Chapter 4 A kiss landed on Hektors lips . It ignited something in him . Before Laria could pull away , he gripped her waist and deepened the kiss , hungry and desperate . Hektor , stop . Laria whispered against his mouth , her voice a theatrical blend of desire and concern . Yunifers right in the next room . Dont worry about her , he murmured , trailing kisses down her neck . I made sure the doctor laced her meds with enough sedatives . Lets go somewhere more comfortable . He swept Laria into his arms , carrying her like a bride . Shaking with a mixture of pain and rage , I forced myself out of bed . My abdomen screamed in protest with every movement , but I dragged myself across the cold hardwood floor on silent , bare feet . Through the crack , I saw their bodies intertwined , sexing in the dim light . Their moans and whispers became my nightmares soundtrack , echoing in my ears until dawn broke . Hektor didnt show his face for two days . When he finally appeared at my bedside , his eyes were carefully arranged into an expression of remorse . God , Yunifer , Im so sorry I havent been around . The companys been in absolute chaos . I stared vacantly past him , refusing to acknowledge his presence . He dropped to one knee beside the bed , taking my limp hand in his . Baby , look at me , he pleaded . I know youre hurting . But ending the pregnancy was for your own good . All I want in this world is for you to be healthy and whole . He paused , his voice softening . Hey , its your birthday today . I brought someone whos been missing you like crazy . He stood and stepped aside , revealing my mother standing in the doorway . Mom … The word came out as a broken whisper as tears flooded my eyes . She looked better than Id seen her in years . No screaming , no vacant stares , no violent outbursts just 19:29 The Black Swans Final Revenge Pirouette : The 99th G Wa All Along . 35.1 % Chapter 4 my mother , almost herself again . Seeing my tears , she rushed forward and gathered me in her arms , stroking my hair the way she used to before our world imploded . Hektor discreetly wiped at his eyes . Ill let you two have some time together . Got some work waiting in my office . After he left . I decided to take my mother for a walk around the house . Wed barely made it to the staircase when Laria appeared , dressed in nothing but a sheer silk nightgown that left little to the imagination at two in the afternoon . She took one look at my mother and wrinkled her nose in disgust before sweeping her contemptuous gaze over me . It was fascinating how completely she transformed when Hektor wasnt around to witness it the sweet , vulnerable damsel instantly replaced by something venomous . Well , if it isnt the birthday girl , she drawled , leaning against the banister with practiced casualness . Wanna know why your devoted hubby hasnt been playing nursemaid these past couple days ? I said nothing . In less than a week , Id be gone . Their sick games wouldnt matter anymore . My silence clearly irritated her . With deliberate slowness , she pulled down the collar of her nightgown, revealing a constellation of fresh love bites across her collarbone . Then she held up her wrist , where a massive diamond bracelet caught the light . Poor thing , she cooed with mock sympathy . He told me his biggest regret was not having the balls to marry me instead of settling for you . This little two million dollar bracelet is just his latest apology gift . I tried to walk past her , but she grabbed my wrist , her nails digging into my skin . Look at yourself , she hissed , dropping all pretense . No career . A complete embarrassment to your fathers legacy . Nothing but a crazy mother to show for your pathetic life . How do you even get out of bed in the morning ? My mother went rigid beside me . Crazy was the trigger word the one that sent her spiraling back into darkness . Before I could intervene , my mother lunged forward , shoving me aside and wrapping her hands around Larias throat . 19-29 The Black Swans Final Revenge Pirouette : The 99th G All Alo 35.4 % Chapter 4 TM NOT CRAZY ? she screamed , her face contorted with rage . Trushed toward them , but Laria was faster . She grabbed a heavy crystal vase from the hallway table and brought it down on my mothers head with sickening force The vase exploded into a thousand glittering shards across the marble floor . Blood began pouring from the gash in my mothers skull . Her eyes went wide with shock , then glassy , as her body crumpled backward down the stairs . MOM ! My scream tore through the house as I dove to catch her , cradling her bleeding head in my lap . Hektor came running , but before he could ask what happened , Laria collapsed into his arms , sobbing hysterically . Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! 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