Claiming His Tempting Mate novel Chapter 43

Reese's POV

Pain

Pain

And Pain..

I opened my eyes but my vision is blurry. I blinked several times to shake off the blurriness. What happened to me? I furrowed my eyebrows as I looked around. Where am I?

"Reese"

I turned my head and found mom sitting beside me. Her face was stained with tears but she gave me a small smile.

"It's good you woke up"

"Mom, where am I?" I asked her. Last time I remembered that I was in the study room then how come I ended up here in different room?

"You are in the infermercy" mom replied as she wiped the tears.

"Infermercy?" I frowned "why am I in an infermercy?"

Mom held my hand and tried to smile "don't think about it too much. Right now you need to take care of yourself"

"Mom, just tell me what happened?" I suddenly felt a tug in my heart.

"Nothing happened. Why are you asking like that?"

I shook my head "no, something has happened. Mom, you can't hide it from me. Please tell me what happened"

"Reese...." Mom bit her lips. "You have to stay strong and listen to me okay"

"Mom...."

"Reese you argued with Avan and your anger affects your body"

"What do you mean by that?" I asked her.

Mom started to sob " my dear you..... Your anger has affected your body and harmed the baby inside you"

My breath stopped for a moment again. Harmed my baby? No.....how can something like that happen? The baby was the only for me to achieve Avan's heart and soul and if something happened to it then there's nothing left for me. No....nothing can happen to my baby. I can't let anything happen to my baby.

I looked at mom and threw a hard glare "what the hell are you talking about mom? How could you say something like that about my baby?" I snapped at her.

"Reese, I am telling the truth," mom sobbed.

"Shut up" I shouted at her but suddenly I felt slight pain in my abdomen. Closing my eyes I clutched the area then took a deep breath.

"Reese are you okay?" Mom's voice reached my ear and my temper flared again. She reached out to hold my hand but I pushed it away roughly.

"Don't fucking touch me. You are cursing my baby and blaming me for that? How could you even say that? You are my mother but you really have a heart of stone to curse your own grandchild" I hissed angrily.

"No...." Mom shook her head "it's not like that-"

"It's definitely like that. You are cursing my baby. You know that this child is the only hope left in my life. Then how could you say like that mom? How could you do that to me?"

"Reese" mom gasped. Her face was filled with tears and she hiccuped "I know it will hurt you but what I am saying is true"

"NO.......YOU ARE LYING TO ME" I shouted again. "I never thought you could do that to me mom. Why are you lying to me like this?"

Mom's lips trembled as she about to speak again the door of the infermercy room opened and pack doctor Adam walked in holding a paper. A light of hope washed my heart as I looked at the man walking towards me.

"Doctor Adam I am glad you are here" mom said as she turned around. Adam nodded his head and glanced at me.

"How are you feeling right now?" He asked.

"I am fine" I tried to smile "there's little discomfort in my abdomen but it is bearable"

He nodded and ran his eyes through the paper he was holding "all your test reports are here. Everything seems fine. Other than some minor effect you are totally fine"

I nodded "thank you"

"Since everything is normal, you can take your leave. After such a huge accident you need total rest and good care"

"What do you mean by accident Dr. Adam?" I frowned.

Adam looked at mom who shook her head. Adam sighed and looked at me again "you don't know?" He frowned.

I shook my head. What is he talking about? How did he know something had happened? There's something they want to say or may be trying to hide from me.

"What happened?" I looked at them one after another. What are they trying to say?

"Miss Reese, you should prepare yourself for the truth. I know it may hurt you at first but there's sometimes when we need to face hard situations and move on for the future" Adam started to say.

"What are you trying to say?" I asked but my voice was filled with fear. Suddenly I felt my chest tightening and a sudden urge of suffocating sensation started to build inside me.

Adam gave a long sigh before opening his mouth again "Miss Reese, I know you are quite happy about your pregnancy but some things are not in our hand. And according to the situation we have to move on"

"I don't need your lecture. Just tell me the truth instead of creating puzzles" I hissed at him. Now all my patience is running out. Adam looked helpless with my sudden rage. But he didn't get angry but calmly replied.

"Miss Reese, I am sorry, I thought I could help you to survive but I couldn't . I tried my best but failed. I am sorry to say, I couldn't keep the unborn baby safe"

A moment of silence covered the whole room. My mind exploded with the news and my heartbeat stopped. My baby is gone? No.... How could something like this happen? My last hope and the strongest connection between me and Avan is gone? How can I believe it.? My baby can't leave me alone. No I can't let it happen.

No...... My heart shakes and my body trembles. I couldn't open my mouth to utter something. All my pain and hurtful screams were subdued in my throat. My baby...

How can he leave me like this? My eyes brimmed with tears and my own breath felt suffocating.

"Reese, oh my child" I heard mom's scream and the next moment I felt her holding me tightly in her arms "you have to stay strong my dear. We can't change some things. I know how hurtful it is for you" she cried out.

My blood boiled at her words. Instead of feeling comfort I feel disgust at her words. All of these are happening because of her. It's all her plan for me and she said everything will be good if I follow her words. But what happened? I lost my child, I lost Avan's affection and I even rejected my own mate. I'm greedy. Everything shattered in my life and now I couldn't hold back anything nor I can make anything right. Whatever I had has gone, fading from my clutch.

