LOGINWe ate together. Talked about things that weren't pregnancy-related. About books she'd been reading. About pack politics I was learning. About Uncle Cas's latest coven drama. Normal conversation between mates instead of constant medical discussions. And Rose—Rose relaxed. Laughed. Looked like hers
The Rejected Mate Nate pov Rose was four months pregnant now, and I could see the toll it was taking on her. Not just physically—though the baby bump was prominent now, making movement difficult and sleep nearly impossible. But emotionally. Mentally. She'd been so down lately. Crying over smal
"What?" "You're being too hard on yourself. Holding yourself to impossible standards. Expecting to maintain pre-pregnancy capabilities while your body is literally creating new life." He paused. "Rose, pregnancy is hard. Hybrid pregnancy is harder. You're allowed to struggle. Allowed to need help.
"But your responsibilities—" "Are being handled by Victoria and my other lieutenants. Rose, I'm delegating. Prioritizing. Choosing to spend time with family instead of buried in coven politics. That's—that's not sacrifice. That's choice." From the kitchen, I could hear Nate cooking. Smell food t
The Rejected Mate Rose pov I sat on the couch staring at my shoes with tears streaming down my face. They were just shoes. Simple slip-on sneakers that should have been easy to put on. Except my stomach—my small but definitely present baby bump—was in the way. I couldn't bend far enough to rea
Uncle Cas appeared. Carrying medical supplies and looking concerned. "Rose, I heard you're having a difficult day. I brought pain medication—vampire-safe, pregnancy-approved. And—" He paused. "And some information about hybrid pregnancies you should know." "What information?" Dread settled in my s
Was he right? Was I only sorry because I'd been caught, because Emma had left, because I was facing the loss of everything? No. The realization settled in my chest with surprising clarity. I was sorry because I'd hurt her. Because I'd seen the devastation in her eyes, heard the pain in her voice,
My Cheating Mate Jeremy pov The bakery's cinnamon roll scent had just hit my nose when the sirens blared—three sharp wails that made every wolf in hearing distance freeze. Attack. Rogues. All fighters to defensive positions. My wolf surged forward instantly, years of training overriding the
My Cheating Mate Jeremy pov I sat in my car down the street from Beta Marcus's house, watching the door Emma had just closed. The finality of it felt like a physical blow—like watching the last chance I'd ever have with her disappear behind wood and paint. My wolf howled in my head, a sound of
"I did it for us!" Vanessa's composure finally cracked completely. "She was standing in our way! She was keeping you from claiming what's rightfully yours—what's rightfully ours! I love you, Jeremy. I've loved you for years. And I'm not going to let some nobody Beta's daughter take you from me!" "







