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

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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.

up! Oh, thank goodness! We were worried about you for a second there," Her smile was wide

blinked at her, not sure exactly what

I

after all you've done to help us here at the hospital! All that fundraising and coordination you've done

warmly. "You really are the best Beta this pack has ever had. I hope you know

slipping out of here unnoticed were dashed. Hanging up the phone. Alaric walks into

expression turns gloomy as we

last person he wants to be with right now, I'm sure he'd rather

of his glowering features, but my body still felt somehow attuned

the old nurse left

hand on my wrist for a moment before my body is forced

leave?" He asks me grutily. "Eager to go

to talk

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

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Chapter 11

what you're talking about. I

anyway, what do you even care you're engaged to your childhood love,

something inside me snaps. I

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frustration on hum. Tll be gone before you know it, and you won't ever have libee me-" Tin interrupted by the crushing force of his lips

the taste. His lips move like he

a little nibble on my bottom lip, which he