“Hey Miss Wellington…” I approached the side chick of my husband and confronted her. I was taken aback when she looked pale and weak, making me wonder what was wrong. “Wait, is there something wrong? Do you want me to guide you to the clinic?”

Trisha batted an eye towards me, making me move away a little.

“What did I do?” I asked. “Why are you looking like I did something?” She tightened her grip on her bag and looked around.

“I have no idea why you are acting all so nice to me even if you discovered that I was your husband’s other woman…” she sighed and gulped. “Either way, thank you, but I can handle myself. What do you need by the way?”

“Ah, I was wondering if you were the one who gave me a lunch box earlier,” I whispered. “The note didn’t state a name, that’s why I was just wondering who gave it.”

“Don’t you think it is your husband?” she replied. “I mean, what’s the content of the note, though?”

“I am pretty sure it was not him,” I assured her and sighed. “And besid—Trisha!”

I froze for a while when I saw the young lady fall to the ground. Even if I hated all her actions, I still chose to deliver her to the nearest hospital, since the clinic was already close.

I almost melted to the ground when I heard what the doctor uttered.

“Congrats, you are pregnant!” Trisha immediately glances at me, waiting for how I might react.

“That’s a relief. I thought something happened to her.” I responded while stopping my tears from falling. “Thank you, doc.”

As soon as the doctor left, there was a deafening silence between us. Perhaps, she didn’t expect this to happen.

“Perhaps you didn’t use a condom?” I whispered.

“I told him to use, but it seemed that he didn’t..” she closed her eyes and touched her cheeks. “What should I do now? I can’t believe I am literally asking the wife of the person who fucked me up…”

“Well, it is your decision..” I told her and stood up. I can see her flinch, making me narrow my eyes. “Why?”

“Nothing, I just thought you were going to hurt me…” she looked down. “I mean, I would understand it, after everything I did.” I picked up my bag and began walking away from the room. As soon as I got out, I couldn’t help but break down.

I have no idea what to do, and I have no idea what might happen after this. It is not allowed for werewolves to have a baby with anyone except their mate. Things might turn out for the worse, and I might be the one to be affected the most.

“I think I am going crazy…” I whispered to myself and closed my eyes. “Maybe if I stopped their relationship earlier, they wouldn’t be able to make a baby.”

—

“So, you have an admirer, huh?” I turned off the television and got up, as soon as someone greeted me. “Trisha told me someone gave you lunch earlier, you must be happy.”

When I faced him, he immediately pushed me to the wall and was about to kiss me, but I immediately slapped him, making him move away.

“Why? Are you now fucking someone else, that’s why you are avoiding my kisses?” he whispered. “Is this how you take revenge? Do you think I am threatened? At the end of the day, this is still your home, and you can’t do anything about it.”

“Congratulations!” I smiled. “You will be a dad!”

His eyes widened and he touched his mouth. He began jumping, and screaming as if he had won the lottery. He carried me and started turning me around. I can see so much happiness inside his eyes, not until…

“But I am not the mother.” the smile on his face disappeared. “It’s Trisha’s..”

He put me down and massaged his forehead.

“What? When did she tell you?” he whispered. “She didn’t tell me..”

“You impregnated someone who is not your fucking mate!” I shouted. “Do you know what might be the consequence?! We might get hurt!”

“Why are you jumping to conclusions?” he nervously responded. “I could just tell her to abor–”

I slapped his face. It is easy for him to open his legs and bounce on somebody, but he doesn’t have the guts to be a responsible man.

“Do you even think what she might feel? Why are you always using your head below?!”

“Then, what should I do?” he shouted. “Do you think it would be better if I make her my mate?”

“Huh? But you already have me?” I slowly lowered my voice, as soon as I realized what he was planning. “Wait..what are you trying to do?”

“After all, we are all gonna die, right?” his amber eyes start to appear, making me shiver in fear. “Don’t you think it would be easier if we end your life right now? So you won’t see everything we are about to do?”

He took out his long and sharp claws, and the next thing I knew, I would see pitch black.

Luckily, someone knocked at our door. We both looked at each other, not knowing what to do.

“Are you expecting a guest?” I whispered while trying to remain calm. “Who’s that person?”

“No I am not..” he replied and hid his sharp claws. “Maybe you are expecting someone? Is it your suitor?” He wrapped his left hand on my neck, making me slap his arm.

“Do you want to be known as a murderer? Why would you kill me when someone is around? Are you dumb?” I asked and gulped. It seemed that a lightbulb appeared on his head at that moment, making him loosen his grip. I touched my neck while coughing and started walking towards the door. I signaled him to move and hide, so the person behind the door wouldn’t see him. When I opened the door, I was taken aback to see my student. The smile on his face slowly disappeared when he saw my face.

“I am sorry if I came into your house unannounced, prof.” he sighed and extended his hand. “Here, I made an apple pie, and visited some of my teachers to get their opinions.”

I tried to smile widely and simply remove the tears in my eyes. I glued my eyes to his gift, and I could see him looking worried in my peripheral vision.

“You don’t look fine, prof. Are you okay?” I tried to smile once again, but tears started falling from my eyes. In a second, I found myself bawling my eyes out. My lips started shaking, and I could feel my knees tremble.

“Is there a problem, prof?” he asked once again and tapped my shoulders. “Do you need me to help you?”

“No, it is okay. It’s just that..it’s just that things are quite difficult these days.” I responded and smiled. “But I can manage. Thank you for the apple pie.” He nodded and looked down.

“Oh, you like wolves?” I narrowed my eyes and looked down. I saw my feet turn into wolves’ feet, making me panic a little. “That’s too realistic for cute slippers! Where did you buy them?”

