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“Spencer! I have something to talk about!” Benedetta Anderson stood before her husband, her heart racing with a mix of anxiety, happiness, and anticipation. Alpha Spencer was on his phone, engrossed in conversation.
But her words were cut off by her husband, who turned towards her with a bright smile. Her eyes widened in shock-this was the very first time he had smiled at her. Her fingers formed list around the surprise she was holding, and she looked hum with her beautiful, sparkling eyes.
Spencer, I have something to-”
“Jasmine has returned home. She requested you to pick her up from the airport. Here is the key! Go and get her!” His voi was as cold as ever, but his eyes sparkled with excitement.
Jasmine was his childhood sweetheart and first love, a woman he had never truly forgotten. Ten years ago, she had left hir unwilling to maintain a long-distance relationship. Yet, his love for her had never faded, and the excitement in his eyes no made that clear
Swallowing her pain. Benedetta lowered her gaze. She clenched the pregnancy test kit tightly in her hand, a kit she had tested three times to confirm she wasn’t being delusional.
Jasmine had always been hostile towards her because she was Spencer’s mate. From the day Jasmine learned about their mate bond, she had made Benedetta’s life hell And now that Jasmine had returned, Benedetta was certain her husband would abandon her.
-I said I have something to- Benedetta tried again, but flinched as Spencer roared and cursed at her for the first time i two years. Though he had never shown her love, he had at least refrained from outright hostility-until now.
“Shut up, b****h!” He grabbed her chin, pressing hard. “I want you to listen to my words and bring her back safe and sound. Don’t dare make the same mistake you did with my father. I will never forgive you for that!”
He yanked her away, and though she didn’t fall, she almost tripped over. Her heart skipped a beat as he pushed her aside forcefully.
Ten years ago, after the mating season party, Alpha Spencer had discovered that his mate wasn’t Jasmine but a rogue staying with his mother, the Luna of SpringVille, as a guest. He had decided to talk to his father about it. Since the festival was held away from the Main Packhouse, they needed to drive home.
On the way, Jasmine had called him in a panic, informing him that his father had been admitted to the hospital after an argument with Benedetta. She had allegedly hit his mother’s car from behind. Though it wasn’t a serious injury, the doctor nounced that his father’s left leg was broken. Since that day, his hatred for Benedetta had grown significantly. He had demanded that she beg for forgiveness, but Benedetta, stubborn as she was, had refused. She had begged for a chance to explain but instead, he had sworn to make her life hell
Teats streamed down her face, knowing that no matter how hard she tried, he would never love her. “What are you doing)-
and get him. I swear, Bene, if you do anything to her, you’ll pay double for everything.” He threw the keys at her, hitting ber check and causing it to bleed. Then he left the house.
bar wood cherr ignoring the blood on her face. All her attention was on the pregnancy kit. “It seems you’ll be abandoned as wood as I tell your father about you. I’m sorry, baby. Mum regres loving your dad and making him your father”
diuoring her pain and pride, hardening her heart and soul, she picked up the keys from the flour and drove to the airport pocene her husband’s ex-girlfriend who had never acknowledged her as Spencer’s mate and wife. Her vision was blurry
irans, and confirming thoughts swuled in her mind. She didn’t know whether she should tell him or not.
en ta arrived at the airport, she gested a familiar gut with gloomy and stern expression. Despite the years, Jasmine karinis rìuanged much raceps she was taller
Janbird” Benedetta called out, trying to keep her voice deady
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Jasmine, now 26 and still an Omega, scoffed and walked towards her with an evil smirk. “You’re still that pathetic bitch who’s been licking his boots for attention. Seems like you’ve failed miserably. I can’t believe he said I can use you as my personal chauffeur and servant!” She mocked and nudged Benedetta with her elbow. “Get inside! I have to go home as soon as possible!”
Benedetta kept her posture perfect, trying not to betray her inner turmoil. “Hah! What a joke! Do you even have a home? Spencer said he just used you for his desires when I was away. He even said the marriage between you two is nothing but a show. So you don’t have to worry about him anymore. I’m here now. The home will be mine!” Jasmine laughed sinisterly before hopping into the car.
Benedetta glanced at the woman her husband had been pining for, despite the heartbreak she had caused him ten years ago.
th a deep exhale, she got into the car and started the engine. Her attention was caught by the Barbie doll in Jasmine’s
hand.
“Did you touch my stuff?” Benedetta asked, noticing her purse had been rifled through.
“Yes, so what? Did you crochet these yourself? Perfect slave for me!” Jasmine smirked, pulling the hair off the doll.
Stop it. Jasmine! I’m not in the mood!” Benedetta hissed, but Jasmine smirked and showed her a wristwatch.
“Spencer said he’d wait for me at my house at 4 sharp. It’s 3:46 now. Are you going to be late or should I complain?” Jasmine taunted.
Benedetta’s eyes widened in shock. She hadn’t been informed about this. But Spencer had already labeled her a murderer. she didn’t want to make another mistake by being late.
She drove as fast as she could, Spencer’s hurtful behavior, his insults, and his assaults flashing through her mind. She loved. him, but he made her life hell. She didn’t want to face his beastly side now, not when there was a risk of hurting her child.
“Useless! Did you get me those junk foods?” Jasmine yelled, rummaging through the car.
Benedetta hadn’t bought anything, as this wasn’t her car. But the snacks were her favorites. Spencer must have bought them because she sometimes packed snacks for long drives with him. It wasn’t a romantic gesture, more like she was his personal maid, a replacement for his ex-girlfriend.
A fleeting hope flickered in her heart-maybe, just maybe, there was a place for her in his cold heart. But her eyes widened when Jasmine threw everything out of the car like it was trash.
“What are you doing?” Benedetta almost yelled, but a sharp slap across her face silenced her.
“Bitch! I’m allergic to shrimp. How dare you have that junk food here? Do you want to die?” Jasmine screamed, her hands pulling Benedetta’s hair,
Benedetta struggled to control the car while Jasmine yanked at her hair. The brakes weren’t working. “Jasmine! Stop being at child. I’m driving!” She tried to remain calm, but Jasmine wouldn’t listen.
Jasmine smirked as she noticed the tree ahead. She pulled Benedetta’s hair harder, making her shut her eyes and scream.
Realizing the tree would hit Jasmine first, Benedetta acted quickly. She unfastened Jasmine’s seatbelt and pushed her out of the car. It would leave some scars, but it would save her life. Benedetta couldn’t let someone die, even if it meant she might be labeled a murderer again.
With relief, she tried to unbuckle her own seatbelt, but the car’s speed suddenly doubled, as if someone was controlling it Blood blurred her vision. She saw people and cars surrounding Jasmine, who was injured but not seriously.
She didn’t know if she was dying, but she regretted not being able to bring her baby into the world. Maybe someone would see her and save her baby.
Through her blurred vision, she saw her husband, Spencer, looking panicked and concerned-but not for her. His eyes were
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She tried to make a noise, to call out, but she couldn’t lift a finger. Their eyes met, and she whispered, “Please save me and our baby.” But all she heard was Spencer’s cold command. “Find the body. I’ll take her to the hospital.”
Body? He was ignoring her, walking away to save his ex-girlfriend.
Benedetta laughed, blood filling her mouth. She had been daydreaming. He would rather save his ex-girlfriend than her. Her eyes slowly shut, pain surging through her veins and heart.
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