The Alpha's Unclaimed Mate (Jason and Laila) by Caroline Above Story novel Chapter 116

Chapter 116

Laila’s POV

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My guilt was a deadly blossom inside of my chest, blooming and growing, its knife–like roots slicing through my chest. I should have known something wasn’t right with Jason. I shouldn’t have given in to my body’s urges.

And how quickly my walls came down!

When Jason had kissed me, I hadn’t thought about anything but the feel of his tongue in my mouth and his arms snaking around my waist. It was as if my mind had shut off completely, and I followed the rules of my body instead.

Now, I regretted it.

I regretted even going over there.

I should have just told Brittany my concerns and let her deal with it. That was what was supposed to happen now.

I’d slept through most of the afternoon, safe and warm in Jason’s arms. It was evening now, and my phone had so many missed calls. Riley. William. What was I even going to tell them?

Once I arrived home, I sent a quick text to each of them, letting them know I was safe, just needed a minute to myself.

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Then I ran into my house to shower and change. I scrubbed at my skin, hoping to remove the scent from my delicate flesh.

After, I felt satisfied that I no longer smelled like him. But I could still feel his phantom touches on my skin. I didn’t think there was any getting rid of that. Even mentally scolding myself couldn’t erase the memories of that night.

Memories that were sure to haunt me forever. Since I had enjoyed them so much.

Gods, what was I thinking?

After a pep talk in the car, I went back to the hospital. I’d already spent too much time away from Ava, asking too much of Riley to keep an eye on her.

I rushed through the hallways, walking as quickly as I could. When I reached Ava’s room, I pushed open the door and

Stopped.

William was there, not Riley. He was making Ava laugh, her eyes bright.

They both looked over to me as I entered. I was always happy to see my little girl, but seeing William right now made the guilt

r crash down onto me even more strongly than before.

Our engagement right now was fake, but it still felt like I had cheated on him. I knew he was waiting for me. When I’d been with Jason, I hadn’t thought about William at all.

But now he was here, and he was looking at me with such eagerness. Gods, I felt like a real asshole…

“Mommy!” Ava said. “Come hear this joke Papa William was telling me. It’s so funny.”

“In a minute, sweetheart,” I said. “First I, uh, need to talk to you, William… privately.”

I didn’t want to put off this conversation. I’d already felt bad enough. At least, if he knew, he could realize that I wasn’t the one

he should be waiting around for. I didn’t want him to hold onto me, when I could do what I had.

William seemed startled, but said, “Alright. We’ll be right back, Ava.”

“Just give us a minute,” I told Ava.

I followed William out into the hallway. This wasn’t the ideal place to have this conversation, with people walking by us, hospital employees and other guests. But I doubted there would ever be a good time and place to tell William what I needed to. If

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I kept putting it off, I might never tell him.

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