Chapter 14 Valencias POV Something is wrong with me . I lay flat on my bed , staring at the plain white ceiling of my bedroom . It had been three weeks since that fateful night with Steal . Three weeks since Id felt like Id truly taken control of my life for the first time . And yet , here I was , drowning in uncertainty again The memory of that night still made me blush if I let my mind nger too long . Not that I was surprised it had been …. incredible . He was everything I hadnt expected . Kind , attentive , and most importantly , the only person Id ever had sex with and actually enjoyed it . My cheeks burned as I pushed the thought away . Focus , Valencia There were bigger problems at hand . Id missed my period . At first , I told myself it wasjust stress . After all , I had been thrown into a whirlwind of changes standing up to Jaxon , all the drama that was happening around me , trying to rebuild myself piece by piece . But then came the nausea. It crept up on me without warning , rolling through me in waves until I found myself hunched over the toilet more often than I cared to admit . And thats when it hit me . I checked my calendar , heart pounding in my chest . The night I spent with Steal … Id been in heat . No wonder I couldnt feel satisfied until I had the … knot , I whispered bitterly , the words tasting like ash . My stomach churned again , and I barely made it to the bathroom before I was retching into the toilet . My body heaved , trembling as I gasped for air . Third time this week . 1 slumped against the cold bathroom wall , staring at the tiles beneath my bare feet . I wasnt naive , I knew the signs all too . Id been through this before . Morning sickness . Fuck , I muttered under my breath , running a shaky hand through my hair . Fuck My mind raced with questions . How ? I knew Steal had used protection . Was there a tear ? A defect ? I couldnt imagine someone like him doing something so reckless interftionally . But accidents happen . Still , the bigger question lingered : Why wasnt I panicking more ? I shouldve been horrified . Pregnant after a one night stand with a stranger ? It was the kind of mistake that could destroy liyes , especially for an Omega like me . And yet , all I could think about was the possibility of losing it again . The memories of my past life clawed at the edges of my mind haunting whispers of names Id given to them . Chapter 14 Nova . I had named each of my unborn children . 1 had failed them all . My hand trembled as 1 clutched my stomach , a strange mixture of hope and dread pooling inside me . 1 needed to know . I needed confirmation before these emotions unraveled me completely . Dragging myself off the bathroom floor , I splashed cold water of my face and headed to my wardrobe . Since I had classes in the afternoon , I decided to take my time getting ready. I pulled out a black dress with a sweetheart neckline and full sleeves . The bodycon fit hugged my figure , accentuating curves I hadnt paid much attention to before . I had decided to do some shopping online . This time going for in expensive store , something I had never done before even though I had the allowance for it . But I hadnt gone overboard . Just three dresses . After brushing my hair , I slipped on a velvet headband that framed my curtain bangs perfectly . I stared at my reflection in the mirror . My stomach growled loudly , breaking the silence . I sighed , forcing a smile as I turned away from the mirror . Fear lingered in the back of my mind , but I couldnt let it take over . promised to change my life this time , I whispered to myself . Problems wont faze me . Ill solve them . I left my room , walking through the grand corridors of the Wolfe mansion . The left wing , where the servants and soldier generals resided , was vastly different from the opulence of the main living quarters . It was a reminder of my awkward position within the household . Not quite a servant but nowhere near a pureblood like Celeste . The estate was shaped like a sprawling C. The right wing housed the private quarters of the Wolfe Packs three major families luxurious and untouchable . The central area showcased their wealth and status with grand dining rooms , loungės , powder rooms , and expansive offices . Then there was the left wing where I lived . It wasnt terrible , but it wasnt opulent either . Nestled near the servants quarters , my room was a constant reminder of my precarious position in this household . As I walked , my thoughts drifted to the upcoming Blue Moon Festival The festival was an annual event celebrated on October 30th when the moon turned a rare , ethereal blue . For the elite , it was a chance to flaunt their wealth and status . Wonten donned designer gowns and intricate masks , while men showcased their luxury cars . I reached the dining room , hoping to grab a quick breakfast and leave unnoticed . No such luck . My stepmother and Celeste were already seated at the table , Tinwardly groaned . Of course , they were still here . It was already past nine . Why were they still having breakfast ? Wasnt I supposed to be the lazy one ? I plastered a polite smile on my face and greeted them with a small bow . Tue , Jan 14 Chapter 14 My stepmother barely looked at me , offering only a curt nod . Celeste , on the other hand , beamed at me with her usual childish enthusiasın . Vil she chirped , her voice bright and grating . I forced myself to smile back as I joined them . Celestes innocence still stung I had to constantly remind myself that she hadnt done anything worth my anger in this life . I filled a bowl with corn soup and grabbed a piece of garlic bread The meal was simple , yet it tasted like ash in my mouth . My mind wandered to Marcelene , who was probably halfway through her training by now . Shed been my saving grace these past few weeks , her bluntnessd no nonsense attitude a refreshing change from the superficiality of the pack. Shed introduced me to junk food , of all things popcorn , chicken nuggets , ramen noodles . I hadnt realized how starved Id been for simple pleasures until Marcelene handed me a greasy paper bag with a smirk and said . Now ? I was addicted . After so many years of having just two meals a day and eating like a bird , because apparently Omegas are supposed to be delicate and Tragile . Ihad been reluctant at first when Marcelene had sneaked into my room after much insistence and her daily training . Seeing my hesitation she had smirked , knowing she had finally found something to annoy me with . Why does the servants food taste better than qurs ? Arent we supposed to be rich ? I took another piece of bread , my stomach still growling . Really , Valencia , my stepmother sneered , her tone dripping with disdain . Must you eat like a pig ? The bread in my hand froze midway to my mouth . Her words sliced through me , sharp and unyielding . I placed the bread down slowly , a memory clawing its way to the surface . Why do your breasts look like cow udders ? You need to stop eating so much , Jaxon had sneered , his weight crushing me as I begged him to stop . The room blurred as the memory tightened its grip on me . My pulse quickened , nausea rising again . I could hear his voice , cold and mocking , as he rutted into me despite my tears , my pleas . It hurts … It hurts … Please stop … St STOP ! I cant take it anymore . Please … please … please … My hand clenched into a fist , my nails digging into my palm . Not again . 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