I nodded my head .
He sighed . ” Good the last thing I want is Austin coming for my head because I let something happen to you on my watch .”
“I’m okay .” I assured him once again before exiting the vehicle and making my way inside the palace . Luckily , I didn’t run into any of the family members . I wasn’t sure how good I would be at keeping this information from them . It didn’t take long for me to reach my room , with a sigh I dropped myself onto the bed and tried hard to keep my composure .
How was I going to break the news to Austin ? I didn’t even know where he were , was he even back home since last night ? I spent the rest of the day in the same position , not moving an inch as I kept replaying the doctor’s words over and over in my head . I probably rubbed my stomach over a hundred times as well , wanting to feel my baby’s movement at least one more time for the day , now that I knew what I had felt came from him or her , I just wanted to feel it once more and this time treasure it with all my heart .
I knew the moment Austin had entered the room , felt his presence even before that.
I slowly turned and found him at the doorway , my eyes immediately connected with his bare chest why was he shirtless ? not that I was complaining . I continued to openly stare , my eyes taking it all in as he stood there in all his glory , his divine sculpted very much masculine chest making me forget everything but the sexy beast of a man in front of me .
God. My cheeks immediately reddened as I realized the direction of my thoughts , was this a part of the pregnancy hormones ?
I took a deep breath and forced myself to look away as the word pregnancy reminded me of exactly what was about to come . My eyes slowly travelled to his face and I gasped at the hunger I saw etched deep in his eyes while he openly took me in as well .
“We need to talk .” I finally willed myself to say , realizing that neither one of us were planning on moving from our original position and if we kept it up we would just spend the rest of the day staring at each other .
Austin nodded , his eyes held a bit of curiosity as he approached me . ” What is it?” He asked as he hesitantly took a seat on one of the chairs to the front of me .
I fidgeted with my hands on my lap as I tried to build up the courage to tell him.
Austin got up from the chair and stepped down in front of me, he gently reached over and placed his finger under my chin , forcing me to look him in the eye . “What’s wrong ?”
Just like always I got lost in his eyes as they completely pulled me in , making it hard to think clearly . I swallowed and took a deep breath as I tried to find my voice . I wanted more than anything to throw myself into his arms and hear him tell me that everything would be okay , that he would love our baby and I had nothing to worry about . I wanted to hear from him that I was the only woman in his life , that from now on nothing mattered but both of us . But I knew that was all just me dreaming , for I couldn’t possibly expect him to say that in reality when Ariana was the woman he loved .
Austin continued to search my face as he waited for me to speak , he seemed to be growing impatient with each second that passed by .
“I’m-“
I didn’t get to continue as footsteps outside the door interrupted me right before I could finish what I was about to say , it was also quite clear that the person was shouting Austin’s name . Who was that ? It wasn’t a voice I’d heard before since I’d come to live here .
Austin quickly picked himself off the floor and rushed out the door , I followed him outside in panic . Was something wrong ?
“Austin!” The man called once more , seeming out of breath . ” Ariana-“
Austin immediately stiffened upon hearing her name . ” What happened to her ?” He demanded taking a step closer to him .
My heart broke as I saw the worry on Austin’s face for Ariana’s safety . I also didn’t want anything to have happened to her but it still hurt to see him care so much for a woman who wasn’t me .
“S-she’s in danger .”
I watched in shock as Austin took off storming down the stairs not even waiting a second more to hear what else the man had to say , not even caring that I was right here completely forgetting that I had important information to share with him . Was this how it would always be like ? Austin forgetting about the existence of both my baby and I while he went to tend to Ariana ?
I placed my head in my hands as I tried to fight the tears that threatened to fall once more . I didn’t know how long I stayed like that but a moment later I felt the presence of someone near me . Was it the same man from earlier ?
“Hi Lucy.”
Ariana!
What was she doing here ? I lifted my head out from my hands as our gazes locked .
“I thought you were in danger ?” I accused , narrowing my eyes at her .
She laughed as she rolled her eyes at me . ” It was just a false alarm , a little stunt I put together so that you could see just how much Austin loves me .”
My eyes widened . “WHAT?”
“Oh naive Lucy .” Ariana hissed while shaking her head at me . ” Do you still not get it ?”
What was she trying to tell me ?
“I AM Austin’s mate . ” She announced throwing her hands in the air . ” In other words, he can’t possibly live without me so there is absolutely no place for you in his life .”
Her words shocked me to the very core , taking away my will to breathe and shattering my heart into tiny pieces .
Every single word my sister had said to me while I was at the council raced through my mind now , if Ariana was Austin’s mate then she was right , I could never have a place in his life . It also meant he would never leave her and I already knew I couldn’t see them together for if I had too it would completely break me .
What was I going to do ?
“You’re really pathetic if you’re actually considering staying with Austin after finding out I’m the only one he will ever want .” She spat disgustingly .
She was right .
I couldn’t stay here anymore after what I’d just found out , especially not after I was pregnant. My baby was now my everything , my whole life , I lived for the angel in my tummy and I would never allow him or her to grow up under these circumstances .
The next thought completely shattered everything within me .
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