Chapter 70 Chapter 70
Chapter 70
\- Natasha -
"I am just saying," Doctor Kira leaned back on her chair, shifting away from me
"The Alpha cannot have anything to do with that woman," I said between gritted teeth. "He has his reasons for bringing her in here, and those do not include whatever you are thinking."
"I did not mean to..."
"So better beware of what you think about his actions."
"Of course," she said and went quiet for a while. The soft music in the background was a contrast to the tension at our table
The workers in the small shop went out about their business, barely paying attention to the two influential members of the pack who constantly met here to drink over just one glass of wine each
As if on cue, Doctor Kira picked up the glass in front of her and gulped down the wine
She dropped it and gestured with her hands, preparing to speak
"So what do you plan to do now?" She asked me
"You have no business knowing since you are no longer of any good to me," I said. She didn't seem to worry about that
"I am sorry," she said without really trying to look sorry. "I did everything I could. It just wouldn't work."
"You failed me," I muttered and made to leave
"Natasha," she called hurriedly, reaching for my hand on the table and I glared at her
She changed her mind about touching me
"Are you going to go back on your words and cause trouble for me because you didn't get what you wanted?"
She asked. It took a while, but the laugh came. It was short and menacing. It definitely made her feel ridiculous, because she actually sounded like that
"I did not give you any words," I told her and stood up. "Besides, you failed to keep your own part of the deal."
"Natasha, please," she said, her eyes pleading. "I did everything you asked me to. I followed all your orders. It's not my fault things didn't work out."
"You are not to blame and I am not to be blamed either, for anything that happens," I said and walked out
"Natasha please," she called after me, her voice a whisper as she tried to avoid attention across the room
When I am finally done with Aria, I will have time for her.
\- James -
"Alpha, I have some good news," I said to Marcus after a while of contemplating whether I should tell him or not.
Seeing his condition, that would have been quite sensitive.
But I knew I would eventually have to tell him, or he'd find out anyway
"My wife is pregnant."
His eyes lit up as if I had just told him it was his wife who was pregnant
"Congratulations," he sounded happy. "This is indeed good news. You are now a complete man."
"Thank you so much Alpha," I said, wondering why he was reacting this way to it.
"You know, I just found out too that my wife is pregnant," he said and I squinted my eyes. "Just this morning. She has been sick and throwing up."
I laughed. I couldn't hold it in. Marcus frowned.
"Is there something?" He asked.
"Alpha I am so sorry," I said immediately. "I didn't mean to. It just came out of nowhere. You know, it's news too good to be true. Are you sure the Luna is really pregnant, or is she sick? The symptoms can be quite confusing."
"And what's that supposed to mean, James?" Marcus said, but thankfully, his tone was light. "Of course, I would have confirmed before telling anyone at all. I had the doctor check her. She is truly pregnant."
It was my turn to frown. So Sophie had moved up to her next phase of the plan without even bothering to involve me?
Well, good thing she didn't. I don't want to be part of it anyway
"Wow, this is..."I really didn't know what to say. "This is good news Alpha."
I knew it wasn't. It was all fake. Alpha Marcus will keep moving around in circles until Sophie is done with him
And I couldn't tell how long it will take him to find out
She's not his mate and can never carry his children, ever.
But the Alpha was so happy about the pregnancy thing and I felt so sorry for him
It made me wonder, if I will have to confirm Veronica's pregnancy to be sure
Because Sophie had made me see what kind of a villain a woman can be just to stay relevant in a man's life
But I wanted to believe Veronica was not as vile. That was the only thing I could hold on to, believe.
Even Marcus believes Sophie and that is why he'd never suspected she'd lie to him about carrying his child, or even sleeping with another man, a trusted one, right under his nose.
I said this as if I were not the trusted man
I wouldn't guilt-trip myself. I always thought to myself, she caused everything
She did it. Not me. I wouldn't have even thought of doing such a thing. Not to the Alpha whom I had sworn my loyalty. Not to my beloved mate whom I had sworn my love.
And not even to the innocent ones who had suffered Sophie's wrath. Aria, Doctor Mills, Thomas, and counting. I can never know how far and deep Sophie would go
Sometimes I think about them, especially Aria and I cannot help but wonder what's really happened to her.
If she were alive, I wish Sophie never found her. Or even Marcus. I wished she got over the betrayal and rejection. She was so soft and naive. She did not deserve what they gave her.
But perhaps losing her and getting Sophie and her lies was the Alpha's punishment.
Did it make me feel like a better person? No. But I held on to it. At least it kept me going.