Liam carried her in his arms in bridal style. "Bring the car," He yelled to no one in particular. "I'll be fine," Stella said in a pained voice.
I don't know why but I had a gut feeling Stella was lying but still, what if she was really in pain?
"I will come too," I said as I hurried out of the packhouse as the car pulled over. I opened the door as Liam put Stella in the backseat. Liam asked the driver to get out as he took the driver's seat. I got into the backseat as I placed Stella's head on my lap and Liam put the car to drive.
"I'll be fine. Please, I don't need a doctor," Stella whined but continued to clutch her stomach.
"No, I can't take any risks regarding your health," Liam said.
Within a few minutes, we reached the pack's best hospital as Liam pulled over.
"I think I'm fine now. I don't feel any pain," Stella said as she sat up properly on the seat and I watched her stunned. Just seconds ago she was writhing in pain and now she was fine?
"I think there was some problem with April's food," Stella said and my eyes widened at her blatantly accusing me.
Before I could defend myself Liam turned to face Stella. His expression was soft. I never got that soft expression from Liam.
It was obvious that Stella was pretending and wanted to blame me which was why she refused to go to the hospital now.
"It's okay. I understand you, Stella." Liam's voice was soft as I gazed at him stupefied. "Still, you just woke up from a coma. You need a check-up anyway."
Liam got out as he opened the door for Stella grabbing her shoulder, he walked her into the hospital.
I stared at their retreating back. I felt nauseous again but I controlled myself as I walked in after them.
I was drowned in my thoughts when I didn't realize where I was going and I collided with a wall. A hiss of pain escaped my lips as I rubbed my nose. My eyes were shut in pain. I felt warmth on my arm as I slowly opened my eyes and my gaze landed on a broad muscular chest clad in a white button-down shirt.
It wasn't a wall.
My face paled as I craned my neck up to look at the person and my eyes met with the unique blue hues that reminded me of the vast ocean. He had thick black lashes that could make girls jealous. I barely noticed his eyes before my senses came back and I abruptly moved away from him because we were too close.
"S...sorry," I whispered embarrassedly.
I peeked a glance at him only to find his wide eyes fixed on me as if he was shocked to see me. He's the pack's well known doctor and warrior. Jason Cortor, 25 years old. The same age as Liam. He has saved many lives and is well known in the pack for his amazing work as a doctor and his magnificent fighting skills as a warrior.
"Hi," His deep voice reached my ears, making me gulp. I whispered a small hi.
"Are you alright, April?" He looked happy to see me but then he got worried.
"I...I'm fine." I whispered but there was concern etched on his face.
"You look pale," His warm eyes roamed my face in concern.
"Doctor, Alpha needs your presence," One of the nurses informed him and his brows furrowed.
"Okay," He said as we both walked to the room where Stella and Liam were. Liam asked Jason to do Stella's check-up. After a while, the result showed that Stella was fine and just a little weak. I was standing near the door quietly as I stared at them and then I met Jason’s gaze.
"Why are you always looking at April?" Liam asked coldly. He seemed pissed all of a sudden. Liam won't admit about his relationship with me to everyone but he was getting possessive of me because of the mate bond.
"She needs a full body check-up more than this patient here," Jason said calmly and my eyes widened.
"She looks pale as if she will faint any minute now," Doctor Jason said.
"It's not needed," Liam said.
"Yeah. She's perfectly fine." Stella agreed.
They both were lying because they wanted to cover the truth about me feeding Stella my blood.
"I insist. I'm a doctor. I know she's not fine," Jason insisted in a deep strong voice. Liam sighed as he levelled me with a look that said I must not let the secret out.
I gulped as he tilted his head, telling me to go with Doctor Jason. I followed him to his office as he guided me to the examination table, I sat on it with my legs hanging down.
He needed to draw some blood from my arm for a lab test, but I hesitated. I didn’t want him to see the scars, I tried to cover them, and forwarded my right arm which has less scars..
His brows were knitted in something I can’t explain. “You could talk to me and I can be your psychiatrist.” He said and I instantly shook my head.
Maybe he thought I’m depressed, which makes me prone to self-harm. It was nothing like that but I can’t tell him the truth either.
20 minutes later, the lab results came out, Jason stared at it for a long time with a complicated expression.
“Is everything okay?” I asked uneasily.
“When is your last period?” Jason asked me.
Period? Jason's words reminded me that my period had been delayed by two weeks. I'd been so busy with the pack and the gift for Lily that I'd neglected it. Thinking about the nausea I felt while cooking this morning, I've got a suspicion in my mind.
“Did I get…” I looked at Jason nervously.
He seemed calm again, as usual, “We need an ultrasound to verify it.” Then he instructed me to lie down on the examination table.
After a quick check-up, Jason sighed. "You're pregnant." He informed me and I was too surprised to speak. A giddy feeling engulfed me as I felt happy. I wanted to tell Liam that he was going to be a father.
"Are you planning to tell him?" Jason asked and I furrowed my brows. Before I could answer 'yes', he spoke up.
"Liam told us not to call you Luna in front of Stella, he is hiding your relationship from Stella isn't he?" Jason said and I stopped getting off the soft examination table.
