"Y-You what?" I snarl, getting up from the floor. The pain was terrible but right now I couldn't feel anything. I'm seeing red. I want to break down, scream until my throat can't take it anymore.
"You were pregnant?" Nick asks, his brows furrowing in confusion as he looks at me. I shake my head and clutch my stomach.
I wasn't aware, so how was he?
"She was. We had her tested, hence why we haven't touched her." Roger smirks and I'm shaking in anger along with Nick.
"That's it." Nick growls. He attacks Roger before he could blink. His fists pummeling him into the ground. Roger screaming in pain. I know Xander was in full control, I didn't stop him.
I fell to the floor, I felt so tired and dizzy. Drained. I know I was bleeding but I couldn't figure out where. I felt too weak. Eventually, Roger's screams stopped and I heard Nick run over to me.
"B-Baby? Mel? Melissa!" He caresses the side of my face and I wince, my bruises and cuts aching. "Stay with me. I'm not going to move you yet, okay? There's an ambulance coming and we're getting you checked out, okay? I love you baby, so much. So fucking much. Stay with me." His eyes were glossy and I felt tears coming down my face.
"I love you more."
He had finally said those words to me. He meant them. The fear in his eyes right now was something I couldn't bare. I couldn't fake the way I was feeling either.
"Our baby, Nick." My tears fall down my face faster, tears slipping out of his eyes now too. "I'm so sorry. I failed you." I shake my head and his face turns into confusion.
"No baby, this wasn't your fault. We don't know what's happened for sure yet, okay? This is never your fault, you didn't do it." He assures me but I shake my head.
If I would've known, I would've been more careful. I wouldn't have left the house. I would be at home with Nick right now. Neither of us in pain. My baby healthy.
"The baby's gone." I whisper weakly, my eyes wanting to close so badly.
"Melissa, it's not your fault-"
"It is! It's all my fault. It's my fault we won't get to hold our baby, watch them grow. I failed the baby before they were even born."
"Stop saying that. You didn't-"
"Alpha! We've got her." The paramedics rush inside and I see a group standing by Roger's body. I wonder if he was dead. Because if he wasn't, I'd be sure to do it myself.
"I'm going with you, okay baby?" I nod my head as they put me into the ambulance, Nick holding my hand as he sits next to me, kissing it.
•••
The sound of a monitor is what I wake up to. I felt a weight on me, I look down and smile softly. Nick's hand under my breasts, making sure not to hurt my stomach. My stomach. The baby. Tears fall out of my eyes and I try to stay quiet, I know Nick is tired.
"Baby?" He asks, his voice raspy and tired. "Why are you crying, my love?" He rubs my hand with his thumb gently.
My tears and cries get louder now, as he whispers sweet words into my ear. I can't accept them. I feel so terrible. I just lost my baby, my blood. My first born. I cry for a long time until I slip into my dreams again.
"Mel, baby?" My face is touched softly and I cuddle into the hand in my sleep. I open my eyes slowly and see my mom standing in front of me.
"Mom." I let out and she was in tears as she nods.
"I know baby."
My eyes become watery again. She consoles me for a while until we can get the tears to stop for a bit.
"Where's Nick?" I whisper.
"He went to get you some of your favorite dessert. Cupcakes." She smiles at me and I nod. "I love you, sweetie."
"I love you too, mom." I pull her hand into mine and I see her eyes begin to water but she quickly looks down. "What about my brothers?"
"They're outside in the waiting room, your friends too. Do you want to see any of them? They've been here since you came in yesterday. Refuse to go anywhere."
"Yes, my brothers first please. Saraí and Daniela too." She pats my hand as she walks out, nodding.
In a couple of seconds, my brothers barge in. Wes pushing Gabe out of the way to hug me first. Gabe quickly recovers and makes his way over. Sarai and Daniela behind them, their eyes red.
As Wes and Gabe hug me, my eyes water again and I know they're crying. I let it out again. Sarai and Daniela holding my hand.
"I was so scared, Mel. I don't know what I would do if I lost my baby sister." Wes says when we break from our hug. I wipe my tears and sniffle. They sit around me as I place my hands on my stomach.
"I would never forgive myself. I couldn't even think about it." Gabe shakes his head, looking to the floor.
"I'm still here. I'm a bad bitch, you can't kill me." I smile at them as the room bursts into small chuckles.
"I-I know it's hard, Mel. I've been in your place." Sarai whispers and my eyes widen. I had completely forgotten about her miscarriage.
"It's hard." I whisper, my voice cracking. I really couldn't talk any louder than a whisper.
"It is, that's why I went away for a while. I was in a really bad place and felt alone when I wasn't. I want you to know we are here for you. You have so many people who love you here. We all care for you and I don't want you to think it's your fault." She places her hand in mine and I nod.
"I just couldn't bare to hear it. I feel so responsible for this. It could've been prevented."
"It could've but this was meant to happen. Everything happens for a reason Mel, that's what you always say." Sarai explains.
"I know."
Hey just a quick note incase you've read the chapter, I did change it! I've been thinking about it a lottt and I think this is better than the outcome I had before. It is more sad but I don't think the other one was a good idea for right now. Love you guys <3