Chapter 69
Evelyn’s POV
I wanted to scream at Calvin, “Pregnant? Are you out of your mind?”But the pain in my stomach was too strong. My raised hand dropped as I lost my strength.
The exhaustion from the past two days finally caught up with me. My body gave out, and I felt myself slipping into darkness.
As I passed out, I felt strong arms catch me.
Far away, I heard Calvin’s scared voice.
“Evie! Stay with me, Evie!” His voice shaking. “Get the doctor! Now p>
Emma’s relieved voice was the first thing I heard when I opened my eyes.
“Dr. Blackwell, you’re finally awake p>
Several doctors stood around my bed, looking worried.
“Eve, you scared the life out of me! I thought you were going to leave us too soon,” Gary said, trying to joke.”You still haven’t shown me your tissue regeneration technique. You can’t just p>
“For Moon’s sake, stop it!”another voice interrupted. It was Mitch, my other research assistant. “Say one more word like that, and I swear she’ll rip your head off and use it as a soccer ball when she recovers p>
Gary shrank back slightly. “Well, if you do, please stitch it back on nicely. I’m rather particular about my appearance p>
I rolled my eyes at their antics.These two were brilliant researchers but absolute children sometimes. My eyes searched the room for Calvin, but he wasn’t there. I felt oddly empty without him, though I didn’t know why I thought he’d stay.
Emma noticed my searching eyes.
“Alpha Calvin carried you here himself,Dr. Blackwell. He’s downstairs with the twins now p>
I pushed myself up quickly, despite my aching stomach.
“Take it easy,” Gary warned while Emma helped me sit up. She fixed my IV and adjusted my pillows.
“The boys,” I said quickly. “How are they? Are they better?” I remembered their shaking, hot bodies and felt scared.
“They’re stable,” Mitch said. “But we need to watch them. The LDS virus and the excessive suppression drug hit them hard p>
Gary stood nearby, looking worried instead of his usual joking self. “I’ve checked their blood every hour. The poison’s going away, but slowly p>
“I need to see them,” I said, trying to get out of bed.
“Eve, please slow down,” Gary said. “You got sick from not eating and being too tired. You need rest p>
“He’s right,” Mitch added. “How can you help your sons if you collapse again p>
I gave them both a hard look. “I missed some meals while taking care of sick kids. It happens. Now help me up or move p>
Emma sighed but brought me some clothes. “Calvin stayed until he knew you were okay. Then he went back to the twins p>
I felt something complicated in my chest. I didn’t want to think about what it meant.
“Eve, I know you’re worried, but please take it easy,” Gary said, turning serious. “Even your iron body has limits. My weak self would’ve broken under half your stress p>
He gave me a playful smile. “So maybe I could take a few days off to recover from almost losing you p>
Before I could answer, the others pulled him out for a “talk p>
“We said no hitting the face!” he called as they dragged him away.
“My handsome, charming, perfect face!” His voice faded down the hall.
The quiet felt strange after they left. I was grateful for their worry, but my mind went right back to my sons. Emma said they were with Calvin, and I needed to see them myself.
Mitch told me I had bad gastritis from stress and not eating right. No surprise,I hadn’t eaten or slept in days. I promised to take better care of myself, and they let me go with orders to rest and eat plain food.
As I changed from the hospital gown into the comfortable clothes Emma brought.
My lab in Viremont was strong as a fortress. The medical wing had beautiful mountain views, perfect for healing.
Through the window, I saw a black Bentley pull up. Eryx got out first, then carefully lifted a small pink bundle – my daughter, Alexis.
My heart warmed seeing her little legs kicking happily. Even from here, I could see her bright smile as Eryx carried her inside. She loved him like an uncle.
I felt someone watching them. Looking down, I saw Calvin on a lower balcony, his eyes fixed on Eryx and Alexis. He looked possessive and suspicious,an Alpha watching a stranger near his child.
I waited, and soon Emma brought them to my room after a soft knock.
“Mommy!” Alexis squealed, trying to get down from Eryx’s arms.
As soon as he put her down, she ran to my bed. Her small hands grabbed the edge as she tried to climb up, one foot on the floor, the other kicking as she tried to reach the high bed.
When she almost fell back, Eryx and I both moved to catch her, helping her onto the bed together.
My heart filled with love as she kicked off her shoes and cuddled into my arms, seeking her mother’s comfort. She felt so warm against me.
Eryx took away my half-eaten food, moving quietly as always. His kind look made my throat tight. He’d been with me since before Alexis, a friend from my father’s pack who chose to stay with me when I left.
“Sweetie, Mommy’s sick,” he told Alexis softly. “Let’s let her rest. I’ll take you to your room soon, okay p>
Alexis pulled back just enough to shake her head hard. “No! Stay with Mommy p>
She patted her belly and said, “Alex not heavy p>
I laughed and hugged her close. “It’s fine, she’s light. I need her here p>
Having my daughter in my arms felt better than any medicine.
Eryx smiled gently. “You always spoil her, Eve p>
We shared a quiet moment. Then I saw movement by the door,it wasn’t fully closed. Through the gap, I caught Calvin watching us.He didn’t come in, just looked for a moment before leaving. Even in that quick glimpse, something about his lonely figure made my heart hurt in a way I hadn’t expected.
When Emma took me to my sons, I found them still unconscious but stable. Their breathing was steady now, and their fever had broken.
“They’re getting better,” Mitch said quietly. “Their vital signs are normal p>
I sat beside their beds, gently touching their small faces. Calvin glanced at me briefly, his expression cold since our last conversation. He stood by the window, the chill from him almost physical.
I watched my boys sleeping peacefully, brushing their hair back. “How are they really doing? Any complications p>
“Their pulse and breathing are stable,” Mitch replied. “The treatment is working p>
Seeing them resting quietly, looking less pale than before, gave me some relief. After checking their IVs and making sure everything was in order, I gestured for Calvin to join me in the hallway. I stayed where I could see the twins through the doorway.
“The preschool summer break starts soon,” I said carefully, watching his reaction. “I’ll speak with their teachers about the remaining days. During the break, I want the boys to stay with me here in Viremont p>
This wasn’t an easy decision. With Clara at the Wolfe mansion, I couldn’t risk sending my children back. She had already tried to harm them twice—I couldn’t bear the thought of a third attempt when I might be too far to protect them.
“You’ve always accused me of targeting Clara without reason,” I continued, meeting his cold stare. “But have you ever asked yourself why p>
He raised an eyebrow, waiting for me to continue.
“You’re brilliant in business and pack leadership, Calvin. But with people and relationships, you’re surprisingly blind p>
His eyes narrowed, his expression turning cold.
“You see Clara as this innocent angel. But have you thought about her real motives? Love can turn dark,” I said carefully. “We were married five years. Rowan and Rhys are our children p>
He stayed silent as I went on.
“You know wolf pack laws. If Clara marries you and has your child, that child could become Alpha.” I watched his face closely. “But only if our sons aren’t in the way. As Alpha’s firstborn sons, they’re the rightful heirs p>
His brow wrinkled in confusion. “What are you suggesting p>
I stared at him in disbelief. “The Bloodbane Pack is the most powerful, with wealth beyond measure. Even if Clara doesn’t want your personal fortune, what about her future children p>
He frowned. “What would her children have to do with me p>
His response left me speechless.
“You can’t possibly still believe your relationship with her is completely innocent, with no other intentions p>
Calvin looked at me, genuinely confused. “It is innocent. What else would it be p>
I was lost for words.
Was this man truly this clueless, or was he just pretending?
Before I could answer, Emma rushed to us, looking urgent. She whispered in my ear, making my blood freeze.