No More Waiting

“I am willing to leave Bleiz.” My voice was extremely calm. “But I have one request. I want you to send me to a place he can never find me.”

Luna looked at me and smiled with great satisfaction. “Wouldn’t it have been better if you had been this sensible earlier? Looks like throwing you in the ice pond once has taught you to be nice. You’re nothing but a servant, and you really believe you belong by his side as the future Luna?”

“In half a month, we’ll have everything arranged,” Alpha’s voice was laced with contempt. “By then, you’ll disappear from Bleiz’s life.”

Walking out of the chamber, I stood at the entrance, my fingertips trembling.

Across the way in the crystal chamber, Bleiz was playing with his daughter, Mona leaning on his shoulder, smiling gently.

A family of three, a picture of happiness.

I stood there, my heart feeling like it had been ripped out.

“Nancy is back!” Mona saw me first and immediately sat up straight, looking nervous.

Bleiz almost reflexively handed the child to the servant. “Take her upstairs.”

His guarded gaze pierced my heart like a knife.

He was afraid that I would hurt his baby.

The man who once said, “I only want a child born from you,” now guards against me as if I were a murderer.

After the child was taken away, Bleiz walked over, reaching out to check my body. “You’re back... Did the ice pond hurt you?”

Looking at the man who had once taken ninety-nine lashes for me, I felt a pang of grief and turned my head to avoid his touch.

He frowned slightly and explained, “Nancy, in that situation, the more I protected you, the harsher they would punish you.”

“And we’re leaving soon. I don’t want any complications. Besides, the child is innocent—why would you...”

“I told you it wasn’t me.” My eyes suddenly reddened.

Bleiz seemed taken aback by my intense reaction, and after a moment of hesitation, he softened his tone. “Alright, alright, it doesn’t matter anymore. I'll forgive you.”

Forgive me? These words felt like ice picks stabbing into my heart.

He still doesn’t believe me.

Seeing the atmosphere becoming tense, Mona walked over, patting her belly and feigning sincerity. “Nancy, I also want to apologize to you. I was too anxious at the time. You don’t have children, so you probably don’t understand the feelings of a mother...”

Mona raised her hand and smoothed her hair. The wolf tooth bracelet on her wrist gleamed warmly in the light.

My pupils constricted sharply, and I grabbed her wrist. “Where did you get this bracelet?”

“Mona likes it, so I gave it to her.” Bleiz pulled my hand away. “What are you shouting for? What if you scare the baby in the belly?”

“Didn’t you say this was passed down to the next Luna?” My voice trembled. “She wanted it, so you just gave it to her? What am I then?”

I reached out to touch the bracelet, but Mona suddenly staggered backward, clutching her belly and crying out in pain.

“Ah... my stomach...”

“Nancy!” Bleiz pushed me away immediately, his eyes chillingly cold. “She’s carrying my child! Haven’t you caused enough trouble?!”

He pushed me rudely, and I was slammed hard against the corner of the table.

But Bleiz didn’t even look back. He picked up Mona and rushed out.

“Bleiz...” Mona leaned in his arms, crying weakly. “Will the baby be okay?”

“Don’t be afraid, I’m here.” Bleiz’s voice was sickeningly gentle. “You’ll be fine, and the baby will be fine.”