‘Liam still hadn't told Stella about our relationship. Would he want the baby?’ Frea asked, concerned.
“But he loves me. He will be happy to hear this news.” I answered back to my wolf.
"You're severely anaemic and your baby is too weak. Isn't he taking care of you?" His voice was hard as he said the last words. I didn't know if this was really the case or just my gut feeling but he seemed angry. I didn't know why.
My brows were furrowed as I stared at the floor. The sleeve of my left arm slid up when I tucked my hair strand behind my ear. Feeling his gaze on me I looked up to find him staring darkly at my scars. I abruptly covered my arm and gave him a small thankful smile. "He is, he treats me well," I lied.
My heart was beating faster. If Stella finds out that I'm pregnant she will keep hurting me until I will lose my baby. Will Liam argue with Stella to protect me? I'm not.... sure. Maybe it’s better to tell Liam about the pregnancy after he tells Stella about our relationship.
Unlike other packs in north america, abortion is legal in our pack. What if he doesn’t want the baby?
"C...can you please keep it confidential for now. I...I want to give them a surprise by myself," I said to Doctor Jason who peered at me keenly. He stared at me for a long time, I couldn't read his eyes, but somehow, I felt he was upset.
I wondered if he had caught my lie, and just as I was about to say something more, he nodded his head and I sighed in relief, at least for now. I got up from the table and was about to leave when he stopped me.
"April," The way he said my name with that deep voice of his made my heart skip a beat. He was so tall and muscular that he made his office look smaller. If not for his warm blue eyes that whispered the tales of kindness, I would've been scared of his intimidating presence. And also he radiated off these strong dominant vibes that demanded respect from everyone.
"Yes?" I asked gently.
He forwarded me his card and I took it. "Mind-link me or call me at any time you need me."
"Thank you," I appreciated his kind effort but I noticed this sadness swarming in his kind eyes.
Back at the packhouse. Liam asked me what the doctor said and I told him about being anaemic and weak. I hide my pregnancy for now. The fact that Liam didn't ask about my well-being in front of Stella in the car was saddening. He only asked me when we were alone in our room.
"I'm sorry, April. I didn't take care of you properly. Please forgive me. I was so busy that I neglected you. You know I love you right? You are my mate. I only love you. Please forgive me April," He apologised for his actions and my heart softened.
"Our anniversary is coming, right? I promise that I will arrange an amazing date for us on that day and there'll be a big surprise for you. Only you and me. It's been a long time since we've been on a date alone." He said and a smile graced my lips. My brain screamed at me to see the reality but my heart refused to see anything. I continued to tell myself that Liam loves me and everything will get better.
My heart started to beat faster at the mention of surprise. Maybe he wants to propose to me on our anniversary. That could be a surprise.
"I only love you," He said and I believed him. Thunder cracked outside the window as my back pressed on the bed and he roughly grabbed my wrist and I winced. I was scared because he was always so rough and forceful. He always said I would enjoy it but I never did.
Before he could even kiss me the door burst open and Stella stood there with tears streaming down her eyes.
"I'm scared of thunder. I can't sleep alone. I want Lia-" Stella's voice died down in her throat when she saw us on the bed.
Her face reddened in rage as she trekked to my side and before I could react or say anything.
I felt a sharp stinging pain on my cheek as it throbbed with pain.
"Bit*h! How dare you seduce Liam!" Stella screeched and I was shocked beyond belief.
She slapped me!
I cupped my cheek in absolute shock. My cheek throbbed in pain. Blood boiled in my veins as I charged forward ready to slap her when my wrist was grabbed mid-air.I whipped my head to look at him as he let go of my wrist. Grabbing Stella's hand he dragged her out of the room and I watched in grim silence from where they left.'April please calm down, baby. I'll have a serious word with Stella. How dare she hit you. Please relax, I will come back later,' Liam mind-linked me.I looked around the empty room, I could still smell the scent of the two of us mixed together, I could still feel his warmth and now I was left here alone and feeling cold with my cheek still aching. Tears brimmed at the back of my eyes but I refused to cry. I waited for him to show up, hoping that he would be scolding his sister but time passed agonizingly slowly and he didn't return.A tear escaped my eyes and then another and I started to sob. The ache in my heart was unbearable. 'He's a scum, even though he is
"Do you know whom you're talking to?" Liam hissed angrily.Jason gave him a cold look, then said impatiently, "If you really care about her, just put her down right now and let me check her out, since I’m the doctor of the pack.” Liam breathed in deeply as he put Stella on the chair, then he said to Jason in a reluctant voice, "Give her a good examination." Stella tried to refuse, but everyone ignored it.Jason checked her vitals. "She is fine. She just got excited," Jason said and Liam's brows furrowed. "What do you mean excited?" Liam asked."I heard Stella speaking to April," Jason said as he repeated what Stella said to me. Liam stiffened after hearing that."He's lying, Liam. I didn't say anything like that," Stella came to his side as she looked at Liam with tears.Liam wasn't looking at her. His eyes were regretful as he gazed at me."I know why this man is lying. April, it’s you, right?” Stella suddenly turned to me and shouted, “ you must have an affair with him, that’s wh
