The Forced Maiden For The Cursed Alpha King by Josephine Ivy

Chapter 2

Sabrina’s pov

Iris‘ pregnancy news hit me like a brick hitting a wall. It felt like the biggest betrayal in the entire world, like the universe was on her side, even though I was the victim in this entire situation.

“Oh.” I whispered after the news got revealed to me, my voice unrecognizable to my own ears.

Zayn was brimming with excitement as he picked Iris up and spinned her around before stopping to give her a searing kiss, not bothered that I was present.

Seeing them almost every day for the past week brought along a fresh wave of hurt and pain each time. It always reminded me of what I managed to lose and what I’m now forced to share with my little sister.

Since my sister had my parents‘ approval, she didn’t bother holding herself back and always made sure to flaunt that in my face whenever I was present and she was cuddled up with my mate. She always derived joy in reminding me that she has taken everything from me.

Whenever she reminded me of that, it always made the pain within my chest multiply. I like to believe that she was just bluffing, but with each passing day, I’m always wondering if I haven’t really lost everything to her.

Zayn still spends his nights in the bedroom with me every night and Iris still returns back to my parents house every day where she’d always be welcomed with open arms, but what difference does that make when my mate and husband refuses to touch me.

“What about me?” I asked tentatively, voice trembling a little and hands shaking from shock. I sucked in a deep breath and shoved my hands in my pockets to hide my shaking hands.

My mate slowly pulled away from a grinning Iris and then he looked me up and down for a moment before shrugging. “You’re barren, Rina.” He finally spoke, voice flat and unforgiving and my mouth instantly fell open as a stabbing pain went through my chest.

Zayn had never referred to me as barren before. He usually consoled me whenever I was sad because of the pack members gossiping about my barrenness and even usually berates me from referring to myself with that word.

“W- what?” I whispered, mind reeling from disbelief and he shrugged before tugging Iris to his side. I almost couldn’t believe he could ever say that word to me.

Once upon a time, I used to believe that he loved me as much as I loved him, but now it all seemed like I’ve been living a lie for years and Zayn’s recent actions and lack of remorse were proof.

“It’s the truth. Of course, I’m not judging you… but it is what it is He continued, further shoving the dagger of betrayal deeper into my heart with his emotionless words.

I was breaking down on the inside, but I didn’t want to give them the lyxery of watching me cry in the presence again.

“S- so this baby is gonna be your heir?” I inquired after taking in a deep breath. My voice might sound calm, but I was completely dejected on the inside. Not because my sister got pregnant when I couldn’t, but only because it was for my husband of all people.

“Yup. About damn time, don’t you think so?” He drawled, a response which felt like a cold slap across the cheeks. I felt extremely faint for a few moments while silently wondering how it was possibile for my mate and sister to not feel a little bit guilty right now. They had bright siniles on, like this was a very normal occurrence.

Before I could even say anything else, Iris bounced on her feet and tugged on Zayn’s arm till he stared down at her. As I watched her right now, anger and pain filled every inch of my vins. It was like I was constantly sinking in an abyss of pain

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I caught them together, and with each passing moment, their actions were

to bless the throne with.” She suggested and a small grin stretched out on Zayn’s

my throat. If anyone told me my sister and mate would one day be acting like this in my presence, I’d have instantly laughed it off.

fairly well but they were never overly close to raise my suspicions a little, but that was because I also trusted my sister and mate so much. Or have I been unable to see what has been happening right

bad.” Zayn responded to Iris‘ suggestion after a few moments and I instantly found my voice,

“Absolutely not!”

outburst made them glance at me the next

a surprised look across their faces. Their shocked

my voice,

between you public and we agreed it was gonna be like a secret,

news of the two of them fucking and also expecting a child together gets out, I’d never be able to face anyone

now she is. Surely

let out a scoff of disbelief as more pain flooded my heart at his lack of remorse or sympathy. I was currently

as I spoke, while my hand reached

a party, Rina. You can’t stop that from happening.” Zayn, who had on an exasperated expression, finally responded and I

felt like a small boat in the middle of a large storm. How is one supposed to remain calm in a

narrowed and he shook his head

hit me in the chest along with another wave of pain and my lungs ceased working for a few seconds. I felt tears sting my eyes but I was still determined to hold it back. because I’ve come to understand that crying doesn’t really change anything in most

I need as soon as I start to cry. He hated the sight of me crying so much,

know I’d be shamed by everyone. I’d be an object of ridicule throughout the pack. Please, Zayn. If you claim to still love me, don’t do this” I cried out, desperation clear in my voice as I reached for his leg but he moved away. The sound of Iris scoffing made me glance her way but she rolled her eyes and averted

finally gotten an heir. If you really love me. your little inconveniences. He snapped angrily, voice cold and firm and I flinched, heart completely shattering once again.

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her face and instantly felt my slowly heart fill up with rage. I have

to me? I practically raised you and you chose to repay me this way? My voice filled the entire

at once.

myself from within. Letting them see me cry again like I did after catching them together was

moon goddess would finally take pity on you and bless you with a child!” My sister yelled at me while rolling her eyes and staring at me scornfully, and then she laughed maniacally before practically dragging Zayn away, leaving me to completely sink into the abyss of pain until I completely drown in it.

got announced, because a loud joyful cry went up the sky, and after that night, all everyone talked about here in the palace was that my sister had stolen my spot and that I was indeed cursed since I was

I could do in a situation like

that evening, he arrived with Iris hanging off his arm. I was sobbing in the bed, but I instantly wiped my cheeks. The pain within my chest instantly morphed into

the bed and instantly pointed

is an open marriage, right? I’m gonna go do just that!” I warned, voice steady and firm, and for that, I applauded myself

for a few moments

you do that?” His question shocked me to the core. Alphas hated

get him in line a little or make him treat

you thought I’d be jealous or something. I don’t care if you do that. For one, I’m

out there, because you’re no longer