The Rejected Werewolf Princess by Didiadeyemi

CAMILLA'S POV

I left Ryker with Juan and decided to check up on Christine. I knew they would be fine together. I wasn’t sure how long they had been running but from the ease in their movements, it seemed like it had been a while. They were going to be fine together so I pushed them out of my mind and focused on my cousin.

I wasn't sure how I knew, I just knew Christine wouldn't be in the physicians quarters anymore and sure enough, she was in her room when I walked in. She was seated up in bed staring at the wall and she didn’t even blink when I took the spot next to her. I could only imagine the millions of questions running through her mind at the moment and the worst part was I wasn't sure if I could explain them all to her.

I wasn't sure if she would want me to hold her or not, she had never truly been big on physical contact and although she was getting better with Juan, I still didn’t want to make her uncomfortable. She had gone through something traumatic yesterday on what was meant to be the happiest day of her life and she was never going to forget it. We sa in silence for a full minute before she spoke.

“How did he know I was having twins?” she asked. I wasn't sure what I expected to be her first question but that wasn't it.

“He didn’t,” I began but she turned to me so fast I was scared she would get whiplash.

“Don’t lie to me, not today and not about this,” her voice was hard. “I heard him and he said babies. I'm not stupid, Camilla, and I deserve to know the truth. I deserve that much after everything that happened.”

I let out a sigh. There were only two choices- I could either tell her about Audrey or tell her about Ryker. Neither was something I was particularly interested in doing but she was right- she deserved the truth. I had also promised myself that I would talk to Ryker first before telling anyone about what was going on with him. It was like asking myself who I was going to protect- my daughter or my mate.

“Audrey drew something,” I said finally and surprise was etched on Christine's face because that was clearly not wha she was expecting to hear. “It was a family picture and she drew twin babies for you. We didn’t want to say anything until we were sure.”

“So, Ryker was sure?” she asked and I shrugged. I couldn't tell her that. “I'll get back to Audrey in a second but how did he know that something was wrong?”

“You'd have to talk to him about that. I can’t say anything more than I already have.”

I could tell that wasn’t the answer she was looking for because she let out an exasperated sigh. “Goddess, Camilla, why wasn't I told that all of this has been going on? I still don’t know exactly what the hell is going on.”

her hands down her face. “How did Audrey know? Are her powers coming back?” I nodded and Christine cursed. “I didn’t realize. She looks a lot better than she did the last

can get. I don’t have any witches who can lock up her powers again and I

I opened my mouth to speak but she cut me off. “If you say that you

part of the reason but it wasn't the full reason. “I just wanted normalcy for a little while. It doesn’t seem to be a big issue right now and I am hoping we can keep it

lay her head on my shoulder. “Everything will be fine, it always is in the end. Audrey

Damien are leaving today. With everything that has been going on, I don’t want to give her any

she began

rest, leave them to

I was sure she

the time I got down the

to me. “The day has

didn't seem to be carrying any form of anger towards me anymore and there was an ease in her step. Her cheeks were tinged slight pink and

that she was lying. There was more to the story and although I

knew that was why she wasn’t meeting my eye. Something had happened betweer yesterday and today and she

my words, she turned to me in shock. I could tell she didn’t quite believe me but I was telling the truth. I held nothing against her and I couldnt even if I tried. We might not have been related by blood but she

hug. She wrapped her arms around me and

face before turning to Ryker.

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disagreement against either of you. You are more than welcome here

invitation for a while,” he joked before pulling me into

off. Sometime during the goodbyes, Juan had disappeared and now it was just Ryker and I. The air felt thick with indecision. I knew I had to tel him about last night but I didn’t know if now was the right time. He had his arms around me and his chin was resting on my head. He seemed relaxed and in a good mood. Realistically speaking, there was no better time to talk to him.