The Alpha's Purchased Slave by Sophia Novel - Chapter 192

Rachel's POV Carter's true nature weighed heavily on my mind ever since Selena revealed what she knew about him . I whispered , " Is he really a bad person ? Is all of this fake ? " In quiet moments , when my son slept peacefully in my arms , I'd find myself staring at the wall , contemplating all the manipulation I'd endured . I continued , " Why he would do this to me ? " Why he'd arranged for me to be taken , beaten , and everything else he'd called ' destiny ." I couldn't help but cry , tears flowing down my face . " I thought I had met a good person , but instead ...

My voice trailed off . If it had just been me alone , I might have confronted Carter during one of his visits . But I wasn't alone anymore . My son needed me to stay alive and well . Carter was the most powerful person on this island , and I couldn't risk angering him . My maternal instinct to protect my baby overrode everything else , including my desire for answers and justice . I had to be careful , strategic . For my son's sake . A few days later , I sat in the nursery , cradling my son against my chest after feeding him .

His tiny mouth was still milk - drunk and slack , his breathing deep and even against my skin . I traced my finger along his features - the shock of black hair so like Nathan's , the same stormy gray eyes when they were open , even the way his nose scrunched when he was displeased . " You look just like your daddy , " I whispered , feeling the familiar ache in my chest . " You even grumble like him when you're unhappy . " The realization had hit me days ago - as long as I had my son , I would never escape memories of Nathan . Every glance at my baby brought his father to mind .

The pain and joy were permanently intertwined , and I would have to learn to embrace both the happy memories and the painful ones . I still hadn't named him . I wanted something meaningful , something that would connect him to both Nathan and me ... But deep down , I think part of me was still hoping that somehow , against all odds , Nathan might have some say in naming his son . The door to the nursery opened suddenly , and Selena entered with an expression I'd never seen on her face before - urgent , determined , and slightly fearful . " What's wrong ?

" I asked immediately , my arms tightening protectively around my baby . " We have to go , ' she said , her voice rushed but quiet " Now . Carter's left the island . He won't be back for a day or two . I've arranged everything . " She moved closer , her eyes darting to the windows / " This is our best chance to get away and make it safely to the Eastern Territories . If we wait any longer , the opportunity will be gone . " -manipulated events from the shadows . I stared at her , caught completely off guard even though I understood her reasoning .