All Chapters of Bound By Deception:The Alpha’s Betrayal : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Jenn’s POV I didn’t look up when the door opened again. I didn’t care what he was back saying. Was no longer interested in hearing his excuses. Was interested in hearing nothing from him. I wished he'd just give me the privacy to cry my heart out, but obviously that was impossible in a place like this. “Are you okay?” I startled at the voice, looking up to meet the worried gaze of the Alpha King. For a second, all I could do was stare at him. Alice and Alva had informed me of his presence, but not only had I not been expecting to see him so soon, I also didn’t expect the thoughts that flowed into my head at the sight of him. The stark contrast that my mind produced in comparison to Wade. The warmth I saw in his eyes, in contrast to the coldness that Wade now showed me. I couldn’t help but notice how very attractive he was. How alluring and inviting his blue eyes were. “Jenn?” he called again, startling me out of my thoughts. “Have you been crying?” I wiped my face immediately,

Jenn’s POV I was pregnant! The news was still very hard to believe even after three days. Even after sitting through hours of testing and prodding which only confirmed the healer’s words. I woke up everyday feeling a bit more joy. Hope kindled in my heart slowly. It was still a waning flame, but I somehow understood that this was my second chance. An opportunity to rewrite my story that the Goddess had given me and I could not screw it up. In this new chapter, I could only choose myself. My happiness and not those of other people, no matter who they were. Now, I had a reason to fight. A reason to live. A reason to get rid of rubbish and I wasn’t going to let it go. My face lit into a smile as the door opened and healer Bree walked in smiling warmly at me. “Good day, Luna Jenn. I’m pleased to inform you that you’re now fit enough and ready to be discharged. Your injuries are yet to heal fully, but…” “I will take care of that,” I said, cutting in. “I’m an Alpha, remember?” and a

Jenn’s POV I went into my bedroom immediately, not waiting for either of them. I’d been in a good mood at the infirmary, but now it felt like that was ages ago. I wasn’t just feeling the pain of my slow healing, I was also exhausted from being caught in the middle of Morgan’s drama. I had showered and was laying on the bed trying to rest when Wade walked in. I didn’t need to open my eyes to know that it was him when the bed dipped beside me and I felt his hands on my skin. “Jenn,” he began, his voice low and hesitant. “I know I haven’t been much of a good husband to you lately. I know that, and I’m sorry. Trust me, all I’m trying to do is look out for my fated. After the rough past she's had, I wouldn’t feel good if I didn’t do right by her.” He heaved a sigh and continued. “I never wanted something like this to bring issues between us, but it seems that’s all that happens lately and I’m going to take all the blame. I’m really sorry. When I saw you lying there… Goddess knows how

Jenn’s POV I took a deep breath in. “As much as all you’ve said makes so much sense, I think I have to remind you that I’m not fine. Alva, I just survived falling off a cliff with no wolf to take the brunt of the fall. Again, I have no wolf to help me heal. I’m literally human at this point.” I sniffed, holding back the tears that threatened to fall. Now that I was listing out all of my problems, I realized how much it was. How… bad. “I don’t even look fit enough to attend a gathering,” I continued. “If I show up like this, all they’ll see is weakness. They’ll start asking the wrong questions.” “Which is why you have to control the narrative,” Alva replied. “Don’t you think it's high time you started taking the bull by the horn. You can’t keep letting Morgan get away with doing all of these, else you’ll lose everything.” “And what can I do?” I asked. “I can’t magically heal overnight, Alva. And I can’t summon my wolf even if it’s just to prove a point. Morgan has won, she’s still

Jenn’s POV I swallowed whatever response clawed at my throat and stepped back, giving them space. Morgan’s lips curved in a small, victorious smile as Wade rounded the car and got into the driver’s seat without another word. Not once did he look back at me. Fine. I opened the back door myself and slid in, smoothing my dress over my knees. The drive was quiet – for me at least. Morgan chatted softly from the front, her voice light, almost cheerful, and Wade responded in low murmurs. They sounded… comfortable. I stared out the window, letting the passing lights blur, refusing to let the tightness in my chest show on my face. If tonight was a test, then I would not fail it by breaking first. The party was already alive by the time we arrived. Music drifted through the air, warm and rhythmic, weaving through the laughter and chatter spilling from the great hall. Flames danced as pack members milled about in elegant attire, their scents mingling into something rich and heady. Wade pa