chapter thirty-nine

Pov Eleanor

At 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