Fated to the Alpha Who Killed Me (by Sherry) novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180

G78

I stood up abruptly, my chair scraping loudly. “The dishes can wait until tomorrow. I need to sleep. You can

stay in the guest bedroom tonight, but first thing tomorrow morning, you find a hotel. Understood?”

I turned and headed toward my bedroom, closing the door firmly behind me.

When my alarm went off the next morning, I got ready for work with mechanical efficiency. When I

emerged from my bedroom, I noticed the guest bedroom door was standing open. The bed had been made

with precise hospital corners. Evan’s suitcase was gone.

Relief flooded through me. All the dishes from last night had been washed and put away. The counters were

spotless. It was as if Evan had never been here.

When I arrived at the company, Linda appeared in my office doorway. “Celeste Morrison submitted her

resignation this morning. Effective immediately. She’s already cleared out her desk.”

I nodded.

By the time I headed to the parking garage that evening, I was exhausted. I had just pulled my car door

open when a sudden wave of nausea hit me. My stomach heaved violently, and I barely had time to slam the

door shut and run toward the bathroom.

When the worst passed, I pushed open the stall door and froze.

Celeste and Riley were standing near the sinks.

Riley opened her mouth, but Celeste immediately grabbed her hand and pulled her toward the exit. “Let’s

1. go. We’re going to be late.”

They disappeared, leaving me with an uneasy feeling that Celeste might have drawn some conclusions from

what she’d just witnessed.

1/4

17:22 Mon, Jun 8

Chapter 180

:

78

When I got home, my phone rang. My mother’s name flashed on the screen.

“Violet.” Eleanor’s voice was tight with anger. “Aiden just told me that Celeste Morrison is in Silver Ridge.

What is that girl doing there?”

I closed my eyes. “She was here for school, Mom. She had an internship at Aiden’s company. But she

resigned today. She’ll probably be leaving soon.”

“And Daemon?” my mother demanded. “Is he there too?”

I didn’t answer, which was answer enough.

“This is unacceptable,” Eleanor said. “You’ve completed the rejection ceremony. They have no right to keep

hovering around your life. I should call Daemon right now-”

“Mom, no,” I interrupted firmly. “Please don’t call him. I can handle this. You and Dad need to focus on your

health, especially you. Getting upset isn’t good for your heart.”

There was a long pause. When my mother spoke again, her voice was softer. “You’ve always been like this,

Violet. So determined to handle everything on your own. But sweetheart, you shouldn’t have to face all of

this alone.”

“I’m not alone, Mom. I have you and Dad, I have my friends. And I’m stronger than I used to be. Trust me to

handle this.”

We talked for a few more minutes before saying goodbye.

The next several days passed in peaceful limbo. Daemon didn’t contact me. Evan had presumably found his

housing. My life felt almost normal.

The morning sickness continued but began to ease slightly. But even as the physical symptoms improved, a

new worry took root. My stomach. In another two or three months, there would be no concealing the baby

bump.

2/4

17:22 Mon, Jun 8

Chapter 180

:

(

78

Saturday morning arrived sunny and clear. I decided to do some shopping and errands. I was heading toward

the elevator when I noticed a moving truck parked outside. Workers were carrying furniture and boxes into

the building.

The elevator doors opened, and I found myself face to face with Kael. His face lit up with surprise. “Violet!

You live here?”

I stared at him, then glanced past him toward the open door of the apartment directly across from mine.

“You’re moving in?” I asked.

“Yeah,” Kael said, grinning. “This place is really close to my office. Actually, it’s not just me–Daemon and I

are sharing the place.”

My heart sank. Were they moving in across the hall from me? Did that mean he and Celeste weren’t actually

cohabiting?

Kael must have seen something in my expression. “Is this going to be a problem? I know things are awkward

after the rejection ceremony.”

“It’s fine,” I said quickly, forcing a smile. “Congratulations on the new place.”

That evening, around nine–thirty, I heard voices and laughter from across the hall. My curiosity got the

better of me. I crept to my front door and peered through the peephole.

I recognized Daemon’s tall silhouette immediately. Evan was there too, leaning against the doorframe with

his usual easy smile. And Celeste, wearing a pretty blue dress that made her look even younger than usual.

3/4

17:22 Mon, Jun 8

Chapter 180

Comments

LIKE

Write Comments