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Chapter 42: Orion

Author: Royal Allen
last update publish date: 2026-06-17 21:22:16

Jaxon and I exchanged a glance, and I decided there was no reason to hide anything anymore.

“My father made mistakes that were far worse than drinking,” I said, and both Elara and Kael looked at me with complete attention. “After Selene and I left, things got bad for him very quickly. He became addicted to gambling. Mostly sports betting, from what I’ve discovered. I think he was searching for some kind of excitement or rush. If I’m being honest, it was probably his way of trying to feel someth
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  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 72: Orion

    Once I got into the truck, I called the number I had gotten from when Varek called Elara, hoping it was not a burner phone. Thankfully, it was his real number. He answered after only a few rings.“This is Varek Kane, and if I’m right, I’m guessing this is Orion Blackthorne. How did I do?”“Good fucking guess,” I growled. “Where the hell are you? I’ve got your money. I want to be done with you.”“Such anger, Orion. Is that how you talk to a friend?”“You’re not my friend. Now where the hell can we meet and get this over with?”Varek sighed like I had ruined his fun.“Fine. I can meet you within an hour. There’s an old abandoned house outside Pinecrest Valley, on Highway Three. You know the place?”The old Headrick place. It had already been old when I was a kid, and now it was in even worse condition.“I know it. I’ll see you there. You’ll get your money, and after that I don’t want to see your face in Pinecrest Valley again.”“Question, Orion? Are you bringing that tight little piece

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 71: Orion

    The next morning, I woke up feeling like exhaustion was crushing me. It was not only physical exhaustion from waking up so early and going for a run in the middle of the night, but emotional exhaustion too. It felt like I was getting hit over and over again by something heavy.Last night, I had dreams about getting back in time and helping Kael through his first shift. Those dreams were wonderful and perfect. But when I woke up, I was left with reality.I was an absent father.Ever since I found out I had a son, I could not stop thinking about all the things I had missed. Birthdays, pretending to be the tooth fairy and Easter bunny, seeing his face when he saw the ocean for the first time—I had missed all of it. There was no second chance for those moments. The thought of Elara and Kael coming back, and Kael being so close to his first shift, had made me excited because I thought there was at least one more big moment I could be there for. But instead, I had been sleeping in a fancy h

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 70: Elara

    “I thought it would not happen until the full moon,” he muttered after some time.“I really believed that was when it would happen. Not tonight. I never would have left if I knew that.” He looked at me. “I promised I would be there for him. I promised I would help him through it.”“I’m sure everything is okay. You’re there in spirit,” I said weakly. “And you’ll still be there afterward to help him. That’s if it even happens tonight. Remember your own experience? It took almost a whole day before you finally shift. Maybe Kael will be the same way. Maybe we still have until lunchtime before it happens.”“Every shifter is different, Elara,” he said, his voice becoming tighter. “Some people take hours or even days, while others go through it in a few minutes or an hour. There’s no pattern or reason for it. It’s not because of family or genetics. It’s completely random. For all I know, he may have already shift.”“And if he did, everything will be okay. You need to calm down, Orion.”“This

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 69: Elara

    I noticed that Orion’s mood changed a little after I pointed out his behavior. I understood he was carrying a huge amount of stress, but I hoped it would not ruin the rest of our trip together. I wanted us to enjoy ourselves, and that could only happen if he was happy too.After we ordered room service for an early lunch, I suggested going shopping.“I want to get Kael a few more things. That kid is really hard on clothes, and the things we bought the other day won’t last long.”“Sure,” Orion said. “We can go back to the mall.”“Great, let’s do that,” I said as I quickly stood up.“Hey?”“Yeah?” I turned toward Orion.“You know you can buy something for yourself too, right? I know you love Kael, but it’s okay to spoil yourself once in a while.”I smiled. “You know what? You’re right. If I find something I really like, I’ll buy it.”The mall was not crowded because it was still early in the day, and that made it easier to look around the stores. Orion spent most of his time walking thr

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 68: Orion

    The next morning, I woke up before Elara. She was curled up next to me, softly snoring in her sleep. Not wanting to wake her up, I slowly got out of bed and quietly got dressed before checking my phone. I felt relieved when I saw an email from Jaxon saying the money transfer had gone through and the cash would be waiting for me at the bank. He had also included the bank address and account number. It was already a little after nine, so the bank would be open. I could quickly take care of everything and still have the rest of the day to spend with Elara.After writing a short note to Elara on the hotel paper, telling her I was handling the money and would return soon, I placed it on my pillow so she would see it if she woke up. After that, I quietly slipped out of the room and softly shut the door behind me.Everything ended up being easier than I expected. There was a lot of paperwork to fill out and I had to show my ID several times, and then the bank president personally came out to

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 67: Orion

    In the distance, I heard the familiar clip-clop sound of horseshoes hitting the pavement. A moment later, a carriage stopped in front of us.Elara gasped. “I didn’t even know they had these in Atlanta.”I shrugged as I helped her into the carriage. “Crazy tourists will spend money on anything.”The driver started taking us around the city. Warm summer air flowed through the windows, and the bright lights from the tall buildings lit up the streets.Elara snuggled close against me while the carriage moved through the city.We mostly stayed quiet, enjoying the ride and spending time together. It was a beautiful night.After the ride ended, the carriage brought us back to the restaurant where the valet had my car ready. When we got back to the hotel, we saw our room had been prepared, and another surprise was waiting for us on the bed. There was a bucket of champagne and a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries.“Orion Blackthorne,” Elara said, shaking her head with disbelief. “When did

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 13 / Old Secrets / Orion

    By the time my father died, almost fifteen years had passed. All of this did not explain why she had not told me the minute he died. It would have saved me from walking into this situation like a fool. ​“I understand that, but what about after he died? He has been dead for months, Selene. You coul

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 11 / A Second Chance / Orion

    "I don’t care about all that, Orion." The angry sound in her voice went away, and now she just sounded very tired. "Selene and I never liked each other, so I do not care at all about her or what she did or did not do right now. There is only one reason I am back here, and that is for Kael."​Kael.

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 10 / Awakened / Orion

    In just a few seconds, my whole world had been turned over, shaken up, and thrown away. I had a son? Was this actually happening? ​So many thoughts and feelings rushed through me. How could I have left Elara? I had let her raise my baby all by herself for fifteen years. Selene had lied to both of

  • The Alpha Who Left Me Pregnant   Chapter 9 / Truth After Years / Elara

    As I walked to the door, I did my best to calm myself down. I told myself that a firm talk would be enough. I did not need to get really angry unless I absolutely had to. I opened the door and almost fainted. ​Standing there, with a shy smile on his face, was Orion Blackthorne. The world seemed to

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