Rejected, And Became A Heiress

Chapter 0003

Cara.

THE SECOND DAY.

The two lines of the pregnancy test stare up at me, confirming that I am, in fact, pregnant.

Well, this certainly complicates things. ......Shit.

If I wasn't such an emotional nervous wreck right now, I'd almost want to laugh at the irony. The entirety of Pack DarkWood wants nothing more than for the infamously single Alpha King Alaric to produce an heir. And now he has one.

But, this baby isn't exactly an heir. I'm carrying the King's bastard! Just like me when I was a pup, this baby is destined to be unwanted.

My hand absentmindedly catches my belly with a soft stroke as my eyes find the old photograph of my grandmother on the table.

My grandmother and me didn't share any blood, but she was the closest thing to family I've ever known. She was the cook at the pack house where I lived as an orphan, and she cared for me as if I was her own. I can hear her soft, raspy voice in my memory.

*

"Oh, Cara, borrowing money from the King again? I told you, I'm old. Don't you spend your money on doctors trying to fix my condition. You worry about yourself now, you hear?"

I remember trying to hold back my tears as I looked upon her soft and wrinkly face, "Grandma, don't say things like that. You're my family. I'm going to pay him back, I just need to work extra hard and pick up extra shifts..."

Her warmth surrounded me as she pulled me into a big hug. This was my favorite spot in the world, being in her arms. She shushed me and patted my vibrant red hair.

"No more tears, child. One day you'll have a much bigger family, and they're gonna need you..."

*

I'd give anything to have Grandmother with me now. Nothing makes sense anymore.

But Grandmother was right about one thing. I do have a family now.

little baby growing inside me needs

outsider. A part of the pack in some ways, but never really accepted. Always hearing whispers from elders and nobles

to leave Pack

my job, leaving Alaric...

change his mind once he knows about the baby?" Lucy offers, quieter than

I doubt it. He's not really known for giving up

fierce determination and

Fate Mate hasn't

reject the mate bond before he can marry

a severed mate bond. A

can discuss these with me. Even though he hurt me, there's no

to speak with

***

of a calm, cool, and professional Beta as I pull up to Alaric's office. On the inside... well, I can't think

Alpha King's office to see Lilia sitting on the sofa

her high-born status. If it was anyone else, I'd have to admit that the two of them make

urgent business to discuss. I approach the Alpha King who sits behind his large wooden desk and open my mouth

and help get acquainted. Take care

glint of something like mischief in her eye. By the time Alaric

to push my luck after disobeying him after the proposal. I'll just have to make time to speak with him

I can do this.

my baby, I

trying not to look at her to keep myself calm.

last three years in my time

find you a nice broom closet to use as an office once you're

before turning to me in a whisper, "We all thought it was going

she-wolf not to say more as I catch Lilia's eye. She's pissed.

out whispers don't work so well for werewolves, superhuman hearing and

Almost everyone tries to