Alpha Of Darkness And The Half-Breed Healer

NIA’S POV

“You know I am still amused that a healer like you doesn’t know that she is carrying a child,” Perry noted, keeping her eyes on the road.

I rested my forehead against the car window. We are just returning from the hospital, where Perry insisted that I get a thorough checkup and register for an antenatal. It turns out I am five weeks gone.

According to her words, she intends to take no chances regarding my health. I wish there were a way for me to turn back the hands of time and forget that I ever met Gael. What will I tell my child when they ask about him? How shameful will it be to admit that their father banished me out of the pack because he concluded that I cheated? Even though I am innocent, they will never forgive me for being the cause of their father’s absence.

“Nia? Nia?” Perry called out, shaking me. I heard her calling, but my mind was too slow to respond. “What are you brooding on?”

I sighed, feeling heavy at heart. “What is there to not brood on? Why do I have the cruelest fate? Do you know how hard it has been for me in the past months? I have tried hard to be positive and forget about all that happened at the pack. But I can’t. Everything reminds me of Gael. I love him so much, Perry, it hurts. I can’t seem to get over that dreadful look in his eyes. The hate that radiated from his pores had every one of my insides burning that night. Just when I was beginning to accept my cursed fate, I fell pregnant. How exactly am I supposed to move on from this? What do I do?” I gasped as the tears rushed to my eyes.

Perry parked the car right and reached for my hands. “You don’t have to do anything, Nia. I am here for you. Don’t ever call yourself cursed because you are not. It isn’t the end of the road; I can assure you of that. There is nothing wrong with you. It is just the way life works. It doesn’t pick sides. Just because you are going through a bad patch does not mean it is over for you. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. This pregnancy is a gift from the goddess. It signifies that she loves you and will always look out for you. The child will be your lifelong companion; you can trust me. I promise to be here, trust me.”

I sobbed, bowing my head. “I don’t know what I did to deserve you. Thank you, Perry.”

She caressed my hair. “Don’t worry too much. Let’s sort it all out one step at a time. Are you hungry?”

My belly rumbled shamelessly in response. Perry laughed loudly. “I thought so. What should I order for you?”

Scratching my neck shyly, I shrugged. “Well, a jumbo box of burgers and fries will do for me.”

“The doctor said to avoid greasy eats.”

“Just this one time. It’s okay to cheat the code.” I mumbled, raising a finger.

She shook her head, laughing. “We are almost home. I will make the order now.”

When we parked in front of the house, Kingston was also dropping from his car. He rushed towards us, panting heavily. “I rushed down here as soon as I heard.”

Without holding back, I rushed to him and embraced him tightly. He is the second person I can trust, and I just felt that it would be the most appropriate thing to do to let him know about my present condition. I texted him at the hospital before my checkup.

Kingston pressed my head against his chest gently, not saying a word.

“You two should quit the reunion out here and take it inside,” Perry suggested.

I chuckled dryly against Kingston’s chest. “She does have a point. Pardon my manners and come in.” I said. He nodded and followed suit.

Perry excused us and made herself scarce when we stepped into the house. Kingston and I stayed quiet, not saying much to each other. For one, I don’t know where to start yet, and being unable to piece everything together just yet makes me quiet.

“How are you feeling?” Kingston asked, breaking the silence.

I sighed tiredly, leaning further into the couch. “I wish I could explain it. I am not very proud of this. I guess you must be disappointed in me.”

“What? Why would I be? Please don’t think like that. I am more concerned about how well you are taking all of this. You did nothing wrong. That asshole that calls himself Alpha Gael is the one to blame. There is no need to be hard on yourself. You have done very well holding strong for such a long time. From now on, I want you to be reliant on me. You have me to take care of you, and I am sure Perry is too. Please, all that matters now is your health. I am concerned with you and the child meeting with no resentment.”

I sniffed back, the tears making their way to my eyes. “Thank you so much, Kingston, for always being so amazing.”

He patted my knee, “there is no need to thank me. As your brother, I must care for you. Have you told your aunt and grandmother?”

My cheeks flushed at his question. I haven’t gotten used to the terms just yet. Both of them had called at different times just to be sure I was okay. I still intend to hold that conversation with them and maybe run some medical tests to be sure we are indeed related. I have read books that made mention of relative fraud. Even though the pictures are there, I still want to be very convinced.

“Why are you hesitating?” Kingston asked, breaking into my thoughts.

“Will it be bad for me to seek a DNA test before accepting them as my family? I don’t mean to be rude. I don’t want to get hurt anymore. My memory has fizzled out. I am not sure if I truly remember what I looked like years ago or if those people in the pictures are truly the parents I spent the first ten years of my life with. It’s all so burdening that I fear trusting anyone else.”

“I understand you, dewdrop. It’s okay for you to want to be sure. From the look of things, you obviously wouldn’t want to talk to them yourself since I reached out to Kylia first. I will ask for something of hers, and we can complete the test.”

My eyes shined brightly. “Do you mean that?”

He chuckled. “you know I will do anything for you. Moreso, you need many hands on deck in your state. So I will indulge in everything that would enable you happiness. I wish my parents were more loving. They should be here for you when you need them the most.”

An invisible string pulled at my chest at the reminder of my adoptive parents. I am just glad Kingston knows nothing about what happened between the rest of the family and me. He would be very hurt, and that would break my heart. “It’s all good. With you and Perry by my side, there is no need to worry about anything.” I grinned.

“That’s the spirit.”

The doorbell rang, and Perry rushed out, making for the door. With two packages in hand, she raised it with her bag on the door. “Who is hungry?”

A wide smile breaks out on my lips. I don’t think I have ever been this delighted to see food. “Count me in!” I boomed happily.