The Alpha’s Revenge

Chapter 3

“The problem.... isn’t with you. You can have as many pups as possible. It does not lie with you.”

If there was one thing Maxwell always wanted, it was to make sure things turned out his way. Doubts, worry, confusion... he didn’t like any obstruction whatsoever in his way hence that morning, he did not hesitate to pay the Physician another visit to certify and check where exactly the problem lay.

The moment he heard the physician say those words, relief washed through his body and his fear and worry were immediately replaced with assurance. Elizabeth trusted him so much and the last thing he wanted to do was to let her down. He did not want to let down her trust as he knew it would be very bad.

She had trusted him all these years and had given him the golden opportunity of having her daughter as his bride when they were better options.

Amelia’s disappearance after the physician’s news the previous night and her not returning still had gotten him so worried as he believed she would be with her mother and perhaps, let her know he could not do what she wanted from him.

His reason for relief could not be far-fetched.

“So... is the problem with Amelia? Is she infertile?” He questioned as he leaned forward, his eyes brightened with expectation and some miracle of some kind.

“I did not say that. Please, do not misinterpret my words” The physician responded immediately. He knew how bad misinterpretation had affected a lot of people including him. Of course, if he had not misinterpreted an incident that happened a couple of years back, he would still have his mate with him and also have a child almost as old as Maxwell but not only did he lose his child to the cold hands of death, he lost his wife to the warm welcoming hands of another man.

He sniffed as the incident rushed through his mind again but he was quick to push it aside.

“So... what exactly could be wrong? I mean... What could be the problem?” He probed further, hoping to get a positive result but everything seemed to be even more confusing and complicated. How could he explain things to Elizabeth?

“To be sincere with you, I do not understand what exactly the problem is but I would advise you both to be patient. With time, she will conceive” He advised him. Of course, they had no other option. All they could do was wait till whenever. Maxwell however hoped ‘whenever’ would be as soon as possible.

“There isn’t any solution whatsoever?” He probed further but was even more disappointed when the physician shook his head. There seemed to be nothing he could do.

“Just like I said, there isn’t a problem. There isn’t any problem so there not be a solution. All you have to do is to be patient” the physician advised.

Left with no choice, he nodded and immediately stood up to leave. He had initially rejected the tea the physician served him when he came as he wanted to know what exactly the problem was before any other thing. Although he had gotten a not-so-negative result, he still did not see or feel the need to have a drink.

Heading home as fast as he could, Maxwell hoped and prayed within himself to find Amelia indoors. No sooner had he however not gotten inside when she ran in as well, her breathing on the heavy side.

Shock did not do justice to the feelings she had the minute their eyes locked. She was suddenly filled with guilt and displeasure for herself. There he was, being faithful to her and wanting her best interest, and she on the other hand had wasted the night with a stranger. A man whom she could not put a name to his face.

“Are you okay? Why.... are you breathing so hard?” He questioned almost immediately as she walked in. Seeing her initially made him smile but her unsteady breathing made him suggest something was wrong.

“Well, I.....” she sighed and tilted her head before keeping it straight again. “I am fine. I just wanted to get home early”

“I... I am very sorry for what happened last night” He started as he approached her. Even though she wanted to maintain her distance from him, he wasn’t getting the memo as he continued to get closer to her. Her feelings instantly changed to that of fear as she feared he could smell the scent of the man she had spent the night with all over her body.

“I am in a mess right now. Please, do not come near me. I... need to take a shower” She raised her hand, creating a wide distance between them.

“I do not care if you are in a mess right now or not. I just want to embrace you and...”

“Stop!”

He was just being adamant and even though Amelia understood he wanted to apologize for what had happened, that moment was not the perfect time for that. Maxwell raised his brows as he wondered why she had reacted that way.

Of course, he knew for a fact that she could still be upset with him for what had happened but her reaction? It was beyond comprehension.

Not wanting to embarrass herself as well as Maxwell any further, she made her way quickly to the bathroom to have a quick wash. Maxwell on the other hand stayed in the living room as he still tried so hard to figure out what exactly could be wrong.

