I asked for a son, and you gave me a girl?!" his voice began to rise. Myra shuddered, tears soaking her face. She clenched her baby tight like her life depended on it, fighting the will to succumb to the intense pains she was feeling. "What exactly is your usefulness?" He roared, and his grip on the bed stand shattered the frame, causing Myra to drop harshly into the jagged floor, her baby weeping even louder. "You are here for only one thing. One thing! Bear me a son!" he strikes the stone wall, and it shatters like glass, the impact reverberating. "After that one night, I never touched you, did I?!" Sold to the cursed Alpha King, Myra must bear him a son in order to be free but when she doesn’t, The Alpha King decides to let his wrath fall on her but Myra escapes and runs away. In order to clear his curse, the Alpha king needs his Luna and his child but will Myra be willing to go back to him?
View More"Kak, masuknya lewat pintu belakang aja!" ujar Imah setengah berbisik.
Tiba-tiba saja Imah adik iparku yang masih remaja itu menghadangku untuk masuk ke dalam rumah. Aku yang baru saja pulang dari pasar tercengang melihat di dalam rumah banyak tamu. Tiga mobil mewah terparkir di pinggir jalan tepat di depan rumah ibu mertua. Tidak biasanya ibu kedatangan tamu dengan mobil-mobil bagus seperti itu. Pasti tamu-tamu itu bukanlah orang sembarangan. Siapa gerangan para tamu itu? Kenapa Imah melarangku masuk melewati pintu depan?Sejak kami menikah, Mas Alif mengajakku tinggal di rumah ibunya. Karena dia sendiri belum sanggup untuk membeli rumah. Jadi aku harus tau diri selama tinggal di sini. Karena masih menumpang pada mertua, aku tak boleh berpangku tangan. Apapun pekerjaan yang ada di rumah ini, aku kerjakan.Aku terpaksa menuruti ucapan Imah untuk masuk lewat pintu belakang. Dua kantong belanja yang cukup berat aku letakkan di atas meja dapur yang terbuat dari kayu. Memang dua hari sekali Ibu menyuruhku ke pasar untuk berbelanja keperluan dapur .Peluh mengalir di wajahku, karena kelelahan berjalan kaki pergi dan pulang dari pasar yang cukup jauh. Baru saja ingin menjatuhkan tubuhku di sebuah kursi kayu , tiba-tiba saja Ibu mertua berteriak dari ruang tengah."Shinta ..., Kamu lama banget, sih. Buruan bikin minum yang banyak!' perintah Ibu mertua yang sedang asik dengan gawainya di depan televisi."Memang tamunya belum dibuatkan minum?" tanyaku heran seraya menghampiri ke ruang tengah.Kenapa harus menungguku pulang? Bukankah di rumah ada Imah dan Kak May? Namun pertanyaan itu hanya bisa aku ungkapkan dalam hati."Ya belumlah. Itukan tamu suami kamu. Mereka itu teman-teman Alif waktu SMA dulu. Masak aku yang bikinin. Males deh," sahut Kak May-kakak iparku yang sampai saat ini belum menikah, seraya berlalu masuk ke kamarnya.Astaga! Apa salahnya jika dia membantu membuatkan minum? Bukankah Mas Alif juga adik kandungnya?Tanpa menunggu lama, aku segera kembali ke dapur dan membuat beberapa gelas teh manis hangat dan dua toples cemilan. Setelah selesai, dengan hati-hati aku membawanya ke ruang tamu. Mungkin saja Mas Alif ingin memperkenalkan aku dengan tamu-tamunya, yang katanya adalah teman-temannya semasa sekolah dulu.Mereka sedang tertawa terbahak-bahak ketika aku masuk ke ruang tamu yang sudah ramai. Ruang tamu ibu memang luas dengan sebuah meja panjang di tengahnya. Teman Mas Alif yang terdiri dari laki-laki dan perempuan itu tampak asik berbincang tentang masa-masa SMA mereka dulu. Tawa dan canda riuh terdengar di setiap sudut ruangan ini.Perlahan aku meletakkan satu persatu gelas di atas meja. Mereka seperti tidak menghiraukanku. Mas Alif juga tidak menyapaku. Apalagi memperkenalkanku. Suamiku itu tetap asik bersenda gurau dengan teman-teman wanitanya, seakan aku tidak ada di dekatnya.Kenapa Mas Alif tak mempedulikan kehadiranku? Apa Mas Alif malu memperkenalkan aku pada teman-temannya. Seketika aku tersadar. Aku memang tidak cantik seperti mereka. Ya, Mas Alif pasti malu punya istri dengan penampilan lusuh sepertiku."Mbak, ada air es nggak?" sontak aku terkejut, seorang wanita cantik dengan rambut panjang bergelombang bertanya sedikit ketus padaku."A-ada. Sebentar saya ambilkan," sahutku."Buruan ! Haus nih!" lanjut wanita itu dengan nada sedikit membentak. Alis matanya naik dengan tatapan tajam ke arahku.Astaghfirullahaladzim ... !Aku melirik pada Mas Alif. Ia memberi kode dengan dagunya agar aku segera melakukan perintah perempuan itu.Kenapa Mas Alif diam saja? Apa mereka pikir aku ini pembantu disini? Apa karena pakaianku