Alpha's regrets Pregnant Rejected Luna novel Chapter 3

Kaida

The sterile scent of the hospital clung to the air as I tried to process Dr. Cooper’s words. Twins. I was pregnant with twins. My head spun with the news, and for a fleeting moment, I felt a surge of happiness despite everything that had happened. But reality crashed back into place when I thought of Kaelen.

I swallowed hard, my throat dry as I looked up at Dr. Cooper. “Does… does Kaelen know?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. A part of me already knew the answer, but I had to ask, had to hope - no matter how small - that Kaelen had some shred of decency left in him.

Dr. Cooper gave me a sympathetic look, shaking his head. “No, Kaida. Kaelen wasn’t the one who brought you here. It was your driver.”

My heart sank. His words were painful and they settled heavily in my chest, suffocating. Of course, Kaelen hadn’t been the one to bring me here. He hadn’t cared enough to follow me when I’d fainted. He hadn’t even asked about me. The realization left a cold pit in my stomach. How could someone I had loved so deeply, someone I had been married to for two years, be so utterly heartless?

The tears that had been threatening to fall since the moment I’d signed the divorce papers finally broke free, sliding down my cheeks. I turned my head, not wanting Dr. Cooper to see the full extent of my pain. But he was a doctor, and he saw everything. He placed a gentle hand on my arm.

“Kaida, I need to talk to you about something important.” His tone was calm but serious. I wiped my tears and looked at him, fear creeping into my chest.

“What is it?” I asked, my voice trembling.

Dr. Cooper hesitated for a moment before speaking. “Your pregnancy… it’s at risk.” His words hung in the air like a thundercloud, ready to break.

“At risk?” My voice cracked. “What do you mean?”

“You have PCOS, Kaida, which you know makes it more difficult to get pregnant. But now that you are, it also increases the risk of complications, including miscarriage. I need you to be as stress-free as possible during this pregnancy. Too much stress could jeopardize your health and the babies’ health.”

My heart clenched. Miscarriage. The thought of losing the twins - after everything - was unbearable. I wrapped my arms around myself, as though that could somehow shield my babies from the reality of my life. But I knew better. This wasn’t a fairytale. And I was living in the middle of a nightmare.

“Stress-free?” I laughed bitterly, shaking my head. “How am I supposed to be stress-free when everything in my life is falling apart?”

Dr. Cooper’s gaze softened. “I understand that things are difficult right now, but you have to put yourself and your babies first. If that means stepping away from certain situations or people to protect your health, then that’s what you need to do.”

His words stirred something inside me - something like resolve. He was right. I had to protect myself. I had to protect my babies. And that meant making choices, no matter how painful they might be.

“Dr. Cooper, please,” I said, my voice trembling with desperation. “You can’t tell anyone about the pregnancy.”

He looked taken aback. “Kaida - ”

“Please,” I interrupted, my hands gripping the edge of the hospital bed. “Kaelen and I are divorced now. He wouldn’t care about the twins. And if he found out, it would only make things worse for me. I can’t… I can’t deal with that right now. Please, just keep it a secret.”

Dr. Cooper’s brows furrowed, clearly concerned, but he didn’t argue with me. “Kaida, I understand where you’re coming from. But you have to promise me that you’ll keep up with your appointments and take care of yourself. I can keep the pregnancy confidential, but I need to monitor you closely to make sure everything stays on track.”

I nodded quickly, relief flooding through me. “I promise. I’ll do everything you say.”