The sight of what happened the previous night continued to flood her memories and she did not hesitate to scrub herself even harder each time she remembered it, ignoring the fact that she was bruising her skin. Her mother..... she would be very disappointed in her when she gets a hang of what had happened.

No matter how much she cleansed herself, Amelia still felt like there was dirt on her skin hence she stayed in the bathroom for a longer time. Losing his patience, Maxwell decided to check up on her. Of course, it had been hours yet there was nothing. He did not hear anything from her nor did he see her.

His worry sense was activated and even though he knew she would not like his presence in the bathroom, he had to be there. Seeing the mess she had made on her skin, he did not hesitate to get her out quickly and dress her wounds.

Getting the truth severally from her all ended in a failed attempt as she was not able to spill a word of what had happened. Seconds rolled into minutes, minutes into hours, and hours into days. Just as the distance of each day from the other, so did their relationship begin to get strained. No matter how hard he tried to get close to her, she wasn’t cooperating with him.

The guilt of being with the stranger never left her heart. Maxwell tried as much as he could to find out what was wrong with her as she was always curled up in bed. Her fun-filled lifestyle suddenly felt like it was placed on hold.

A couple of weeks later, her life seemed to be returning to normal as she began to open up again although it was not so easy... not until she fell sick. Although Amelia had initially refused to be tended to by the royal physician, not having any choice, she decided to take a chance with him. They were both however shocked when the physician examined her to know the right medication to give to her.

He had a weird smile etched on his face as he smiled at them both, arousing confusion in their hearts

“I do not want to be the bearer of bad news but good news alone” He started, his smile wider, getting them even more confused. “And that is why it is with a glad heart that I inform you both that... you are expecting”

“Expecting what?” Maxwell questioned as his curiosity was taking the greater part of him.

“A child, obviously” He chuckled. “She is pregnant” He announced. Oh no!

Amelia and Maxwell stared at each other. It was like they had never heard the word ‘pregnant’ in their entire life. Seeing the shock on their face, the physician arched his brows as he somehow felt they were not comfortable with the news or were they just overjoyous?

“Excuse me? what... what did you say?” Amelia asked to be sure she heard him right. Since when has she been pregnant?

“I said... you are pregnant” The physician announced again, looking at them both from eyes to eyes. It just did not make any sense to him. He was way beyond confused. “Is there any problem? Was that not what you have always wanted?”

“For how long now?” She tried to confirm her fears. Maxwell on the other hand was mute as he didn’t know what to do. Of course, that was not what he had expected to hear. He was beyond shocked as he simply stared at the physician.

“Three months,” The physician responded. This time, his face was void of a smile as he looked at them both from eye to eye. Something didn’t fit right. It wasn’t just adding up. Slowly, Maxwell looked at Amelia in disbelief. He hadn’t gotten intimate with her in a few days over three months ever since she returned from her mother’s home.

Trying to fit every piece into the puzzle, she figured out how she got pregnant. Of course, she had not gotten intimate with any other man but Maxwell. Well.... in exception to the guy, she had had a one-night stand with... by accident.

Although she had gotten what her mother always wanted, she did not know if to be happy or sad. A living thing... a living pup was growing inside of her! Maxwell on the other hand sat still as he tried to process what he had heard. It just did not make any sense.

Not uttering any other word, Amelia stood up immediately and headed to their home. The physician still could not understand what they wanted. A couple of months ago, they were really sad that they hadn’t conceived and now that they finally did, they were still sad.

“Is everything okay?” He questioned Maxwell who remained in his seat.

“Yes” He answered, his fist tightened as he stood up. He believed her ex-lover would be responsible for the pregnancy and he was determined to bring him to an end that night. Getting a gun was not so difficult for him as he had friends who had a lot of it, well.. for... different reasons he didn’t care about.

Without speaking a word to Amelia’s ex, he pushed the door to his house open. Thankfully, he was all alone. Before she could say anything, perhaps, ask why Maxwell was in his house or why he had come, Maxwell plunged three bullets into his heart and watched life seep out of him before leaving.

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