LOGINEight years ago, Alpha Sebastian Carter betrayed her. While she was pregnant with his pups, he exiled her to fulfil his mate’s evil wish. Jasmine had nowhere to go for years. From the gutters, she began to rise to fame with her triplets and her second chance love, Asher, at her side. But what happens when Sebastian comes back with a ring he vows to put on her finger? He still believes that Jasmine will always be his to possess. ~ “Do you think of me when he touches you, Jasmine?” his voice in her ear cut deep. She’s broken, shattered to pieces because of this man, yet he didn’t stop. “Move, Sebastian,” she begged, trapped in between him and the store room’s wall. “Wrong answer.” She tried to shove him, but he held her hands captive above her head. “I know your body remembers me.” “Shut up!” “My kisses are what you dream of every night,” he growled, and her thighs clenched. This was wrong. It was forbidden. He’s a mated wolf, and she’d moved on from the past. Right?…
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Hujan jatuh seperti doa yang tak pernah sampai. Di luar jendela, langit berwarna kelabu, seakan ikut merasakan kesedihan yang membuncah dalam dada Alma. Ia berdiri mematung di depan meja makan, tangannya menggenggam ujung celemek yang masih melekat di tubuhnya. Aroma gulai ayam yang baru saja ia masak masih menggantung di udara, tapi kini semuanya terasa hambar.
Di hadapannya, seorang pria berdiri dengan wajah datar. Mata tajamnya menatap Alma tanpa sedikit pun ragu. Di balik tubuh pria itu, seorang wanita berperut buncit berdiri dengan dagu terangkat tinggi. Wajahnya cantik, senyumannya penuh kemenangan. Sarah.
Lingga Laksono menghela napas panjang sebelum akhirnya mengucapkan kalimat yang meremukkan seluruh dunia Alma.
"Aku menceraikanmu, Alma." Suaranya dingin, tak bergetar sedikit pun.
Seakan waktu berhenti, suara hujan yang jatuh di genting menjadi latar bagi hati yang luruh dalam kepedihan. Alma menggigit bibirnya, menahan gemetar di dadanya. Matanya menatap suaminya, mencari jawaban dalam sorot mata pria yang pernah ia cintai sepenuh jiwa.
"Kenapa?" Suaranya lirih, nyaris tenggelam dalam isak yang tertahan. Bahkan sendok yang sup yang dipegangnya, jatuh bergerincing di atas lantai.
Lingga menghembuskan napas kasar, matanya sedikit berkilat, tapi bibirnya tetap membentuk garis tegas. "Aku butuh keturunan, Alma. Aku ingin menjadi seorang ayah, dan kau… kau tidak bisa memberikannya padaku."
Alma tersentak. Kata-kata itu menamparnya lebih keras daripada tamparan tangan yang pernah ia bayangkan. Hatinya seakan diremas-remas tanpa ampun.
"Dua tahun ini… kamu menunggu hanya untuk mengatakan ini padaku?" suara Alma bergetar, matanya mulai berkabut.
Sarah yang sejak tadi diam akhirnya melangkah mendekat, tangannya membelai perut buncitnya dengan angkuh. "Kami tidak ingin menyakitimu, Alma. Tapi aku mengandung anak Lingga. Ini adalah takdir. Aku bisa memberikan apa yang tidak bisa kau berikan padanya. Bukankah lebih baik kau merelakan?"
Alma merasakan dadanya sesak. Air mata yang selama ini ia tahan mengalir perlahan di pipinya. Sejak kapan? Sejak kapan suaminya mulai berpaling? Sejak kapan ia menjadi orang asing di rumahnya sendiri?
"Jadi… selama ini kamu mengkhianatiku?" suara Alma hampir seperti bisikan. Tangannya mengepal di sisi tubuhnya.
Lingga tidak menjawab, hanya membuang muka ke arah lain. Dan itu lebih menyakitkan daripada jawaban apa pun yang bisa ia berikan.
