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CHAPTER SIXTEEN
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BRINLEY.
I couldn't place the look on Thomas's face. Or should I say, Xander? I cannot believe he has lied to me. No wonder he didn't want anyone to know I was his mate. He was ashamed of me like I had thought all this time, and he never once tried to tell me the truth.
I can't believe this.
How could I have been so stupid? I told him I loved him, thinking I knew him, but I was wrong.
***********************CHAPTER SEVENTEEN***********************BRINLEY."I never meant to hurt you. I've tried to think of a different way and keep you here. But I didn't want to cause you any more pain than I already have." Xander says."Why did you lie to me? You told me your name was Thomas. I believed you. And you let me, not once did you tell me you were the Alpha King," He furrowed his brows, "I never lied. My name is Xander Thomas. And being with you, I felt like I could be me and not the king."
********************CHAPTER EIGHTEEN********************BRINLEY.Knox truly has a fantastic kingdom. I've been here for two weeks now, and I love it. Knox introduced me to his mate Lucy after I arrived, and she's sweet, funny, and loves to joke and tease. She suits Knox well. Given that they have different personalities, you wouldn't think they should be together, but somehow they complement perfectly.I've tried texting Xander he never answers. He doesn't answer my calls either. I'm not sure why he felt the need to get me a phone if he
*********************CHAPTER NINETEEN*********************BRINLEY.It's been a week since my visit with Dr. Gram. I've been working up the nerve to tell Xander about the baby. But I'm not sure how he will react to the news. There is only one way to find out for sure.I grab my phone from the nightstand with trembling hands. I dial Xander's number. I've tried to call him before, and he never answered. But, of course, he probably won't now, being 3:00 am.The
******************* CHAPTER TWENTY ******************* BRINLEY. The kitchen door flew open, and Xander strutted in. My breath hitched at his sight, and suddenly I was scared to tell him of the baby. Xander looked like he always did with his long black hair, bright silver eyes, and five a clock shadow. The way his jaw clenched and unclenched was hot as hell, and I found myself gawking at every perfect of his profound body. The way his shirt strained against his muscles and his jeans tight around his thick thighs.
***********************CHAPTER TWENTY ONE***********************BRINLEY.(TWO MONTHS LATER)I haven't seen or talked to Xander since our fight two months ago, as hard as it was. Xander hasn't tried to contact me either, so it's fair to say we're both upset. Xander telling me he didn't love me hurt, hurt like hell. My heart breaks every time I picture his face that day.My belly has grown round, still not full-blown, but enough to tell that I'm pregnant. An
************************CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO************************BRINLEY."Xander," His name left my lips, and panic rose in my chest."Brin..." Before Katie could finish what she was going to say. I chased after Xander, His fist tightly in a ball as he stomped down the hall. I grabbed his arm, jerked him back, and stood in front of him.3"It isn't what you think," I said, shaking my head. "You're pregnant," I nod, "Yes, I am. But not with Knox's baby,"
**************************CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE**************************BRINLEY.Xander stood there frowning in deep thought. Knox glances at me and shakes his head as he moves closer to his brother."Xander.""I don't know." Xander says, shaking his head, "The curse has never skipped anyone.""But, your mate is Brinley,""Yes," Xander nods.
*************************CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR*************************BRINLEY."Good morning, Ms. James.""Morning," I smile up at Dr. Gram; she frowns."Ms. James. Have you been sleeping well?" She asks, tilting her head, waiting for my reply.No.I on