Mated To The Cold Hearted Alpha – Chapter 98

Was I done with Leander? The memory of Leander’s hurt and betrayed face flashed before my eyes. Yes, I was done…I didn’t have a choice, not anymore. I swallowed thickly, trying to generate enough saliva in my mouth to speak. It didn’t help. Lifting the cold drink to my lips, I took a few sips of iced tea before setting the glass down. “Y-Yes.”

Tommy’s intelligent gaze remained trained on my face. From his expression, it was clear he hadn’t missed the conflict in my response but then seemed to let it go, lifting his drink to his lips. Ice clinked in the glass as he turned it up and swallowed the remaining liquid inside.

The conversation at the tables transitioned to much less serious subjects, gruff laughter ringing out intermittently as the bikers finished their meal.

comforted by the familiar voices around me and thankful for their unspoken understanding in giving me some quiet time alone with my thoughts.

it was time to go, Tommy paid the bill and we l

mounted the motorcycle and handed it back over to its rightful owner. The atmosphere of the group was more subdu

n my body ached. Reaching the landing, Lucky took a few steps past from the door and crouched, fishing the spare key out of its hiding place behind an innocuous piece of loose siding. It only took a few seconds for him to engage the lock and open the door.

ing looked exactly like we’d left it, but so much had changed. I was different now…and there was no going back to the person I used to be.

the kitchen.

ts were chaotic…too many…too much.

anything to drink?” Luca called from the kitchen.

ered.

in his left hand.

ted for him to spe

to go home?”

ding the leadership.

der had loyal wolves there, ready to capt

in place.”

ok my head slowly. “I’m just not ready…for

learly didn’t want me anymore. No one had been there to say goodbye. After everything I went through for them…the Claiming Ceremony…I guessed none of that mattered now.

m too well…and I couldn’t continue to do this to him..

ly, the Diamante wolves would be thrilled to have him back.

deep absinthe gaze lifted and locked on mine.

ing a deep breath didn’t ease the pit in my stomach. “I’ll be fine on my own now-“

ing you.”

but the raging conflict in his expression conveyed anothe

ucky,” my voice hitched, “you need to be around other wolves so you can find your mate.”

to decide anything right now.”

e.

utes before I stood to my feet

and took another swig. “Okay…night.”

.

breathe.

the overbearing light.

ved and hated him for it.

grouched from beneath th

re rudely torn from my grip.

ed, sitting up in bed.

ion on his face made my heart stand still. He had gone pale, no color in his skin. He stood frozen and stared at me like he’

ectively around them. “W-What is it? What’s wrong?”

led slowly, the expression on his face pained.

ou’re scaring me,” I whimpered. I’d never seen him like thi

ds. “F**k, Cin…I-I don’t know how to tell you this…”

ching a breaking point. “Just tell me…whatever it i

. “I’m sorry…but y-you’re pregnant…”