Chapter 1

In the east of Nile creek

I had grown up in this city and was currently living here with my werewolf husband Antonio, except I didn't feel like I was in a marriage anymore.

I was pregnant for him but had lost the child in an accident and my husband's heart held someone else, not me.

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Two months ago I was involved in an accident on my way back from work and that accident resulted in a miscarriage, yes I was pregnant.

Today was another appointment since the abortion surgery, so Antonio accompanied me for a checkup, mid-way into the check up he suddenly left without telling me where or why.

I did not bother to stop him or plead for his company like I did in the past. I watched Antonio's back as he hurried away from the room his wife was having a check up in. An unexpected wave of detachment washed over me. I suddenly realised that his presence or absence held little effect over my emotions.

A nurse called my name, and I went to retrieve the test results before gathering my things. My phone made a beeping sound and I held it to see it was a message from Antonio which read