Hiding the Alpha's Heir novel Chapter 5

"Seraphim, are you alright?"

I snapped back. "Huh?" I blinked and looked at Desmond who was tilting his head, looking at me. "Are you saying something?"

He creased his forehead before he sighed. "I am asking you if the food is to your liking. You haven't touched it. Isn't appetizing for you? Shall we change to a different restaurant?" he asked. There was a concerned expression on his face.

I shook my head as I looked down at my food. He was right. I haven't touched it. "I don't have an appetite right now, cinnamon." I forced a smile as I sighed.

"Is there... something wrong?" Desmond asked, hesitant as he took my hand.

I glanced down at his hand. I secretly gnashed my teeth. I almost smiled bitterly before I put up my real smile. "No, cinnamon. We have been eating a lot for the past two days so I think I am still full. You know what I mean..."

We had arrived at the capital two days ago to attend the meeting with Alpha King Azarius. Since we arrived there, the palace never failed to provide us with some snacks and meals which always made me full.

Desmond chuckled. "Right... I thought there was something I should worry about. Is there anything you want? Tea?"

"That will do." I nodded my head, smiling.

As soon as we were finished, we walked into the plaza, enjoying the vibrant and spirited night here in the capital. We saw many food stalls as there was a carnival there as well. Desmond and I spent our time there before we returned to the inn where we were staying.

"Seraphim."

"Hmm?" I glanced at him when he settled beside me as he hugged me from behind as soon as we laid down to the bed. "What is it?" I asked softly and caressed his arm.

"I wish to discuss something with you once we get home."

My eyes widened as I felt my stomach somersaulted. I inhaled and exhaled, blocking all the emotions so Desmond wouldn't feel it. "What would you like to discuss?" I asked and turned around to plaster a sweet smile. "Do you wish us to elope?"

Desmond chuckled and bit his lower lip. I could tell that he liked what I teased him. "Well, do you wish to?" he asked as he knew that I was kidding.

"Hmm..." I hummed softly. "Of course, yes. I would like to go to any place as long as I have you, Desmond."

He hugged me instantly. "Ah, seraphim, you are making me and my wolf feel skittish right now." I felt him kissing my head. "I wouldn't get enough of you, seraphim."

I forced a smile, feeling heartbroken. "Me, too, cinnamon. Me, too..." I said softly.

Looks like he was going to tell me about the surrogacy once we get home. It could mean that Hazel accepted it with Desmond... with Desmond accepting the condition Hazel uttered at that moment.

My husband... My mate...

He betrayed me again.

This time, he was not controlled by the aphrodisiac. He did it of his will to spend a night with her.

It hurts.

This hurts more than I ever caught him.

I pretended that everything was alright. I blocked all the emotions I felt so Desmond wouldn't dare to feel what I felt right now. Because if he knows that I am troubled right now, he wouldn't leave me alone until I told him.

We returned to our pack after we had the last meeting with Alpha King Azarius. I was nervous as soon as we arrived. I tried my best not to appear nervous when I got to see Hazel. I squinted my eyes at her when our eyes met.

But I caught her smirking before she glanced at Desmond.

I felt my heart clench when I caught Desmond looking at Hazel. I secretly gritted my teeth in annoyance. I also feel useless right now.

"We will have a meeting at the moment in my study room, seraphim," Desmond said as soon as we arrived at our chamber.

"I'll bring some refreshments later then," I stated when he helped me change my gown. "Desmond, you shall summon a servant to help me here." I was indicating the part where he was helping me to dress up.

He frowned and shook his head. "I want to help you." He smiled.

"What refreshment do you want to drink later? Tea? Juice? Or—"

"You."

I shivered at his reply. But I smiled sheepishly and turned around to tap his cheek. "Naughty." Desmond only grinned. "Go now. I shall disturb the meeting later." I winked.

His expression softened as he nodded. "Please do, seraphim." He winked back.

I kept my smiling face when he left but I vanished as I changed it into a bitter one. Then I went to the walk-in closet and took the vial that I needed. I also started packing my things by taking a few clothes. I even took some of the jewelry that has high value and some trinkets so I could sell them.

I decided that I would leave it here in my pack.