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Chapter 10
Adeline West
As his words pierced the air, a searing pain shot through me. The mate bond that had connected us snapped violently in two. My body convulsed, and I could feel the bond ripping apart, leaving a gaping wound in my soul. I crumpled to the floor, the agony too much to bear.
“And tomorrow morning,” Killian continued, his voice like ice, there will be a rejection ceremony where I will officially divorce you and make the rejection final
The pain was unbearable. My vision blurred as tears flowed freely, and I could barely muster the strength to respond. My heart shattered, and the rejection’s pain tore through me like a storm. I couldn’t breathe and couldn’t think as the agony overwhelmed me
The guards moved in, their grip harsh and unyielding, dragging me back to the darkroom. They threw me inside and locked the door, leaving me in the cold, suffocating darkness. My wolf howled in anguish, a mournful cry that echoed my own despair.
I curled up on the floor, clutching my chest as sobs wracked my body. The rejection pain was relentless, a cruel reminder of the bond that had been severed. My wolf’s howls mixed with my cries; the sound was a symphony of suffering that seemed to have no end.
“Why? Moon goddess?” I cried out.
Fime lost all meaning as I lay there, consumed by the torment. My mind replayed Killian’s words over and over, each repetition a fresh stab to my heart. The weight of his rejection pressed down on me, suffocating any hope I had left.
Eventually, exhaustion took over, and I fell into a fitful sleep, haunted by nightmares of the pain and betrayal. When I woke, the nausea and dizziness from before returned with a vengeance. I vomited, my body weak and trembling from the ordeal. My vision began to blur, and before I knew it, everything went black.
“Adeline, wake up someone’s voice pierced through the darkness. I felt someone shaking me, and I slowly regained. consciousness, my body aching from the hard tiles beneath me. Greta’s face swam into view, and I could see the fear in her
eyes.
“Greta” I mumbled, my voice weak
“Oh, thank the Moon Goddess, she sighed in relief, helping me it up. “You need to go to the hospital. You look terrible,” she said firmly.
“No,” I whispered, struggling to sit up. “I have to go to Killian. The ceremony. I can’t miss it.”
“Adeline, you can’t, Greta insisted, her eyes full of worry. “You’re not well
“I don’t have a choice,” I replied, forcing myself to stand despite the dizziness. “He needs to do this, and I need to accept it.”
Greta helped me get dressed, her hands trembling slightly as she did. She gave me a look of pity and sorrow, but I couldn’t afford to break down again. I had to be strong, at least for a little while longer.
She looked torn, but she helped me to my feet, supporting me as we made our way to Killian’s office. Each step was a struggle; my body was weak from days of torment. But I knew I had to face him, to sever the last tie that bound me to this place. If he doesn’t want his mate, then I will accept it and move on with my life.
When we arrived at Killian’s office, he was standing behind his desk, impeccably dressed in a sharp suit. His cold, handsome features were as imposing as ever. On the desk lay the divorce papers, a reminder of what was about to happen.
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“Adeline,” Killian said, his voice devoid of emotion. “Let’s get this over with.”
I stood before him, my heart heavy but resolute. “Okay,” I said quietly.
He looked at me with a mixture of disdain and indifference. “I, fillian Volkov, Alpha King of the werewolves, reject you, Adeline, as my mate and banish you from the Blood Moon Pack
The words hit me like a physical blow, but I remained standing had to accept it and let go of any lingering hope. “I accept your rejection.” I replied, my voice steady despite the pain. There was no point in fighting. No one believed me, and no one wanted me here.
I stepped forward and signed the divorce papers, iny hand shaking slightly. Killian’s eyes were on me, watching my every move. When I finished, I placed the pen down and looked at Kiln, hoping for some sign of regret or sorrow, but his face remained impassive.
“Five million dollars have been transferred to your account. Consider it compensation,” he said, his tone serious.
I didn’t respond. The money meant nothing to me. It couldn’t heal the wounds in my heart or erase the pain of his rejection. I turned and walked out of the office, each step feeling like a weight lifting off my shoulders but leaving a hollow ache behind.
As I peached the hallway, Greta was waiting for me. The sight of her brought a flood of emotions crashing down. I fell to my knees, tears streaming down my face. I didn’t kill her,” I sobbed, my voice breaking. “I didn’t
Greta kneeled beside me, her arms wrapping around me in a comforting embrace. “I know, Adeline, she whispered. “I
know
The last thing I remembered was the soothing sound of Greta’s voice before everything went black again.
I woke up to the white walls of a hospital room and the hum of machines surrounding me. Tubes were attached to my hand, and the steady beep of the heart monitor provided a strange sort of comfort amidst the chaos that had become my life. My head felt heavy, and I struggled to sit up, my body protesting every movement.
The door creaked open, and a doctor walked in, a clipboard in hand. She had a kind face, but her expression was serious. “Good morning. Adeline,” she said, glancing at the machines before looking back at me. “How are you feeling?”
“Weak,” I admitted, my voice barely a whisper. “What happened?
She sat down in the chair next to my bed, her eyes compassionate. “You were brought in after collapsing. You’ve been under a lot of stress, and your body couldn’t handle it anymore.”
I nodded slowly, the memories of the past few days flooding back. The rejection, the accusations, the pain. It all felt like a nightmare I couldn’t wake up from. “Is there anything else? I asked, sensing there was more she needed to tell me.
The doctor hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Adeline, we ran some tests to ensure you were stable. One of those tests revealed that you’re pregnant.”
Her words hit me like a lightning bolt.
Pregnant? How could I be pregnant?
My mind raced back to that night in the meeting hall with the stranger who I helped. The sex that night. Oh, goddess.
But there was no denying it now
I was carrying a life inside me.
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“No.” I whispered, shaking my head in disbelief “This can’t be lening”
The doctor reached out, placing a gentle hand on mine I know is a lot to the inesperadly go marrything goal se been through. But you need to take care of yourself now, more
Tears welled up in my eyes, and I felt an overwhelming sense of fear and senttainty. How was I going to raise a ritilid in these circu