Page 47 of Bullied Pregnant Mate

The woman smiled, and it put me on edge. I was so unsure when people smiled at me, much less a witch herself. I'd heard plenty of stories about them and was told how they never brought goodness with them.

"You're Gina, right?" she asked, looking at me like she knew me.

I blinked and nodded my head when her smile grew, still remaining sweet. "I'm Wendy. Ayden's wife. I've been wondering when I was going to run into you."

I couldn't hide my shock. The alpha had married a witch? How hadn't I known that? Why hadn't Lucas told me? Or had he told me, and I just didn't listen?

God, the alpha marrying a witch would never stand in North Town.

She chuckled. "You look a little shocked."

"I just…sorry," I said, trying to shake my head. There were a lot of things that this pack did differently than my old pack. So, of course, witches would be allowed to live happily here.

"You're fine. Trust me, I get the look." She looked down at her daughter, running her fingers over her hair.

"She's beautiful," I said, "If I may ask, five seems young to be showing signs."

Wendy laughed, nodding her head. "That's what we've been saying. But she's been determined to learn what she can. She's been reading my spell books and coming with me to my meeting with the other witches. She learned this last week, and she's been showing everyone she can."

I could see pride in her eyes and suddenly thought about my own. I swallowed, wondering if I could ever feel that happiness. Whenever I thought of children, I imagined myself being married and happy. But this seemed wrong.

"We were here grabbing a few things," Wendy said, looking at the pregnancy tests. Then her eyes went to my hand, which tightened around the test.

It wasn't like I could deny it. If she was married to Ayden, I'm sure she would know by now. But even if she thought how stupid I was, she didn't show it on her face.

"How about you join us for lunch?" Wendy said, "There is a cafe around the corner. They have some of the best cold salads ever."

I wanted to say no, but I couldn't. My mind was a mess, and somehow, I felt that maybe she could understand. And if not, at least I had someone to eat with. It was better than going back to the house and letting my mind wander over how stupid I'd been to let this happen.

After we both bought what we needed, we headed down the street towards the cafe. Poppy walked ahead, singing as she did, a song I'd never heard.

"Two dashes of sunshine and a swallow of rain. Three giggles of children and four diamond rings."

I glanced at Wendy, who continued to smile. "We were working on spells today… she's still learning the correct words.

Poppy opened the door, holding it for us as we slipped into the cute cafe. I had come here once or twice for coffee but never spent a lot of time in town. I only came when I needed something, and even then, I made sure to make the visit short.

Wendy found a booth near the back, and I sat across from them. The waiter placed down water, and Poppy bounced in her chair, coloring on the paper that the waiter gave her.

"So, are you adjusting well?" Wendy asked, folding up her paper from her straw. "Lucas said you were having a hard time with everything."

I blushed, embarrassed. Of course, she knew.

She smiled again. "I understand the change is hard. My arrival was not smooth sailing."

Yet she was married to the alpha and had a beautiful child. It seemed things worked out for her, and she seemed happy.

"I'm adjusting to what I can," I said. "I'm not used to people…being nice."

Wendy chuckled. "From what I hear about in your town, it's understandable."

I raised an eyebrow, wondering what she meant. Wendy simply shrugged, taking a sip of her water. "Ayden has to keep in touch with other alphas of the surrounding area, and sometimes I go with him when he goes. I've met your alpha, and he was…" She looked at Poppy and then back at me. "Interesting."

I just stared, unable to find words.

"And his wife is even more so. I was pretty sure she was trying to mount my husband by the end of the dinner we had with them."

I just sat in shock. No one spoke about them like that. Everyone always talked about our leader as if he and his wife were gods.

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