Fated to the Alpha Who Killed Me (by Sherry) novel Chapter 184

Chapter 184

“Just take it, Violet.”

Something in his tone made me reach out and accept it. I took a small bite, intending to eat slowly and

maintain some dignity, but the pregnancy hunger hit me like a freight train. I demolished half the bread in

a few bites, barely chewing.

But it wasn’t enough. The gnawing emptiness in my stomach only intensified. My eyes kept drifting to

Daemon’s shopping bags, to the apples I could see peeking out.

Daemon sighed and set both bags on the floor between us. “There’s fruit and more bread. Help yourself.”

I hesitated for only a second before grabbing an apple. I ate it quickly, then reached for another piece of

bread. And another. Within minutes, I’d consumed two more pieces of bread and a second apple.

Only after I’d swallowed the last bite did I realize what I’d done. What this must look like. A normal person

with simple gastritis wouldn’t eat like they were starving.

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I looked up to find Daemon watching me, his eyes narrowed in that analytical way that meant his mind was

working through a puzzle. “Your appetite has increased significantly. That’s not normal for gastritis.”

My heart hammered against my ribs. “It’s just… my stomach’s been bothering me. Makes me hungrier.”

“Violet.” His voice was gentle but firm. “What’s really going on? Are you sick?”

“I’m fine. It’s nothing serious.”

He didn’t look convinced. He opened his mouth to press further, but at that moment, the elevator lurched

again.

I stumbled forward with a cry. Daemon’s arms shot out, catching me and pulling me against his chest. One

arm wrapped around my waist while his other hand cradled the back of my head protectively.

I was pressed against him, my cheek against his shirt, breathing in that achingly familiar scent of cold cedar

and leather. Ember practically purred in my mind, every instinct screaming that this was right, this was

where we belonged.

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1 shoved against Daemon’s chest and stumbled backward until I hit the wall again, putting as much distance

between us as the small space would allow.

Daemon’s arms fell to his sides slowly, reluctantly. His fingers flexed like he wanted to reach for me again.

His eyes tracked my every movement, dark and intense.

Before either of us could speak, his phone rang, shattering the moment. He glanced at the screen and,

without thinking, answered on speaker.

Celeste’s sweet voice filled the elevator. ‘Daemon, my friends and I got a table at Moonlight Grill. Do you

want to come eat hot pot with us?”

At the mention of hot pot, my treacherous stomach growled again. I cursed internally. You cannot eat food

paid for by the other woman. Baby, you need to have some dignity.

Daemon’s eyes flicked to me, catching my reaction. When he spoke, his voice was flat and cold. “I’m not

coming tonight.”

“Why not?” Celeste’s tone turned petulant. “You haven’t spent any time with me lately…”

I’m busy.” His voice grew even colder. “Another time.”

He ended the call without waiting for her response.

I stared at him in shock. That wasn’t how he used to talk to Celeste. Before, his voice had always softened

when he spoke to her, had always carried that gentle warmth he’d never given me.

The silence stretched between us, awkward and loaded with unspoken questions.

I couldn’t help myself. “You got what you wanted, and now you don’t treasure it anymore?”

Daemon pulled off his jacket and laid it on the floor, gesturing for me to sit. “The floor’s cold. Your health

isn’t good.”

“I’m fine standing.

“Violet, sit down before you fall down.”

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The pregnancy exhaustion made it impossible to argue. I sank onto his jacket, drawing my knees up.

Daemon leaned against the wall across from me, his arms crossed. When he spoke, his voice was quiet and

controlled. ‘How can I treasure something that I never had?”

I looked up sharply. “What does that mean? You’re not with her?”

“No.” His answer was immediate and firm. “Never have been.”

My mind reeled. “Why not? You moved here for her. You’re paying for her father’s surgery. Everyone knows

you chose her over me. Don’t you like her?”

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