Stella's POV.“What?” I breathed out, my hand falling limp by my side.I never thought this would happen. Never in a million years did it cross my mind. That it could happen. The lump in my throat grew two times bigger. Numbly, I twisted my head to Cooper. “What did you just say?”However, I didn't think I heard him right. He needed to repeat it. Just to be sure it wasn't my sick mind feeding me the words.“What on earth did you say, Cooper??” My voice came out stronger, harder, meaner. Because…what..??He blew out breath from his lips before repeating it. “She was pregnant. Aria was a month gone before then. Neither she or Kormak had any idea about it. It was a cryptic and early stage pregnancy. So, her baby died before she did. She lost her first child, Stella. The wolfsbane alone was too lethal for it.”This was just ten in the morning and I've heard more bad news than I ever had in a day. My mother killed an unborn and innocent baby. And I? Was the daughter of a murderer.“Don't,
Stella's POV.A groan made me shift my sight from the drip button I was adjusting to him. Kormak groaned again and slowly parted his eyes, but shut it quickly because of the bright light. I stood rooted in my spot, my gaze on his face.He sighed, “can you stop burning my face?” His voice came out scratchy.“No.” I grabbed the cup of water from the center table and passed it to him. “Here, drink.”Kormak struggled as he sat up, not once did I assist him. “Why on earth am I so weak?” He hissed, a frown on his face. “Help me understand that, too brother.” I said, crossing my arms over my chest and glared at him.After he drank the water, he passed the cup back to me. “Dim the light, will you? My eyes and brain seemed fried.” Kormak grunted.“Yet again, I wonder why.” I sassed, but did as he wanted. When I saw how confused he looked, I heaved out a breath and asked. “How do you feel?”He didn't acknowledge my question and asked me. “Why exactly am I here?” He raised his hand towards his
Stella's POV.Surprisingly, I woke up quite early in the morning. The night was pretty much well spent. Now, I felt like I could conquer the world. Stretching, I stood up from my bed and went to freshen up. I should stop by at Kormak's home quick before Owen got up. I hurriedly scrubbed my body before shrugging on a white shorts, white t-shirt, and blue sweatshirt to go with. I loved the way it complimented my skin and matched my eyes. My hair remained on a messy bun with tendrils fallen over my face. Feeling satisfied with how I looked, I grabbed my phone and exited the room.Quietly, I trudged down the stairs and to the kitchen. It was after six, Kormak should be up by now. A scream tore out of my throat when I saw someone in the kitchen. “You good?” Owen asked, getting up from the stool he occupied and to my side.I removed my hand from my chest, “what do you think? You frightened me.”“I apologize. But you should know that I stay here too.”I glanced up at him. The bright light
Stella's.Cooper let go of me and we both looked at Owen. Leaving his side, I stood beside my mate and passed him a soft smile before looking back at Cooper. “This is—”“I do know who he is,” Cooper said, cutting me off. I kissed my tongue and glared at him but he only winked back. The nerve of this guy. Right in front of my mate. An alpha for that matter. “Alpha Owen, I'm Cooper Stevenson, beta of Grandiose Apex.”Owen shook his outstretched hand, his face emotionless and his mouth set on a straight line. “Nice to meet you.”Lie. It was so obvious he didn't fancy Cooper, but due to the fact that he was family, he wasn't on his pack ground and he respected him, he kept it to himself. A definite alpha way.Copper nodded and stepped aside, his hand now stretched to the hallway before us. “Please, allow me to lead you to the guest house.”“Nuh-uh.” I stepped in-between them. “He stays with me.” I peered up at Owen whose eyes never once drifted from me. “Right?”Cooper looked between us.
Stella's POV.Owen's gaze lingered on me. The barely lit room spinned around me and I staggered, my breath became laboured. Owen hurriedly held me and slowly guided my butt to the bed. Dead. Coma.The two words swirled in my brain like a tsunami, and all I could see was Aria’s body laid on Kormak's lap and her chest not moving.And I hated that. No, Aria was the number one person who truly knew me and loved me despite it all. I needed Aria to be okay because that was the only way I could be okay, too.She died, I died. That was the way I saw it.It was as if I was electrocuted back to life. I abruptly stood up and stared up at Owen, I clawed on his forearm, constantly repeating Aria's name. He got the memo and pulled on my wrist. I had no idea when we got downstairs or how we got into his car. Everything felt like a haze daze. And I wanted out.Because I badly needed Aria to be okay. I couldn't even begin to think about what Kormak could be going through right now.He needed me. Th
Stella's POV. I usually wake up early everyday. I mean, I was a doctor and it required me to always be on my feet. Up and ready. So, tell me, what on earth Owen added to the food that had me getting up at 10 am today?? Bruv, I had no idea when 8 am passed me by. Gosh. I didn't like this, honestly. But some part of me did need the break because I felt refreshed, like I could carry the world on my shoulders. With nothing to wear, I only brushed my teeth and washed my face before going downstairs in Owen's boxer and shirt that was big on me. I couldn't possibly sleep in what I wore yesterday. By the time I appeared at the top of the stairs, I began to wonder if Owen was in because I heard not a noise, the lights in the hallway were turned off too. With my mouth pushed to the side, I gingerly walked down the stairs, peeking through the glass railing. The kitchen was also empty and when I got to the living room, I found it empty, too. Did he seriously leave me here alone with n