Chapter 11
Willow’s POV
blinked slowly, squinting as the harsh white light pierced my eyes.
My entire body ached. My ribs burned whenever I took a breath. Everything was sore.!!
For a moment, I didn’t know where I was. Then I saw the drip connected to my hand, the white walls and my antiseptic smell
I was in a clinic.
I turned my head slightly and winced as pain shot through my neck.
Why was I here? What happened?
nose twitched at the sharp
The memories came crashing back like a flood. I could remember Ana’s mocking words as she whispered about my babies. I shoved her, and she began slamming her head into the wall intentionally.
I swallowed as I remembered Silas ordering his guards to beat me. I could remember the pain… so much pain.
I remembered calling my father.
Did he find me? Did he get to me in time?”
I looked around the room, expecting to see him nearby, but the chair next to my bed was empty. My heart dropped slightly.
I tried to sit up, but the pain in my lower abdomen made me stop. My hands instinctively reached for my belly, and I froze.” My baby was gone!!
I didn’t need anyone to tell me. I already knew. I could already feel the emptiness in me.
Tears welled up in my eyes as I wrapped my arm around my belly”
A choked sob escaped my throat, and once it started, I couldn’t stop it. My shoulders shook as I cried into my pillow.
The pain of everything was just too much to handle. The loss. The betrayal. The shamel
My body shook as I sobbed. I knew I wanted to end the pregnancy, but not like this. Not through violence.
I had been beaten, and left to bleed to death.8
My only mistake was falling in love with the wrong person, but I didn’t deserve this. No one did.
Suddenly, I felt strong arms wrap around me, pulling me into a warm embrace. My body stiffened at first; I didn’t know who this person was, I hadn’t even seen his face.
However, I realized that I didn’t care. The embrace was warm, comforting and gentle. Slowly, the tension in my body melted away, and I melted in his arms as I released the grief that overwhelmed me.
I sobbed even harder as i buried my face in his chest. He didn’t say a word, he just held me as I broke down. I didn’t know who he was, but at that moment, his presence meant a lot to me!!
When I finished crying, I reluctantly pulled away from the warm embrace. The man stood up from where he sat beside me on the bed. I sniffed as i wiped my tears with the back of my hand, I kept my eyes away from the man as embarrassment washed over me. I had sobbed my eyes out on his chest, when I didn’t even know him.!!
An awkward silence fell in the room. After a moment, I gathered the courage to glance up. Standing beside me was a man with gentle green eyes, and long black hair that framed his well–chiseled face. His eyes were soft and filled with understanding.
“Tim co sorry for your loss, he said softly and sincerely.li
I nodded stiffly I didn’t trust myself to speak without bursting into tears again. However, I was curious. I didn’t know who he was or why
“Do you need anything? Water?” he asked, his green eyes shone in concern.
I stared at him in confusion.b
“Who are you?” I asked hoarsely.
His lips curved into a small gentle smile. “Your father sent me
Isniffed “Where is he?“)
“He left some minutes ago to freshen up, the man said calmly, “He’ll be back soon.”)
I didn’t respond I didn’t know who this man was, and I wasn’t sure I could trust him, no matter how gentle and caring he looked.
“You didn’t tell me your name” | said slowly
He smiled again. Tim Alastair
I stared at him, furrowing my eyebrows. “Alastair? As in Alpha Alastair? The man I’m getting engaged to?” I asked in disbelief ! “Yes,” he said warmly “I’ve been looking forward to meeting you, Willow I’m just sorry it had to be like this.“
