Chapter 12 A nervous laugh escaped my lips as I stared at the test , the reality of my situation crashing down on me .
This was not a surprise , it was dreadful .
Hew on earth was 1 going to explain this ? Life seemed to have picked the worst possible moment to forment me .
I had refused to leave my room after yesterdays incident , except when I went out to get the test kit , and Hadnt seen either Cole or Sierra since then .
With a heavy sigh , I rose from the toilet seat , clutching the pregnancy test as if it were a lifeline .
Just as I was about to step into my room , a knock .
echoed through the door .
Before I could respondd , Cole entered , his presence billing the space , Startled , Equickly hid the test behind my back , my eyes widening in alarm .
was nur matrimonial Cole , what are you doing here ? I asked , strigling to keep my voice steady .
It was a foolish question , given that this was our m But Code had nos entered here for works now since he had practically moved into Sierras room .
Coles eyes flickered suspiciously to where my hand was hidden , but thankfully , he refocused on my face .
Are you amisually gentle alright ? he asked , his tone Abitter laugh bubbled up from my chest .
What do you care ! I retorted my voice sharp , I moved towards the closet , shoving the pregnancy test into one of my handbags .
Have you come to scold me again for hurting your precious little mate ? Come on Ari .
She was injured and crying , and the bond- Thave a headache , Cole , 1 interrupted , my patience worn thin .
If youve come here to whine about your mate bond and make empty promises , Tiri not interested .
I need to lie down Coles expression darkened , a mixture of Inistration and something else guilt , perhaps ? But 1 was too exhausted to care .
As I turned away .
1 felt a pang of sadness , a longing for the man he used to be .
The man I thought I married .
But those days felt like a distant memory , overshadowed by the painful reality of our present Ar .
I ..
I didnt come here to argue , he said softly .
I just wanted to check on you .
I closed my eyes , trying to shut out the pain his words caused .
Well , youve checked .
Now please , just go .
I am sorry about not believing you yesterday .
Cole apologized surprisingly I needed him out of the room so I could think clearly .
The pregnancy was a ticking time bomb , and I had to figure out what to do before people started to patier .
Cole wanted us to be on good terms now because he hadnt found out I was pregnant by another man .
If he found out , he would undoubtedly make a fuss about it , despite having cheated on me first .
And the fact that I didnt do this intentionally and couldnt even remember the face of the man I had spent a night with , wouldnt spare me from bearing the brunt of the packs judgment .
They would call me a lot of names .
and if this child eventually came , he or she would have to live with that shame .
I wouldnt allow that to happen to my innocent little child .

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Aria ? Ania ? Coles voice broke through my thoughts , his brows furrowed in concem .
You were saying ? I asked , trying to sound composed .
Cole stepped closer , making me instinctively take a step back .
He reached out to feel my forehead , his touch both familiar and foreign .
Are sure youre alright ! You look pale .
Should I take you to the hospital ? you Not I blurted out , flinching g away from his touch .
Im fine .
He scrutinized me for a moment before nodding Alright , its about the Gentle Lord , he said .
My heart skipped a beat at the mention of that name , and my interest was piqued immediately .
What about him ? What did he say Cole slrugged .
Tima litle puzzled because he has invited us to his ball in 1990 Il in 190 days .
Really I asked my eyebrows arching in surprise .
The Gentle Londs ball ? The Genile Lord had never before invited any Alpha from the East to his ball , nor had be grated our occasions with his prescine .
He rarely makes many public appearances , which is the reason most people dont know erstan .
In luas evchi beru said that a few people might interart aml jass him on the mail without knowing it was him .
1 didnt even know him .
in person .
For him to extend an invitation to us was both thrilling and ternitying What could fir possibly want from us ! Is this going to be safe ! Code alarugged , a gesture that did life to reassureur .
We can only hope .
Ive spoken with other Alphas , and they all received invitations He Tard his stubbled chin thoughtfully .
He wants every higheranking member of the pack there we be suite this isnt a traje I pressed , my uncase growing , I dont know , he adinated , frustration evident in his vare .
I just hope is Alpha from the East has done anything to upset him .
I came to sell you aire I want you to go with heta Doan .
Trn taking Sierra .
It will be our first public appearance together coublet help but chuckle , the sound latter .
Meally ? You want me to go with your Beta ? hapter 12 Cole model his eyes pleading with me .
Aria , please .
Sierra , she … I dont care who you go to the ball with , same as you shouldnt care who I go with .
You want me to go with Dom so no other man will approach me .
I accused , my tone sharp Aria , were still married- he began , but I cut him o Are we now Do you think it is impossible for me to find my mate ? What if my fated mate is from the North ? Coles face paled , his earlier confidence faltering Were still married ..
he repeated weakly .
He was starting to sound like a broken record .
We should move past this already , Cole .
I have made peace with all of this , and I want you to do the ume .
You chose Sierra I said sofily , my voice barely above a whisper .
You made your decision when you moved into her room .
Dont expect me to stand by idly while you parade her around .
Tm sorry .
Ana .
I know Ive hurt you .
But we need to present a united front at this ball , Cole said .
Please , I need some rest I said , my voice weary .
And I would like you to leave .
If Im going to that ball at all , I will be going on my own , not with Dom .
Im sure there are plenty of single ladies dying to go in his company .
With those final words , I turned away and lay on the bed , drawing the blanket up to my chin to signal the end of our discussion I turned my back to him , hoping he would take the hint and leave .
Cole stood there staring at me as if trying to understand me , but before he could decide what to do , his pretty little mate started knocking on the door , calling for his attention .
Get her away from my room right now , I demanded , my tone ice cold He left hurriedly to attend to his mate .
As the door closed behind him , I rolled my eyes and sighed deeply .
I knew this could be my chance to leave .
I wouldnt just wait to find out what fate had in store for me or my innocent child in this pack .
From my balcony , I watched Cole and Sierra walk out hand in hand .
Sierra wore a red dinner gown that clung to her frame , accentuating her curves .
She looked stunning , and I could tell the exaggerated sway of her hips was meant for me , to rile me .
I chuckled to myself as she clung to Cole , planting kisses all over him .
My eyes drifted to the golden gown in my room which Cole had brought for me .
It was beautiful , shimmering like sunlight , but it wasnt going to serve its intended purpose tonight 1 waited until their car had driven away from the compound before springing into action .
I slipped into the dress , applied my makeup with precision , and gathered a few essentials into my handbag .
I didnt want to raise any suspicion by carrying much baggage .
I headed downstairs , where my driver was waiting .
As I approached , the driver bowed respectfully .
May I have the keys , please ? I asked , extending my hand .
He looked sceptical , hesitating for a moment .
I smiled warmly , trying to reassure him .
Do not worry yourself , I added , my voice steady .
Tll drive myself .
But Luna , Alpha instructed that I bring you to the ball , the driver protested , his voice tinged with worry And I said I can drive myself , I replied firmly .
Do not worry about me .
Im hardly the Luna now .
I doubt anyone would pay any heed or want to After much persuasion , the driver finally yielded and handed me the car keys .
The moment the keys touched my palm , a sense of freedom surged through me Loffered him a reassuring smile before walking towards the car , my heart pounding with anticipation .
In no time , I was coursing through the moonlit landscape , the packhouse shrinking in my rearview mirror .
I had already informed Eve of my escape , and together we had drafted a meticulous plan .
Eve , too , yearned for freedom but lacked the courage to leave .
So , with her plan and my courage , we canbarked on this daring escape .