Chapter 110\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2013Zane\u00a0<\/p>\n
I noticed Justine was awfully quiet when we returned to our room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before that, she hadn\u2019t spoken much either.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the party, she just sat down and wasn\u2019t her bubbly self the whole time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She sat in front of the vanity mirror, combing her hair absentmindedly, wearing her night robe.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I walked over and stood behind her, but she didn\u2019t notice me and kept staring at the mirror.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I got scared. What\u2019s wrong with her? It\u2019s not like her to get this lost in thought.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I leaned in and kissed my mark on her neck, breathing in her intoxicating scent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only then did she jolt out of her trance and turn to look at me; she faked a smile to ease my mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong, love?\u201d I asked, taking her hands into mine. \u201cYou don\u2019t love so good\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you think I\u2019m barren?\u201d she suddenly asked, and my heart sank.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cW-what?\u201d, I screamed, stuttering. \u201cWhy would you call yourself that?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, what else do I call it?\u201d she questioned, and I twirled her chair to make her face me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I saw her eyes were red, as if she had been trying to stop herself from crying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cDarling, you are perfectly fine. Nothing is wrong with you, your body and anatomy,\u201d I said, kissing her knuckles, but I saw a tear stream down her face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cZane, I know you care about me, but I can\u2019t.\u201d She hesitated and looked me in the eye, unsure how to say what she wanted to say, \u201c\u2026.I know people are talking about me now, especially since Luna Kaia is about to give the alpha an heir. We\u2019ve been together for more than four years, we\u2019ve been trying for a baby too, why didn\u2019t I get pregnant?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBaby, baby, listen to me\u201d I cupped her face, and she was already crying bitterly. \u201cFuck whatever they are saying! It\u2019s not your fault. Besides, we are a young couple; we don\u2019t need more responsibilities mandated on us yet. Let\u2019s enjoy our marriage for a little while more, then we can worry about having kids\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I tried to pacify her, but I saw in her eyes that she wasn\u2019t convinced, and she wasn\u2019t willing to take things as lightly as I was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Someone must have said something to hurt mate, and whoever it was, I will not forgive them if I find them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s why she was feeling down, thinking something might be wrong with her; I\u2019m not going to spare whoever made my wife feel this way. I made a mental note.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cZane, it\u2019s not that simple,\u201d Justine said, still sobbing, and my heart broke even more. \u201cYou\u2019re a beta; the pack needs a beta heir. An heir to be trained alongside the alpha heir. I can\u2019t fail you, Zane. I don\u2019t want you end up as a laughingstock because\u00a0<\/p>\n
of me\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her eyes were filled with tears, and she stood up, walking to the window. I figured she felt suffocated inside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy are you blaming yourself then?\u201d I asked, forcing her to look at me. \u201cWho said the problem was you and not me? What if I am the one with the problem? And you\u2019re blaming yourself for nothing?\u201d I paused, making her see reasons.\u201dLook, darling, we love each other. We are really into each other, that\u2019s all that matters to us. Getting pregnant is a bonus; if it happens, great; if it doesn\u2019t, nothing will change between us. You\u2019re my mate, and I love you crazy\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
13:03 Mon, Jan 26\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 110\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBesides, if I can\u2019t give a beta heir. They can always get the beta hair from Anita, my sister, who already has two sons and is pregnant with a daughter,\u201d I said, trying to cheer her up. \u201cWho says the heir has to come from only me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I pulled Justine closer, wiped her tears, then hugged her tight enough to assure her that I wasn\u2019t bothered by this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Justine was quiet, and I wondered what was running through her mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I broke the hug and looked at her face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
64\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know,\u201d I muttered, \u201d if you want a baby, we can always adopt from the orphanage. There is no need to put pressure on your mind and body\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou don\u2019t understand, Zane\u201d Justine pulled back, and I got even more worried. \u201cYou might not care what people will say about you not giving the pack a beta heir, but I know what will happen if the heir doesn\u2019t come from us\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She went to sit on the bed and clasped her palms together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Something was bothering her, but she wouldn\u2019t tell me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFine,\u201d I resigned. \u201cWhat would you like to do?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDarling,\u201d she hopped to her feet and tugged at my arm. \u201cLet\u2019s go see the fertility specialist, please\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
My jaw dropped after she spoke. My wife was deeply affected by the news of Luna Kaia\u2019s pregnancy, and I can\u2019t do anything to help her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease don\u2019t refuse, Zane\u201d, she clasped her hands, pleading with her eyes. \u201cI know this is a matter of your reputation, but please\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cShhh,\u201d I put a finger over her lips. \u201cMy reputation isn\u2019t as important to me as you are. I will do anything that makes you happy\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, darling\u201d, she tiptoed and kissed the top of my nose. Tears fell from her eyes; it broke my heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s get you to bed,\u201d I said, and made her lie down, then pulled the blanket over her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I kissed her forehead and lips before letting her rest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I watched her sleep until she was fast asleep before I stood up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
My mind is made up, I will get to the bottom of this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I took out a bottle of vodka I\u2019ve been saving for a night like this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Too bad, Theo wouldn\u2019t be able to drink with me tonight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He has his pregnant mate to look after, while my mate is wallowing in self-pity, and I wonder why,\u00a0<\/p>\n
