My Ex-Mate Wants Me Back

KATHERINE My eyes almost popped out of their sockets as I stared at the doctor who was trying his best to put on a professional smile. "What did you just say?" I asked, disbelief evident in my voice. He cleared his throat awkwardly. "You're four months pregnant, Mrs. Smith." That was when I realized he was really serious. This wasn't a prank. I'm pregnant! I thought I had a lot of questions. How did I become four months pregnant without realizing it? There was supposed to be a bump too. How come it was not showing yet? No! He must be joking! I told myself. "Doctor Sam, you may want to carry out the test again. How could I possibly be pregnant? I was here a week ago and you definitely said I wasn't pregnant!" My voice had risen an octave and my heart was beating hard in my throat. Doctor Sam combed his fingers through his hair. "I don't know how it happened, neither can I explain it but all I know is that the test is authentic. You really are four months gone! You can call it a miracle!" His words sank in and I sprang up from the chair. I felt a tingle of joy, excitement, and hope churn through my veins. Finally! That meant all hope was not lost. I could still protect my marriage. There was still a chance to win back my husband's heart. All I could think of as I made my way home was James. I couldn't wait to see the happy look on his face when he heard that I was really pregnant with his child. The moon goddess must have decided to finally ease me of my pains. She had realized that I had suffered too much to get pregnant and I finally deserved it. A smile lifted the corners of my mouth as I put my hands on my stomach. "Child, you came at a very right time," I whispered. James will finally acknowledge me as his wife. He will finally accept our mate bond and the pain I've been feeling in my heart will all go away. All the suffering and humiliation from him and his friends will end, I thought. The smile was still plastered on my face as I pushed the front door open. A slight feeling of dread crept up my skin but I shook it off. Everything was okay. I’m going to be fine, I reassured myself as I started up the stairs. My feet doubled up the stairs and I soon reached the hallway that led to James' room. Although he had banned me two months ago from coming to his room, this was an exceptional case. He would be more than happy. As I got closer to his room, I heard his laughter and I felt myself relax. I was about to knock when I heard a woman's voice coming from his room. A frown appeared on my face. My husband was in his room with a woman? I killed the thought immediately it came. It was probably my sister-in-law or it was someone who came to discuss pack matters with him. However, what I heard next had my blood freezing in my veins. James's voice sounded breathless and unsteady. I must have misheard, I told myself as I pressed my ears against the door. My heart skipped a beat when I heard a soft moan from the lady that was inside. I felt like the world was spinning right before my eyes. That was my mate and husband in the room with…who? "Does the dumb girl know that I'm back?" the lady said and I froze. I recognized the voice immediately. It was Sandra, James's best friend, and my nemesis. She was back? What was she doing here? I thought she was gone for good. My heart fluttered violently in my ribcage as I felt my lips quivering nervously. My knees went weak and I leaned against the wall for support. "I'm not obligated to tell that woman anything, Sandy. If she's not too dumb, she will know that you're back,” James replied. His voice was husky. My mind emptied as I listened to him say those words. Was that all I was to him? That woman? I knew he never loved me. He had made that clear to me the very moment he found out that I was his mate and the marriage had been his worst nightmare. I had always known he never loved me. He was against the marriage but his father had pushed it and I was desperate to marry so I agreed to the marriage. He had tried to pressure me into divorcing him but I had stood my ground. But that stage was over. He said he would cooperate with the marriage if I could bear him a child. Why was this happening? I had tried everything within my powers, went to sorcerers and healers, drank potions and concoctions to get pregnant, and now that all hope seemed to be revived again, Sandra was back. I shook my head in disbelief. No! This couldn't be my reward for being a loyal and obedient wife for two years. I endured all the mistreatment from his family. I had never for a day felt like the woman of the house. It had to be a dream. All this was not happening. I tried my best to convince myself that I was imagining it. I had to see them with my eyes. The sound of Sandra's voice had me freezing in my tracks again. She giggled loudly and then let out a soft moan. It could only mean one thing. They were being touchy with each other. Even if I was a criminal, did James have to think so lowly of me? How dare they judge me? Tears of anger welled up in my eyes and I fought the urge to let them drop. I couldn't allow that b***h to see me cry. With anger coursing through my veins, I pushed the door open. As I trained my eyes on James, I felt like a knife dipped in alcohol had been driven into my chest. In his arms was Sandra and he was holding her affectionately. She was meant to be his best friend, so what in the moon goddess's name was happening? "I need an explanation!" My voice sounded strange even to my ears. He simply glanced at me and smiled darkly. What I expected to see in his eyes was shame, guilt, and remorse but I saw none of that. Instead, his face went cold. "Get your filthy self out of here!" he growled. I let his words sink in and I couldn't help but smile sadly. "How dare you?" My voice shook with a temper. He looked a bit taken aback because, for the past two years, I had never for once gone against his orders. I had always tolerated everyone. "Don't make me repeat myself, Kathy!" he warned sternly. I knew I should be scared. After all, he was the formidable alpha of the Moonlight pack who was feared by everyone. However, my heart felt empty. It was devoid of any emotion. I wiped at the corner of my eyes and moved closer to him. "Don't you dare call me that! How could you do this and not feel remorseful? Have you no shame?" I could discern the flicker of anger in his eyes and he gritted his teeth. "Careful, woman! Careful!" I was about to speak when Sandra's voice drowned mine. "You omega b***h! You are nothing but a useless orphan who just got lucky enough to become James's mate! How dare you talk to your Alpha that way?" She jerked off James's lap and approached me with her eyes glinting savagely. "Have you no shame, Sandra?” I shot back at her. "I may be an orphan who has no use, but what about you? A w***e who begs for her supposed best friend's d**k!" I watched as her face twitched with fury. "You must be out of your mind!" She raised her hand to slap me but I was quick to duck. My eyes caught a glass of water on the table and my reflex suddenly became quick. I grabbed the cup and dumped the contents on her face. She shrieked in horror. "You may be my husband's best friend but I'm still your Luna. How dare you raise your filthy hands at me!" I glowered at her. Before I could process what happened, I was slammed into the wall as a hand wrapped tightly around my neck. James was glaring down at me, and the hatred in his eyes was so evident.