seperti ini mereka pikir aku ....Segera aku melangkah ke dalam mengambil dua gelas kosong dan dua botol air es dari lemari pendingin, lalu kembali membawanya ke meja tamu."Lama banget sih. Ambil air esnya di Bogor, ya?" ketus wanita tadi disertai tawa beberapa teman-temannya. Mereka memandangku dengan tatapan meremehkan.Aku kembali melirik pada Mas Alif. Dia tetap tidak mempedulikanku. Malah asik berbincang akrab dengan para wanita-wanita ini.Air mataku membendung di pelupuk mata. Teganya Mas Alif bersikap seperti ini padaku."Makanya Lif, nikah aja sama si Mela. Kalian dari dulu kan cocok.""Cieee, cinta lama belum kelar nih ceritanya.""Pepet terus Lif, jangan kasih kendor."Riuh tawa memenuhi ruangan. Wanita yang aku duga bernama Mela itu tampak salah tingkah dan malu-malu. Wajah cantiknya merah merona. Tampak olehku dia mencuri-curi pandang pada Mas Alif, suamiku.Mas Alif pun nampak senyum-senyum. Terlihat rasa bangga dari wajahnya. Tanpa menghiraukan perasaanku, dia juga curi-curi pandang dengan si Mela itu.Sekuat tenaga aku menahan agar air mata ini tak tumpah. Sesak di dada ini semakin terasa dihimpit batu besar. Hingga rasanya sangat sulit untuk bernapas.Ya Tuhan. Kenapa Mas Alif enggan memperkenalkan aku pada teman-temannya? Apa karena penampilanku? Aku memandang daster panjang lusuh yang kupakai sejak subuh. Daster bekas pemberian ibu mertua, serta hijab instan berukuran sedada yang warnanya sudah memudar. Hatiku mencelos melihat penampilanku sendiri. Pantas saja Mas Alif enggan memperkenalkan aku sebagai istrinya. Sedangkan penampilan teman-temannya saat ini jauh lebih cantik dan menarik.Bagaimana aku bisa tampil rapi? Sejak subuh Aku melakukan semua pekerjaan rumah ini tanpa henti. Sedangkan kakak dan adik Mas Alif tidak ada yang peduli. Hampir setiap hari seperti ini. Mereka mengandalkan semua pekerjaan rumah dakuAir mataku mulai mengembun. Tubuhku mulai bergetar menahan tangis. Hati ini perih seakan teriris benda tajam. Tega sekali kamu, Mas.Sepertinya aku harus segera kembali ke dalam sebelum ibu mertua berteriak menyuruhku masak.Aku yang sejak tadi bersimpuh di depan meja, perlahan mencoba untuk berdiri. Kakiku terasa lemas. Aku mencoba berpegangan pada meja.Prang ...!!Aku tersentak mendengar suara sesuatu yang pecah didekat kakiku."Dasar pembantu nggak becus! Lihat bajuku jadi basah begini!" pekik wanita di depanku. Wajahnya merah padam dengan mata melotot menatapku.Ya Tuhan, aku tak sengaja menyenggol sebuah gelas dan membasahi baju wanita bernama Mela itu.Hatiku makin terluka ketika dengan cekatan Mas Alif meraih tissue dan berusaha mengeringkan pakaian wanita itu.Aku tak tahan lagi. Berusaha kembali untuk berdiri dan kemudian berlari menuju ke dalam."Aaaww!" Tak sengaja aku menabrak seseorang dengan tubuh yang jauh lebih besar dariku."Maira?" Sontak aku terlonjak ketika seseorang memanggilku dengan nama 'Maira'. Nama yang tak asing di telingaku.Astaga! siapa laki-laki ini? Kenapa ia tahu nama kecilku?EpilogueAeron laughed heartily as he tossed a colorful ball back and forth with Allistar in the living room, their playful banter filling the air with joy and warmth. Despite his initial hesitance, Aeron had eventually relented, allowing Myra to go to the grocery store while he stayed back to spend quality time with Allistar. Little did he know that an unexpected turn of events was about to unfold.As they played, Aeron got a mindlink from Myra, her urgent thoughts flooding his mind. "Aeron, the baby is coming. I'm in labor. Please come to the grocery store right away."The realization sank in, and a sense of urgency washed over Aeron. Without a moment's hesitation, he gathered the groceries they had bought and swiftly lifted Allistar into his arms, explaining the situation in a hurry."Come on, peaches, we have to go to the grocery store. It's time to meet your little brother," Aeron said with a mix of excitement and reassurance, his tone conveying the sense of anticipation that fil
Chapter 110The soft glow of evening cast a warm ambience in Aeron and Myra's cozy living room, the gentle flicker of candlelight dancing across the walls. Myra, her baby bump clearly visible now, sat on the couch, a look of frustration etched on her features. Aeron, sitting opposite her in an armchair, gazed at her with a mix of amusement and concern.Myra's mood had been unpredictable lately, a common symptom of her advancing pregnancy, and today was no exception. She fidgeted with the remote control, her brows furrowed as she struggled to find the perfect movie to watch, her emotions teetering on the edge."Aeron, I just can't find anything that feels right!" Myra exclaimed, her frustration palpable. Aeron tilted his head, suppressing a smile as he tried to hide his amusement, knowing well that pregnancy tantrums were a part of the journey ahead."I could help you look for something. What are you in the mood for?" Aeron offered, his voice calm and soothing.Myra sighed, her gaze fl
