Chapter 89: Chapter 89
Mirabelle's POV
My eyes fall on Camilla, she's finally asleep after a long night. I sigh, my eyes flying to the endless amount of tissues on the floor that have my heart sinking at the flash of images of last night's events.
Camilla sobbed the entire night, the worst of it all was I didn't know how to comfort her in any way. Adrian and Angel are a never-ending turmoil and Camilla is always caught in the middle of it all. I held her and let her cry her eyes out until every cry turned noiseless and her breathing stabilised, how I wish she had fallen asleep but no, it was a trick she played on me, she faked being asleep so I could get some rest while she cried in the dark, alone and in utter distress. I gave her the space she didn't ask me for, I let her cry as I went to sleep and when I roused in the morning, she was no longer crying but she was silent. I assumed the reason for her silence was because all her tears were drained.
Her phone is laying beside her, filled with missed calls, text messages and voice messages from Adrian. He has been trying to get in contact with her non-stop but his attempts have all been for nothing. One would think he would take a hint and stop trying to get hold of her but no, my brother is persistent as he is foolish.
My heart breaks for her everytime her's does, I always knew my brother was a mess and I tried to warn Camilla against being with him but deep down, I prayed I was wrong but no he keeps proving me right and as much as I love being right, I wish I wasn't this time. Adrian has demons to conquer, issues to resolve but he doesn't try to face the issue, he pushes it aside until it resurfaces strong enough to take a hit at him, a hit that makes him stagger a little bit. I strongly believed Adrian would never act out after the declaration of love he made in front of hundreds —thousands of people but here we are, Angel is supposedly pregnant with his first child. A right that belongs to Camilla has been given to her and it's nerve-racking for the pack as a whole.
I'm pretty sure that by now, everyone knows about Angel having Adrian's baby. Molly called last night but I didn't answer, some of my other cousins texted too but I'm not giving anyone any information because it's infuriating and I am hurting on Camilla's behalf. She doesn't deserve this, she deserves so much better than the facade my brother has offered her.
My gaze whirls from the discarded tissues to the door, letting out a huff, my legs carry me to it. I grip the doorknob and twist, the second my hand pulls on it, I'm face to face with Adrian. He looks like shit, his hair is a mess and the bags under his eyes tell me just like Camilla, he didn't sleep last night, good. I quickly step out and pull it shut, careful not to wake Camilla in my action.
I had smelled him before he arrived at my door, I just knew he would wake her up with his fist banging on my door and I can't have that, she only now fell asleep. I need her to rest a few more hours before her mate creates a scene at my door.
“What the hell do you want Adrian?” I ask, folding my arms across my chest defensively, my body declining to the door.
“Can I please see her Moon?”
We both know he tracked her scent to my room so he can't bother to ask me if she is in or not.
“Don't Moon me Adrian, you shitted her once again and I'm not surprised, I knew something like this would happen sooner or later but why Angel?”
His hands tug at his hair as he shifts from here to there, my gaze intensely burning at him with hopes of scorching his soul.“Look, I am sorry. I don't even know how it happened but -”
My mouth twitches, ready to interrupt him. “That baby was probably conceived the day she found you guys.” I snarl, my gaze evident with disgust and still hoping to char him.“Adrian, do you ever stop to think about your actions? Just because you're Alpha doesn't mean you can keep doing shit like this, no one is ever going to question your actions pertaining to the pack but fuck it, I'm always going to question you when it has to deal with Camilla. Isn't it everyone's biggest responsibly, take care of the luna?” I ask, my tone sounding more calming than I hoped it would. I guess that's Camilla rubbing off on me, she stays calm even when she's mad.
Adrian doesn't respond, he simply watches me with miserable eyes, it's pathetic to discern him like this but he broke her heart.
Steading myself, I get off my door, sighing before turning back to Adrian. “Don't wake her up, she only now fell asleep and she needs it. You just disrespected her Adrian, and I hate to say this but If my mate got someone else pregnant, I would have killed her the second I found out. You're lucky your mate is Camilla, she doesn't have a single vengeful bone in her but if she did, you would both be dead. No woman can tolerate this Adrian, especially not after your history together, you ruined her confidence in the bedroom and just when she was picking it up, your little whore turned up pregnant. Put yourself in her shoes.” I whisper-yell.
“Can I see her?”
That's all he asks, his eyes pitiful but no, I’m not falling for it. I am not Camilla, my brother can’t manipulate me with his sorry words and expressions, too much damage has been done now, he should have thought about his actions before he even considered coming to my room in search of Camilla. I’m pretty sure he wanted to come after her yesterday, starting with the second she ran from him to now, but Santiago must have kept him away. At least one of them has sense, the thought makes me snicker aloud.
“Adrian, you're my brother but Cami is my best friend. I love you both but you know that if it ever comes down to you two, I'd pick her in a heartbeat and right now I pick her, I choose to be loyal to her because she isn't in the wrong, you are. Why didn't you just tell Angel to get rid of it?” I ask, my eyes searching for anything other than the remorse I see in them, possibly regret? I don’t know, but I want to see something more that implies he is hurting more than she is right now.
His eyes widen at my question, with a hint of horror and defeat he sighs, “I couldn't.”
I shake my head at him, this isn’t the reaction I expected out of him. “You could have but you didn't, Angel would never defy your order. She would have aborted that baby the second you gave the order but no, you want this baby.”
“Moon, you don't understand, I can't tell her to have an abortion it's —my baby. I agree he shouldn't exist, but he does and I'm going to do everything to protect him.”
