Chapter 192

Ciara's POV I already knew I was having twins, my village doctor had confirmed it. But I wanted it double-checked before I told Wade the good news. I was beyond ecstatic. After spending twenty-one years alone, I never thought I’d be blessed with another child, let alone two. It didn’t even seem possible until I accepted Wade as my mate. I knew pregnancy could happen, and I was okay with it, until Vera started trying to drive a wedge between us. Honestly, it’s probably a good thing I’m pregnant. If I weren’t, I might’ve walked away. But knowing I’m carrying his children softened me. I knew losing me would destroy him. He loves me, he never hid it. But it was also painfully clear he cared about Vera. Not in a romantic way, it was more like a brother-sister bond. Still, when I warned him she wasn’t innocent, he didn’t believe me. That’s what broke me. As his mate, my instincts should’ve meant something to him. Instead, he chose to believe her over me. I couldn’t understand why… until I sa