“Ah, yeah, I am into wolves,” I reasoned out and smiled. “I bought it a bit far from here, apparently.”

“Then, I will get going. I think it is a bit impolite of me to come this late. See you tomorrow..” he waved his hand and started walking away. I stare at him as he disappears from the blinding fog. I can't help but sigh and feel bad for myself, but after all, I chose this path and I have no one to blame but myself.

“Is that your suitor?” Josh asked out of nowhere. “I should have opened the door so I could scare him, so he won’t bother you anymore.”

I gulped and started walking towards our bathroom. I immediately threw all of my clothes and drowned myself in the bathtub. Sometimes, I feel like dying would be a better option than living in this misery. However, I will never let these people live happily while people who love me continue to suffer due to my absence.

I rose up from the water and gasped. To my surprise, Josh is already inside the bathroom and is already undressing.

“I want to be alone, please don’t enter the bathtub,” I whispered while looking at the bubbles in my bathtub. However, it seemed that he didn’t hear anything, since he still entered the bathtub and crawled towards my naked body.

He hugged me tightly, and I couldn’t help but cry once again. Not because of sadness, or even happiness, but perhaps, regret for the life I should have lived. Maybe if it weren’t for my blinding love for this young man, I would still be living alone, away from everyone.

“You have no choice but to be with me..” he whispered and placed his head on my chest. “I can always replace you, but you will never replace me, and you will never ever find anyone like me.”

“Thank God,” I whispered. “Because I don’t know what I would do if there was another you in this world.”

He giggled and started kissing my neck. I was about to push him away, but he focused his claws on my chest as if he were reminding me not to move or else he would dig deep inside my heart.

As he slowly travels in each part of my body, I can’t help but close my eyes and wait for it to end. I went to the bathtub to clear my mind from worries, and here he was, making me even more miserable even in my peaceful time.

“Please, Josh. Stop it…” I sobbed. “I am already tired!”

“Who are you to stop me?” he scratched my arm with his sharp claws, making me scream in pain. “If you don’t like what I am doing, shut your eyes!”

I’ve always thought I could fight him, but I realized that fighting for myself could be tiring too.

“Miss Wellington, if you are not feeling well, you could just go home and take a rest.” I greeted Trisha as soon as she entered our room. She smiled a little and sat on her chair.

“It’s alright, professor. I am okay, and besides, I want my baby to listen to you teach.” She smiled and caressed her stomach. “After all, I am carrying the child of your husband.”

I clench my fists and look around. I can’t help but laugh a little after hearing all of her thoughts. She has no shame, and it made me wonder how thick her face is.

“Is that supposed to be sarcasm or something?” I smiled and placed the books I was holding on the table. ”Is he happy?”

“He is so happy after I drop the news. He told me how long it has been since he wished that he could have a child,” she stood up and walked towards my table. “Prof, are you not worried? By the time this child comes out, we might be a family, and he might throw you in the dumpster. What are you going to do when that happens?”

“I’ll burn the house where you are both living.” I smiled. “After all, it’s my house. Who do you think you are to threaten me?”

I could sense the fear in her eyes, but she persevered. She didn’t even flinch.

“That’s scary..” she whispered and pouted. “But I doubt it. You are an angel, and you can’t even hurt me at my lowest, so I doubt you can burn the house where there is a child inside.”

“Yeah, that’s true.” I nodded. “That’s why I will get your child first before I burn your whole place.”

“You are not allowed to do that..” she whispered. “You are not allowed to burn the whole place down!”

“Who are you to command me? You are just a mistress of my dumb husband. I will do what I want, and someone like you should not comment on my decisions in life.” I gulped and sighed.

“I am not his mistress, he is just flirting with me! I swear to god, I didn’t fuck him! Why would I do that?!” I furrowed my brows because of the words she uttered. “I am a decent woman, and you are my awesome professor! Why would I betray you?!”

“Enough! What the hell are you saying?! Are you hearing yourself?! If you really look up to me, you will not let my husband bounce on top of you! You have a choice, Trisha!” I am trying my best to contain my anger, but the girl in front of me starts to make my blood boil. “If there is someone to blame, it would be both of you, not just him, and not just you.”

As soon as one of my students entered the classroom, I stared at Trisha and tilted my head. “You don’t want to make a mess here in the school, right? Be grateful that I am not doing something to embarrass you, because if you did those things to other people, I am pretty sure you won’t enter the school anymore.”

She smiled and nodded as she walked away. As I looked at her, I noticed that she was holding a phone.

“Did she record our conversation?”

—

“Mrs. Adams!” As I sprinted in the hallway, I heard a familiar voice at a distance, and I was right, it was Gino. “Can you be my tutor? It’s not your subject, though.”

“Well, then you should ask other professors,” I smiled and fixed my bangs. “What is it?”

“Can you teach me how to bake?” he smiled. “I really love the idea of baking!”

“Well, the thing is, I'm not good at baking.” I laughed. “I am sorry, I might not help you.”

“Then, shall we enter a baking class?” I was taken aback by his offer, making me scratch my forehead.

“Ah, Gino, the thing is, I already have a husband, and I don’t want to take your offer in the wrong way, but this might cause an inconvenience. I don–”

“He doesn’t trust you?” he uttered. “That’s a pity. Do you call it love when he can’t even trust you?”

I sighed and looked down.

“You see, I am a busy person, and even if the offer sounds fun, I don’t want people to misinterpret what we have, especially since you are an intelligent student of mine. I don’t want people to doubt you since we have gotten close.” I stretched my lips and tapped his back. “Maybe you could ask other professors instead.”

“But I want you..” my eyes widened when I heard what he whispered.

“You inspired me to do well in my classes, think of this as my way of giving back to you!”