Lycan king's substitute breeder

Chapter eighteen

Oregon

I licked my lower lip. "Just rest. We will talk later," I said and walked away, leaving her to dwell in her thoughts and curiosity.

I mind linked with Stephen. He appeared before me instantly.

"What really happened?" he asked as we walked together. "How did she get pregnant?"

I sighed and ignored him. That was when we saw the doctor and his medical staff walking towards us. When they reached us, they bowed in greeting.

"Alpha Oregon… Beta Stephen, are you leaving already?" the doctor asked. I nodded.

"Yes, we are. Can you ensure that our patient is well attended to?" I requested.

"Sure" The doctor bowed.

I nodded and walked away with Stephen by my side.

"Can't you tell me what's going on?" He asked.

"I would rather not talk about it now, please" I said and left.

***

I sat in my office, muttering to myself. "Does that mean Vivian is carrying my child?"

"This has to be a joke, right?" I whispered.

I was angry at myself for losing control and doing something so stupid. I groaned and slouched in my chair.

There was a soft knock on the door. "Who is it?" I asked, not in the mood to see anyone.

"It's me, your mother," a voice said from behind the door. I sighed.

"Come in," I said, and the door creaked open, revealing my mother, wearing a forced smile.

"Hello, Oregon," she said, her voice sweet and innocent.

"Yes, Mother?" I replied, nonchalantly.

"So... I heard you went to the hospital where Vivian was admitted. Is she okay?" she asked, feigning concern.

I smirked. "You're not actually concerned, are you?"

She laughed, nervous and uncomfortable. "What do you mean? I'm only asking because I care."

"You seem to think I'm gloating, but I'm not," she said, though the warmth in her voice was still false. "I'm genuinely glad to hear she's doing better."

I raised an eyebrow. "Are you?" I said, skeptical. "I don't think you've ever liked Vivian."

She huffed and crossed her arms. "I never said that. I've just... had concerns about her. I care about you, and I want what's best for you."

"But I think I should leave now. I have other duties to attend to." She further mentioned as she walked to the door.

"That's good. I had meant to send you out in the first place. I want to take a nap now." I said.

"Sure" She said and walked away.

I placed my head on the desk and found my eyes closing till everywhere was pitch black. I dozed off!

***

Laura was lost in deep thought as she walked back to her room. She ignored everyone who showed respect by greeting her because she was preoccupied.

Before reaching her bedroom, an idea struck her. She quickly turned back and gestured to one of the guards, who promptly followed her.

"Get me an envelope of money and prepare my driver. I want to take the Lexus today," she said, walking briskly as if she were being chased.

Yes, Queen Laura," the guard bowed and left hurriedly to deliver the message.

When Laura arrived at the garage, she saw the driver waiting for her patiently beside the car she had requested.

"What are you waiting for?" she shouted, with a frown on her face. "Open the door immediately. There's no time!"

The driver bowed in apology and opened the door, which she quickly entered through.

"Hurry and drive!" she kept shouting.

The driver went to his seat and started the car immediately. They were soon on the road.

"Speed up," she snapped, and the driver obeyed, going faster.

"But where are we going, Queen Laura? You haven't told me anything about that yet," he said.

"Shit! I don't know either. Do you know where that girl who fainted in the dungeon was taken?" she asked.

"Oh, that Vivian? Of course, I do," he responded.

"Good. Now, I want you to take me there, and you better be fast about it," she said, and the driver swerved immediately, taking the other direction.

Eventually, Laura arrived at the hospital, and everyone who saw her paid their respects.

"Where is she? Where is that girl?" Laura ranted.

"Who do you mean, Queen Laura?" one of the hospital staff asked politely.

"That girl who was brought here because she lost consciousness. The one from the dungeon," Laura said.

"Oh, that one? I will lead you to her room now," she said and started leaving while Laura followed from behind.

"We are here, Queen Laura," the lady said.

"And what are you waiting for? Shouldn't you open the door?" Laura glared and hissed angrily.

"Oh, forgive me," she said and quickly opened the door.

Laura hissed again before walking in. "You can close it," she said, and the door shut.

Her eyes scanned the ward, but there was no one there. She wondered where Vivian had gone.

"Where is that girl? Where is she!" Laura said at the top of her voice. She was fuming as her eyes looked around.

"Mother-in-law?" Vivian called as she stepped out of the bathroom. Text content © NôvelDrama.Org.

Laura faced her with a darkened and furious gaze. It caused Vivian to be afraid, and she gasped and covered her open mouth.

Laura seethed and rushed towards her, then landed a hot and hard slap across her cheek. It sounded so loud that it shook the floor.

Vivian was quite shocked. She had her palm on the affected cheek, and her eyes turned teary.

"Tell me, who is your mother-in-law, huh? You didn't just call me that!" she yelled in her face.

"I'm sorry," Vivian could only whisper, and the tears left her eyes.

"Let's talk," Laura snarled and sat down on the bed. Vivian, who was still on her feet, faced her and wiped her tears from her face.