I couldn't stop crying anymore. My hands were tied behind my back and my body was already weak and trembling as I looked up at Jessica and Julius through swollen eyes.“Please, I am begging you,” I whispered. “Don’t hurt my baby. Please… please, I’ll do anything.”My voice cracked under the weight of desperation. But Jessica wasn’t even affected No sign of mercy. Her arms were crossed. Her cold stare was looking at me. She looked like a queen passing judgment. There was no compassion that could be seen on her face. No empathy.“I don’t need your pleading. Andrew’s decision is final,” she said simply.I was numbed. I lost my sense of everything. All that I could feel was the overwhelming feeling of helplessness inside my heart. How…how did I ended up being here? “Jessica,” I cried again. My voice splintered, “I’m begging you. You already have what you want. Don’t take this from me too.”My breath hitched. “Please…”But Jessica didn’t even spare me a glance. Instead, she simply turned
EmmaMy heart instantly dropped.And then Julius leaned in and kissed Jessica on the cheek. Right in front of me,I felt my body freeze at the sight.I could feel my pulse pounding in my ears. It was like being doused in ice water. My brain refused to process what I was seeing. No. This had to be a misunderstanding. This was just a cruel and elaborate joke. Not this.Not Julius.“What… what are you doing?” I whispered. I tried to stop my voice from trembling, but I couldn't.He turned to me. His eyes were gleaming with amusement, but it was the coldness underneath that turned my blood to stone. “You really thought I was gay?” he scoffed.I stared at him. Completely still. Every piece of trust I had given him was shattered like thin glass. The feeling of betrayal was worse than what I felt with Andrew. It cuts deeper. He stepped closer with a smile curling at his lips. “Jessica’s my mate.”His words barely registered in my mind. I blinked. “Mate?” I repeated barely able to speak.“Yo
EmmaDays felt like years. The 29 consecutive days before the trial at the Lycan Jury were my hardest days. It had been almost a month since Ken and I decided to fight back through the help of the fair Jury. I still couldn’t believe that the day I had been looking forward to was right around the corner.I stared at the mini calendar on my desk. The month was filled with red markers. Only one was left uncrossed.“Just one more day, sweetie,” I whispered while holding my tummy. “And you’ll have the life you deserve.”Saying that, my heart was sent into a lighter bliss. For months, I had carried this heavy burden pressing against my chest. Now, I could feel the weight leaving me.It was easier to breathe, less stress just by thinking I didn’t have to stay here my entire life. And no more chances of meeting Jessica and Andrew on a daily basis. My life would flip differently. A new life was waiting for me. Most of all, for my baby.My phone beeped. I saw Ken’s name pop up on my notificatio
AndrewAnother day of flipping endless reports in my hands. Behind my desk, I worked my ass hard again, focusing solely on my duty as an Alpha. Numbers of files, border security for my people, and patrol updates from my warriors. Everything lay in the palm of my hands. Alpha work was never easy. But I took pride in my work. None of these things slipped through my hands. Everything would be known, granted, implemented under my name.Then again, the door slammed open. Despite having the rules of not bothering me when I was in my office, Jessica didn’t care. She always slammed my door without warning and barged in against my will.And honestly, I was beginning to be so fed up with it. “I’m busy.” I welcomed her with a cold, short response. I flipped through the papers without even looking up at her. But Jessica refused to listen. She approached me at my desk. Then I saw a folder tossed onto me. It landed with a sharp thud against my wooden desk. “Look at it,” she snapped.What’s th
EmmaJulius and I found a quiet spot inside a café, not far from the hospital. The food was right in front of me, waving its scent upon my nose. But it failed to catch my appetite. Even the fancy garnish of bread and newly made tea was unable to make me touch it. I stared at the food for a moment. Julius remained silent on the other side of the table. I felt bad that my friend had to deal with this side of myself. I lifted my chin slightly, staring directly into Julius’ eyes. “I’m sorry I didn’t answer your question earlier.” Julius’ kind soul just responded with a gentle smile. “It’s okay, sis.” He sipped from the cup of black coffee he had ordered. “No one is forcing you to speak. But I’m here to make it less heavy. I’m here for you, Emma.” “No…” I whispered. “You were right to ask,” I exclaimed a little, feeling the courage finally entering my unprepared heart. “I think I am ready to share my story.” Julius placed the cup on the small plate and rested his hands under his chi
EmmaHorrors chased me into the very corner of my room. The nightmare was still fresh and haunted me deep within. My soul remained restless and terrified.But I shouldn’t surrender to whatever life was throwing at me. I had to face tomorrow carrying this fear. I had to move forward for my child’s future, even if it meant crawling my way out of this darkness.Grief slowly intercepted my reality. It became heavier inside. Than usual.I had imprisoned myself since I arrived. Maybe it had been a couple of hours already. But Andrew never bothered to even peek through the door or check on my welfare.Well, why would he? I uttered to myself. After all, he was the one who willingly offered me to Mike. That alone was enough to make me believe Andrew never really cared whether I lived or died.He went on his life like nothing happened and showed me the true side of his cruelty.I slept that night with a leftover apple from my mini fridge.The next morning, I opened my eyes to start another day.