"No....." I pushed her away with my strength.

Mom stumbled back as her eyes widened "Reese?"

"It's all your fault. If you were not there nothing would have happened" I screamed at her. My body trembled with anger as I pointed my finger at her "it's all because of you. You are reason behind the death of my baby, you are reason behind my sufferings"

Mom gasped as she looked so shocked "Reese what are you saying? I am your mother. Why will I ever want your bad?"

I laughed loudly. The pain rumbling in my heart. She is my mother? Yes, that's why I am at this position today.

"You know what? I regret, I regret the day I decided to follow your lead. It was my biggest mistake to drown myself in the sea of greed and today, no one can save me from here" my eyes watered as I closed my eyes tightly. My whole life is ruined. All my dreams have shattered.

"Reese"

"Get out"

"What-"

"I said get the hell out of here" I screamed at her again "I don't want to see your face in my life again. Never" I scream as loud as I can. She tried to say something but it only boiled my anger so I forcefully pushed her out of the infermercy.

"Miss Reese. You should not hurt yourself with your anger. Your body condition is not good" I heard Adam say from behind.

"Thanks for the concern Dr. but I want to stay alone. Please" I said and walked towards the bed and laid there.

"Have a good rest" I heard the door open then closed again.

I closed my eyes as I let the tears fall. Today I lost everything.

Savannah's POV

"This is a new one, would you like to taste mistress?" Jenny grinned, placing the hot tea cup on the table. I glanced at the beautiful colour of the liquid where some dry petals are floating.

"New one?" I raised my eyebrows.

"Yes" she nodded "I just got the new packet last night. The deliver of the new items got delayed for some reasons but I am glad it got delivered at the end"

I grabbed the cup and took a sip. The amazing taste of the tea melted in my mouth but the freshness lingered longer than usual.

"Umm....you are right, this is really good. Completely perfect"

"I told you" Jenny looked happy "I knew you will like it"

I smiled looking at her happy face. I am glad I could befriend such an amazing girl. Jenny the daughter of the chef. She used to help her father in the kitchen and always engaged herself in work. Where other members engage themselves in fighting and training themselves, she was in the kitchen taking care of the meal and sometimes helping her father in cooking too.

"You are still staying in the kitchen today?" I asked as I took another sip of the tea.

"Um....that's my work mistress. The chef needs me in the kitchen. Everyday there's new delivery for the goods and I really need to check on them"

"I told you, you can just call me by my name"

She smiled "I can't. Master dislikes when someone breaks the rules and specially when others don't give you respect"

I sighed. That man is always controlling everything. I sometimes wonder how he manages to do all these things.

"Wow, what great surprise" I turned my head to see Ryan standing with a smirk.

"Hello Luna, I didn't expect that you would be in the kitchen" he said as he walked closer.

I raised my eyebrows "oh, so being a mistress means I couldn't come here"

He laughed "of course not. The whole house is yours Luna. Alpha has already declared it widely" he grinned.

"I will go and see if there is any help needed in the kitchen mistress" Jenny left hurriedly.

I frowned at her behaviour. She was all calm a few seconds ago. Then how come she became so restless instantly. Shaking my head I turned my head towards Ryan and about to ask but paused when I saw him gazing at the back of retreating Jenny who almost ran inside the kitchen. I raised my eyebrows.

"Do you need anything Ryan? " I asked, popping my chin on my palm.

Ryan turned to look at me. A smirk playing on his lips.

"I mean from the kitchen?" I added.

He shook his head "no, I was just here for water" he replied and grabbed one of the water bottles which was placed in the wooden shelf on the wall.

"Do you know where is Hardwick?" I asked him. It has been two days since we last talked. After that I was not blessed enough to see him. Or maybe he is angry after the talk that he wants to avoid me?

"Why? Are you missing him?" Ryan smirked again. A devilish glint flashing in his eyes. He is teasing me isn't it?

I tilted my head and gave him a smile "no, I want to kiss him right now so can you tell me where he is?"

Ryan who was drinking water choked suddenly and he coughed holding his chest. I ignored him and focused myself on enjoying the tea Jenny made for me.

*Cough*

*Cough*

"Um....I....ahem....Alpha was quite busy so he stayed in his study dealing with some matters. I guess he will be free today"

I nodded "you should drink carefully Ryan" I smiled at him.

Ryan wiped his mouth using the back of his hand "will remember that Luna"

I got up and smiled before striding out of the dining room. I know today's action might have choked to the point of pain. Because I can see his face was a little pale after coughing but teasing me at the wrong moment is not something appropriate. But what troubling me was just what kind of problem Hardwick was facing that he couldn't meet me for two days? Is it any kind of danger looming over the pack?

I sighed and walked towards the room. I want to see him but I really don't want to disturb him with his work. When I opened the room door I saw a flower bouquet resting on the glass table with a white note. I frowned and walked towards it. Grabbing the note I opened the paper.

THE TIME WE SPENT ARE THE MEMORIES OF OUR PASSIONATE AFFECTION. DO YOU STILL REMEMBER IT?

I frowned as I read the line. Is it from Hardwick? But looking at the line, I really don't think he will write something like this. If this is not from him then who sent it?

And for whom?