Pov EleanorAt that moment, I felt as if the ground were collapsing beneath my feet. My legs gave way, and I felt weak, almost falling to the floor. A stubborn tear escaped from my eyes before I could hold back my sobs. Eloise had to hold me so I wouldn't hurt myself. A strong pain in my chest intensified and radiated to the tips of my feet, preventing me from standing upright."This is surprising... Katy, how long have you been pregnant?" The Alpha's voice sounded extremely pleased with the news."It's been a month, since that night you came to my room and we made love," Katy replied, her tone loaded with satisfaction and malice. "I started feeling strong nausea and dizziness soon after. I suspected it might be something, but the doctor confirmed this morning that I am one month pregnant." She smiled cynically; I could sense her eyes shining with cruel pleasure."You know, Alpha," she continued, her voice sweet but with an underlying venom, "it's not surprising that I got pregnant so
POV Eleanor"Did you hear, Eloise? She’s been pregnant for a month... the dates match. While I was still weak, recovering from a near-death experience, he was having sex with another woman. How can that be love?" I asked, frustrated, as soon as Eloise sat me down on the bed."You need to calm down, Eleanor. He is the Alpha King; he can have as many women as he wants. You should be grateful to be one of his favorites. Think about it, the Alpha King doesn’t care about your disability. He even traveled for days to find the antidote that neutralizes the poison..." Eloise said, trying to console me.My pillow was soaked with tears. No matter how hard she tried to comfort me, nothing got through my mind. The pain of seeing the man I was developing feelings for having a child with another woman, especially with the woman who hates me and tried to kill me, was unbearable."He will never believe me..." I whispered angrily."What are you talking about? Drink the medicine, Eleanor," Eloise insis
Pov EleanorThat night, I was breaking out in a cold sweat. My hands and legs were trembling uncontrollably, and it felt like something ominous had entered my room. A cold breath ran down my spine, making my body shiver and curl up in fear on the bed. I turned to the side and covered myself with the blanket, trying to go back to sleep, but the pain in my body was unbearable. It felt like something was pressing on my abdomen, making it hard to breathe. Each breath was a tremendous effort, my stomach churned with such intense pain that it made me nauseous. A wave of panic washed over me, and I got up, trying to ignore the dizziness that overwhelmed me. In slow, staggering steps, I made my way to the bathroom, feeling an overwhelming urge to vomit."Eloise! Please, I need help!" I gasped, my voice coming out as a whisper. The pain was so strong that I could barely stand. Unable to see anything, I leaned against the walls of the room, trying to find my way to the bathroom. The pain in my
Pov EleanorFlashback off.I was still lying on the cold, hard floor, unable to get up. My body didn't respond to my stimuli. My hearing was impaired, and I could only hear faint, distant noises. The smell of something rotten was unbearable, making me even more nauseous and wanting to vomit."So, is this it? Is this my end? I'm losing all my senses and becoming useless, unable to move without the help of people around me..." I whispered with trembling lips, a tear escaping my eyes. "I'd prefer death to living in a vegetative state like this, unable to move or take control of my own life," I grumbled in pain."Eleanor... darling, don't say nonsense..." I heard that soft, feminine voice calling me again."Who's there?" I asked nervously, my heart racing.Every hair on my body stood on end. I felt a strong presence in my room, but I couldn't distinguish who it was. Although the voice was familiar, it filled me with fear."Eleanor... I'm here again. You don't need to be afraid of me," the
**POV Eleanor**After a few seconds, I managed to get up, feeling somewhat groggy but considerably better. I stood firm, my legs no longer wobbly. The woman’s words echoed in my mind, urging me to go to the river near the forest. With uncertain steps, I moved towards the door, my vision still somewhat blurry, allowing me to only make out shadows around me. However, a strange sensation enveloped me; my senses seemed amplified, as if my hearing and touch were sharper. I could sense people approaching and hear them from a distance.Walking through the palace corridors, still dazed, I headed to the kitchen to get a glass of water when I detected the presence of two people talking. I crouched down to listen, hiding behind the dark red curtains."Perfect... take this to her room. Tomorrow morning, everything will be according to my plans," Katy’s voice echoed from behind the stairs.The woman, with her face covered by a white veil, only showed a silver bracelet that shone brightly. Her hesi
**POV Eleanor**“Be careful not to wake Miss Parker!” I heard the maids whispering outside the room.“But it’s almost nine in the morning, and she hasn’t woken up for breakfast. The medicine has been ready since six, and the Alpha wants her to drink it as soon as possible!” Emaline's harsh voice echoed through the door.“We can’t wake her. I heard the guards saying she didn’t sleep at all, and there were some noises in the room, like she was moaning in pain...” the maid tried to argue, but Emaline didn’t seem to care. She pushed the door open and entered.I shifted slightly in bed, pretending to be deeply asleep. I heard the sound of a bowl being placed on the bedside table, followed by Emaline’s footsteps approaching. I felt her presence beside the bed before she began shaking me roughly.“Wake up, Eleanor! It’s almost ten o'clock!” she complained angrily, pulling my blanket away.I opened my eyes slowly, blinking against the light coming through the window. “Emaline, please...” I mu
### POV Alpha GideonEleanor was acting strange. There was an unusual tension in her behavior. As I approached, I sensed a different smell emanating from her, something like rain mixed with earth. Her clothes were a bit dirty, but before I could think about what that meant, she spoke."Alpha... just promise me one thing," she said, trying to gather courage. "Promise me that when Katy's child is born, you won't stop visiting me and giving me attention...""Eleanor, what's wrong with you? It's just a child. I'm a great Alpha king, leader of the largest pack! I need heirs. Katy is being useful to me in that regard and fulfilling her duty. It has nothing to do with love," I responded impatiently and gruffly.I was the Alpha king. Eleanor shouldn't question me about my other women. She should be grateful that I defended her on the night of the ball and found the cure for her blindness instead of having insignificant jealous outbursts."If it was just a political arrangement, why did you vi
### POV EleanorI felt a tightness in my chest after hearing those words. The clock showed five minutes to nine at night, and I stood in the middle of the corridor. I chose a black dress for the occasion; to me, it was as if I were in mourning. After what the king Alpha had told me, I was certain I had nothing to lose. I held the vial tightly and tucked it into my neckline."Eleanor, what are you doing here?" I heard Eloise's voice. She was carrying a tray with some dishes and cutlery.I just nodded to her from a distance and smiled. Everyone thought the medicine hadn't taken effect yet. The doctors believed it would take a few days for me to fully recover my sight."Are you seeing any better? Any signs of improvement?" she asked excitedly, getting very close to me as if trying to discover something. I just shook my head, indicating no, and tried to walk toward the table where I heard the king Alpha's voice and other women present."I'm sorry. I know today isn't a good day, but Katy m