Chapter 15 52 % 55 vouchers Meanwhile , Alpha Alaric was seen pacing out of his office . His boots echoed down the long hallway , each step heavier than the last . He paused , staring at the walls .... walls that held too many memories he wished he could forget . But forgetting wasn't as easy as pretending . He walked past Eva's room and stopped . Slowly , he turned the knob and opened the door . He'd only met Eva once, the day she was born . His only other connection with her had been through a screen , a video call . That was it . He sighed . Eva was beautiful . Innocent . Pure . The mystery surrounding her death still haunted him . He didn't believe for a second that Amelia had poisoned her . That lie had spread like wildfire ... but to Alaric , it never made sense . Who would kill a child ? And why ? His thoughts were sharp , nagging , relentless . A maid walked by , and he called out to her . " Yes , Alpha , " the maid said , bowing respectfully . " I want you to clean out this room . Everything that belonged to Eva ... burn it . And everything of Amelia's in Aiden's room , remove and burn those too . " "Yes , Alpha , " she replied quietly before walking away . Alaric stood in silence for a beat , exhaling deeply . He needed to erase the memories . Wipe them clean . It was the only way for Aiden to move forward . At least , that's what he told himself . He made his way downstairs ... when he heard raised voices from the foyer . " Please , let me in ! I just want to see Aiden ! " came a familiar voice ... too familiar . Alaric's brows furrowed as he descended the stairs . The guards at the door immediately bowed . " Sofia ," he muttered , surprised to see her standing there . " Alpha , " she said , bowing with practiced grace . " What are you doing here ? " he asked , folding his hands behind his back . His tone was clipped , unreadable . " I ... I wanted to speak to Aiden , but the guards wouldn't let me in . Beta James gave orders to keep me out ," she explained , swallowing hard . She bit the inside of her cheek , trying to force out tears . " I know Aiden lost his wife and child . I only wanted to see him ... offer my sympathy , " she added , her voice trembling as she allowed a few well - timed tears to fall . Alaric narrowed his eyes . He didn't pity her . not really . But he'd known her father . They had been close before his passing . And once upon a time , he'd wanted Sofia to marry Aiden ... before fate gave him Amelia instead . 1/3 15:49 Mon , 13 Oct Chapter 15 " Come in , " he said finally . The guards stepped aside . " Thank you , Alpha , " Sofia sniffled , wiping her eyes as she stepped in . 52 % 55 vouchers Meanwhile , Aiden and Beta James were coming downstairs toward the press room . The moment Aiden spotted Sofia beside his father , his entire body tensed . " Sofia ? What are you doing here ? " His voice was low , cautious . She immediately burst into tears and rushed to him , throwing her arms around him . He didn't return the hug . His jaw clenched , and his eyes twitched subtly , a storm swirling just beneath the surface . His arms remained frozen at his sides . " Sofia ... you should leave . " His voice was flat as he peeled her off him gently but firmly . " I tried to see you ... they wouldn't let me in ," she whispered , glancing at James bitterly . " I'm sorry for everything , Aiden ......... 1 ..." " Sofia , not now . Please , " he cut her off , voice sharper . He stepped back from her , his gaze cold and distant , like he was looking through her , not at her . She blinked rapidly , struggling to hold back more tears . She glanced at Alpha Alaric , who watched silently . This was her chance . Her only one . If she lost it , she'd never become Luna . Aiden turned to leave , but her voice rang out like a bombshell . " I'm pregnant , Aiden . " He froze . Slowly , he turned back to face her . His throat bobbed as he swallowed nothing . His eyes searched her face , confused , conflicted , furious . " What do you mean ? " His voice was barely a whisper . " I'm carrying your child ... I'm pregnant . " The world spun . His mouth opened slightly . His hands trembled at his sides . He looked at James , his face unreadable unreadable . Then at Sofia . Then finally at his father ... whose expression was filled with quiet disappointment . " Sofia ... we'll talk about this later , " he said hoarsely . " I. I'll come to your apartment and .. " " She's staying . " Alpha Alaric said suddenly , his voice echoing through the hall . Everyone turned to him in shock . " Dad , " Aiden breathed . " We need to talk . To my office . Now , " Alaric ordered , turning on his heel . 2/3 15:49 Mon , 13 Oct A Chapter 15 Aiden followed , silent and heavy . 52 % - E55 vouchers James remained , facing Sofia . Their eyes locked like a battle of wills . " I hope you're not trying to pin a fake pregnancy on Aiden , " James said coldly . " Because if I find out the truth , you're done for . " Sofia rolled her eyes and crossed her arms . " Are you threatening me ? " " I don't know . Do you feel threatened ? Maybe that's guilt talking . " She scoffed . " Please . I have nothing to hide . That child is his . Or did you think we were playing chess when we were alone in that hotel ? " She stepped closer , her tone laced with smugness . " We were fucking , " she sneered , placing a hand over her stomach . " And this ... " She smirked . " This is the result . His heir . " TBC 3/3