Chapter 4 Even though I did not recognize the number , I knew the text was from Amelia . I had not intended to respond , yet as if possessed , I threw back the covers and climbed out of bed . The moment I opened my ward's door , I noticed the one next to mine was slightly ajar , and faintly , suggestive noises drifted into my ears . Quietly , I stepped closer . Through the g cap . Cedric's voice reached my ears at just the right moment . " Her baby bump was rounding out by the day . I haven't had much time to be with you lately . You were clever to come up with an excuse to stay in the room next to hers . Amelia , I'm really starting to like you more and more . " Amelia's pale armis curled around Cedric's shoulders . Her voice w was so sultry as she let out a humph .. " If I hadn't come , you might have really fallen for that Lavinia . " " Don't be in such a rush . She's right next door . What if she hears us ? " Cedric only smirked , clearly thinking Amelia was worrying over nothing . " Relax . This is the Lunethorne Pack's private hospital . The soundproofing is excellent and I already closed the door . " As Cedric said this , Amelia , beneath him , suddenly shifted her gaze and met mine through the narrow opening . Seeing her challenging smile , I lowered my gaze and quietly pushed the door shut for them . 1 had never seen Cedric like that before , completely lost in the moment . In the three years since we had formed our mate bond , even in bed , Cedric had always been gentle . So he had not been naturally restrained after all . The truth was simple , the one who could ignite his passion had never been me . Early the next morning , Amelia walked into my ward . Her face radiated smugness as she looked at me . " Enjoy last night's little show ? I put it on just for you . You were pretty rude to me yesterday - consider this your punishment . " I ignored her , lowering my head and keeping my eyes on my phone instead . My brother had promised to return today . I was waiting Seeing that I remained silent , Amelia's expression twisted slightly with irritation , " Judging from that look on your face , you're still hoping the pups will win Cedric back , aren't you ? I bet you don't even know , do you ? Those pups inside you came from my epps . " " oh ? sull no reaction ? So you already knew ? Then let me tell you something you don't know . All those times you did IVE over the past year , all those injections for eg : retrieval - do you want to know where your eggs ended up ? " " I had them sent straight to the landfill . They were dumped into an industrial shredder . That's where your pups ended up , because that's all they were worthy . My head snapped up , my voice trembling when I finally spoke . " What did you just say ? " Aquella chuckled , clearly delighted by my reaction " Finally , a reaction . " " And don't even think about aborting those pups . You're over six months along , and they're triplets . If you try to terminate now , then"s a good chance you won't survive it . Unless , of course , you'd like to die and join your shredded eggs . " CallApp Google Play INSTALL My heartbeat surged , a storm of rage swelling in my chest . I could not hold back anymore . My palm cracked across her face hard . Amelia clutched her cheek , ready to scream , but Cedric's angry shout cut through the air . " Lavinia ! What are you doing ?! " At the sound of his voice , Amelia's smugness melted instantly into wounded innocence . " Lavinia , I came to apologize for upsetting you yesterday . Even if you can't forgive me , you shouldn't hit me . " Cedric's eyes darkened as he stared at Amelia's red , swollen cheek . Then he turned and exploded at me . " Lavinia , what is wrong with you ? How could you be so vicious ? Don't you know she's been having heart trouble these past two days ? " I ignored his accusations and stared at him . " Cedric , to you , what exactly am I ? He froze . For a brief moment , guilt flashed in his eyes . But before he could say anything , Amelia grabbed his arm . " Cedric , I feel dizzy , and my heart's racing . Can you take me for a check - up ? " Cedric hesitated , lips parting as if to speak , but in the end , he guided Amelia out of the room . Moments after they left , a , a message popped up my phone . It was from Evander . [ Come downstairs . ] Half an hour later , I lay in an operating room in another hospital , undergoing an induced labor procedure . The surgical light above me was blinding , burning my eyes until tears slid down the corners of my eyes into my hair . Even with anesthesia , the pain was unbearable . How could it not be ? They had been inside me for more - than six months , and I had Imagined their faces countless times . But now , I had no choice but to end their lives myself . When the procedure was over and I was wheeled out , Evander's hand gently stroked my head with a heartbroken expression . " You can sleep now . Leave the rest to me . I won't let that bastard find you . "