JESSICA'S POV/~After our long, sensual night, I felt really relaxed and happy when Keagan came inside me. My sadness and problems seemed to go away and I slept very well, better than I had in two years.Morning quickly approached and I wished I could stop it from approaching too fast. I woke up and yawned, turning to the other side of the bed to find Keagan. But the bed was empty and cold, which told me that Keagan had left a long time ago. My heart dipped into my stomach, making the sleep in my eyes disappear instantly. My face fell, and I could feel my eyes lose their shine. I pressed my lips together and closed my eyes, trying to keep the painful feelings in my heart under control. What was I thinking? Was I expecting Keagan to be the caring husband he had been two years ago when I clearly knew what I had done to make him love me?I quickly opened my eyes again and let out a sigh. Climbing out of bed, I slipped on my flip-flops just as the bedroom door opened once more, reveali
JESSICA'S POV ~I felt like I was slowly dying. My respiratory system was failing me; all I could do was sag against the wall and stare at the people who were staring at me as if they had seen a ghost. My vision slowly turned blurry. I could barely see them anymore, but the pain in my heart told me this was all real. It was clearly happening!All my life, all I wanted was to have Keagan all to myself. I had done the abominable, drugged him, and suffered for years just to make sure he was mine. And yet... And yet... I broke into a sob, and then another. More followed. I cupped my mouth with both hands, feeling my body furiously shake.What was going on?My world was shattering right in front of my eyes, and I was so helpless to even stop it. Keagan quickly pushed away from Emma, his face pale. Emma yipped before sliding down the desk, perhaps to cover up her nakedness. I watched Keagan slowly pick up his pants and begin to buckle up, and I just stood there like an idiot, watching.E
KEAGAN'S POV ~I walked with heavy strides, my hand encircling Emma's wrist as we made our way out of my office. My employees, who had been casually chatting, scattered upon seeing me, hastily returning to their posts and duties. I paid no attention to any of them, my sole focus on getting away from Jessica and the burning sensation in my heart.I led Emma, who had remained silent, to the Range Rover's passenger seat. After shutting her door, I prepared to slide into the driver's seat when I paused.Images of Jessica sprawled on the cold tiles crept back into my memory. My breath hitched as I recalled the broken expression on her face. She had been a completely unrecognizable person at that moment. I attempted to soothe my aching heart, to convince myself that my Alpha duties took precedence over our relationship. I pushed the image of Jessica from my mind and slid into the car, driving away from the company."Are you okay, Keagan?" Emma's voice broke the silence in the car.I said
A few days laterJESSICA'S POV ~The deafening sound of the alarm jolted me awake, causing me to groan in utter fury and frustration. With my eyes still shut, my hands fumbled to locate the source of the noise but couldn't find it."Ugh!" I groaned, crawling out of bed to silence the alarm. My hand slammed down on it, and the device crashed to the floor.My head throbbed as if it were made of lead. It felt like a thousand hammers were pounding against my skull, and the pain only intensified with each passing moment. I grimaced, clenching my teeth in agony."Shit!" I cursed, placing my head between my thighs. My gaze landed on the endless empty cans of alcohol scattered around me, and I grimaced again.It was then that I realized I hadn't showered since the day I locked myself in here. I looked like a homeless beggar. I raised my head and caught sight of my reflection in the guest room mirror—where I had locked up myself and cringed badly. My eyes were puffy, and the mascara smeared a
EMMA'S POV~"I've always dreamed of my son getting married in Paris," Sofia mused as she munched on the cookies I had baked. "Once you've chosen a date, I'd love to make that happen for you two."We were watching my favorite modeling show, and I had just expressed my long-term dream of becoming an actress. I was overjoyed when Sofia, Keagan's mother, promised to support me in pursuing my dream career.However, hearing her talk about my marriage to Keagan instantly dampened my mood. The truth was, that Keagan had planned for me to be the mother of his children, but he had never mentioned making me his Luna. It frustrated me to no end.I gave her a stiff nod, my appetite for the cookies and interest in the show dissipating."Are you alright, dear?" Sofia asked, a concerned expression on her face. "You're biting your lips." Her brow rose, and I quickly forced a smile."Yes, Mum. I'm fine." She hummed and looked away, and as soon as she did, my forced smile vanished."This bitch has been
JESSICA'S POV ~I stared at my reflection in the mirror, shocked by the swelling on my face, as though I had been beaten mercilessly. My lips curled into a self-loathing sneer as I picked up the heating pad beside me and began dabbing it on the spot where Sofia had slapped me twice.I despised being a lowly omega despite my years of effort to elevate my rank and appear strong; still, my build remained the same. My body functions continued to act like an omega, and couldn't quickly heal, I was almost a human and it was utterly disgusting to me. I longed for a moment when I could tear my skin off, hoping my omega traits would disappear, even if only temporarily.I never expected the shock I received today. No, it wasn't the slap that shocked me but Emma revealing my long-hidden secret to Keagan and his family. I thought I would die on the spot. I remembered how my heart had lurched into my throat, my stomach had knotted, and how I wished to vanish into thin air at that moment.I recalle
EMMA'S POV~Nothing was more humiliating than your nemesis, seeing you at your weakest. That Bitch! She heard the doctor tell the family that I was now barren. It felt like I had taken over her curse. Even watching Keagan’s mother beat her up after dragging her out from behind the curtain by her hair did nothing to take the pain in my heart away. Now, I was all alone in this hospital room, stuck in my bed with no idea if Keagan and Jessica were making up. I was under no illusion that Keagan wanted nothing more than an heir from me. His heart belonged to Jessica. I was just a means to an end for him. My eyes burned with unshed tears.There was nothing I could feel but utter numbness and bitterness. I stared at the I.V. strings connected to my veins with a needle, and all I could feel was loathing—a pure loathing not directed at me but at Jessica. It was her fucking fault. What if Sofia was right, and Jessica had cast a spell on me or tampered with my car to get back at me? Common sens
EMMA'S POV~The sound of my phone vibrating stirred me from my sleep. My eyes snapped open and then widened. I jumped out of bed hurriedly and instantly went to retrieve my phone from the sofa where I had left it.There were already 22 missed calls, which made my heart skip a beat. Unlocking it, I saw an unknown number, which made my teeth clench.A new message popped up, and when I clicked it open, it read: "We're ready, send her in."My heart skipped a beat, and I found myself rushing around the room to wash my face and brush my teeth. As soon as I was done, I made my way to Keagan's room and softly knocked.The door clicked open after just two knocks, surprising me that he was awake. "Good morning, Darling," I said, putting on my fake meek expression.He grunted in response before leaving the door open—a cue for me to enter his room.My eyes darted around the room, and I nervously bit my lip before gathering the courage to speak. "Babe, I need a favor." My voice came out in a soft,