I finished the entire bottle and went to bed with Justine.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I woke up the morning after, I had a terrible headache, but I ignored it as I needed to handle some work for the alpha.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo and I worked on a few things, meeting with the pack council members over a land dispute and all.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After working endlessly for the afternoon, Theo asked us to take a break, and we did.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We walked to the restaurant opposite the office to grab lunch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theo looked so happy; he couldn\u2019t stop smiling the whole time, and I know it was about Kaia.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mon, Jan\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 110\u00a0<\/p>\n
He has finally found happiness with Kaia. I was the most excited for him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I wish Justine and I were as happy, but this pregnancy thing is taking a toll on her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s wrong? You don\u2019t look so good,\u201d Theo asked, after noticing that I had massaged my temple a couple of times.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He has always been an excellent observer. I see why he\u2019s alpha and not that douchebag Lucien.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s nothing, I just had a lot to drink last night\u201d, I half-confessed, and he didn\u2019t buy it. \u201cDon\u2019t worry about it\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was I who got the news of becoming a father, and you got drunk in my place?\u201d Theo casually asked and chuckled after. \u201cTell me the truth, what is the matter? Is this about you and Justine?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When he said that, I realised Theo knew me too well, and I couldn\u2019t hide anything from him, even if I wanted to.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s Justine,\u201d I mouthed softly. \u201cS-she\u2019s sad that she hasn\u2019t gotten pregnant since we got together. Now that Luna Kaia is pregnant, she\u2019s afraid people would taunt her for being barren and failing to give the pack a beta heir\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat? Why would she think that?\u201d Theo looked as shocked as I was.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI think someone said that to my mate,\u201d I said, gritting my teeth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJustine has done a lot for this pack. Who would say that to her?\u201d Theo said, clenching his fists.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI have no idea who it was, but I won\u2019t let it slide,\u201d I vowed. \u201cI will get to the bottom of who this fish was, and when I do, I won\u2019t go easy on them\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have my full support,\u201d Theo patted my shoulder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJustine wants me to go to a fertility doctor with her?\u201d I said, and Theo raised his head.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf it will give her a little peace, why not? You should totally go for it,\u201d Theo said, and I felt relieved. \u201cI\u2019m sure nothing is wrong with the two of you, but it\u2019s okay to do as she wishes\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI thought so too,\u201d I said. \u201cI will take a day off and go with her, if you don\u2019t mind\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course, I don\u2019t mind. Take as much time as you\u2019ll need, the Gamma and I will handle the dispute while you\u2019re out\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Theo\u201d, I mouthed, and he smiled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We ate lunch and packed up work for the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I got flowers for my mate; she loved beautiful flowers, and I rushed home to be with her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She was in a vulnerable state and needed me more than ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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When I got there, she wasn\u2019t in our room. The staff mentioned that she had gone to see Kaia, so I went to collect her from there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She and Kaia were playing card games together at the alpha wing\/ She was playing loudly with her eyes glistening with joy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She and Kaia struggled to defeat each other. I watched from a distance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCheckmate!\u201d I heard her scream and clapped her hands, almost throwing herself into the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not fair, Justine!\u201d Kaia patted. \u201cYou didn\u2019t show any mercy on me\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAll is fair in hunger and card games, Kaia. Besides, you gave me a tough time, I almost couldn\u2019t win,\u201d she happily chatted, and I was glad to see her out of her brooding mood from last night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
13:03 Mon, Jan 26 M\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 110\u00a0<\/p>\n
In you\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, it\u2019s Zane,\u201d Kaia turned and caught me watching them. \u201cHey, beta, how long have you been spying on us?\u201d She asked, chuckling, and I walked over.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI wasn\u2019t spying, Kaia, but yeah, I stayed long enough to see Justine beating your arse. I need you to fight back!\u201d I said, and she laughed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe didn\u2019t beat my arse, I let her win for today. Next time, I will not go easy on her\u201d This is Kaia for you; she never backs down. It\u2019s so adorable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI see, I\u2019d like to see you best her arse back next time\u201d, I said and moved towards Justine. \u201cMind if I steal my wife for a moment?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t mind, she\u2019s been yearning for you the whole time, go ahead\u201d, Kaia insisted. \u201cMaliya and I have to get something done\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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I took Justine\u2019s hand, and we left for our room. The moment the door closed behind us, I handed her the flowers and kissed her neck, taking in her scent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her scent intoxicated me, and I didn\u2019t want to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We made love breathlessly for over an hour, and when we fell on the bed, satisfied, I kissed her knuckles.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s go see the fertility specialist like you wanted,\u201d I whispered, and she looked at me with shock, then hugged me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you, my big bad baby. Thank you.\u201d She whispered, and I kissed her cheeks!\u00a0<\/p>\n
I will do anything for her, everything it takes to keep her happy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u7530\u00a0<\/p>\n
AD\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella\u2019s storytelling style is immersive and addictive\u2014perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.<\/p>\n
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