” I said.My body was weak, my wound was paining and the deep cut wasn’t healing because Ryker was getting weaker with passing hours. He needed his mate who had rejected him.Gemma rejected me to save my life.She sacrificed herself to save mine and others’ lives.“Mother, I need to find her. I can’t lay here like an old goat and wait for that fucking bastard to torture her and my pup. No, I can’t wait. Time is slipping from my hand.” I shook my head and tried to get up but my head spun.“Adonis, my son. You are barely breathing. The Goddess saved your life. Why are you trying to kill yourself again?” My mother cried begging me to rest.I turned to face her.“No, the Godd
[ Gemma ]I tried to open my eyes and when my vision cleared, I saw white ceiling and smell of medicines invaded my senses. As I tried to move, I felt numbness and mild pain in my abdomen. I remembered passing out after unbearable labour pain and struggle to deliver my baby which went on throughout the night hours and I didn’t remember anything once he was out of me.I blinked my eyes several times to adjust my vision.My stomach was flat but my baby wasn’t around which filled me with panic and fear.I vigorously pressed the bell to call someone and in the next moment, nurses rushed inside.“Luna, please calm down or you’ll hurt yourself. You are weak after blood loss during your child’s birth.” They tried to keep me down on the bed as I tried to pull the iv strap.“Where is my baby? What have you done to him?” I shouted because I couldn’t trust Giovanni and his pack.“He is safe. He is in NICU since he was born prematurely but he is safe there’s nothing to worry about.” They told me
[ Gemma ]“That’s absurd, you know. My wolf had recognized him on my eighteenth birthday. Adonis was my fated mate. The love I felt for him wasn’t a deception, Alpha.” I said not believing a word he said.“Then ask yourself why you have no pain or regret after rejecting him. Do not lie to yourself, Gemma. You feel free after breaking your ties with him like you wanted to do it for a very long time. He never really loved you. Your relationship was just a deception, a lie both you and Adonis living.” He said.His words hit me like someone threw stones at me.“Someone wanted to use you, amore. For years, you were just a useful asset for the Blue Moon Pack. Everyone in the north knows that Adonis couldn’t have built it without you.” He added.I closed my eyes and let his words sink in.“In a week, I’ll give birth to his child. I will be a mother to another man’s child and there’s no way I will let you take my baby from me.” I gave him a blank look.“No one is going to take your baby from