Chapter 3

INGRID'S P.O.V.

“Are you alright?” A woman held on to my hand as I almost fell off the stairs, but I held on to the stair handle as though my life depended on it, well, technically it did.

“Yes I am, thank you.”

“You need to be careful, and it's not a good idea to walk around when you are this heavy.”

“Well my baby enjoys the weather. I greatly appreciate your help ma'am.” She walked away with a smile and I let out a sigh.

I walked down the street and the moment I got to my apartment I crashed on the couch feeling completely exhausted.

It's been three months since I left and it has been a living hell. The moment I found out I was pregnant with Aegon's child, I knew I needed to leave, I had no choice. Aegon was going to make me abort this child and I couldn't let that happen. 

I hated my life, there was no doubt about that, but for the sake of my baby I needed to live, I had to fight and keep going. Aegon had destroyed me completely, I mean if we weren't mates it would have been better off. 

Though I had survived three months, I didn't think I could. Many times I thought I would fall and die, but I wake up each day with a bit of strength in me, a little hope to keep pushing for the sake of this child. 

Tears rolled my eyes as I recalled the good memories Aegon and I shared. Is this truly what I deserve for sacrificing my parents? By not taking revenge against them for being the reason my father died? 

Was this my punishment for doing that? 

I don't even have a photo of them. I don't have a memory, all I have is their screams as they died. I cleaned the tears in my eyes as I stood up from the couch, remembering the past made no difference now, but I needed help even if I failed to admit it. 

Running into the human lands was the only option I had. I couldn't let them find me, I was unable to let him find me. Knowing I carried his baby will only put my whole life at risk and Aegon will not hesitate to kill me, I saw the hatred he had for me the last time I saw him. 

How could I be blind for all those years and not notice his actions? I opened the oven and perceived the beautiful scent of cinnamon rolls, which made me smile. My cravings for this never stop even if I was heavily pregnant and would probably soon give birth.

Werewolves usually give birth within four to five months, but I was carrying the child of an Alpha and according to my wolf, I was an Alpha as well, my parents were leaders of a pack which no one knew off though it doesn't change the fact that people think I'm an Omega, but I didn't care about it

Digging up the past wasn't something I could do in this condition. I did the dishes and went to my room to get some sleep. It was night and I had a lot of work to do, the human seems to fancy my tea so much. 

I giggled before pressing my head against my pillow and wishing the world good night.

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Waking up to the annoying sound of the neighbor's truck, I let out a sigh and got out of bed before my eyes widened as I looked at my stomach in the mirror. How the hell am I not in a wheelchair already?

My stomach had grown twice its size, but surprisingly, I didn't feel any weight, I stood up from the bed with the help of a table before taking my bath and getting ready for work.

It was a few minutes past eight, and I knew I was late, but you can't blame a pregnant woman for that. I got to the store and the moment I pushed the door open I could see the relief on Gina's face. 

“Am I that late?” I asked as I laughed.

“The customers are early, woah! You've grown huge!” George - her twin, hit her on the head as he gave me a hug.

“Do not tell a pregnant woman that! You look beautiful, but you need to make some tea.” I laughed as I was pulled gently by Gina to the kitchen.

“What's the order for the day?”

“Your heaven made tea and some cinnamon.” 

“I'll take care of the tea then and you can do the cinnamon.”

“Sure.” 

The twins are the only friends I had here, and I couldn't be less happy having them around. I used to come here when Aegon's father would bring us to the human town and this was always my favorite place because of the cinnamon, but nevertheless, the twins were always here for me. 

I had no choice but to work for myself to be able to live for my child. No one in the human world knew I was a werewolf, not even the twins and I knew I would have to give birth to this child all alone because my identity would be disclosed if I didn't.

“Earth to Ingrid!” I blinked repeatedly as I turned to look at Gina, who had a worried expression on her face.

“What happened?” I asked her. 

“You're been spacing out lately, is anything the problem? Or is the baby giving you a hard time?”

“No, not at all. I was just thinking of my family, that's all.”

“Why don't you go to them? I mean, your husband died three months ago, you could go and meet them.”

“It's a bad idea to travel in this condition, but I will go home after I give birth.” I smiled, and she took the tea from my hand before going outside.

I had to lie to them about my husband and family. I had no choice, and now I have to leave here to another place when I give birth to keep up with the lies. Standing up from the chair, I felt a wave of pain in my abdomen and I stayed still. 

Slowly, my vision began to fade as I tried to get a hold of myself. I walked gently to the bathroom and the last thing I saw was blood dripping all over the floor.