Semua Bab My Alpha Mate Rejected my Divine Pregnancy : Bab 21 - Bab 30

Marcus stirred the pot slowly whilst I sat on the dining seat watching the steam rise, the scent of the spice filled the air of the kitchen.Watching Marcus cook has turned into one of my favorite human activities, I wanted to learn how to. I loved how they chopped the vegetables, the sound of soup boiling, and even the way oil hissed on the pan.I was thinking about cooking, not noticing that Marcus had already sat down in front of time now, and for a long time none of us spoke, it was just the soft sound of soup filling the quiet. But Marcus finally broke it.“So,” He said slowly, “you meant what you said earlier? Wanting me to train you?”I glanced at him, playing with the dining mat. “ Yes Sir Marcus, I’m tired of being helpless and weak. Every time something happens to me, I’m either running or being dragged and I no longer want that.”He watched me quietly for a while, “Training is not a game, Lila. It’s filled with a lot of discipline, injuries, sweats and most of the time pai

The sharp trill of the campus bell echoed through the hallway, a reminder that the day was truly beginning. I rubbed down my simple shirt nervously, holding the notebook Marcus had insisted I carry. It wasn’t much compared to the shiny supplies I’d seen Jeile unpack yesterday, but it was mine, and somehow, that made it enough. The classroom was already half full when I stepped inside. Rows of sleek wooden desks faced a broad chalkboard at the front. The hum of chatter buzzed in the air, light laughter mixed with the squeak of chairs against the tiled floor. Some students leaned close to their friends, whispering about assignments or gossip; others scrolled through glowing screens. I chose a seat near the window, not too close to the front where attention might single me out, and not too far back where I might look like I was trying to hide. The early morning sunlight spilled through the glass, painting warm stripes across the desk. I inhaled deeply, steadying my nerves. A few stu

The door clicked shut behind him, and I froze like a child caught red-handed. Dante’s tall frame filled the doorway, his scar catching the light in a way that made him look carved out of something harsher than stone. Those icy blue eyes swept the room once, then locked on me. I straightened, trying to look casual beside the edge of his desk, but the way his gaze pinned me made every excuse I rehearsed shrivel on my tongue.“Did no one ever teach you,” he said, shutting the door with a soft finality, “that snooping is bad manners?”Heat rose to my face. I opened my mouth, then shut it again, fumbling for an explanation that didn’t make me sound guilty. “I….I wasn’t snooping,” I muttered. “I was just… waiting for you to come in… you asked me to see you so I was waiting.”His mouth curved, just barely but it wasn’t a smile. More like a smirk. He just walked past me, his presence filled the office, and he set down a stack of papers on the desk where I had just been hovering. “Waiting?” he

The next morning, the sun barely peeked through the curtains when I opened my eyes. Jeile was still asleep, spread out on her side of the room, her long hair spread fully all over her expensive sheets. I held my breath as I carefully slid out of bed, making sure not to wake her. The last thing I wanted was another encounter like last night. My chest still ached from the humiliation of that party, her laughter echoing in my head even after I finally drifted off to sleep. I had my bath and I dressed quickly in one of the outfits Marcus had bought me, I tied my hair back, and slipped out of the room as fast as I could. The hallway was quiet, most students were either still tangled in their blankets or nursing hangovers. I let out a breath of relief, hugging my arms around myself as I walked through the empty dorm building and out into the cool morning air. The campus looked different without the chatter of students filling it. Peaceful. The crisp air smelled faintly of dew and freshl

I woke earlier than I had in weeks. My eyes opened before the sun had fully risen, and for the first time since coming into this world, my sleep had been dreamless, deep, and steady. No memories chasing me, no shadows clawing at my mind. Just peace.I didn’t even bother to bathe or brush my hair. My body moved before my mind could second-guess, tugging on yesterday’s clothes as if the urgency inside me had been waiting all along. Today was different. Today, I wasn’t just pretending to be human or fumbling through a wolf’s destiny. Today, I was going to learn.“Eryndra,” I whispered, sitting cross-legged on the bed, my bare toes curling against the cool floor. “Teach me. Please. I don’t want to wait anymore.”Her presence stirred. So eager, little one? she teased, though her voice carried no mockery.“Yes,” I breathed. “I don’t want to keep waiting. I want to learn how to use what you’ve told me I have. I want to control it.”There was a pause, long enough for me to wonder if she would