HAILEYMy relationship with Carter had improved considerable after the honeymoon proposal. We barely argued and we did everything together. He was the sweetest and the most perfect man for me. I had gotten used to his sweet side which he only used for me alone.Carter and I stood in the kitchen, which had become a regular witness to our intimate sessions. But that wasn't the point. We were baking a bread together for breakfast and we were waiting for it to be ready."Do you think it'll come out great?" I asked even though I already knew the answer. Carter was a great good and I envied him for that quality."Of course," He smiled, "Whatever I whisk up must come out delicious. Chefs kiss" He folded his fingers, brought it to his lips and kissed loudly.I rolled my eyes at him with a smile on his face, "Narcissist," I muttered."It'd be a waste to be this good and not show it off, you know that right?"I threw an ugly face at him and he laughed. "Don't tell me you're jealous?" He wrapped
CARTERHailey's behaviour left me worried as this was the first time I had seen her this way. After she threw up, I couldn't help but notice how deathly pale she looked and the fact that she didn't touch her food made me scared.I found it difficult to concentrate as my mind thought of several reasons as to why she looked pale. Perhaps was she sick with a deadly, incurable disease? Due to how deep in thought I was, I didn't notice when Xavier walked in, until he placed a document on my table and muttered, "Earth to Carter.""Oh" I looked at him, "When did you come in?""Not long ago," He replied, taking a seat, "What's on your mind?""Hailey," I replied."What about her?" He asked curiously."I think she's sick.""Why do you have that thought?""Because for the first time ever, she threw up and she looks pale," I sighed, "and when I asked her, she said it's that time of the month. I think she's trying to hide something from me," I placed my elbow on the table and rested my head on it
CARTER"She's really grumpy and demanding but I love every second of it," I said, knotting my tie."I'm sure you do." Xavier replied, "I'd even mistake you for the carrying the child because of how happy and healthy you look," Xavier's comment made me laugh. He was right as I had heard the comment several times. A lot of people said I was enjoying the process of fatherhood way to much and my reply was always the same,"Becoming a father to Hailey's and my child was the best thing that has ever happened to me in my entire years of existence." Though the pregnancy made Hailey act up and become easily irritated with everything including me, I didn't mind. I loved every single moment of it and because of that, I now had a journal where I document each day of her pregnancy. Her food cravings, her likes and dislikes and so much more.Another thing about Hailey was that the pregnancy made her conscious of her body. She'd stand in front of a mirror and comment on how fat and out of shape sh
HAILEYEPILOGUECarter has been the best father to our daughter, Amelia. From the day he found out about my pregnancy, he had been nothing but caring.Every weekend, we always went shopping for baby items, even without knowing the gender of our baby.And when our baby was finally born, Carter's joy knew no bounds. Whenever Amelia cried at night, he'd ask me to rest while he fed her the milk and rocked her to sleep.He even abandoned the company for Xavier in order to be with me and Amelia. He was ever present and I didn't have any complain whatsoever. My only fear was that she'd grow up to be a daddy's girl and forget me.Carter treated our daughter exactly how I wished to be treated by my father. Everyday, when I thought I'd seen the end, Carter would come up with new ways of loving Amelia. I wouldn't be surprised if her first word was his name.After my rebirth, I had never thought I'd find love again. I had given up on it and planned that after carrying out my revenge, I'd start a
CHAPTER ONEJUNE 27, 2020DEEPWATER PARKHAILEYThe prison cell is cold and empty, a perfect replica of how I feel. In just a few days, my whole life has changed in the worst way possible.My parents were brutally murdered by God-knows-who and if that wasn't enough pain already, somehow, I was blamed for their death.The prison gate suddenly opened, startling me out of my reverie and I looked up to see Maya, my friend."You finally came!" I said, my mood brightening. Maya was the only friend I had and seeing her here was enough to make me temporarily forget my predicaments.Maya let out a stiff smile and walked towards me. "I brought food." She said, opened the flask and then placed it before me.Due to how long I've been in custody and how starving I was, I quickly devoured Maya's delicious meal without any second thought."Thank you" I sighed happily and wiped the food stains from my mouth. I felt a slight discomfort in my stomach but I likened it to overeating."It's a pleasure to
CHAPTER TWOOCTOBER, 7, 2018DEEPWATER PARKHAILEYI groan softly as my eyes flutter open. My body aches as though I've been run over by a truck. Where was I?"You're awake!" A cheerful voice broke my line of thoughts. I looked up and my heart got stuck in my mouth as I came face to face with the intruder. It's Maya!"How are you?" "I'm fine" with furrowed brows, I answer absentmindedly as I wonder what was going on.Wasn't I supposed to be dead? I don't get it! My head hurts as I try to figure out what was happening."The doctor said you've sprained your ankles badly and need to stay in bed. I doubt you will be able to attend the ball. It's quite unfortunate" Maya said, her voice dripping with sadness like she really wanted me to attend the ball."What ball?" I raised my brow in confusion. "What year is this even?" I ask, my voice sounding harsher than I intended.Maya looks at me with a weird expression and comes closer to touch me but I move away before she could reach me. "Hailey
CHAPTER THREEOCTOBER, 7, 2018DEEPWATER PARKCARTERI finish off my vodka in one swift gulp as I prepare to get the fuck out of here. I'm done with this party. Events like this never fail to irk me because I'm almost a hundred percent certain that everyone present here has a fake smile latched on their faces as they try to curry favor. The only reason I attended is to seek the necessary information from this pack.I navigate my way through the crowd and towards the balcony to get some fresh air and maybe some peace and quiet while I'm at it because my beta is on a mission and I can't leave him alone.But to my dismay, the balcony sitting area wasn't empty like I had thought it'd be.I grimaced at the back of the lady who's occupying my space but I could hardly make out her face as her long black wavy hair covered most of her face and flowed to her waist.I motioned to leave but before I could take a step further, she turned around to face me.I recognize her as Alpha Damian's daughte
CHAPTER FOURHAILEY"I can be your mate for appearance until you get your inheritance" I offer. However, I didn't think he was taking the bait, I could feel his disinterest against my skin.When he turned to leave, I panicked and used the last card on my sleeve."I know about your mate's disappearance and I can help you find her" I blurted, hoping it'd interest him.To my relief-- and maybe horror, he turned around and held me in place, choking me. God, was he strong. The way he held my neck, if it wasn't for the moon goddess's grace, maybe I'd have died a second time."What do you know about Alanna?" He tightened his grip on my neck, forcing me to speak."There's no way you'll get an answer out of me when you keep choking me" I croaked but kept a straight face, it was quite difficult but I needed to impress him. Even with his hands wrapped tightly around my neck, I still had a sharp mouth. I was crazy but the wine made me brave and I knew it.But my craziness had paid off as I saw a