Rejected, And Became A Heiress

Chapter 0012

Yes, that hadn't been a drew at all! Ir WAS a memory.

But that little boy, he seemed so much like Alaric. It couldn't be

There's no way the Alpha King's son would have gotten lost in the forest, he had far too much protection.

And Alaric never would've cried like that, either.

No, that couldn't have been him. Just my silly imagination, still holding onto Alaric. Still trying to keep him in my life at any

DOL

I've got to let go of him.

I open my eyes again, slower this time. I glance at my surroundings- I'm in a hospital bed. How did I end up here?

And why is Alaric standing outside my room?

He's on a phone call, it doesn't look on like he's seen me wake yet. It's probably Lilia on the phone. Probably asking for another expensive gift from him.

I can't deal with him right now, I'm certain of that.

I turn to roll out of bed, going as slowly as I can to avoid making too much noise and alerting Alaric. Maybe if I'm quiet enough, 1 can slip out before he notices I'm going

I manage to rise from the bed, just as a nurse walks in.

you for

her, not sure exactly what

you," I

chuckled, "Well, it's the least we could do after all you've done to help us here at the hospital!

brought me in for a quick hug, and continued warmly. "You really

here unnoticed were dashed. Hanging up the phone. Alaric walks into my room, right towards

expression turns gloomy as

right now, I'm sure

uneasy at the sight of his glowering features, but my body still felt somehow attuned to him, like the

nurse left us alone, closing the door

moment before my body is forced back

such a hurry to leave?" He asks me grutily. "Eager to go find a new lover?

you going to talk about?!" I ask him, completely

what I'm talking about. I know you're seeing someone. Don't try to deny it," his voice has a hard

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you're talking about. I

anyway, what do you even care you're engaged

something inside me snaps. I

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know you can't stand me, but we don't have to put up with each other much longer," I unload my frustration on hum. Tll be gone before you know it, and you won't ever have libee me-"

he's savoring the taste. His lips move like he remembers exactly the way

remembers that I like a little nibble on my bottom