Chapter 0002
ZAJA.
The following day dawns as gloomy and dark as the weight on my chest.
Sebastian left last night. I had heard the front door slam shut, and I wonder if he
went to Annalise.
I stare at the divorce file in front of me, five million dollars as alimony. It is not a small amount. He really wants me to leave so desperately, doesn’t he?
I toss the file onto the bed. I don’t need his money. Nothing can make up for the pain of being rejected by my mate. The man I had given everything to.
I push the rumpled bedding back and get out of bed, and stare at my reflection above
my vanity.
Staring back at me is the creamy skin with freckles, and long ginger locks which, despite being hard to maintain, I never considered cutting, because Sebastian liked it. My pouty lips aren’t anywhere near as big as Annalise’s, but the most prominent feature of mine is probably my amethyst–coloured eyes.
There was a time when every man wanted me. At College and University, all the young men wanted to date Zaia Toussaint. 2
My reputation in my studies and as the daughter of Alpha Hugh Toussaint only added to that, I came from a reputable pack, one whose size is almost as big as this one, however, their reputation is vastly different. 1
Where my father’s pack is known for its social status and influence, the Dark Hollow Falls Pack was known for their power and their control.
No one wants to cross them.
I stare down at the papers in my hand.
Placing a hand on my stomach, I calm myself. Stress is not good for the baby. I will
not sit here and weep. I will show him I am fine.
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Determined, I ball my fists still holding those hateful papers, before I get ready for
the day and make my way downstairs.
ne stepping out o
“Did the Alpha not return last night?” Emma the dining room.
with the uneaten dishes from last night.
“He came late, and I had fallen asleep,” I reply, forcing a smile as I lead the way to the
kitchen.
“You look pale, Luna. Are you alright?” she asks as I make myself some cereal, even
though I have no appetite.
Before I can reply, my phone rings.
It’s Valerie Scott, my Doctor and close friend.
“Hello?” I answer, stepping away from the table and leaving the kitchen for privacy.
“Zaia, I’m sorry to bother you so early. I was taking a second look at your reports, and I want you to come back for a few additional checks.”
“Valerie… is everything alright?” I ask nervously.
“Don’t worry, Zaia, just come see me as soon as possible.”
pit of my stomach and I quickly hurry to leave, asking Ethan to
tell him
looks at me curiously as he
just going to go meet
a complete
the head gynaecologist at the hospital, and I’m glad she is
out about my
and I thank Ethan, telling him to wait for me.
me and I’m happy
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hospital entrance.
the
to the hospital two days in a
“Oh no, 1-”
to see
Valerie standing there in
crossed.
see,” the prying woman behind the counter says before she smiles and
smell of disinfectant is
keep your pregnancy a secret
the hallway and opens
although my
her office, she tells me to lie down on
scan of my stomach. Since we
be able
on her face deepening, I dare not disturb her
the
from my stomach and motions for me to get up,
ask her as I stand up, “Tell me Valerie, what is
too much, there
She begins, but it’s too soon to be
sighs as she sits down behind her desk.
“But?”
head as she opens up a
you seem healthy and fit, but after looking through your reports… you
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I frown.
eyes fly open.
are having twins, which makes
your health.”
divorce wasn’t bothering me, but the doctor obviously
share the excitement with
lose them?” I
high and until
I would say you need to rest as much as possible. Perhaps keeping this pregnancy news quiet, for now, will be better. I know the pack members will
they find out that an Alpha heir will soon be born.”
and scan through
had studied medicine alongside business at
is it possible for my levels to be so low?” I
her head. “It’s beyond me, but I
keep an eye
I ask a weird question? Does a rejection harm an
say quietly.
my chin up,
through me.
moment before she looks
child, but it
for example like yourself, she may
another child again.”
and unsettled. to think straight. After what she told me, I
been debating what to do for the last hour. I had dismissed Ethan
mind is still in turmoil and a memory from long ago returns to me, making
heart squeeze.
(Flashback)
hope
I ask, surprised, as he pulls me into his lap and runs his fingers through
hair.
my beautiful fire pixie. And I hope they have hair just like you too,”
skips a beat as I tilt my head. I didn’t really feel confident with my flaming. orange hair, but Sebastian
but it’s his
shock. “That will be the name
(End of flashback)
much. If I had
he no longer wants me, I think
have two beautiful babies. Perhaps he will reconsider the divorce.
to know
Pack Hall. Sebastian.
Hall sits beside our mansion, separated only by
town, and this is the
important events.
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