CHAPTER 17

**Nadine’s First Life: Betrayal**
Nadine felt that Marcus’s resolution was slowly giving way and that was what gave her the courage to embrace it. He flinched, and she sighed softly as she looked up at him. “I am innocent, Alpha Marcus. I didn’t sleep with someone else,” she reasoned out.
His jaw went taut and his body stiffened. He grabbed her two shoulders and pushed Nadine away. “The very touch of you, disgusts me, Nadine. Just leave me, please!”
She was pregnant, but she couldn't tell her husband because she was mad at him. “I can't do this anymore,” she said to Marcus and he ran down the stairs but she was blinded by tears and lost her footing.
When Nadine woke up she was already in the hospital and when she remembered what had happened, she immediately touched her stomach. “My baby,” she said. When the doctor approached her, she begged him not to tell Marcus about her pregnancy.
“All right,” the doctor said.
When the doctor left, Nadine wondered if it was Marcus who took her to the hospital or one of the servants.
The door opened again and she saw him!
Marcus smiled at her, but she didn’t have enough strength to be kind to him. She was angry at the man who almost killed their child.
“Nadine, you should have told me that you were sick,” he said.
“How can I say? Did you give me a chance?”
“There are many opportunities Nadine,” Marcus said.
“It doesn't matter anymore. I'm tired, just leave me please.” Then, she closed her eyes, feigning to be asleep, but when he left, she decided to go back to the Midnight Pack. She missed her mother so much!
She didn’t feel bad about leaving the hospital without saying anything. Nadine decided to stay with her mother for a couple of weeks to recuperate, but deep inside, she wanted him to chase her.
However, it didn’t happen. She had been home for a couple of days but he didn’t show up to demand that she should go back with him to the White Pride. She waited for him, but it was in vain. Feeling discouraged, Nadine decided to go out more often. She volunteered to do some errands outside, and her mother didn’t question her motive.
One day, Nadine left early to buy medicines and supplies for their first aid kit at home. When she arrived at the pharmacy, she immediately gave the clerk the list of things she needed. She was the only customer at that time, because it was Sunday, and everyone was probably spending their time with families.
While waiting for her orders, a customer arrived. She did not look at the habits of the newcomer. But also a few minutes later, she still hadn’t heard it ordered. She was nervous because there were only women in the pharmacy, and the place was not very crowded on Sundays.
However, curiosity could really kill a cat. When she looked at the newcomer, her eyes widened. Because the man, who was lounging back against the nearby counter, arrogant and amused, watching her as if he knew exactly what was under her clothing was her husband, Marcus Caldwell. She was surprised, but only for a moment. In fact, she was even happier!
“Good morning, dear wife. Long time no see,” Marcus was mesmerized at his wife's rare beauty. Last night, he decided that he should win her back, by hook or by crook. He promised to make her happy if given a second chance.
“Yeah, it’s been a while,” she responded.
He looked hot and sizzling in his casual wearing a white v-neck t-shirt, blue jeans and sneakers. His massive chest was scratched by the t-shirt he was wearing. He smiled arrogantly at her. Oh, he knew that he was stimulating and it drove her mad that she couldn’t hide her admiration for him.
Then, she was worried because she didn’t know how to restrain her heart. It was throbbing with joy, and simultaneously, other parts of her body was also trembling. After all these time, she was still fascinated by the man’s presence. My goodness, she was no longer a schoolgirl!
“Anyway, how are you doing?” She asked him.
Marcus didn't expect the sudden change in the woman's face. “I am good, Nadine. What about you?”
Nadine raised one eyebrow slightly and tried to calm her troubled heart. It's embarrassing to admit, but she was still excited to see him. Arghh, his charms were really incredible! Imagine, they haven't seen each other for a couple of weeks but she still shuddered when she saw the man's face again.
“I'm doing great, thanks for asking,” Nadine said.
“Touche!” He loved her spunk and he concluded that nothing has changed with Nadine except for her feminine charms.
Nadine noticed that Marcus's eyes dropped to her legs. She was no longer comfortable. Marcus got on her nerves and then he stared at her ... breasts? She suddenly crossed her arms over her chest and glared at the man. “Hey, what are you looking at?”
“You look great today,” Marcus replied.
“I know, but why aren't you looking at my face?”
“What are you talking about? You are dirty minded as always,” he claimed.
“You're still a bastard, Marcus!” Her nose smoked in anger and she couldn't help but hit the man. “Excuse me, Miss. Can I have the status of my orders?” She asked one of the pharmacy attendants.
“Just a minute,” said the attendant and called the colleague who handled the woman's order.
“This bastard missed you so much,” he said and then he slightly lifted the t-shirt he was wearing to show the woman how fit his body was.
“Gross!” Nadine shook her head and looked away.