Hiding the Alpha’s Heir

Groaning softly, I gradually peeled my eyes open. I was greeted by a worried expression from Desmond.

“You’re awake, seraphim…” Desmond was holding my hand.

I roamed my eyes around and saw that Anderson was also here in… Why was I in Desmond’s chamber?

“What happened?” I couldn’t help but ask even though my mouth was parched.

But Desmond must have known about my trouble in speaking so he bestowed me a glass of water. I murmured thank you before I finished drinking.

“What happened to me?” I repeat my question after I manage to feel at ease now. “I… I remember feeling dizzy and… I don’t remember what happened next,” I explained.

“What you are feeling is normal, Luna.” Anderson smiled.

“I don’t understand…” I smiled wryly. What did he mean normal?

“Didn’t you feel this when you were conceiving Sander?” It was Desmond who had just asked.

“Conceiving Sander?” I looked at Desmond at his question. His hand on mine was sending shivers to my spine. However, what he said… it took me a long moment before I realized what he said. “D-Don’t tell me…” I paused, wide-eyed.

I didn’t want to conclude. I didn’t want to say it.

Desmond nodded and held my hand tightly, smiling from ear to ear. “You are pregnant with our second pup, Seraphina…” The way he broke that news to him brought him to tears in joy.

If for him that was a joy, to me, that wasn’t. I couldn’t even utter it. I was completely shocked as soon as I learned I was… pregnant.

“You’re three weeks in your gestation period, Luna Seraphina.”

I coerced a smile as I mindlessly caressed my flat stomach. I was on the verge of divorcing my marriage with Desmond yet…

Wait…

The divorce agreement!

“Where are the divorce papers?” I sounded terrified right now.

Desmond’s bright smile suddenly vanished. “You’re still thinking about that when you are pregnant with our second pup?” His voice raised and sounded displeased. His face darkened as well. “Leave, Anderson.”

“Yes, Alpha.”

I waited until Anderson left. “You promised a divorce agreement to me, Desmond. Do not be such a bastard here.”

“You are pregnant with my second pup, Seraphina. I am not going to allow you to sign it!” I flinched when he raised his voice before he went to take the papers.

I panicked when he showed them to me and was about to tear them apart. I growled as my face darkened. “Go,” I urged him in a firm tone. “Tear them apart. I am prone to miscarriage if I feel stressed. Didn’t Anderson tell you that?” He flinched at that moment. I gripped the sheets, remembering the time I almost lost Sander. “I was still recovering from severing our mate bond. That made me distressed and I almost had my miscarriage with Sander,” I told him the truth before I shed tears.

It was hard to halt thinking about what Desmond had done to me. My pregnancy at that time wasn’t easy. It was my first pregnancy after all and I didn’t have the support of my husband and my mate who made me a fool.

Desmond’s eyes widened. He immediately rushed to me as he dropped the papers to the floor. “I… I didn’t know…” He panicked when he held my face. His face looked worried. “Seraphina…”

“Anderson told you, right? Any distress can cause me miscarriage again?”

Desmond hesitantly nodded. I closed my eyes when he wiped my tears and kissed my forehead. “There is a chance he said…” He was gritting his teeth. “But… It’s your second pregnancy, seraphim. I-I want to be there for you this time… Please.” He knelt before me and held my hands. “I did not witness your pregnancy when you had Sander. Please allow me to take care of you this time.”

My heart felt constricted seeing how he was holding back his tears. His pleading eyes were fixated on mine.

I had a debate in my head seeing that. Must I allow it? It was his right… He was the father of my second pup just as he was the father of Sander.

I nodded my head. “Alright. As long as you allow me to sign the agreement.” Desmond had taken aback. He held my hands so tight and he even closed his eyes. I could tell that he was debating. His behavior never changed. I could still predict some of them. “Desmond…”

He slowly peeled his eyes open. There was melancholy written in his eyes before he released a heavy sigh and nodded. “But this time you are going to stay here in my pack so I can watch over your pregnancy and our son.” My eyes widened. I was about to retort back when Desmond spoke again. “You do not need to become my pack member, Seraphina.” My heart flipped when he brought my hands to his lips and planted a feather-light kiss. “Don’t worry. You still have the freedom to go outside whenever you please. You just need to tell me where you are going.”

“Desmond, you didn’t have to do this.” Staying on his pack which I wasn’t even part of would make them displeased, I wanted to add.

“Please, I beg you. These are the only things I want to demand. The rest… It is still your decision now.” My wolf suddenly pitied this man the way he looked like a lost puppy. Desmond was already at his lowest point. He was close to breaking down seeing how vulnerable he was.

I hated to see it. Desmond was still my mate. His actions were affecting me. My heart was aching to see him suffering from begging.

He didn’t receive an answer from me.

He constrained a smile. “M-My apologies…” His voice croaked. “I shouldn’t insist on it. That shall not make you happy.” His lips were quivering. “Forgive my insolence, Seraphina.” He stood up and immediately turned his back on me when he couldn’t handle his tears.

I could see how he was shattered right now.

I could almost see his sanity gradually slipping from him.

His shoulders were shaking. He was holding back his tears before he decided to pick up the documents.

I bit my lower lip. I caressed my flat stomach, thinking I must allow Desmond’s condition. I shouldn’t be selfish anymore.

It was his right to watch over me. I was pregnant with his second pup. This was also for the best that I should stay here.

“Fuck!”

I looked at Desmond to see his frustration while his back was facing me. It was truly heartbreaking seeing him in that state. It was making my heart ache for some reason.

His arm was raised. I could tell she wiped his tears. His wolf was even trying to communicate with us. He was somewhat begging.

I asked my wolf’s opinion on this if I agree with Desmond’s condition, would she also agree?

She responded that what I thought earlier was something she wanted to insist on me.

“Here.”

I snapped back when he bestowed me the papers and a fountain pen. I gawked at him, seeing that he wasn’t looking at me.

Hesitant, I took them.

“I shall take my leave for a moment. I-I have to check the watchtower right now.” He inhaled sharply. “You can stay here in our chamber to rest. I shall summon our son. He would be thrilled that he would be a big brother now.” He glanced at me.

I almost gasped when I got to see his eyes were red already. I nodded my head. “V-Very well…”

Ah, shit. My heart was being squeezed seeing Desmond in that state. It pained me.

He tried to smile and nodded. “Rest well, Seraphina.”

He didn’t wait for my response. Desmond left, not looking back. He left me with the divorce agreement I had on my hands.

At that moment, I couldn’t help the tears falling from my eyes. I had been holding back as well.

Seeing him in that state was making me feel unwell. I should’ve agreed with him.Material © of NôvelDrama.Org.

Deep inside, I wanted to be taken care of by Desmond again. I also wanted to witness how he would take care of someone like me who was pregnant again with his pup.

“We deserve that, right?” I caressed my stomach, talking to my unborn, growing pup. I shook my head being delusional again. “I am not included. You deserve that someone witnesses you, sweetheart. Just as how I wished Desmond was there for me when I had Sander even if he cheated on me…”

Right.

I should allow him for the sake of our two pups.

Glancing at the divorce agreement, I signed it. Desmond’s signature was already here as well.

I didn’t know why but this made my heart ache a little.

Now… I was finally divorced from him.

But I would stay here for the sake of my two pups. They deserve to have a complete family.

Perhaps, Desmond and I could work on… platonic relationship just as he told me before, right?

“Or that shall be a bad idea?” I asked myself as I lay on the bed, thinking thoroughly about it.