"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 why this man told a lie for you to frame me!"
I felt rage consuming me.
"How dare you?" I seethed walking toward her when Liam blocked my way.
"Calm down, April. I trust you." Liam said.
“What about Stella? You're just going to let her slander me as she pleases?” I asked angrily.
"My head hurts," Stella sobbed as she held her temples.
Hearing this, Liam instantly let go of my hand, walked towards Stella,and picked her up. There was worry about his dear stepsister etched over his face as he left me alone in the dining hall.
'April, baby. Sorry. Please head home. It's not good for Stella to take stress,' Liam mind-linked me.
'I don't need your care,' I gritted through the mind-link but I got no response in return.
I stood there with tears brimming my eyes. "April," a deep voice from beside me got my attention. His voice held softness in it. I wiped my tears with the handkerchief he gave me.
"Are you alright?" He asked gently. I bobbed my head not trusting my tongue, afraid that I would burst into tears in front of all the people who were now looking at me.
"Let's go, I'll drop you." Jason offered and I nodded.
He got into the car and put it to drive. My tears fell freely on my cheeks as I wept.
"You should leave him, April. You deserve better than him." Jason said and my chin quivered. It was easier said than done.
Five years. I've given five most precious years of my life to him. How can I just throw it away just like that? But Liam. Why couldn't he just see my pain?
"You should focus on yourself. I want you to love yourself April." His voice was deep but tender. I didn't say anything to him in response. He sighed.
"I know an amazing diner, the fish there is delicious." Jason offered.
'Accept it. I don't know but somehow I feel warm being near Jason,' Frea said in my mind and I was surprised by her confession.
I didn't want anyone to think wrong about their Luna in any way and after what Stella had said about my character, I didn't want to give her any reasons to prove her lie to the truth.
"I'm thankful but I'm really tired, please just send me back," I whispered politely.
He shook his head and forced a bitter smile, then we didn't talk anymore on the way.
He dropped me at the packhouse and before I could leave, he spoke up. "Please, April. Take care of yourself. I… A lot of people care about you, and I'm also always here when you need me," His words of assurance calmed me as I passed him a small smile, "thank you," I whispered and walked into the packhouse.
When I came back, Liam wasn't back yet and I didn't know where he was, but I didn't want to think about it anymore.I took off my makeup and went to bed.
Too much has happened today and I was really exhausted. I hoped that when I wake up, the Liam who loves me will come back, but maybe that will only happen in a dream.
I was awakened by Liam's gentle voice as he gently pushed my hair behind my ear and left a kiss on my forehead. I was a little confused, was this a dream or reality? Is it my Liam who came back?
But then, I saw Stella behind him.
I felt cold, what do they want from me this time? I frowned at Liam, like always Liam told Stella to apologize and she did apologize. "I don't forgive you. Leave my room," I said rather coldly.
I was done with her innocent charade and all the drama. I've no energy in me to argue with her or to be in her presence at all. Liam seemed not to like my cold behavior but I could care less. I just need some time alone to set my thoughts in a lane that was going haywire after all the incidents tonight.
Stella seemed to be sincere and innocent as her shoulders slumped because I kept my exterior cold.
"April, baby. Are you okay? I know whatever happened tonight shouldn't have happened. I'm sorry. I love you, baby." He cooed while grabbing my hands.
I didn't feel anything at his words but the fact that Stella wasn't getting mad because of him talking sweet to me made me restless. Something seemed off here.
It seemed I was right, they did want something from me, or Stella wouldn't be so quiet like this.
My suspicions were confirmed when Liam opened his mouth to speak. "Stella hadn't been seen in front of everyone for a long time, and now she needed an opportunity to show up.”
That’s it? I was relieved secretly, ”Okay, I can arrange a party for her.”
“No, it doesn't need another party, that's too much work, my birthday party can give her the opportunity.You can take a good rest.” Liam said.
“Why?” I was surprised, “if you’re worried about me, take it easy, I can afford two parties.”