"Dua tahun, Mas Lingga… Dua tahun aku mencintaimu tanpa syarat. Aku menunggu keajaiban yang mungkin tak akan pernah datang. Aku berdoa setiap malam agar kau tetap di sisiku, agar kita bisa tetap bersama meski tanpa seorang anak. Tapi rupanya… kau memilih jalan lain." Alma tertawa kecil, getir. "Kamu memilihnya."
Lingga akhirnya menatapnya. Ada sedikit bayangan ragu di matanya, tapi detik berikutnya, Sarah meraih tangannya, menggenggamnya erat. Kemudian ragu itu sirna.
"Alma, aku tidak ingin menyakitimu lebih lama lagi. Aku hanya ingin bahagia. Aku ingin menjadi ayah. Kumohon, pergilah dengan tenang. Aku akan memberimu kompensasi, rumah, dan uang…"
PLAK!
Tamparan itu datang begitu cepat, begitu keras, membuat Lingga terdiam. Pipinya memerah, dan matanya melebar karena terkejut. Sarah tersentak, mundur beberapa langkah.
"Kamu pikir aku ini apa, Mas?" suara Alma rendah, tapi tajam. "Aku mencintaimu dengan segenap hati, tapi kau menginjak-injak kesetiaanku seperti ini. Kamu menghancurkan pernikahan kita hanya demi wanita ini? Hanya demi alasan yang begitu dangkal?"
Tatapan Alma tajam menembus kepengohan selingkuhan suaminya. Wanita itu terlihat gentar sebentar.
Sarah mendengus, melipat tangan di depan dada. "Kau tidak bisa memberinya keturunan, Alma. Itu bukan kesalahan Lingga."
Alma menoleh padanya, mata penuh luka dan amarah. "Dan kau memilih untuk merebut suami orang demi itu?"
Sarah tersenyum miring. "Bukan salahku jika Lingga mencintaiku lebih dari dia mencintaimu."
Alma menghela napas panjang, mencoba menenangkan diri meski hatinya hancur berantakan. Ia menatap Lingga untuk terakhir kalinya. Pria yang dulu ia kenal telah berubah menjadi seseorang yang tak lagi memiliki hati.
"Baiklah," kata Alma akhirnya, suaranya terdengar rapuh. "Jika ini yang mas inginkan, aku akan pergi."
Sarah tersenyum puas, sementara Lingga tampak sedikit tegang. Alma menoleh ke sekeliling rumah yang selama ini ia rawat dengan cinta, rumah yang menjadi saksi bisu dari impiannya yang kini telah hancur.
Tanpa kata lagi, Alma berbalik, melangkah keluar dari rumah itu. Hujan deras menyambutnya, membasahi tubuhnya, tapi ia tak peduli. Ia berjalan tanpa tujuan, membiarkan setiap tetes air mencuci luka yang baru saja digoreskan begitu dalam.
Diusapnya perut yang tak pernah terisi benih yang diinginkan oleh suaminya
Langit menangis bersamanya. Hatinya porak-poranda, tapi satu hal yang ia tahu pasti, ia tidak akan pernah memaafkan pengkhianatan ini.
Alma berjalan, menapaki hidupnya. Walau terombanga ambing saat itu, namun pada akhirnya hidup wanita ini berwajah teduh ini bermuara di sebuah rumah berlantai dua, milik seorang juragan tembakau berumur hampir setengah abad.
