Rejected, And Became A Heiress (Cara)

The service is fantastic, and the food looks amazing, but I can't hiring myself to eat.

I feel far too nauseated.

Alaric is chatting away about the latest pack business updates, but I can only pretend to listen. I just want to get out of here. My leg starts to shake in restless anticipation.

I excuse myself to the restroom, needing to get up and move. On the way, I overhear the kitchen staff talking

"She came from Pack Bloody Moon. I heard that Alpha family has like six brothers, all Alphas. Can you even imagine what that house must have been like to grow up in?" Sounds of laughter ring out, "Yeah, I'll bet that toughened Lilia up alright. But she's a noble born for sure, you can with just by looking at her."

"Shame about Cara, though. Really thought she was gonna be Lima. She was amazing at that job."

"Yeah, a bunch of my cousins needed help with their business and Cara came in and took care of everything. They haven't stopped talking about how helpful she was, and that was like a year ago. But c'mon, did you really think the Pack DarkWood Alpha King was gonna pick an orphan for a Luna?"

"No, good point, but still.. At least Lilia seems kind and gentle. I'm sure she'll do the job just fine."

I'd heard enough. If only they knew exactly how unkind and ungentle Lilia really is. I rush to the bathroom and splash my

2/3

15:25 Wed, Jan 1

Chapter 12

face with cold water

I just need to get through this. For my baby growing inside me, te from all this for now.

When Alaric and I are back in the car, I stare out the window to avoid looking at him.

He takes a hand from the steering wheel and casually rubs the center console, fingers dangerously close to touching my leg.

"Well?" He asks gently. "Are you happy now!"

I finally look at him, trying to understand how to communicate all the thoughts running through my mind. How to explain what a roller coaster the last few weeks had been. How nothing would ever be the same again.

He must have misinterpreted my face because the next thing I know, his lips are on mine again.

The kiss is brief, but it's enough to cause a physical reaction. My chest tightens in pain, and I feel the urge to dry heave. I pull away quickly, afraid I might vomit all over him.

His eyes meet mine, looking closer this time. His blue eyes scan my forehead, which I can feel is coated with a cool sweat My lips are pressed together tightly.

"You need to go back to the hospital," He says firmly. He pulls out of the parking space, heading towards the other side of the lot in the direction of the hospital.

"I'll have them run more tests. You're not leaving this time until they check everything." He sounds resolute, determined. His fingers grip the steering wheel tightly.

The pregnancy.

He can't find out.