Chapter18 The rhythmic beeping of the hospital monitor kept me anchored to reality as I slowly opened my eyes .
Every muscle in my body protested , but instinctively , my hand moved to rest on my stomach .
The pup , I murmured , my voice barely audible and quivering with emotion .
Youre both okay , Alpha Xavien reassured me softly , seated by my side , his hand enveloping mine with a firm grip .
The babys safe .
But you need to focus on recovering .
I exhaled shakily , relief cascading over me .
Yet , the haunting images of the mall the sudden grasp , the gunshots remained vivid .
What exactly happened ? I croaked , my 1/9 Chapter18 + 5 Points throat dry and raspy .
Alpha Xaviens expression hardened .
We looked into it .
According to the police , it was a robbery .
You were in the wrong place at the wrong time , Camille .
His explanation didnt sit well with me .
Something about the incident seemed … off .
No , I insisted , shaking my head .
It wasnt random , Alpha Xavien .
It felt deliberate .
Alpha Xavien scrutinized me , a frown creasing his brow .
What are you suggesting ? Im saying it wasnt a coincidence , I declared firmly .
Someone intended to harm me .
I feel certain .
Alpha Xavien exhaled , his jaw set with 2/9 Chapter18 : 18 + 5 Points determinationofth thats truly what youbu believe , Illlensuseests re investigated .
But ut right now , you needed to concentrate on getting betterer ! I dont want to be alahane , chconfessed , my voice unsteady.ly .
You wont be , Alpha Xavieiensassured me , leaning in closer .
There are tedoodyguards posted outside your door .
Anthim here with yyou , always ! liin the days that followed , timerdragagged by , fifilled with tension and uneasese .
The doctors insisted on keeping mene hhospitalized .

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My pregnancy was precacianious , naeeding careful monitoring .
Alpha Xavierien ssaayed with me constantly , attending to to every need .
3 / 9 / Chapter18 + 5 Points Yet at night , as silence enveloped the room , dread crept back in .
I pondered the baby , the life I had labored to build , and the chaos that unrelentingly trailed me .
Alpha Xavien was my anchor , holding my hand when I drifted too far into my thoughts .
Well get through this , he promised , his voice unwavering and comforting .
And I believed in him .
A few days later , one of Alpha Xaviens staff entered my hospital room .
Weve reviewed the CCTV footage from the mall , he announced , glancing at Alpha Xavien .
And ? Alpha Xavien queried , his tone sharp .
4/9 Chapter18 + 5 Points The staff member hesitated .
It wasnt a random act .
Audrey was seen in the vicinity , surveilling Luna Camille .
We suspect she orchestrated the attack .
Panic washed over me , my blood running cold .
Audrey ? I whispered , my stomach twisting .
Shes seeking revenge , the man continued .
Its clear this transcends money .
She intends to harm you , Luna Camille .
Alpha Xavien rose , his demeanor rigid .
I want her located immediately .
Make sure this information reaches the media .
She needs to understand she cant hide .
The staff member nodded , leaving briskly to execute Alpha Xaviens directive .
5/9 Chapter18 + 5 Points I sat there , paralyzed , as Alpha Xavien returned to my side .
Camille , he said gently , crouching beside me .
Ill handle this .
You dont need to ⚫ concern yourself .
But I thought it was over , I confessed , my voice quivering .
I thought Alpha Thomas was the end of it .
Alpha Xavien clasped my hands tenderly .
Shes desperate .
She has nothing to cling to .
People like her dont know how to let go .
But shell never hurt you .
I wont allow it .
That evening , a nurse quietly entered the room , carrying a small package .
This was delivered for you she explained , setting it down on the bedside table .
6/9 Chapter18 : 18 + 5 Points Alpha Xaviericananidekexchanged a wary glance before he carefeffully opened the package .
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As the lid liftedea , a metallic odor assaulted my senses , turning myrst stomach .
Inside were baby clothebes , stained with blood A slip of paper accompapanied them , inked in red with a chilling messagege : YYou ruined me .
So Im going to to take e everything from you.u.
AAudrey MMy breath hitched , panic seizing gyny chest .
AAlpha Xavien slammed the boxshtituitishis face ddarkwith rage .
Enough , he growlede Sshell ppay for this .
7 / 9 / Chapter18r18 + 5 Points Speechlessssshsat there , my mind spinning , g , fixated on thehalolosed box .
Soon after , the TVM in my hospital room flickered to life .
Disistracted , my thoughts ⚫ were still consumedebyby Audreys threat .
Until I heard Alpha Kavamiens name .
Alpha King Xavien Barnenettensnared in scandal , the news anchor diedeclared , her tone sharp and dramatic.ic Il froze , my eyes snapping to thehecscreen .
Images flashed across the televisisionAlpha Xavien smiling , cozying up to a wovoananiwith long , dark hair .
The next photo stopped my heart.rt .
8/9/9 Chapter18 + 5 Points He was kissing her .
This was no friendly gesture or innocent snapshot .
It was intimate , his hand tenderly cradling her face as if she mattered deeply to him .
No , I murmured , shaking my head , my pulse racing wildly .
I turned to Alpha Xavien , who sat beside me , his complexion ashen .
What is this about ? I asked , my voice trembling as I gestured at the screen .
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