Methis Delis POVI heard him well enough, but I could only groan as another pain shot up through my back.I felt a shock run through me. Pain? How could that be? I had been careful to take the pills that Beta gave me every day to prevent the pain."It's... painful." I groaned deliriously.Beta looked at me with surprise and concern. He said, “Methis, how did this happen? Did you forget to take the pills?”I shook my head and said, “No, Beta. I took them every day. I swear.”The doctor frowned and said, “That’s strange. The pills are very effective. There must be some other reason for this.”He took out a device and scanned my belly. He said, “Well, as you know. This is not a normal pregnancy. This is a special pregnancy.”"Because of the surrogacy?""Because of the bloodline Methis." The doctor said, giving me a funny look. I understood, I was supposed to know this already, understand it. I was the one carrying the child, wasn't I?He showed me the screen of the device and pointed at a
Jamal Kunis POV Returning to my room, I saw her lying on the bed, reading a book. She looked up when she heard me enter, and smiled softly.She had gained some weight since she became pregnant, and it suited her well. Her cheeks were fuller, her curves were rounder, her skin was glowing. She looked even cuter than before.I wanted to hug her, pinch her cheeks, and kiss her lips. I wanted to tell her how much I cared about her, how much I wanted her.But I didn’t.I walked over to her and said in a calm voice, “Methis.”She put down the book and said in a polite voice, “Jamal.”She got up from the bed and served me as she always did. She brought me some water, some food, some clothes. She acted like a servant, not a mate.I hated that too.I took her in my arms and kissed her hard. She kissed me back, but without passion. She moved her lips mechanically, without emotion.She acted like a tool, not a lover.I hated that most of all.I moved my hand over her belly and said in a gentle vo
Jamal Kunis POVI felt a surge of happiness as I heard the cheers and congratulations from the wolves around me. Methis had just announced her pregnancy to the clan, and everyone seemed overjoyed by the news. I looked at her, holding her hand and smiling proudly. I leaned down and kissed her softly on the forehead.“You did it, my love. You gave us a ray of hope.” I whispered in her ear.She smiled back at me, feeling my warmth and love. She knew how much this meant to me, and to the clan. I had lost three brides before her, all of them killed by the black witch who wanted to destroy the wolf clan. The clan had been in turmoil ever since, and some werewolves began to suspect that I was cursed. I was worried that this secret might be discovered, causing panic and chaos in the clan, so I deliberately suppressed the news of the curse.“Jamal, I’m so happy for you.” A familiar voice said behind me. I turned around and saw Remy, my best friend and beta. He hugged me tightly and patted my ba
Methis POV“Flower arranging is an art form that expresses your emotions and personality.” She explained as she handed me a pair of scissors.“Really? How so?” I asked curiously.“Well, for example, roses symbolize love and passion, lilies symbolize purity and innocence, sunflowers symbolize happiness and optimism, and so on.” She said.“I see. And what about these?” I asked, pointing at some purple flowers that looked like bells.“Those are lavender. They symbolize calmness and tranquillity.” She said.“I like them. They’re pretty.” I said.“Me too. They’re my favorite.” She said with a smile.We continued to chat as we arranged the flowers in a vase. She was very friendly and helpful, and I enjoyed her company.We were almost done when a beautiful and noble-looking stranger appeared in the garden. She had long blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. She wore a white dress that hugged her curves and accentuated her breasts. She looked at us with disdain and walked towards us.“Who are
Methis Delis POV"What happened, Methis?" He asked after I stopped carrying."Nothing happened, Jamal" I answered, not in the mood to talk about the incident as it will probably bring back the tears."Did anyone bully you?" His voice was rising up a notch. It sounded dangerous. I didn't want to see him angry, even if it wasn't at me. I shook my head, "No" "Then who was it that made you cry?""No one bullied me, Jamal. You made sure of that.""Alright, darling." We stayed that way in silence for a while. Before he said,"Come, I will see you to bed." He gently helped me up and carried me in his arms, as if I weighed nothing.Jamal Kunis POV"She looked so fragile and beautiful in my arms," I thought to myself as I carried her to the room. She curled up like a baby immediately after I laid her on the bed. I traced the outlines of her face with my fingers. She was s so beautiful and she reminded me so much of my former lover, now turned enemy."You're so special to me, you know?" I said
Laura POVI paced angrily in the confines of the house, resentment coursing through my veins like an angry flame. How could Jamal banish me like this? The thoughts spun in my mind, spiraling into a hurricane of fury. I had admired him from afar since childhood, and when my sister married him, my heart shattered into a million pieces. Her untimely death, occurring on their wedding night, filled me with a flicker of hope.Then came the other wives—two more who married Jamal and met the same tragic fate. I was convinced that the Moon Goddess was favoring me, granting me a chance to be with the man I longed for. But that damned human, Methis, ruined everything. This time, I wouldn't stay silent. This time, I would fight for what I believed was rightfully mine: my position by Jamal's side, as his true Luna.And now this? This wasn't going to stop me. Maybe he was mad, maybe he was crazy, maybe he was just being performative in front of the servants, to make them think it was the new deal, e
Methis Delis POVHow could he have used me as a replacement for his first love?I felt a surge of pain in my chest, as if someone had stabbed me with a knife. I clutched my belly, where our baby was growing. Our baby, who was the only reason he had married me in the first place.I heard his footsteps coming closer. He had just returned from his business trip. He had been away for a week, and I had missed him so much. I had been looking forward to seeing him. But now, everything had changed.He opened the door and walked into the bedroom. He smiled when he saw me, and his eyes lit up. He looked so handsome, so charming, so perfect. He was everything I wanted, but he didn’t want me.“Hey, beautiful,” he said, as he came closer and kissed me on the forehead. “I missed you so much.”I flinched at his touch, and pulled away from him. He frowned, and looked at me with concern.“What’s wrong?” he asked. “Are you feeling okay? Is the baby okay?”I couldn’t look at him in the eyes. I couldn’t b
Methis Delis POVI was running, as fast as my legs could carry me. But I could feel it getting closer.I could feel HER getting closer. I find myself lost in a labyrinth of shadows, trapped in the clutches of my own fears. The Black Witch, a spectral figure shrouded in darkness, pursues me relentlessly. With each step I take, she draws closer, her malevolent laughter echoing through the air.I fell to my knees, wincing in pain, whispering and trembling"No... Please, no!"Suddenly, I jerked awake, covered in a cold sweat. My heart pounds against my chest like drums reverberating through the night. It took a moment for me to realize that I was back in the safety of my own room.I took deep breaths, trying to calm myself. But as I regained my senses, I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen. Fear gripped me once again, but this time, it's a different kind of fear. The fear of the unknown.I tried to ignore it, tried to lie back down and hope sleep would come, but another sharp jab, sending shi