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.”

I am just going with the flow and hoping that I figure something out soon.” She ran her hands down her face. “How did Audrey know? Are her powers coming

will take any win I can get. I don’t have

that you kept me out of the loop. Why would you do that? We are a team, aren't we?” I opened my mouth to speak but she

“I just wanted normalcy for a little while. It doesn’t seem to be a big issue right now

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

everything that has been going on, I don’t want to give her any more reason to believe that we

come?” she began but I shook my

them to Ryker

and once I was sure she wouldn't sneak out of the room, I

were already done with their run by the time I got down the stairs and

turn to me. “The day has barely broken and half

different about her, I wasn’t sure what it was but I could almost see it. She didn't seem to be carrying any form of anger towards me anymore and

lying. There was more to the story and although I wanted to push, it wasn’t the best choice. “I am grateful to you all for having us here,

is forgotten,” I didn’t hesitate. I knew that was why she wasn’t meeting my eye. Something

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

whispered and I pulled her into a hug. She wrapped her arms around me and we

from her face before turning to Ryker. While they

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“I wasn't going to hold one disagreement against either of you. You are more than welcome here anytime

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

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