THE LYCAN KING’S BREEDER

Chapter 2

Crystal pov

The next morning.

I woke up with a banging headache, I couldn't get enough sleep because I kept thinking about everything that happened last night. After thinking a lot about it I decided to talk things with Lyon and maybe we can sort things out through communication.

A small groan slid past my lips as I gently peeled my eyes open. It hurt, and an intense throbbing spread through my head. I had seen it coming. That was usually what happened when you cried yourself to sleep.

I placed my hand on my belly and realized I couldn't break the news of our baby to Lyon but he's aware of the baby he's expecting with Ria. I still can't believe Ria could hurt me like this.

I gently stood up from the bed and walked into the toilet. I washed my face several times and stared at my face through the mirror.

When I was done I walked out of the toilet and sat on the bed. The time was moving too fast, so I decided to have my bath and go downstairs. Hopefully Lyon will be back soon.

While in the bathroom I couldn't get last night's experience out of my head, it's a feeling I want to wash out of my memory if possible. After bathing I dressed up properly and sat in front of the mirror.

A quick flashback ran through my mind, highlighting yesterday's events. If I was being honest, it still felt like a dream.

After a while I stood up and headed out of the room. While I was walking downstairs I kept affirming to myself and reassuring myself that I'm fine.

“Good morning mom.” I greeted Catherine and sat in the dining room. Lyon was still not back.

“Have you tried to reach your husband?” Catherine blamed me for everything that happened last night, she didn't bother to hear anything I had to say.

“Mom…”

“How many times do I have to tell you to stop calling me that? I am not your mother!” I froze for a moment because of her tone. She has always disliked me but I never expected her to still be like this after what happened last night.

“Lyon cheated on me.” I broke the news to her. Catherine looked indifferent after hearing what I said to her.

“What's so bad in it, he found someone that could give him what you never could and never will.” Catherine knew everything and she also knew he was expecting a child with another woman.

“Why…why do you hate me so much?” I asked her with a breaking voice while struggling not to let the tears drop.

Catherine looked at me with disgust and while we were at it the doorbell rang. My heart skipped a beat, I wasn't sure I was ready to see his face again after what happened yesterday.

Lyon walked into the house and his mom rushed to hug him. I picked my food with the fork trying not to raise my head and look at him.

“Mom, meet Ria.” I raised my head the moment I heard what Lyon said. My eyes met with Ria’s. It's really my best friend.

I stood up and walked closer to her. With each step I took, I felt my heart leap to my throat. I wanted everything to go back to normal so bad, that it was eating at me so much.

My world stopped momentarily. No matter how hard I stared at the duo, nothing changed. Lyon didn't surprise or apologize for upsetting me yesterday. He didn't come running to ask me if I slept well, reality was beginning to hit me hard, Lyon didn't even look at me twice. He didn't even blink..

“Ria.” She looked away with her hands folded around her chest like she was doing anything wrong.

“What did I ever do to you?” I asked.

“Oh my.” Ria sneered. She looked at me again and gently rubbed belly. She said was obviously trying to mock me because I am barren, as they all think.

“Babe, I'm famished.” Ria said to Lyon and they all headed to the dining. Ria took my spot ok the dinning and moved my food away.

The reality of this morning made me realize that everything that happened last night wasn't a nightmare.

I turned to look at all of them seated at the dinning, Catherine looked so happy, she's never smiled at me like that. It felt like a lost battle already.

No, no. There was no way I could take this. Not any longer, while panting hard,With tears in my eyes, I stormed up the stairs before slamming the door to my bedroom shut. As I cried to my heart's content, I didn't miss the laughter that came from downstairs. The duo were obviously having the time of their lives.

$$$$$$

I sat on the bed still trying to wrap my head around the present change in the house aand how much I have to endure for a while. I had nowhere to go, so I have to endure everything till I come up with a better plan.

“Sorry baby.” I muttered while rubbing my hand on my belly. It was almost time for dinner and the thought of sitting at the dining table with them made me lose my appetite.

Catherine being on Ria's side was a big plus for her because Cathering has made her life in the pack house miserable, and now she's treating Ria with so much love.

While I was in deep thought I heard a knock on the door. I knew it was time for dinner.

I stood up from the bed and summoned the courage to join them for dinner, I can't let Ria feel like she has won, even though I'm yet to digest the whole situation properly, I still can't give up yet.

With the little courage I summoned, I stepped out of the room. While walking down the stairs I kept reassuring myself that I was fine.

When I got to the dinning, they were talking and laughing. I tried not to pay attention to them until they started throwing jabs trying to mock me. They called me barren and all sorts of names. I wanted to tell them about my pregnancy but I stopped myself from saying it.

Their jabs became unbearable so I stood up from the dining.

“Really? you can't stand the heat.” Ria said and laughed out. I clenched my teeth and tried to control myself from doing something stupid. “She's barren after all.” Ria added, I angrily turned to look at her as I could be control myself anymore.