Love's End, Freedom's Start

I groaned when I felt a searing pain in my stomach. I clutched my stomach as the pain increased. I felt nauseous; I hurriedly stood up, went to the bathroom, and vomited. My illness is getting worse day by day. I thought Sebastian could help me, but unfortunately, I acquired an incurable disease.

My knees wobbled as I stood up away from the toilet. Before leaving, I had to make sure to flush the toilet. When I left the bathroom, I saw my mate enter our room.

"What happened?" Blake hurriedly went to me.

"Just an upset stomach," I lied.

"You sure? I don't want to leave you knowing that you're sick."

"I am fine," I cut him off.

I don't want to hear any nonsense from my Alpha. Contrary to what he said, he always leaves for work or because of Viviene whenever I am sick. Viviene often gets sick, and since she is an orphan and has no one else to rely on, I always believed what he said because he is Alpha, and he needed to take care of everyone in the pack. But I also have no one to rely on because, for my mate, I can do everything alone.

Blake helped me go back to bed.

"Sir?"

My eyes widened when I heard that familiar voice. Then a knock came after that. I looked at my mate, asking for an explanation.

The alpha sighed, "She slept here last night. After you go to bed, something happens in Viviene's apartment. There was a fire, and instead of going to a hotel or something, I told her to stay here for a while until she finds a new flat."

"This. Is. Our. Manor!" I angrily said, emphasizing each word.

That alpha caressed my face. "I know, Baby. But Viviene needs help. That's why I let her stay here last night. She will stay here for a week, just a week. I promise."

I shook my head and angrily stared at him, "This is our home. Our manor was given to us by the elders of our pack. Why would you let a stranger in?"

"A stranger? You've known Viviene for four years, Luna. And she had been my secretary for years, and she's a childhood friend of mine. Why can't you be a little considerate?"

I scoffed, "When will you be considerate of what I feel, Blake? This is our home, our manor! Yet you let a stranger sleep here." I paused when I felt a searing pain in my stomach again. "Get that damn woman out of our home, Blake!"

"Luna!"

I don't want him to see me weak. I don't want Viviene to win this time.

"Leave, Blake. Leave. If you don't let that woman leave our manor, I will be the one to leave!" I spat angrily, trying to hide the pain.

Alpha didn't answer, but he just walked away. And because of that, I know he will choose her again this time. That day, I didn't go to work nor went to the healer's office. I just slept all day due to the medicines that I had been taking. And I feel blue; I don't know what to do with my life anymore. I only have a month to live, but my mate is busy being an Alpha. I don't want to die. I am scared of dying.

The next morning I woke up even more tired. But instead of doing nothing today, I decided to go to Sebastian. I know that he said that there's no cure, but I don't want to give up. I need to fight, not just for myself but for someone else.

I headed to the kitchen after doing my morning routine. I must consume food, as I neglected to consume any sustenance last night, which is detrimental to my health. But my brows furrowed when I saw Viviene in the kitchen, sitting comfortably while drinking a glass of milk.

"Good morning," she said with a smile.

Just as expected, Alpha entered the room carrying a bundle of fresh fruits.

"Why is she still here?" I asked, and I didn't hide the hostility in my voice.

"Luna!"

"I am sorry, Luna. I know you don't want me here. But I didn't have a choice last night. My stomach hurt, and I was afraid that something would happen to my baby."

I couldn't breathe after hearing those words. Alpha hurriedly went to Viviene to comfort her. He gently wiped her tears.

"Calm down, Viviene. Crying isn't good for your health or the baby. We don't want that to happen," Alpha muttered softly to his Omega secretary. Blake snapped his head in my direction. "Couldn't you be a little considerate, Luna? Viviene has no one to rely on. She only had us."

I smiled bitterly. I wanted to correct what he said. Viviene isn't even my friend, yet my mate kept telling me to help her. When he couldn't even take care of me? And to think that Viviene is pregnant, and I am sure that Alpha is the father of her child. I unconsciously touched my stomach. The reason why I still want to fight the incurable disease is not just for me but also for my unborn child. Hoping that once I give birth, our family will be complete. But right now, I couldn't even tell Alpha that I was dying and carrying his seed.