Pregnant And Rejected; His Exclusive Mate
He was speaking to her softly, his forehead resting against hers, his voice filled with emotion I couldn’t quite place.
I held my breath, afraid to disturb the moment.
Zoraya had always been a broken bird, caged by a past no one had yet uncovered. And now, in Axel’s arms, she looked… safe.
Loved.
I cleared my throat gently, making my presence known.
Axel looked up, and for a brief moment, I saw something raw in his eyes. Pain. Determination. A silent war waging within him.
Zoraya, on the other hand, tensed at my presence. She pulled away slightly, lowering her gaze as if afraid I had come with more bad news.