Chapter 12
Kora’s POV
I finished with the small chores I was supposed to do and decided to step outside for some fresh air. My stomach grumbled, so I headed toward the dining hall for breakfast.
Since Alpha Edward left the room earlier, I hadn’t seen him. Strangely, the thought made me uneasy. I told myself it wasn’t because I cared, but deep down I couldn’t deny it—I felt restless not knowing where he had gone. At least he could have said something.
On my way, I spotted one of the guards walking by. I quickly stopped him. “Have you seen Alpha Edward?” I asked, trying to sound casual.
He bowed slightly before answering. “He has gone to a meeting, Luna Kora.”
“Oh!” I said with a small smile, pretending not to care. “Alright. Thank you.”
The guard continued on his way while I walked into the dining hall. The table was already set, and I wasted no time digging in. I stuffed bread and eggs into my mouth like I hadn’t eaten in days. The more I ate, the hungrier I felt.
Halfway through, I paused and frowned at my plate. What is wrong with me these days? My body felt different—restless, needy, and full of strange cravings.
I sighed and grabbed my phone. Without thinking much about it, I typed out a quick message to Alpha Edward: Get me ice cream when you’re coming back.
As soon as I hit send, I dropped my phone on the table and buried my face in my hands. “What is wrong with me? Ice cream? Really?”
But deep down, I knew exactly what it was—my hormones were going crazy, and there was nothing I could do about it.
I leaned back in my chair, patting my full stomach, and let out a long sigh. Maybe once Alpha Edward got back, everything would make sense. Or maybe not.
Either way, I couldn’t stop the small smile that formed on my lips when I thought of him returning with ice cream in his hand.
After I was full and satisfied, I pushed my plate aside with a sigh of relief. My stomach felt heavy, but in a good way. I stretched my arms lazily before standing up and walking to the sitting room.
The big couch was too comfortable to resist, so I dropped myself into it and grabbed the remote. With a click, the television lit up, and I switched it straight to my favourite channel.
At first, I sat upright, fully focused on the show. But the longer I watched, the more my eyelids began to droop. The voices from the TV soon became a soft background noise, almost like a lullaby. Without even realizing it, I drifted off to sleep right there on the couch.
I don’t know how long I slept until a sound pulled me back into reality—the faint hum of a car engine outside. My ears perked immediately, and I sat up quickly.
My heart raced as excitement rushed through me. There was only one person I wanted it to be. “Alpha Edward,” I whispered, a happy smile spreading across my face.
Before I could stop myself, I was already on my feet. My hands automatically went to my stomach as I hurried toward the door.
I pushed it open and stepped outside, the cool breeze brushing my face. The black car rolled into the driveway, sleek and powerful, just like its owner.
My chest tightened with a strange mix of relief and happiness. I didn’t even know why I was smiling so much, but I couldn’t help it. The sight of him returning home felt... comforting.
I stood there waiting, my hand still resting gently on my stomach, as if it gave me an excuse for how restless I had been without him.
But when I looked around, I didn’t see him outside. My smile faded, and a small wave of disappointment washed over me.
“Could it be... it wasn’t him?” I whispered to myself.
For a moment, I stood there awkwardly, staring at the car as if I had imagined everything. With a sigh, I turned around, ready to head back inside. My shoulders slumped. I tried to convince myself it wasn’t a big deal, but deep down, I felt something heavy—like I had been waiting all day for nothing.
Just when I was about to step inside, his deep voice called out. “Waiting for me?”
I froze. The sound of his voice made my heart skip a beat. Slowly, I turned back, and the next thing I knew, my legs were moving on their own. I ran straight into his arms, my chest pressed against him, his familiar scent wrapping around me.
I hadn’t even planned to hug him, but it felt natural—like I belonged there. He chuckled softly, holding me steady. “Did someone miss me?”
I quickly pulled back a little, tilting my head up at him. “No! The baby missed you,” I said, placing my hand protectively over my stomach with a playful pout.
He laughed, his eyes filled with amusement. “Is that so?”
“Yes!” I insisted, my face heating up. “I’m not lying. The baby really did miss you.”
“I didn’t say you’re lying,” he replied calmly, his voice so gentle it made my cheeks burn even more.
For a moment, his eyes lingered on me, soft yet unreadable. My heart pounded faster, and I didn’t know if it was because of his closeness or because of the way he was looking at me—as if he could see right through me.
Then my eyes caught something behind his back. A nylon bag.
I gasped, pointing at it like a little kid. “My ice cream!” I screamed, almost jumping up and down.
Edward raised his brow, clearly amused. He quickly turned his back so I couldn’t see it properly. “Who said it’s ice cream?” he asked, pretending to hide it.
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