Chapter 109Myra and Aeron were in the midst of preparing breakfast when the joyous sound of little feet echoed in the kitchen. Allistar, their bright-eyed and adventurous four-year-old daughter, burst into the room, clutching a colorful painting in her tiny hands. Aeron's eyes lit up as he saw her approach, a warm smile embracing his features. "Daddy, look what I made!" Allistar exclaimed, her voice bubbling with excitement.Myra shook her head with a tender smile, a gentle reproach in her voice. "Allistar, how many times will I tell you not to run in the house?" Allistar's eyes widened in innocence as she looked up at her mother. "But Daddy says I can run when I become a big girl. I just turned four, so I'm a big girl now," she protested with all the conviction of a child.Aeron scooped her up into his arms and twirled her around, his laughter filling the air. "Of course, you're a big girl, Allistar, and big girls also obey their mothers," he reminded her gently before setting her
Chapter 108As the golden sunlight bathed the palace garden in a warm glow, Aeron labored diligently, stirring pots and arranging fragrant bouquets under the vibrant canopy of blossoming trees. Soft laughter escaped his lips as he meticulously set the table with ornate silverware, fairy lights twinkling like stars above. The tantalizing aroma of exotic spices and delicacies intermingled with the invigorating scent of dewy petals, infusing the air with a sense of enchantment.Aeron checked that everything was in place, a pleased smile gracing his features. He tiptoed back into the palace to retrieve Myra, his heart aflutter with anticipation. Upon returning to her side, he gently bound a silken blindfold over her eyes, his touch feather-light and tender.With the utmost care, he guided her through the labyrinthine corridors, her trust unwavering despite her curiosity. As they drew closer to the garden, Aeron's footsteps quickened, brimming with eagerness, until they finally came to a h
Chapter 107The dense forest loomed around Aeron like a living labyrinth, each tree a sentinel guarding its secrets. His voice echoed through the stillness, a desperate call searching for any sign of life. "Is anyone there?" he shouted, but the only response was the rustle of leaves in the wind.Undeterred, Aeron began to walk, the towering trees closing in around him, casting shadows that danced in the dappled moonlight. His footsteps seemed to be swallowed by the silent expanse, and a sinking feeling settled in his chest as the forest embraced him in its enigmatic grasp.As he wandered deeper, Aeron's sense of direction faltered, and the forest became an endless maze. Panic clawed at the edges of his mind, urging him to escape the suffocating greenery. In the distance, a cave yawned open like a dark maw, a potential escape from the wilderness that threatened to swallow him whole.Aeron cautiously entered the cave, the shadows within conspiring to distort his perception. The cavern s
Chapter 106As Aeron sprinted through the moonlit night, his keen senses heightened by desperation, he tried to catch Oswald's scent in the air. Frowning, he realized that Oswald had masked his presence, making tracking nearly impossible.Aeron chuckled grimly, muttering to himself, "Buffoon." Undeterred, he dropped to his knees, placing a hand on the ground. Silent incantations escaped his lips, and soon, glowing footsteps appeared on the path ahead. Aeron grinned, his determination unwavering as he followed the ethereal trail.The luminous footprints guided him to a secluded cabin. Aeron cautiously pushed open the creaking door and stepped inside. There, on a wooden bed, lay Allistar. Relief and urgency surged through him, but before he could reach for her, Oswald leaped from his hiding spot, launching at Aeron with deadly intent.Reacting swiftly, Aeron dodged the assault, and the two engaged in a fierce battle once more. Aeron's skill with the sword proved superior, but in a cunni
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