All Chapters of The Billionaire Alpha's Sea Luna: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Serena's POV ​I walked into the dining room and spotted Cole immediately. He was standing on the balcony, speaking softly into his phone. As soon as he felt my presence, he ended the call abruptly, turning around to smile at me warmly. ​Was that her? I thought, my stomach tightening. Was it Carrie? He probably didn't want to speak to her in front of me. ​I had put on a simple cotton skirt, a sleeveless top, and sandals, leaving my hair to dry naturally. I’d added small gold earrings and a matching necklace, applying a touch of natural lipstick, mascara, and concealer to hide my dark circles. After roughing it in the wilderness while going rogue, I just wanted to feel like myself again. I wanted to feel pretty. ​Facing Cole now, a confusing storm of emotions rushed through me—happiness mixed with biting anger and anxiety. ​"Hey," I said. ​He walked over without saying a word. His gaze swept over me from head to toe, drinking me in as though he couldn't get enough of me

Serena's POV ​"Serena, what's wrong?" Cole asked, genuine concern etched into his features as he took in the sudden panic on my face. ​"It's just... I cant get it off my mind, I felt really horrible while you were gone," I said softly. It wasn't a complete lie, but I deliberately omitted the real source of my terror—the terrifying question of who had fathered the child growing inside me. "I don't want you to ever leave me again, especially with those vultures you had staying here." ​Guilt instantly washed over Cole's face. ​"Baby, I'm so sorry," he murmured, pulling me close. "I thought you'd be safe in my home—in our home. I never would have left you here with them if I'd known. I promise I'll make it up to you, and it will never happen again. You'll never have a reason to go rogue again." ​I snuggled into his chest, drinking in his warmth and solid strength. ​Two days later, we left for the resort in Swallow Heights. It was located about an hour further down the west coa

Serena's POV Just as I tried to force the words out, Cole’s phone rang. The muffled buzz came from his shorts, where he’d left them on the bank before we got into the water.​He let out a frustrated sigh, running his hand roughly through his blonde hair. "I could have sworn I turned that damn thing off."​"Answer it, Cole," I said softly, sitting up. "It might be important. It won't stop ringing."​"Aggh," he growled, reaching for his phone. "This better be critical."​He pressed the speaker to his ear, and I watched his face darken as he listened to Henry on the other end.​Okay, Serena, I told myself, taking a slow, steadying breath. You are going to tell him about the baby. There's no reason to hide it anymore—even if the child turns out to be Bruce's, Cole has a right to know.​Just the thought of Bruce—the blurred, drugged haze of the night Sue-Ellen had set up, and that horrifying video footage—sent a sudden, violent wave of nausea straight to my throat. I didn't even know the

Serena's POV ​I was so overwhelmed that I quickly got up from the bed, heading toward the en suite just to escape his gaze. A sudden wave of embarrassment washed over me as my chest heaved, my entire body jerking with harsh, uncontrollable sobs. I hadn't meant to break down like this. ​Before I could reach the doorway, Cole intercepted me, trapping me gently between the hard plane of his body and the frame of the door. ​"Stop... please," I choked out, pressing my palms against his chest to shove him back. ​He didn't budge. He was an unyielding wall of solid muscle, but there was no force in the way he held me. Instead, his long fingers reached up, tenderly sweeping the damp strands of hair away from my face. ​"Shh," he whispered, his warm breath tickling my ear as he pulled me in. He wrapped a heavy, protective arm around my waist, anchoring me against him until the violent shivering in my shoulders finally began to quiet down. ​Without a word, he guided me into the bathroom. H

​Serena's POV ​I couldn't believe my ears. Dad? Cole’s a father? ​My stomach tied itself into tight knots, and a wave of pure nausea washed over me. I looked at Cole—he looked just as utterly stunned as I felt. But beneath the shock, a flare of hot rage burned through me. ​"Cole, it’s not true, is it?" I choked out, staring at him. "Tell me she’s lying. Tell me it's not true!" ​Cole stood frozen, silent for a long, agonizing moment. "Serena... I don't know." ​I looked at him, then back at the woman and the boy. Rain suddenly began to fall, the heavy, rhythmic drops slating down onto the driveway. Before I even registered what I was doing, I spun on my heel and ran back toward the house. ​I bolted up the stairs to our bedroom and barricaded myself in the ensuite, locking the door behind me. ​He wasn't even aware we were having a baby together, I thought bitterly, tears blurring my vision. I had wanted to be the first—the only woman Cole had a child with. Not that woman standin