Natalia’s POV
When I opened my eyes, I found myself in a hospital cabin. The last thing I recalled was a discomfort in my stomach. Panicked, I sat up and put my hand on my belly.
“Don’t worry.” Dr. Reid’s voice met my years. “Your babies are totally fine.”
As I turned my head to see him scanning what looked like reports.
“D-did Adrian bring me here?” I inquired about him.
He placed the papers on the tiny table that was located close to the bed, then turned to approach me. “Yes, but he’s already gone.”
“Does he know?” I asked, trying not to let terror come through in my voice.
“Not if you didn’t tell him.”
I exhaled, and my body relaxed. However, at that moment, a thought occurred to me.
Doctor Ried was the chief physician at the pack hospital. So, he was close to Adrian in some way. In the future, he would be likely to share the news of my children with Adrian at some point.
“Dr. Ried, can I request something of you?”
“Of course.”
“Please, don’t tell Adrian about my babies.”
His eyebrows lifted. “You haven’t said anything to him yet?”
“No, and I will never will.”
“But, Natalia, they’re Adrian’s heirs. The future of this pa—”
“No. He’ll never accept them, which means I need to shield them from him. I’m begging you, if you want to keep them safe, please don’t tell him.”
He remained silent for a long, unsettling moment, and I couldn’t read his expression. But then he nodded with a furrowed brow, looking worried for me. “All right,” he said. “But he’s bound to learn about them one day.”
I shook my head. “I’m going to leave the pack.”
His eyes widened before he reigned in his shock. “But that means you’ll turn into a rogue. That’s risky to do so.”
“Yes, but I have no choice.”
He shook his head. “Natalia, given the current circumstances, you must proceed with extreme caution.”
“I know. But it’s better than being here in danger and pain.”
Shortly after my discussion with Dr. Ried, I left the pack hospital. Since Adrian was the one who brought me there, I looked for his car. He’d given it to me to use over the years. But I couldn’t locate it. I was also unable to call a cab without my phone. Thankfully, I eventually spotted one and hailed it immediately.
When I instructed the driver to take me to the pack house, I noticed a hint of fear shone in his eyes. “Pack house?” he questioned skeptically, obviously uncertain about anyone being allowed there.
Undeterred, I politely reiterated my request.
When the cab arrived at the pack house’s central gate, the security guards halted the vehicle and started inspecting it. To my surprise, they bowed upon realizing it was me. The cabbie was taken aback as well.
A moment later, they opened the central gate. With excitement in his eyes, the cabbie drove inside the long driveway to the palace-like pack house that belonged to Alpha Adrian’s parents. I knew how he felt. Early on, I had felt that way as well. It was a dream come true for every member of the pack to visit the palace-like pack house at least once. I couldn’t believe I’d be leaving that dream location soon.
After the cab stopped, security guards who were standing there hurried to the entrance to open the car door for me. It wasn’t until then that I realized I had no money. One of the guards settled the fare, and I expressed my gratitude before proceeding into the house.
Inside, the servants inside looked at me and bowed, then offered me a seat in the living room.
“Where is Alpha Adrian?” I asked. “Please call him and tell him I need to talk with him. It’s urgent.”
She went upstairs to call Alpha.
As I waited, Alpha Adrian’s father, Alpha Lucas Miller, confidently descended the stairs. A strapping man in his late forties, he looked strong enough to run this pack for the next ten years.
I stood up and bowed. “Alpha.”
He was none other than Alpha Lucas Miller.
Alpha Miller had never failed to treat me with kindness. He frequently expressed his admiration for my generosity and the exceptional management skills I possessed. In fact, he believed I would be the most suitable option for Adrian was him.
“My dear Natalia, why do you look so downtrodden? Did Adrian bully you again? I will scold that rascal today,” he said in a ripe rage tone.
“We’re getting divorced each other, Alpha,” I said to circumvent any action he might take.
His eyes widened. I could understand. Surely, this wasn’t news he expected.
Members were required to see both Alpha and Luna only if they needed to dissolve their connection with the pack, so I said, “And I need Luna here too.”