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Jasmine's POV "Welcome, Alpha Finley!" My mother excitedly welcomed the guests and even though there were ushers all over the place, she still made it her duty to welcome people, especially her special guests; allies of our packs, noble alphas, and a few old buddies. Today was the final day Asher would be coronated as Alpha of his pack and the merging of our packs together. My parents made a long list of guests they would invite. I, Liam, and Rylee on the other hand just received soft treatment, ate, and enjoyed the weekend. Their presence in the pack and hospital had relieved me of stress. Liam made sure a few agents I sent partnership deeds to collaborate with me. He also helped in the hospital and took on the role of training intern doctors. Rylee wasn't left out, she took care of the kids a few times and helped with the non-medical management of the hospital. She was a good manager, so I made her take on the role of the head of our PR team. Alpha Finley followed my mother as
Chapter 162 Resurrection Of The Miracle Doctor Jasmine's POV "Dr. Jasmine!" A random voice screamed. I turned in the direction and found a man in his mid-thirties, groaning in pain. He nursed his left arm with his right and looked a bit battered. His shirt was torn in a few places, and so were his pants, in addition, they were dirty. "Hello," I smiled genuinely when I got to where he was standing. "Dr. Jasmine, my body aches." He groaned in severe pain. "What happened to you, if I may ask?" I began integrating him, still observing him closely. "I fell off a cliff while hiking." He said briefly. "It feels like all my bones are broken." He continued to cry out. "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that." I offered my sympathy. "Thank you, Dr. Jasmine." He sniffled. "Will I be able to use my arm again?" He asked genuinely. It must be a strong fall because most times our wolf abilities helped in the healing process and made it faster. If he was this concerned, then we had a lot of work to do,
Chapter 161 Multiple Blessings As A Comeback Jasmine's POV Last night was a very emotional one for us. After we spoke to Sebastian on the phone, I didn't even let the call drop before I ran like a thief into my parent's room for the second time. Initially, they were reluctant to indulge me, but when Sebastian spoke up again, they were caught up in their disbelief as they sprang up from bed, wanting to snatch the phone from me. My mother didn't mind if she was in a skimpy gown and with her mate in bed, and so did my father, and it was even better since I was the only one around. After much battle, I handed the phone over to them in tears and they spoke at length with their son, asking for forgiveness, and also pleaded that he had a change of mind and returned for the full moon holidays. Sebastian on the other hand, was quite repentant than I had figured him to be. He also apologized to his parents and myself and Asher, and we bonded like one big family. Throughout last night, my
Chapter 160 Merry Go Round Jasmine's POV "Ah!" I groaned, a loud deafening cry. Sebastian was freaking alive?! Damn it! I flung the paper from Asher's hand in disbelief... The news was a good one, but I was still living in denial, it was too good to be true. "Oh my!" I whimpered, my hands were visibly shaky. By now, my sweaty palms had left brown maps on the pure white sheet. "It's Sebastian," Asher spoke after a long pause. He was still clearly in shock like myself, if not more. Without prior thoughts, I got off the bed and rushed out of the room, headed to my parent's room. I couldn't wait to see their reaction. Even though they seemed to have moved on, it was no denying that they missed him so much. First, he was their son, their only biological child, and second, everything around them reminded them of Sebastian... The throne, food, events he was unable to meet up because of his sudden demise... They would be over the moon, I could stake my life on it. "Mother!" I cried as
Jasmine's POV "Babe, I made your favorite," I got closer to Asher, trying to gain his attention. After the incident two days ago and how he walked away furiously, he didn't bother looking my way for the second time. It was already becoming frustrating, and I wished I had consulted him first. Frankly
Asher's POV Noticing how uneasy she was, I took her by the arm, led her to a couch, and made her sit gently. She was suddenly agitated, and it got me worried because somehow, I had succeeded in yielding to her thesis that Sebastian would not come for us. Seeing her like this only got me worried. Per
Sebastian's POV "The car keys." I stretched my hand towards Max and waited for him to hand them over. "Good day, sir," He greeted and dumped them right in the middle of my palm. Today, I would not just be driving myself, but I would be driving a different car. Max and I went to one of the car rental
Jasmine's POV It was the weekend, so we didn't have to worry about taking the kids to school until it was past 2 PM when they had to attend their private lessons. After much persuasion, Asher let go of his naughty plans for us and allowed me time to fill up the flask to the point I wanted it to be.






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