I found out that he went to my father’s place and was staying with Shelly ever since the night of our honeymoon.
Feeling forlorn, I wandered the metro. I ended up visiting the restaurant where Cain proposed to me. Sitting by myself, my eyes drifted to the table where Cain and I shared a meal, prior to his proposal.
What I saw shook my very core.
To my horror, I caught Cain and my older sister having an intimate dinner at the very spot he reserved for us that night he asked for my hand in marriage.
I heard my heart shatter a million pieces as they exchanged a passionate kiss!
Hurriedly, I left my seat.
As I carelessly turned, I bumped on a tall man in a tuxedo. It was none other than Maximus Vine, the well-known philanthropist, who despite being popular, managed to keep his investments a secret to prying eyes.
He was sought after by women, and various prominent families both from the business and social world, not just for his good looks and physique, but for his immense wealth, intelligence, and, according to some sources, performance in bed. His power and influence are on par, if not greater, than that of an alpha werewolf. Rumors had been circulating that he is, but the man never denied nor admitted to it.
He grabbed me by the waist, to prevent me from falling. I felt his warm breath on my cheek as he gently reminded me to be careful, lest my actions harm the child in my womb.
“Ho… how… Can you tell?” I stammered.
“How can I not? Your scent was all over the place. That little one is receiving much love from you.” Was all he told me.
As he steadied me, Shelly approached us and scathingly commented that I’m being shameless for flirting with a man when I just got married weeks ago. Cain joined her and gave me a judging look.
“Cain, we just happened to bump into each other.” I explained.
“Oh my! Playing the coincidence bullshit, aren’t we, Serena?” she commented contemptuously.
“Then why is that man still holding you?” Cain maliciously asked.
“In case your eyes aren’t working properly, you dullard, I am steadying this fine miss who almost fell on the floor. An unfortunate occurrence if it actually happened.” Maximus Vine answered.
“That’s my wife, just in case you missed the news, Mr. Vine” Cain thornily pointed out.
“Oh, I haven’t!” Maximus answered coolly, then added “I just hope you haven’t forgotten she is!”