Chapter 0019 Arias PV Over the next few days , I met with Lucian a few times while disguised as Dr.
A , so that we could discuss and work on our collaborative project .
In these early stages , we decided to keep the project confidential .
At the time , I only wanted to protect the integrity of the project .
It wasnt until a few days later , when I saw the tabloids in the grocery store check out line , that I realized our mistake .
One of the headlines read , Alpha King Lucian and Dr.
A Secret Rendezvous Confirmed Lovers ? By keeping the true nature of our meetings a secret , we had incited the speculation of the entire kingdom , thanks to the paparazzi and the photos they snapped of our outings .
The photos were also grossly out of context .
Yes , we had gone out for dinner together one night , but that was only after our earlier meeting extended overlong .
We were hungry but still had topics to discuss .

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While wed been eating , I had only leaned over like that because I was talking about something I felt so passionate about .
That made me animated .
It had nothing to do with perceived feelings for Lucian Although , I supposed , it had been nice to talk to him as an equal for a change .
Typically , as his dutiful housewife , would be unable to question him , afraid he might perceive ne as combative or argumentative and not a good wife .
As Dr.
A.
I shed those inhibitions .
With no fear of pleasing him , I could be as loud , as animated , and as disagreeable as I wanted .
any romantic Yet , even in those instances , like at this dinner the tabloids perceived as a date , I wasnt drawing on any acclimations toward Lucian .
Id just been excited about the project .
The tabloids made it seem like Lucian and I were planning to run away together .
Carrying the tabloid rolled up under my arm , I walked into the hospital that morning and immediately noticed a difference in how people interacted with me .
Typically , disguised as Dr.
A , I drew curiosity or wonder things I generally didnt think about and could easily ignore .
This morning , the people around me seemed to hold an iciness towards me .
They looked at me with disgust or distrust and whispered behind my back , as if I couldnt hear Is it true about her and the Alpha King ….
I heard her medical skill isnt actually as good as the rumors say , and thats why she refuses to take on the more difficult cases … Is she even a real Healer ? Maybe the Alpha King got her the job … Arguing with gossip was not the way to resolve this , I knew , so I hurried along and dipped into the breakroom , where I would be safe from the populace and thought Id be safe from the rumors and gossip .
Instead , two of the older Healers looked at me with distair Chue of them was holding the very same tabloid I had rolled up under my arm .
He showed it to his companion .
Shes hes finally shown her true colors , he said .
If not by spreading her legs , how could a mere female wolf gain so much praise and achievement ? This too , I should have ignored , just as I had the others .
But with the aches and pains of my pregnancy , my I +25 BONUS Chapter 0019 patience was already shorted .
By now , I was at my limit .
Ive earned my place here , I said .
Or have you already forgotten the medicine I developed that helps extend life ? They didnt forget , Cathy said , joining me .
She must have been in the corner when I entered .
I hadnt seen her until she came to stand beside me now .
In fact , I know they both take that medicine regularly .
Both of the older Healers paled slightly .
Glancing at each other , they shuffled away to the other side of the room .
Yet even from there , even having been humbled , they both continued to look at the pictures in the tabloid and whisper to each other , while sometimes glancing at me .
Trying to ignore them and the many whispers I knew would follow me everywhere now , I turned to Cathy .
Did you see this ? I asked , showing her the tabloid .
Its trash and everyone knows it , Cathy said .
Just throw it away where it belongs .
I didnt .
Instead , I rolled it back up and tucked it under my arm .
With Cathy at my side , we left the break room and walked to my office .
The whispers didnt sound so loud when I was standing near my friend .
In the office , Piper immediately hopped to her feet to great me .
Good morning , Dr.
A ! She seemed even brighter and bubblier than normal .
Perhaps this was her way of offering me comfort .
Or she was just an extreme morning person .
Either way , it was a good distraction from my building anxiety and helped focus me for the day .
Good morning , Piper .
As we settled in for work , the phone started ringing .
Piper immediately answered , but Cathy , oddly , started to giggle .
Whats so funny ? I asked her softly , not wanting to distract Piper .
Cathy glanced at me .
It reminds me of when Jasper called you last night .
Immediately , I rolled my eyes , remembering .
Since my run in with Jasper at the bar , hed been quite persistent in his pursuit of me .
Have you given more thought to that divorce ? hed asked You know , Id be happy to be your new boyfriend .
I could help you relax … No , thank you , Id told him on the phone , then made an excuse to hang up .
Now , I looked at Cathy and said , I still dont know how he knew your number .
Its in the phone book , Cathy said .
She laughed .
I bet that was the first time that playboy has ever been rejected Jasper was handsome and charming .
If I had been properly single , I might have even been tempted but probably not enough .
Jasper , the playboy , wasnt built for long term love and commitment .
He was a love them and leave them kind of guy .
He only truly enjoyed the chase .
Once hed actually won a girls heart , he was quick to move on to the next .
Even fully single , I wouldnt let myself be caught in that net Mid divorce as I was , I was going to avoid him like the plague .
But , I mean , hes not entirely wrong .
Cathy said .
Maybe after your divorce is finalized , you should try to find a Chapter 0019 +25 BONUS new boyfriend ? Someone nice and caring , who wants to help take care of you without stifling you so much .
A boyfriend doesnt fit into my plans right now , I said .
All I care about is completing my work well , earning my pay , and then escaping from the pack .
Subconsciously , I lifted my hand to my stomach .
Cathy opened her mouth to reply , but before she could , the door to the office swung open and Sheila rushed inside .
Holding the tabloid with Lucian and me , Sheila raised it high as she spoke .
Ive done nothing but show you respect since I met you , Sheila said loudly .
Piper quickly ended the call she was on and pushed up to her feet .
Sheila … If you could lower your voice … I will not be silenced , Sheila snapped at her .
To me , she continued , How could you , an anonymous Healer with unconfirmed status , dare to seduce the Alpha King ?!