With that one question of mine, he stopped. “I’m so sorry Jocelyn. The thing with Gabriella is not what you think. Her mate is dying and one of his last wishes is to see Gabriella with a pup and as Alpha, I only thought it would be right if I helped. The pup won’t be connected to me in any way, shape, or form.”
None of what Dante said made any sense to me.
I took a step away from him, unfurling his hands away from my waist, before turning to face him. “And did you have to do it? Why didn't your Beta do it? Or any other man who just didn't happen to be mated? Am I just supposed to believe that you having a pup with your ex is purely innocent?”
I was sure that the shakiness in my voice didn't go unnoticed and I tried my very best I could not shed any tears in front of him. He didn't deserve to see me in such a state.
“Jocelyn, I don't need any of this right now! I'm trying to be the best mate for you by being honest with you every step of the way and if you can't appreciate that, then fine!” Dante yelled before leaving our room and going to only goddess knew where.
That night, I didn't sleep.
A million thoughts ran through my head, but the most pronounced of them all was the one that screamed that I couldn't have Dante’s pup. I couldn't let the pup have such a terrible father.
The next morning, I made a trio go to the clinic after setting up a meeting with one of the best healers that the pack had to offer.
“Are you sure about this?” The healer asked, his eyes darting around the room as though I had just asked him to do something taboo and in some ways it was.
I nodded. “Yes, I am. This pup wasn't meant to see this world and I'm only saving it from inevitable pain.”
The healer swallowed. “Fine. I will get everything ready for the abortion ritual then.”
Jocelyn’s POV
Getting rid of my unborn pup only took an hour and even though I knew that it was for the best, I couldn't help but feel a knot tight in my heart and I couldn't stop my wolf from constantly howling in my head.
As if the day couldn't get any more eventful, immediately I stepped out of the clinic, I saw Dante and Gabriella at the clinic together, laughing and chatting away.
“So you're stalking me now, Jocelyn. A Luna should know not to lower her standards to such shady levels,” Dante commented, folding his arms.