Revenge Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Valencias POV The room was silent , but my world was shattering Jason stood at the head of the pack meeting , his eyes gleaming with pride as he declared the news . His voice echoed through the room , each word slashing through me , sharper thany blade . I am pleased to announce that my dear Celeste is carrying my child , and she is already six months along . We will have a wedding next month to celebrate this joyous occasion , Jaxon de lared , his voice thick with pride . I clutched the delicate gold chain in my hand , the one I had made for my unborn daughter . The metal bit into my palm , grounding me , as the world around me fell apart . A chorus of whispers aimed at me spread through the room , growing louder . Miscarried again … Third time ? Shes cursed . Abominable . The murmurs stung , but none hurt as much as the words coming from my husband my mate . The man who once promised me love and protection . The man who had marked me I blinked through my tears , staring at Jaxon as if seeing him for the first time . His gaze was sharp , cold , utterly devoid of the warmth I used to know . He wasnt looking at me , though . His eyes were fixed on Celeste , standing beside him with a soft , triumphant smile on her lips . Dressed in a pale pink silk gown that draped over her round belly , she looked radiant . bile rise in my throat as her hand caressed her stomach . Celestes gaze turned to me , her lips curling into a smile that seemed sweet to anyone watching but held something dark just beneath the surface . She stepped closer , patting her belly . Want to touch our son ? she asked , her voice like poisoned honey . I hesitated , my breath hitching . I didnt want to touch her . I didnt want to even look at her . But somehow , almost against my will , I reached out , my hand trembling as it rested on her swollen belly . The moment I touched her , a wave of nausea hit me . Only a minute later Celestes face twisted , her smile faltering Suddenly , she let out a scream , clutching her stomach . What are you doing ? She gasped , looking at me in horror as Jaxons eyes shot at me menacingly and he stepped forward to push me away from her . I felt confusion and agony as I fell back Somethings wrong ! she cried , her voice thick with panic . My baby somethings wrong with my baby ! Jaxon quickly turned and started yelling at the pack guards to bring a doctor . The room erupted , Gasps , murmurs , curses directed at me . My ears rang and my vision blurred as voices accused me . Jealous witch ! She wants to kill her sisters baby ! I stumbled back , my heart racing as the faces around me twisted with fury and disgust . hadnt done anything ! I tried to speak , to deny it , but my voice wouldnt come . Black spots invaded my vision as I clutched my chest , struggling to breathe , drowning in the hatred surrounding me . 11:35 Tue , Jan 14 Chapter 1 The last thing I saw before everything went dark was Jaxons venomous glare . When I woke , my wrists ached , and the stale air stung my throat blinked , taking in the dim light filtering through cracks in the ceiling above me , Chains bound me to a narrow cut in what looked like a damp , crumbling cell . My head pounded , and each breath sent a sharp pain through my chest . Awake , are we ? The voice was soft , almost sweet , but it filled me with dread . My gaze shifted , landing on Celeste , sitting on a wooden stool beside my bed . Her face was serene , a soft , innocent smile on her lips , but her eyes held a glint of something dark . Celeste … My voice came out a weak rasp . My throat burned , parched and sore . Why are you here ? What … why am I here ? She sighed softly , reaching over to a table and pouring a glass of water . She held it out to me , pressing it against my lips , and I drank , desperate for relief . But the moment I swallowed , her smile widened . Oh , Valencia , she murmured , setting the glass down with deliberate care . Youve always been so clueless , havent you ? I stared at her . What do you mean ? Celeste tilted her head , eyes gleaming with barely concealed malice . Since you dont have much time left anyways , Ill let you in on a little something , dear sister . She leaned back , crossing her legs casually as if discussing the weather . Youre really not as smart as they all say , I cant believe you didnt realize up till now . sad really . I felt my chest ache , What what do you mean ? Why did you why are you doing this to me ? I said , tears welling up eyes as I pulled at the chains wrapped around my wrists . You remember your first miscarțiage , dont you ? I was there to comfort you , wasnt I ? Celeste began . in my My heart sank as memories flooded back , the pain and heartbreak of that loss . I nodded numbly , still not understanding . Well , that first one wasnt … an accident , she said , her tone chillingly nonchalant . It was just a little poison . Just enough to make sure that baby never saw the light of day . She watched me , her gaze cold , waiting for the words to sink in . 1 froze for a while , letting her words register , No … My voice broke as I looked at her , horror creeping into my veins . Youre lying . Why would I lie ? she asked sweetly . Besides , after the first one , I didnt even need to try that hard . The other women Jaxon slept with made sure of that . Her smile widened , revealing pearly teeth . It was quite amusing , actually . One little whisper in their ears , and they were all too eager to get rid of your disgrace . My stomach twisted , bile rising in my throat . I wanted to scream , but no sound came out . She kept going , her voice filled with twisted satisfaction . By the third time , your womb was probably too damaged to hold any life , anyway , she continued , her words punctuated by soft laughter . And Jaxon … well , he didnt care . He didnt mind sleeping around . He knew hed get what he wanted in the end. And so did I. I pulled at the chains , my skin scraping against the cold metal . I wanted to reach her , to claw that smug smile off her face . But I couldnt move . I could only stare , heartbroken and helpless Why ? I choked out . How could you do this to me ? Celeste sighed , shaking her head as though I were a child throwing a tantrum . Power , Valencia . Its all about power . My child will be the only heir , the only one Jaxon will recognize . She leaned in close , her voice a sinister whisper . Its not unheard of for Alphas to have multiple Omegas , you know ….However Im not one to share . She laughed , the sound low and cruel , watching as my fare twisted with pain . The betrayal cut deeper than any physical Chapter I wound . My sister , the one I had loved and protected , had shattered my world without a second thought A scream tore from my throat , and I lunged toward her , desperate to hurt her , to make her feel just a fraction of the pain she had inflicted on me . But the chains stopped me short , and I crucipled , dizzy and disoriented . Celeste sighed , clicking her tongue in mock disappointment . If only you had been a good little girl and listened , she said softly , almost regretfully . Then I wouldnt have had to go to such lengths . But its too late now . Youre going to die . Just like your whore of a mother . Anger surged through me , Be quiet , dont you dare ! But my threats were useless . Her smirk only grew . She held up the glass Id drunk from earlier , her eyes gleaming with satisfaction . Poison , she said simply , watching the horror dawn on my face . 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