Chapter 16

The tension in the room had reached its peak. My confession hung heavy in the air, and Lucas struggled to contain the storm of emotions raging inside him. He had just confessed his undying devotion to me, and in response, I had thrown his world into chaos.

“I’m telling you the truth Lucas. This baby is not yours. Trust your instincts. You knew from the start that this baby was not yours. And so did the high priestess. Now I'm coming clean. I mean come on, you’re the great Lycan King, who wouldn’t want to carry your child. I wanted your status, I wanted people to respect me. You were just a pawn in my ga…”

"You're lying!" Lucas's voice was filled with desperation, his eyes blazing with a mix of anger and authority. It was as if he refused to accept the harsh reality that I had just painted before him. I knew I was making a mistake. But today, Lucas had to reject me. I needed to find a way. I will not raise my child around him. He is a monster who kills brutally without a second chanc