Chapter 20

Vera's POV.

The light from the open window hit my face, making me want to get way. The day had dawned, and I was sure it was going to be another boring day of my days in the Blood moon pack. I rolled on the bed, feeling the furry white duvet brush my skin. I sighed deeply, sitting up on the bed. Rubbing my bleary eyes, I scanned the room, my eyes resting onto the door. I could here the chatter from downstairs, and it made me wonder what they were up to.

Rolling off the bed, I felt the cold floor under my feet, making me shiver involuntarily.

Heading to the bathroom, I sunk myself into the hot bath that had been prepared for me.

Resting my head backwards on the white tub, I closed my eyes, savoring the sweet scent of lavender.

And then a memory flashed behind my closed eyes.

"I love you, Vivon." I said, staring at the man in front of me who continued to sip from the glass of wine he was holding, not paying any attention to me.

"I love you, Vivon." I repeated, my eyes beginning to sting with tears, but he did not even spare me a glance.

Gulping down the wine in his hand, he stood to his feet from the date I had prepared, dusting his pants and walking away. I watched his back fade, the tears that had been clouding my vision beginning to pour. Why had he continued to hurt me like this, I asked myself as I let the tears pour. We had been betrothed before that slut came into the picture. We were okay, and Vivon had loved me. I stared at the direction in which he had left, my nails digging into my palm, the faint scent of blood filling my nostrils.

"Find someone else." I heard my wolf say in my head, and the anger I felt only multiplied at it's words.

"Shut up unless you want me to shut you up." I threatened, but it had only provoked me more.

"He is not for you." My wolf said again, and by this time I had began to grit my teeth.

"Shut up!" I yelled, and I had noticed all heads turn to my table, the humans giving me awkward stares, but I did not care. The lowly humans were the least of my concerns.

...

Coming back to the present, the bath had began to turn cold. Getting out, I wrapped myself in a bathrobe and headed back to my room where I had dried my hair. Getting dressed in a casual floral dress, I had been brushing my hair when a knock pierced through my ears.

"Come in." I said, not bothering to look at the door. It creaked open after I had heard it click, a lady walking in.

I rolled my eyes at who it was...Mildred, she was my personal maid, a lowly Omega.

She was clad in a sunset yellow maid uniform, her hair tied into a bun.

Her eyes rested onto the floor, not wanting to meet my gaze.

"Scion." She called out continuing to bow, and I felt my lips curl up in satisfaction. Exactly how an omega should behave. Looked like she had learned her place after our little lesson last time.

"I had brought you breakfast as you had not come down for breakfast." She said, rushing out only to push in a trolley.

My eyes followed her, and I could hear her heartbeat accelerate, to my utmost satisfaction. She was no different than a human with a second mind, I thought as I snorted. My face contoured in disgust, staring at her as she fiddled with the hem of her dress.

Pulling the trolley towards my bed, I sat, opening the dishes.

Picking up the utensils, I began to eat, cutting into the beef that sat on the plate.

Chewing slowly, I felt the tender meat melt in my mouth, and my eyes moved to Mildred who was too scared to meet my gaze.

Clicking my tongue, I asked...

"I heard the loud chattering early this morning, what was it about?"

And I felt the faint scent of blood hit my nostrils, she had bit her lips.

"Oh, preparations are being made for the ball next week." She said, staring at the floor.

"Mhmm." I nodded my head as stuffed my mouth with more of the beef brisket.

"Tell me something I don't know." I said, continuing to stuff my mouth.

"Is Vivon Coming?" I asked, my eyes resting onto her face and I saw her throat move slightly.

"I...I... I have no idea of the invitations, Scion." I heard her say and I snorted. Of course, how would a mere omega know something so important.

"Ahh...I forgot how stupid you are." I said, my eyes getting wide in realization, feigning ignorance.

Waving my hand, I motioned for her to leave my sight.

I watched her turn around, walking towards the door, her worn out sandals glazing the tiled floor. And then she pulled the door open, walking out.

I stared at the closed door, my thoughts wandering. Was the alpha going to invite Vivon?

And just then, my phone rang.

"Magnus." I said as held the phone to my ear.

"Hey, Princess. " I heard, and I could imagine the mischievous smirk on his lips.

I rolled my eyes as I continued to stuff my mouth, my hand still holding the phone to my ear.

"I'm guessing you don't know about it yet?" He asked, and I wondered what he was talking about.

"My source says Vivon had rejected his mate."

"What?" I asked, feeling perplexed, and by this time I had paused from eating.

"Why?" I asked, and I know I was supposed to feel sorry for Vivon, but my heart rejoiced at the news.

"I've got no clue." He said from the other end.

"And I also heard that she is pregnant." He added, and my breath hitched.

Pregnant?

I clutched the phone in my hand tightly, not saying a word.