Chapter 7 CHAPTER SEVEN
Emily’s pov
I clutched my dress, my head swirling at how fast my heart was beating. Sheila tried to calm me down, rubbing my back as she spoke calmly to me, while Roman stood protectively by my side.
After the whole ordeal yesterday, and the embarrassing display from me. I had run from the hall, Roman not too far behind. He had consoled me as I cried my eyes out, asking the question on both our minds.
“How could Stefan do this?” It was barely up to five months and he was already getting married, did our bond mean nothing to him.
I breathed out slowly, rubbing my hands together to calm my nerves. Alpha Castor had invited us to his office, I am sure it was to get to the bottom of whatever was going on between me and Stefan.
Sheila had also been requested to be present, which I didn’t understand, but was nonetheless glad for as her soothing presence helped me a little.
A young man opened the door, before signaling for us to come inside. We stepped inside, my eyes glancing around the room, taking in each individual in the room, before finally resting on Stefan.
The room was bigger than I expected, with Alpha castor seated in the middle, by his side was his wife, with Kimberly and Stefan sitting opposite each other. On each end were other faces I had seen previously in the council meeting.
Alpha Castor ushered us in, gesturing for us to sit at the empty chairs in the room.
Stefan refuses to look at me, his gaze planted firmly in front of him, ignoring both me and Roman. I adjusted the cloth I was wearing, today I had chosen something simple, but made sure it showed my visibly growing stomach.
I wanted Stefan to notice my pregnancy. Instead he had refused to look at me, or was pretending not to notice. We all took our seat, waiting for Alpha Castor to speak.
He cleared his throat, looking at each of us before he started speaking.
“It has come to my notice, about the existing bond between Alpha Stefan Regan and Miss Emily Snow.” I called everyone of you here today for us to clarify and get to the bottom of this issue.
He paused, before calling on me. I glanced up at him, before slowly standing up. Sheila seated close to me, squeezed my hands reassuringly.
“It is correct that Alpha Stefan has broken the bond between you guys, right? Alpha Castor asked me.
“Yes Alpha, I replied. But the mate bond has not been fully broken, as I didn’t reject him back.”” He nodded his head, before finally asking me to sit back down.
Miss Sheila, he called, Sheila stood up immediately. Yes Alpha she said, smiling softly as she glanced at me. He then asked her if I was pregnant, which she responded with a firm yes.
Kimberly glanced at me, barely concealed hatred in her gaze. I looked at Stefan, trying to gauge his reaction to the news, but was met with an indifferent reaction.
As you all know Alpha Castor continues. My daughter Kimberly, got married to Alpha Stefan yesterday. While it is not my business what happened between you guys, I have to make it my business, as I would not want an alliance built on the pain and suffering of others.
Now, Alpha Stefan, I would like to know your stand concerning the pregnancy of your previous mate.
Finally Stefan glances at me, his gaze pausing briefly on my stomach, as he glances away clenching his jaws. He stood up, staring daggers at me and Roman before addressing us.
As you all know, Emily had defiled our sacred bond by laying with another. On my coronation for that matter, with no regards for me or our pack. I opened my mouth to protest, but Sheila pinched my hands, motioning for me to keep quiet.
I glanced towards Roman, who has been quiet this whole time. He was seated opposite me, his gaze firmly on me as he crossed his hands, his feet lightly tapping the ground.
Anyways Stefan continued. I would not deny sleeping with my mate, but I can’t deny that another man has also laid claim to her. So until the baby is born, we have no way of knowing who the father truly is.
Murmuring started among the council members, I clutched the handle of my seat, shame shrouding me, at the glance some of them threw my way.
I would formally request, that a proper dissolution of the bond between them be held. Kimberly said, glancing at me with disgust.
Alpha Castor thanked Stefan, before calling on Roman.
Roman glanced at me, before standing up. His poised was straight, his hands clenched beside him, his face in a hard scowl.
““You were once the Beta and second in command of the Silver Crescent pack right?”” Alpha Castor asked him.
“Yes Alpha,”” he replied, briefly glancing at Stefan.
““And you know that Emily Snow, was mated to your Alpha correct.””
“Yes Alpha,”” he said.
Alpha Castor nodded, while Luna Serena sat beside him silently.
““And is it correct that the both of you can not remember the night in question, Alpha Castor asked.””
Roman gritted his teeth in annoyance, before responding.
““Yes Alpha,”he said, glancing briefly towards Emily.
Emily glanced down, biting her lips. It was true that the memory of the night that had cost her so much, was still blurry in her mind. But the bits and pieces that had filtered through her hazy memory, was not something she wanted to acknowledge, or admit out loud.
Some of the councils laughed mockingly.
Oh please!!!, you expect anyone to believe such outrageousness Kimberly exclaimed, crossing her legs as she scoffed.
Alpha Castor cleared his throat loudly, silencing everyone.
“Is it possible that this child could be yours?" he asked Roman.
My heart pounded, as I glanced at Roman. praying, with all my might, that he would not make our situation more complicated.
“Yes Roman said firmly, his stance rigid and proud as he glanced at me, holding my gaze.””
I glanced away, heat flooding my face as I shrunk myself deeper into my seat.
Suddenly, Stefan stood up from his seat in anger, pointing at me.
You slutty bitch he exclaimed, my eyes widening as he advanced towards me. I always knew you were ready to open your legs for him, with you rubbing all over him any slight chance you get. He laughed mockingly, as tears ran down my face.
I didn’t know who this was before me, but the Stefan I had known and loved, would never say such a thing to me. Roman stood in front of me, barring his teeth at Stefan.
Of course, he jeered at Roman. Her lap dog, always running around her.
You were never worthy to be my mate, he continued, malice laced in every word he spoke. it’s a pity, that I wasted my time on a slut like you. He didn't get to finish his sentence, with Roman punching him hard. Stefan reared back, blood pouring from his nose, he chuckled darkly, before punching Roman back.
I glanced at Alpha Castor, hoping he would put a stop to the fight that was about to break out, instead he watched silently along with everyone else. I sobbed loudly, tears pouring down my face as both Roman and Stefan engaged in a full time battle, both changing into their wolves.
I ran towards them, freeing myself from Sheila’s hold. I don’t know why but I stood in front of Roman, shielding him from Stefan. Stefan bared his teeth at me, growling as thick saliva dripped from his jaws.
stop!!! this I cried, I was done. If Stefan really hated me this much, then there was no use holding onto a bond that brought hatred and pain.
I, Emily Snow, reject Stefan Regan as my Mate. I said, I couldn’t take it anymore. Stefan howled loudly, hatred in his gaze as he jumped on me, his claws, digging into my stomach.
I gasp, shock running through my body. Dead silence fills the office, before Sheila screams, running towards me.
I fall back, Sheila catching me as she presses her hands to my stomach, trying to stop the blood gushing out,
Roman, now in his human form, rushes towards me, holding my hands tightly in his as he begged for me to hold on.
Blood splits out from my mouth as I cough, searing pain flowing through my stomach. I clutched my stomach, Sheila doing whatever she could to stop the bleeding.
My babies!!!!I whisper, Please save my babies.