Him? He already knows it's a boy?
I roll my eyes, “You claim to love Camilla more than anything but right now it doesn't seem like it, you are choosing the result of your infidelity over her. I'm sorry but that's what it is, couldn't you have just knocked the right woman up? Anyway, it's fine you made your pick now let her make hers.”
He sighs, backing away from me. I shake my head, watching him as he disappears into the hallway. I know it's wrong to hate a child especially when that child has not been born yet but screw me, I loathe the idea of Adrian and Angel having a baby. Angel will do everything in her power to ensure her child comes in between Camilla and Adrian, I'm surprised she's even lasted this long with her pregnancy.
An Alpha's baby doesn't come easy to omega's especially when that omega lost her wolf long ago. They must have tried real hard for this end result considering Adrian's mate is Camilla. Hunter would never let his seed be planted elsewhere but Adrian is too dense to note the consequences of his actions beforehand.
My hand grips the doorknob and twists it open, my gaze lands on Camilla, thankfully she's still asleep. Her hair tossed in a mess above her head, the strands longer compared to when she returned weeks ago. My feet tip-toe inside, carefully not to wake her when I grab her phone off the bed next to her.
I dial Luna Arielle as I walk to the bathroom, to speak to her without waking Camilla up. Luna Arielle answers on the second ring, “Good morning, my baby.” she jeers.
“Hey, it's Belle.”
“Oh, Belle baby, how are you?”
I grin at the warmth in her voice, “I'm not okay, that's actually the reason I'm calling. Camilla isn't doing okay and I think it would do her some good to see you or her mom today”
“Oh, but-” she says, sighing audibly at the sound of her son crying. “I can't come that far, Liam has a cold so he's extra fussy.”
“Don't worry, I will bring her to you. She needs the fresh air.”'
“Okay baby, see you.” she says, making a kissing sound before the line goes dead.
At the exact moment, my stomach growls. I had forgotten breakfast existed with all the chaos that has been going on this morning. I've been frustrated to a T. My hand grips the doorknob once again, slowly pulling it until the door is wide enough for me to slip out of. My feet take very calculated steps when I make it out the bathroom with insufficient sound in my actions. I know Camilla is a light sleeper when she isn't in Adrian's arms hence the exaggerated tiptoe strategy.
Finally, I make it to the kitchen, my stomach growling with distress from being neglected all day long. The aroma of freshly baked cupcakes flares up my nostrils, causing an involuntary growl to escape me. My feet move towards the smell, ignoring everyone in the kitchen. Michelle is the one baking, her son strapped to her back as cute little snores escape him. “Hey.” I whisper, scared if I'm too loud I might wake her son up despite the noise in the kitchen.
I must admit, I love how she works a nine to five job but still finds time to be with her son and cater to her other duties. Speaking of duties, I know she is one of Adrian's most trusted pack members.
“Elle can I ask you something?” I ask, my hand stretching out to receive the cupcake she offers me.
“Yea,” she nods, her gaze shifting back to the cupcake's she is icing.
“Did you know about Angel?” I murmur, bringing the cupcake to my mouth. My teeth take a chunk of it, I don't know if I'm just hungry or Michelle is nearly as good of a baker as Arielle, if not better. The appreciative moment my mouth takes when I taste the cupcake is short-lived, my gaze settles on Michelle, waiting for her reaction. She doesn't give me more than a sigh, her cupcake adorning not coming to a halt. “Why didn't you te-”
Michelle drops the sprinkles, interrupting me mid sentence. “Look here Belle, I'm a doctor, I don't disclose about my patients and I'm bound to obey Alpha's requests.”
“Camilla is your sister!” I whisper yell.
“Let's not play dumb, here yes she's blood but this pack is family to me and you know she's not cut out to be a Luna. At least not with that bullshit she plays out.”
Bullshit? What bullshit does she want,
“Angel and Adrian are better off together and Camilla seems to be the third wheel in this whole absurdity. I told Camilla she's not meant for him, Alpha won't be able to refuse Angel anything after this. I can tell he would give anything for that baby to be Camilla's and his but that's not the case, it's Angel's baby. I suggest she leave Adrian and Angel to their bullshit but she will forgive him like she always does.”
I nod, my nose wrinkling, “But—she'll end up hurt, Angel will make sure of it and I -”
Michelle shakes her head and I pause, her fingers coming to her mouth to lick the icing off them. “You will do nothing, no one can protect her from this. That baby is forever, she will have to learn to live with evidence of her mate's infidelity everyday, taunting her every single day and knowing how petty Camilla is, they'll surely pay one way or another.”
“Camilla isn't petty.” I interject.
“You just don't know it but she is, she's just as petty as Tee. She always settles the score and you don't even notice she has, but she knows it. When she decides to get back at those two, it'll be a show.”
I sigh, backing away from the kitchen counter. Michelle echoes my sigh, stretching out her hand to offer me another cupcake. “Hey, don't think I don't care about her because I do, she's my little sister and you're a good friend but I advice you stay out of this matter it doesn't concern anyone that isn't Angel, Camilla or Adrian.”
I nod, reaching to take the cupcake with a smile. I guess Michelle is right, I can't leap into this matter because I know the sensitivity of it but I also can't sit around and watch. I know for a fact that Angel will rub her pregnancy in Camilla 's face and once she has the baby, she will continue to use the child to get between them. Her obsession with Adrian isn't healthy, it's sickening and shouldn't be there in the first place.