“Maybe,” I replied, my voice trembling. “But you deserve to have an heir, Alpha Damon. And I’d do this for you. I’d do it without asking for anything in return.”
He looked away, his jaw clenched, and I could see the battle raging within him.
“I can’t promise you anything,” he said, his voice low, almost defeated. “I can’t give you what you want, Kierra.”
“I know,” I whispered, feeling a tear slip down my cheek.
There was a long silence between us, the weight of our words settling in the space between us. And then, slowly, he nodded.
“Fine,” he said, his voice barely audible. “If this is what you want… then so be it.”
I nodded, my heart both aching and elated. This wasn’t a fairy-tale ending. There was no promise of love or happily ever after.
HE AGREED. That's all that matters to me. He touched me that night and we had sex. It was urgent but tender and consuming. And my body and heart want it so much.
Our bodies became one, Alpha Damon bit my neck. He marked me, deep and permanent. That mark told the world I was his, and for a while, I let myself believe that he was mine.
“Ahh… I love you,” I whispered to him as soon as we both reached our peaks.
Three weeks later, I found out I was carrying his child. I’d never experienced such a mix of emotions.
When I told my father, I could see the disappointment and anger radiating off him. He yelled, his voice shaking with the kind of fury that only comes from heartbreak.
“How could you be so careless, Kierra?!” he spat, pacing back and forth. “Do you have any idea what you’ve done?! The pack will judge you for this!”
“I… I’m sorry, Dad,” I whispered, my eyes downcast. “But I’m going to keep this child.”
“Who's the father, then? He should marry you!”
My eyes widened in shock. No, that's not included with the plan! But seeing the rage in my father's eyes right now, I knew at that moment that I can never question his decision.
“Tell me, Kierra! I want an answer!” He spat angrily again making me almost jump in fear. He's the kindest father but he's really ruthless when mad.
I looked down, forced to answer him “I-It's… Alpha Damon… he’s the father.”
He narrowed his eyes at me, his voice cold. “Then he’ll marry you. You’ll do this right, and he’ll take responsibility.”