I was laying on the bed. The sounds of people laughing and enjoying themselves at Liam's birthday party down in the hall reached my ears. 'Liam is making me despise him more and more,' Frea said sadly.The fact that my wolf had started to hate Liam was something I have never thought would happen but I knew Frea wasn't wrong. 'I understand you,' I replied.'No, April. We should leave him. He doesn't deserve us.' Frea said and my heart agreed with her but I can't take action right now.I don't want my baby to grow up as a rogue amongst the wild as I had. Not to mention my child would be worse off than myself without a father. Our lives would be in danger every second as a rogue because no other pack would take the mate of the other pack's Alpha. I had to do something, I couldn't just wait and let them decide for me.I helped Liam revive the pack after Alpha Jack's death and I put in a lot of work and overcame all the odds to do it.I gave up my education and my dreams, I got A's in al
My heart was thumping in my ears as I opened the door with sparse breathing, it wasn't locked.My heart dropped down into the deepest tunnel of despair and my eyes widened in absolute horror.Stella was on the bed half naked with Liam hovering over her. His hands were all over her as he was kissing her.My stomach churned in disgust and anxiety as I felt like throwing up.Liam's head whipped in my direction and he peeled himself off of Stella as he hurried out of the bed and approached me.I was frozen on the spot. My heart jackhammering in my chest with such force I was sure it would burst out of my ribcage any second.Stella hurriedly wore her shirt as she got out of bed as well. Liam stood in front of me as he gently grabbed my arms, there was fear swarming in his brown hues."April, baby-"He was about to grab my hand when I slapped his hand away. "Don't touch me with your filthy hands," I hissed sharply as tears stung the back of my eyes but I refused to cry. “Listen, April, you
Jason's pov I was back in my training room. I couldn't stop thinking about what happened at that dinner party. That was why I avoided going to Liam's birthday party because I couldn't bear to see her like that and would've strangled some sense in that bratty Stella. I was hitting the sandbags with solid punches. Adrenaline and rage crammed through my veins like hot lava as sweat trickled down my forehead. I trained for three hours nonstop. I was furious at that f*cker Liam and his step-sister Stella. I had heard how Stella talked to April behind Liam's back at that dinner. I landed another solid punch on the sandbag making the chains that were supporting it rattle badly. April. I still can’t stop thinking about her. She’s beautiful, she’s an angel, she’s warm like her name, but she’s not mine and her mate doesn’t cherish her. He didn't deserve her. Her big emerald eyes were engraved in my mind. Those soft smiles she passes to the members of the pack. So polite, and innocent.
My head was pounding in pain and my eyelids felt so heavy as I tried to open my eyes. My body was in pain. With much difficulty, I opened my eyes and blinked slowly to get rid of the blurry vision.The plain white ceiling welcomed me. Slowly I looked around the room. I was on a soft bed. I slowly raised my hand where a cannula was attached. There was a pulse monitor beside my bed and a crease settled between my brows.I was in a hospital. This explains why everything was so white and the smell also. I scrunched my nose and breathed in slowly. Even breathing normally felt like a huge task for me.I blinked, muddled. Why was I in the hospital? Where's my father? Am I here because I've got a fever again? Where's mommy? They were supposed to be beside me. Why aren't they here? My throat was parched as if someone had rubbed it with sandpaper. I groggily looked at the glass of water on the side table. If I could just grab it but my body was too tired. I couldn't even move without feeling i
The next day I woke up a little late. Last night I slept well. I didn't know if it were because of the medicines or simply because I feel safe here knowing Jason would protect me.I was in my ward when the door was knocked once before it opened to reveal Beta Sebastian. But he wasn't alone, there were other pack members with him.Maybe they came to visit me and this small gesture by them warmed my heart."Luna, how are you feeling?" One of the pack members asked as I passed him a gentle smile."I'm getting better," I mumbled and they breathed a sigh of relief."We are so thankful to doctor Jason for saving your life. When Dr. Jason took you away. Stella opened her eyes and Alpha Liam also sent her to the hospital, even though she didn't want to go." Thomas said. Thomas has been working as a staff in the packhouse for three years now and he respects me a lot because I helped him financially when he needed money for his mother's treatment. I gave him my savings. I like to help my peopl
Cold. I felt so cold and scared when my eyes met with Liam's brown pools. With a shaky hand, I pushed his hand away and tried to sit up properly but pain shot through my body making me hiss. My arms were still hurting and I was taking a lot more time in healing because the damage he caused me was severe. Liam pulled the lever as he set my bed in a sitting position. I noticed the soft expression on his face as he came to sit beside me on the stool. My eyes bounced around the room and then at the door. I wonder where Jason was and how Liam got inside. I recalled he was there when I fell asleep. "A...April, I'm sorry," Liam said in a gentle voice and I refused to look at him or give him any response. "Please, forgive me. Last chance. Give me one more chance, baby. I love you, please," He pleaded, trying to hold my hand but I jerked it away. "I...I was drunk that night, April. Believe me, please. I saw you in Stella. I didn't know how that happened but it was a drunk mistake, please