Fated to my Enemy by Diane Doherty

Book Two Chapter Thirty-Seven Luna Ryley | kept my chin held high as | walked down the stairs in this high- waisted white flowy gown. | would have found it beautiful if | wasn’t walking to my captor. The dress was sleeveless with a v- neckline and my swollen breasts were ready to pop out of the thin fabric. | refused to wear the heels that cwith the dress. | didn’t need to fall.

There were people all around and Alpha Connolly metat the bottom of the stairs with his hand held out to me. | took his hand, hating myself for allowing him to touch me.

“Beautiful,” he mumbled, kissing my cheek. | forced a smile, loathing the bastard for putting his lips against my skin.

| bit my lip when my stomach tightened. | didn’t need him. knowing and I refuse to give birth here, without my mate.

“Come, you must be starving,” with a hand on the small of my back, he ledout of this room and into a dining room. It was intimate settling with just the head of the table on the left of it set. | looked around but didn’t see any of the people from earlier. Were they staff? He pulled out the chair and | took a seat before his at the head of the table. Once he was sitting, he took my hand in his.

0.00% 11:41 Book Two Chapter Thirty-Seven 288 Vouchers [x] “I know this isn’t ideal, Ryley. But | was promised a Luna wolf and | won't settle for anything less when it comes to my mate.” He looked atwith his piercing blue eyes.

“If you can’t promisemy baby will be safe, | would rather kill myself,” I told him.

I'quickly covered my belly with my hands when a murderous growl rumbled from his chest. He ripped my hand back and pulledtowards him. My bump dug painfully into the oak table. | whimpered as his claws ripped into my hand.

“I'm not a monster,” he growled.

“I'm sorry,” | cried, fighting his grip.

Fear took hold when he stood up from his seat and forcedto stand. With one arm he swept the table and dishes and glasses went crashing to the floor. | slammed my eyes closed and my body trembled when he liftedand saton the table. Tears streamed down my cheeks as he pushed the skirt up and he wrapped my legs around his waist.

“Please,” | begged as he wrapped his fingers around my throat.

“This isn’t a negotiation, Luna. You givewhat | want and | will keep that bastard alive. You will remember your place.” | gasped when he ran his hand up my bare thigh and slipped it under my panties. He groaned his satisfaction.

| felt like | could breathe again when he removed his fingers from my core. He sniffed them and smiled.

21.78% 11:41- Book Two Chapter Thirty-Seven 288 Vouchers “Shouldn’t be long now.” | clenched my jaw as my belly tightened again.

“Lily, do something,” | yelled at my wolf.

“Let’s get you to the hospital.” He pulled down my dress before he scoopedinto his arms.

“I'm trying, but you are too emotional, Ryley. | can’t stop it,” she whimpered.

“No. this can’t be happening. | need Blake.” | cried to her.

“I'm giving you a week to heal and spend with the child. Then the child is being sent back to its father and you will be mine. Do you understand?” | cried out when he dug his claws into my thighs.

“I understand,” | whispered.

“Good girl.” The alpha walked into what looked like a hospital.

One week. | had one week to get the hell out of here with my newborn.

“He’ll be ripped apart by then,” Lily growled.

“This way, Alpha,” a nurse crushing over to us. He followed behind her and into a room with a bed.

“She’s in labor. Give her anything she requires. Make sure she is comfortable.” He commanded as he laiddown on the bed.

45.41% 11:41 Book Two Chapter Thirty-Seven 288 Vouchers “I'll be back in one week, Luna,” he kissed my forehead before he left, leavingwith the nurse.

“GetShea,” | demanded. | groaned when another contraction hit. “And a fucking doctor,” | yelled. She scurried from the room and I laid back, taking in harsh breaths.

A sob escaped as | held my bump.

“Blake, | need you,” | cried as my heart twisted painfully.

“Luna,” Shea rushed to my side.

“I need to get out of here, now,” | growled as | struggled to sit up.

“Luna, you are in no condition,” she whispered, but | shook my head.

“I'm not giving birth here. Getsomething to slow down the labor, anything. And then getout of here,” | begged, gripping onto her.

“Luna, | hear you are having a baby,” a woman walked into the room.

“I'm not. | think | just needed srest. | still have three more weeks.” | rushed out.

“I'll be right back,” Shea mumbled in my ear. She removed my hands and hurried from the room.

“I'm Dr. Nics. Will you allowto check to make sure?” she 63.32% 11:410 Book Two Chapter Thirty Seven 11 288 (Vouchers smiled. But | knew better. She answers to the alpha and wouldn't help me. No matter how much | beg.

“This isn’t my first baby. | know my body. I'm just going to rest and it will help.” | told her.

“I'll get you swater and I'll be just outside, okay? And if it becomes too much, letknow.” She bowed her head before leaving the room. | don’t think she believed anything | was saying but | didn’t care. | was not giving birth in this place.

The doctor cback in with a few bottles of water before leavingalone again. | quickly grabbed a bottle and took small sips as | slowed down my breathing.

My heart was racing and | was scared. | missed my baby girl and boys. | missed my husband.

| gasped when a strong contraction hit.

“Please, baby, | need you to stay in there a little longer” | pleaded.

Shea cinto the room and closed the door behind her. She put her finger to her lips.

“Put these on, Luna.” She handeda pair of sweatpants. “I have a way out, but we need to leave now. They will be waiting for you.” 81.25%