But Liam avoided my sight, “No, baby, I mean, I don't want you to go to my birthday party and Stella will attend it as the hostess instead of you." He said and I was too dumbfounded to even speak.
“So, what about me?” I heard my voice trembling.
“You are not well, you need rest, you can sleep well in your room, my dear.” Liam spoke to me in his usual affectionate tone and took my hand in his.
"What? Why should I do this? Are you even hearing yourself?" I was aghast at his words and withdrew my hand from his.
How could he spout such nonsense?
"What about my contribution? I have prepared everything!”
“Yes, baby, you did well, that’s why I think you need rest, don't worry, just leave everything to Stella and rest well,” Liam’s voice was still tender, but I saw impatience in his eyes.
“My reputation among the ladies of other packs, they would ask." I tried to reason with him.
"I'll tell them you're ill," He said calmly as if it was no big deal. He was stripping me off my right just like that as if it wasn't a big deal.
"I arranged everything and I need to make sure everything goes well," I tried to reason yet again.
"You can stay with slaves so you can monitor everything," Stella piped in cleverly.
"I'm not a slave. I'm the Luna of this pack. The thing you're asking of me is too much. You're stripping me of my rights and stealing my efforts," I said clearly. My wolf was hurt by Liam's bizarre request.
"Don't say stupid things. I didn't see any problem that couldn't be solved. You're just being stubborn for no good reason," He hissed, losing his patience totally.
I breathed in deeply trying to calm myself down. "I'm not being stubborn. You promised me and I put a lot of effort into the party. How could you ask me to give up on this?" I said.
"Because I'm your Alpha." He roared.
A wave of pressure crushed me as my knees shook. My eyes were wide in absolute shock. He was using his Alpha tone on me. I was forced to kneel and obey his command under his oppressive pressure because now he preferred to be my Alpha rather than my mate.
"You know this, Stella is my only family in the world and I'll give her everything she wants." He growled coldly while glaring down at me, crushing my heart into tiny little pieces.
So this is how it'll be.
He opened the door and stepped out, before Stella could follow him, I saw her smiling smugly at me and then silently saying "little orphan".
I fell to my side on the floor and tears escaped my eyes like a waterfall.
I touched my belly as severe pain clutched my heart. "You're all I have in this world," I whispered while crying.
I've lost all my hopes in him.
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
Jason’s pov: I came back to the hospital after flogging Liam. I didn't feel bad about it. I know that f*cker deserved it. He inflicted emotional and physical abuse on my April. This mere flogging was nothing compared to what he made April go through. I hated it when I had to treat his wounds afterward because I'm a doctor so I simply asked the nurse to tend to his wounds. If it was up to me I would've flogged him to death. I found Beta Sebastian and other pack members in the ward talking to her. April's brows were furrowed as she listened to them attentively. I requested them to leave so April could rest. I made sure that she had her lunch before I left to check on my other patients and later I brought dinner for her. She still looked pale and weak as I fed her the soup. I smile every time her nose scrunches up with each spoon of bland soup. She didn't like it but it was healthy for her. She looks adorable when she makes that cute face. After some time she falls asleep. When
A week has passed slowly and I've gotten much better in these past few days. My arms are almost eighty percent healed, I can do my work on my own. The stitches were removed. I started eating on my own as well. But still, the ache in my heart from losing my baby is like a fresh wound and no matter how much time passes, it seems this pain would never go away. Liam hasn't accepted my rejection yet. I had expected him to accept it sooner but he hasn't done that yet. And I haven't seen him in the hospital since that night. Jason never left the hospital after that night's incident when Liam had shown up. Jason has even instructed the whole staff of the hospital to let him know if they see Liam in the hospital. I can see he was being extra cautious, all for me. He checks on me twice every four hours. Even though I assured him that I'll be fine. He still checks on me from time to time. Making sure that I was okay and taken care of. He takes care of all my meals making sure that my food is