Fated to the Alpha Who Killed Me (by Sherry) novel Chapter 188

Chapter 188

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“Violet. Daemon’s voice came. “Kael mentioned you didn’t come to the office today. Where are you?”

I blinked at the darkening sky beyond my bedroom window, disoriented. The clock on my nightstand read

6:47 PM. I’d slept through the entire day.

“Just taking a sick day,” I managed. “Nothing serious.”

“You sound terrible. The assessment was clinical, devoid of sentiment, yet something in his delivery made

Ember stir uneasily in my consciousness. “Have you eaten anything?”

1 pressed my free hand against my eyes, fighting the urge to snap at him. “I appreciate the concern, but I

can take care of myself.”

The effort of standing made my head swim slightly, dehydration from sleeping so long combining with early

pregnancy symptoms to create a nauseating cocktail. I steadied myself against the nightstand, then made

my way to the bathroom with careful, measured steps.

After splashing cold water on my face and dragging a brush through my tangled hair, I headed downstairs to

assess my food situation. Opening the refrigerator confirmed what I already knew: aside from condiments, a

half–empty carton of milk, and some wilting vegetables, I had nothing substantial. I grabbed an apple from

the fruit bowl on the counter and bit into it, the crisp flesh and tart juice providing minimal satisfaction to

my pregnancy–sharpened hunger.

My phone buzzed with an incoming video call from Sienna. Her face filled the screen, noticeably rounder

than the last time we’d spoken in person, her features softened by the contentment of recent marriage and

early pregnancy.

“You look like hell,” she announced cheerfully. “Please tell me you’re at least horizontal and resting.”

‘I was until about ten minutes ago.” I settled onto the couch, tucking my legs beneath me. “You, on the

other hand, are glowing disgustingly.”

She laughed, the sound warm and unguarded in a way that made something ache in my chest. “Marriage to

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a reformed playboy suits me, apparently. Lucian’s been absolutely ridiculous–coming home exactly at five

every day, hovering like I’m made of glass, meal–planning like a suburban dad. Her expression shifted to

mock outrage. “Speaking of which, I spent three hours last night interrogating him about your situation.

That idiot finally admitted Celeste is just a girl with some minor schemes, not actually malicious. Can you

believe that? Men are completely fooled by her wholesome girl–next–door routine!”

I bit back a smile despite myself. “Don’t work yourself up on my account. Stress isn’t good for the baby.”

“Babyies, actually.” Sienna’s grin turned smug. “Plural. I’m having twins.”

“What? Sienna, that’s incredible!” The surge of genuine joy caught me off guard. “If they’re boy–girl twins,

you’ll have your complete set in one go!”

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“That’s what I’m hoping for, but honestly, I don’t care either way. Two boys would be fine too–then if you

or Lily or Jade have daughters later, they can marry my sons, and I’ll be the mother–in–law protecting them

if my boys ever step out of line.”

My hand drifted unconsciously to my lower abdomen, where the smallest curve had begun to form, barely

noticeable unless you knew to look for it. Most people’s stomachs showed more definition after a large meal

than mine did carrying new life. “If I ever have a daughter,” I heard myself say, “I’ll let her choose her own

path. Marriage, no marriage, whatever makes her happy. Why force someone into a system that causes so

much pain?”

“Exactly!” Sienna nodded emphatically. “Their lives, their choices. We can support them without-”

The doorbell’s chime cut through our conversation, sharp and insistent.

“That’s probably my food delivery,” I said. “Talk soon?”

‘Sure. Take care of yourself, Vi.”

Through the peephole, Daemon stood in the hallway holding two large takeout bags. I opened the door,

keeping my body language deliberately closed.

“This is unnecessary,” I said by way of greeting.

“My mother informed me that if I can’t ensure your wellbeing while we’re both in Silver Ridge, she’ll disown

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I sighed, stepping aside to let him enter. “Victoria doesn’t need to concern herself with my welfare. We’ve dissolved our bond. I’m not her responsibility anymore.”

“Try telling her that. Daemon moved past me into the apartment, setting the bags on my kitchen counter with practiced efficiency. “I’m barely managing to juggle pack responsibilities remotely and oversee project developments in person. The least I can do is ensure you eat one proper meal tonight.”

The scent hit me as he opened the first container–curry, thick and pungent, mixed with the unmistakable fishy musk of the seafood base. Instantly, my stomach roiled. The nauseating combination of spices and ocean tang filled my small kitchen with suffocating intensity, and I felt my carefully maintained composure cracking under the assault to my heightened senses.

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