Caitlyn's POVAmidst the haze, I felt a pair of strong hands enveloping my waist. He delicately cradled my stomach to prevent any mishaps. He stood resolute in the swift current, clutching me in his arms like a giant, taking measured steps towards the shore."Oh my god, Caitlyn, I'm so sorry. My bad. I shouldn't have played some childish game of holding the breath with you," Leona exclaimed remorsefully.Leona rushed over to me, first sending a grateful glance to the drenched Bard next to her, then casting a concerned look at my condition. My lungs seemed slightly swollen, my stomach as though it were filling with water, my body utterly fatigued, and my eyelids growing heavier. I was in dire need of some rest."Please don't fall asleep!"Bard's voice sounded as he approached, crossing his arms and applying steady pressure to my chest, followed by rhythmic pushes."Faster, Bard, faster!"Leona knelt by my side, looking at Bard with a sense of helplessness.As Bard's movements became m
Caitlyn's POVSince that day, I've been staying at home for several days at a stretch. Talon had received an invitation from Alpha Shaco to stay in our pack for the time being. Although many pack members were extremely hostile toward Talon, they lacked the courage to challenge him due to the significant difference in power.I wondered whether my father had struck some kind of deal with Talon again. He hadn't separated me from the pack as he had previously stated. Instead, he appeared in public with me more and more frequently."Caitlyn, is Talon going to follow us today too? If that's the case, I'll just skip it today."Today was the day I had agreed upon to take the pregnancy check. Leona stood in front of us with a troubled expression, occasionally turning her head to look behind her for any signs of Talon."He mentioned that he had something to attend to today and asked Bard to accompany us."Upon hearing his name, Bard, who was seated next to me, snorted at Leona and offered a sm
Caitlyn's POVThe witch named Camille's words left Talon worried for days. I was being watched much more closely than before, and on a few occasions, even Leona had to go through multiple searches when she came to see me.Despite my clear objections to this behavior, my opinion didn't matter to anyone."Keep an eye on Caitlyn for me. Anyone who tries to get to her will have to step over your dead body first," were Talon's exact words to Bard, and Bard strictly enforced them."Caitlyn, tomorrow Alpha Shaco is hosting a party to welcome Talon, and the entire pack will be in attendance. He said he would like you to be there."My father gently pushed the door to my room open, dressed in his formal attire, looking like he had just returned from a meeting with the Alpha."Okay, Father, I understand."I nodded and then opened my closet to find something I could wear to the meeting. Unfortunately, as a 29-week pregnant woman, the tight clothes I had worn earlier wouldn't fit me anymore, espec
Caitlyn's POVThe party was a tremendous success, as it led the leaders of the pack to see Talon in a new light. Even those who had previously excluded me from the pack were now treating me with respect due to Talon's influence."I would've never guessed that the man you hooked up was him," Jayce remarked, approaching me with a glass of champagne in his hand. He turned his head to observe Talon, who was engulfed in the crowd, his eyes displaying a hint of jealousy. "Well, it's all thanks to you."I raised my glass and took a sip, suppressing my emotions. "Don't assume you can take advantage of having Talon on your side. Remember, this is still the Purple Moon Pack, and I'm destined to become the next Alpha of the pack."Jayce didn't seem pleased with my response. He gritted his teeth, attempting to reestablish his authority over me. "Oh? Is that so? That sounds so great."I gave Jayce a perfunctory glance, then stood up and gestured toward Leona, who was nearby. I signaled that I
Caitlyn's POVI snapped out of the accident as a massive wave of exhaustion washed over me. Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain in my belly and then collapsed, clutching my abdomen."Caitlyn!"Before losing consciousness, I saw Talon running toward me, his face filled with worry. In a daze, I heard someone continuously calling my name, as if I were lying on a moving stretcher, and Talon was pushing me down the hospital hallway."Clear the way! Clear the way!""What's happening?"I heard a familiar voice shortly after, but no matter how hard I tried, my eyes wouldn't open."Uncle Taric, it's Caitlyn. She's been in a car accident. You have to save her!"Leona pleaded with Taric, her voice trembling with tears and urgency."Uh, alright. I will."After Taric calmly agreed, I felt Talon's tight grip on my hand relax slightly.Sensing that I might be somewhat conscious, Talon whispered gently into my ear."It's okay, Caitlyn. Everything's going to be alright."Talon's words were incredibly reas
Talon's POV"Caitlyn, get some rest and don't worry too much; I'll take care of everything." Caitlyn nodded from her hospital bed. Seeing her pallor, I felt a pang of guilt. I realized it was my fault she had to go through all of this. She could have been living her life freely without any worries."You don't quite fit my image of an Alpha," Camille said, leaning over the railing to light a cigarette, winking at me. "Let's pick up where we left off." I turned my face away, avoiding her striking figure. The woman in front of me, with her snake-like demeanor, was not someone I wanted to be associated with unless absolutely necessary."I can tell that woman means a lot to you," Camille commented, cocking her head and glancing towards Caitlyn's hospital room. My heart tightened, and I regarded her warily. "Relax. I mean, you don't seem like an Alpha who can be swayed by a woman, especially a vulnerable human.""It's none of your business," I deflected, shifting the topic. I didn't wan
Caitlyn's POVI hadn't seen Talon for several consecutive days, so I found myself lying in the hospital bed, feeling bored. Fortunately, Leona came to visit me from time to time."I haven't seen Talon for a few days. Do you think he might be sneaking off to see someone else behind your back?" Leona asked as she sat on the edge of my bed, skillfully peeling an apple with a knife and eating it contentedly, all while giving me a curious glance."How could that be?" I immediately retorted, but my mind couldn't help but wander to that woman with the extremely prominent bust. I quickly turned my face away from Leona to conceal my discomfort."By the way, has Bard woken up yet?" Leona asked mysteriously, edging closer to me."I'm not sure about that. The last time Talon was here, he mentioned Bard was still in the process of being revived.""That's so heroic. It's a shame I wasn't there to witness such a scene; I would have instantly become a Bard fangirl." Leona's eyes filled with longing.
Caitlyn's POVJust as I was preparing to check out of the hospital, Dr. Taric made his way to my room."Caitlyn, how's your recovery coming along?"Taric stood in the doorway with a warm smile on his face. He always maintained such an upbeat demeanor that it endeared him to every patient."It's not too bad, and it doesn't seem to have left any lingering effects."I managed to muster a smile, even though it had been almost a week since the car accident, and I hadn't yet seen Talon in person, which didn't make me happy in the slightest."Well, that's good news. By the way, I have some good news for you."Taric smiled at me and handed over a document, which I quickly skimmed and realized was a contract."Your previous application has been approved; the hospital in Nospera has agreed to let you work there. However, I'm afraid you're not in the best of shape right now. I'd suggest you come back after you've spent some time recuperating at home."Taric nodded appreciatively, glancing at my