Semua Bab Mated in the Hatred of Alpha King: Bab 11 - Bab 13

Esther’s POVI pushed my sunglasses up the bridge of my nose and kept my head down. I wanted no one to notice my face as I headed to the Packlands Hospital. With each step, my heart pounded against my ribcage, every beat faster and more erratic than the last.Inside the cold and sterilized hospital, the fluorescent lights flickered. I felt like I was under a spotlight. Even under my oversized hoodie, I felt bare. The fear I carried felt so raw and vulnerable that it might as well be exposed for all to see.My hands balled into shaky fists as I walked up to the front desk.“I’m here for a check-up,” I murmured, barely louder than a whisper.The nurse gave me a soft nod. Even she could sense my anxiety. After a few quiet rounds of questions, she passed me a clipboard full of forms, then motioned toward the waiting area. I took the seat furthest from the others and clutched the clipboard tight to my chest.Somewhere down the hall, a child cried. Machines beeped in distant rooms, and voic

Esther’s POVMy body had never been more exhausted. I already had so little time to sleep with all the chores I had to do every day, but now my body needed it more than ever. I was so tired, too tired, and no matter what I did, it never went away. My bones felt like they’d been replaced with lead, my muscles soft and trembling beneath my skin.I rolled over with a groan, still tangled in the thin blanket I’d wrapped around myself on the servant’s cot.I opened my eyes, slowly, wishing for a little more rest. Then I saw the light that peaked through the thin curtains. It was already morning.I’d slept in, and now I was late.Panic jolted through me. I threw myself out of bed and scrambled to get dress, not even bothering to wash my face or brush my teeth. My body dragged like it was underwater, and I knew I didn’t even have time for the smallest tasks.My stomach turned as I moved, a wave of nausea rolling through me. I swallowed, hoping it would go away as I started the day.By the ti