A servant went to find Luna Grace Miller was approaching me.It appeared she was in the garden. Alpha Lucas and I waited in the sitting room. A short while later, Luna Grace entered, the epitome of both elegance and power. Her presence commanded dignity, and her battle prowess was widely known and lauded.Initially, she was not happy with having me, a woman who did not have a wolf, as a mate for Adrian. She had behaved cooly toward me and expressed her disappointment at her husband’s choice. But in time, I’d won her over, and she became fond of me as her daughter-in-law, which meant I hated have to say the words I uttered next. “I want to leave the pack.”Shock raced across Luna’s face before she reined in the expression of her outward emotions. “What happened, Natalia?” she asked with concern in her voice. “Did he say something? Did he hurt you?” Before I could answer, Alpha Miller cut in. “I promise he will apologize to you today. Don’t do anything in a hurry.”They didn’t seem to
I looked into Adrian’s hostile eyes, wondering why he despised me so, even after I gave him the opportunity to be free of me.“Release her hand,” Alpha Lucas said in a furious tone.“But Da—”“Shut up!”Adrian glared at me, and I averted my eyes. Alpha Lucas continued. “You decided to divorce her without consulting me? Have you forgotten what I told you before you got married?”Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Adrian’s balled fists. I glanced at him only to see his face filled with rage. I could see Adrian fuming with rage and balling his fists.“What did you do that she had to take this step?” Luna Grace asked. When Adrian failed to reply, she turned to me. “My dear,” she said, concern etched on her face, “please explain to us what the problem is with him. We can find a solution.” Memories flooded my mind. There had been so many times where I overlooked Adrian’s faults, starting on our wedding night when he poured a bottle of wine on me, showing me what he thought of me. From th
Biting wind beat against my face, and whipped at the folds of my long white dress. I wrapped my arms around myself as I walked, wishing the dress had long sleeves. But it wasn’t just the weather that sent shivers down my spine. No, something deeper and far colder, that resided within me. It was as if my heart had turned to ice, frozen and unyielding.Yet, a heavy pain weighed upon my heart with an unbearable intensity as well. With every step, I could hear Adrain’s words echoed through my mind. He hadn’t even tried to stop me from leaving. But then, how could I not expect anything from him? Hadn’t I learned by now?The driver of a passing vehicle yelled at me, and I realized I’d wandered into the middle of a road. With no specific destination, emptiness filled me. A route through the forest grabbed my attention and became my destination, at least for the moment. As I entered the woods, the sky began to darken, so I didn’t waste any time resting. Though I wasn’t sure where I would end
His answer shocked me."How is that even possible? I am an orphan." I said to him with a confused face.How did I reach this pack and get a family here? I had been told throughout my entire life that I did not have anyone. However, how did it come to pass that I was suddenly a member of a royal family?The young man named Jason looked older than me. I could guess that he was three or four years older than I was, which would put his age somewhere around the same as Adrian's.His demeanor was impeccable. The way he was conversing with me made me feel a sense of warmth. However, how could I believe that what he was saying was true?As if he tried to ease my mind a little, he changed the topic and asked me,"Are you feeling pain anywhere, Jessica?"I was dumbfounded.Jessica?Who was he talking about?It made me believe that he caught the wrong person.I took his hand away from my head and said,"See? I told you that it's impossible. You mistook me for someone else. I'm sorry to say, but
Adrian's POVI believed that Natalia would regret leaving me. She would come back home very soon.So I did not care much after returning home.I was in a bad mood. Because after Natalia left the pack house, Dad scolded me a lot.I was furious at her. I just waited for tomorrow morning when she would return here hopelessly. I just wanted to see her face at that time.That night, I had a dream.I was kidnapped by some bad guys, and then a girl's voice appeared; she kept calling out to me. She helped him out of danger and healed me with herbs. I kept trying to see the girl's face, and this time, I succeeded; the girl was not Lynda, but Natalia!As I jolted awake from my dream, I sat up straight.In reality, it was a nightmare about my memories from the past.When I was a child, my father had to protect me from everyone since we had enemies everywhere. Due to the fact that I was my father's only successor and would be the one to run the pack after him, the Alphas of other packs intended t
Adrian’s POVDuring these days, after Natalia left the pack, I slept in the apartment that belonged to the pack company. I did not know why, but I felt no desire to return to the house.Today was a visiting day with my father. So I drove my car to the pack house.When I entered the pack house, I saw my father strolling back and forth in the living room.He did not look like he was in a very good mood. I approached him, even though I was unable to determine the cause of his utterly depressed state of mind."Dad," I uttered.He looked at me and asked,"Why do you get drunk every day?"I was silent. I didn't give a damn.It was not necessary for me to respond to each and every question. By blackmailing me over something that was rightfully mine from the start, he was the one who destroyed my life.My life would have been different if I had not paid attention to him and not married Natalia two years ago.When my father noticed that I was remaining silent, his eyes became more gloomy. He
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Natalia's POVAt long last, the day of the party that the werewolf council had been planning had arrived.I was experiencing a great deal of anxiety on the inside. During these five years, I attended quite a few parties; nevertheless, most of them were held within my own pack, which was the Blue Blood pack.Here, we had to face so many new people, one of whom I did not wish to see again."Shall we enter, my lady?"I turned my head to my right side to see Eric. As he approached me, he extended his arm. In response, I nodded my head and placed my hand on top of his. We entered the party hall while holding each other's hands.The various powers that were present in the hall, as well as the decoration that was inside the hall, left me in a state of awe.It appeared as though a large number of head Alpha and Luna had arrived to take part in the party.And why not? It was not just a party but a conference of werewolf council.I held Eric's hand tightly and let out a long, deep breath.'I can