Page 6 of The Baby Contract

My whole body shook in pain.

I was still in shock, lying in the position he left me, staring at the door as Alpha Stormblade ran out of the room. I had just lost my virginity.

I felt weak, used, and discarded. It didn't feel the way Nova used to describe it to me. What it would be like with your "mate" where it would be so romantic and loving and....

It just made me want to puke.

I couldn't lie in this bed, in my blood anymore. I got up, swinging my shaking legs over the bed. My chest tightened, and a wave of crushing devastation ran over me, as my tears slipped onto the cold tile floor.

I pushed myself up as I sobbed, my eyes clouded with tears. My legs shook, a new soreness in between them. I shut the door tightly behind me when I got to the bathroom, using my shaky hand to turn on the water as hot as it could go.

I didn't know if I was allowed to take showers without Ingrid's approval, but I knew I would be in more trouble if she found me like this. Crying, inconsolable, and in any way defying Alpha Stormblade.

As I stepped into the water, my body collapsed onto the tile, unable to stand any longer.

A pool of bloody water formed around me.

I fell to my knees, holding my hands over my head as the water came crashing down over me.

At this moment, I just wanted to be small, I just wanted to disappear.

I know my fated mate, Jasper, loved his first time with Lily. I heard it happen. I felt it. I was in the room across from them when they gave their virginity to each other. It was like a knife to my heart when he gave his first time to her and not me.

It was a few days after we found out about the bond that we shared. He told me I wasn't good enough to be his Luna because I was a maid, and that wouldn't look good for him, or his father.

I cried at the thought, being careful not to let out any sobs. I put my hand on my chest as it burned in pure rage at the thought. My fist clenched, my mouth fighting a scream that it so badly wanted to let out in pain.

And, now, I had been sold to Alpha Stormblade by my Alpha, Jasper's father, who had just taken my virginity by force. And, he was going to keep coming back until I came up with a positive pregnancy test.

I sobbed, the water getting in my mouth and nose. My whole body shook, as I clenched my fist, pounding it into the hard tile wall. I just wanted to fight right now. I wanted to get back in the ring.

I wanted to talk to Nova.

I stopped myself, unclenching my fist as I imagined her. I knew damaging the Stormblade property was not a good idea. Unless I wanted to get Nova killed by Alpha Orion or Grey.

It didn't matter how much I was hurting. Nova was my only family, the only person I had left after Mom and Dad died. I had promised to protect her, no matter what it takes. I couldn't let anything happen to her.

A rapid, alerting knock came from the other side of the door. "Millie!" Ingrid called from the other side, her voice rasp. "Open up, dear! Please, I know you are not okay."

The front door opened; a scent floated into the main room. "Holy- "Boris gasped. "I'm glad you called me, Ingrid."

Another round of knocks sounded. "Honey! I want to give you your privacy, but I'm very worried." Ingrid boots sounded at the door. "Beta-where did Alpha go?"

"Fuck," Boris whispered, under his breath. "I'll deal with Alpha later. He's not a priority right now. He won't come back today. His wolf is giving him hell, and so will I."

Ingrid and Boris' shadows reflected under the door, as they both began to knock. "Hey, Millie?" Boris softened, trying this time. "Are you okay?"

I held my hands out in front of me, realizing that they were shaking like crazy. I knew if I said something, it would come out sounding the same, and I didn't want that.

"Alright-"Boris sighed. "You should just go in, Ingrid. I'll stay out here in case you need me."

I panicked, as I saw the doorknob turn. "Uh-"my voice cracked. "Just one more minute please."

"Oh, thank goddess." Ingrid breathed out in relief, shutting the door. "Honey, we are really concerned. Can I come in and help you get dressed? Boris will stay outside."

I shook, grabbing a towel and wiping down roughly before throwing on a pair of oversized clothes over my damp body. I looked into the plastic mirror on the wall, aggressively wiping the tears that once clouded my eyes. "I'm sorry, yes. Come in."

Ingrid didn't waste a second before busting in the door, shutting it closed behind her, and then running to embrace me in a huge hug.

Her hug made me feel safe, and it reminded me of a Mom. When she held me, it made me want to burst into the tears that I was trying so desperately to keep in. She reached up to stroke my hair, not even caring that it was soaking wet.

"Oh baby girl-"she teared up, squeezing me. "I'm so sorry. I was afraid something like this was going to happen."

I took deep breaths, pushing down my tears of sadness and anger. I felt like Ingrid was a safe person to talk to, but I couldn't risk it. She was still Alpha Stormblade's maid and couldn't risk telling her too much.

Ingrid pulled away, taking my hands in hers, as she led me to sit. She got down, using her hands to survey my face, as she looked at me worriedly.

I sighed, looking up at her sadly. "I'm fine, Ingrid. You don't have to worry about me or apologize. I'm not hurt." I lied.

Ingrid gasped, taken aback by what I said. "Oh no!" she shook her head. "Alpha was wrong, sweetheart. You are hurt. I can see it in your eyes, and I can feel that in your heart."

"Look-"Ingrid squeezed my hands. "I have two daughters. I would be beside myself if one of their mates did this to them. I think if Alpha Stormblade wasn't my Alpha, I would probably kill him too, Millie." She cried, moving my hand to feel her rapid heartbeat.

"I know if my mate did this to me, I would be pissed." She breathed, exasperated. "It's not okay to be treated in that way, honey. You are such a sweet, gorgeous girl."

I squeezed Ingrid's hand lightly. "Thank you, Ingrid," I whispered. "That means a lot to me."

"Oh dear," she shook her head. "You are so strong and so young. I'm sure your parents are very excited about the future ahead of you. They must be so proud."

I nodded, my stomach turning at Ingrid's comment. My parents are dead, and even if they were alive, why would they be proud of me?

"Yeah, they are," I said, putting on a fake smile.

Ingrid squeezed my cheek lovingly. "If my son was unmated, I would set him up on a date with you. I would love to be your mother-in-law." She chuckled sadly. "Have you met your mate, Millie?"

I froze, not sure of what to say. "Um-" I played with my sweatshirt.

Ingrid caught on to my discomfort, placing her gentle hand over mine. "You don't have to tell me if you don't feel comfortable yet. But, I would love to know more about you when you are ready, Millie."

I nodded, feeling relieved that she dropped the subject. "Are you girls okay?" Boris knocked, the door propping open. "I'm getting bored out here by myself."

Ingrid laughed, rolling her eyes. "Is it okay if he comes in? I promise he's not cold-hearted like Alpha."

I rubbed my hands on my pants, feeling nervous again at Alpha Stormblade's Beta coming into the bathroom. "Yeah, it's fine."

At my words, Boris waltzed in, a clean fluffy blanket in his hand. He walked over to me, wrapping the blanket sweetly around my shoulders, before giving it to me to tighten around myself. He placed a gentle hand on my shoulder, before joining Ingrid on the ground.

I smiled at his sweet gesture, it was kind. Is that what most Beta's do for their pack members or just Boris?

"You just let me know what you want me to do to Alpha Stormblade, Millie." Boris kneeled, one hand on Ingrid's shoulder, and one on my knee. "I'll fuck him up for you."

I shook my head, smiling at the sweet gesture. "I will too, sweetheart." Ingrid pitched in, giggling with her Beta. "I'm in!"

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