Chapter 0336
wanted was to be the Alpha of the Redmoon pack .
She wished that Judy was around so she could talk to her … she wanted to know what else Judy knew because Irene wasnt stupid ; she knew that Judy knew more than what she let on .
But she also felt bad for taking her anger and frustrations out on Judy .
The things she had done ….
Her father would never forgive her if he knew .
Stella was waiting at the coffee shop when Irene arrived .
The first thing she noticed was how pale her face was, the second thing was the dark circles under her eyes .
It was clear Stella had barely slept since the last time they spoke .
Irene hadnt really slept either .
Ethan had tried to have sex with her only once this past week and Ierne shut him down , claiming she wasnt in the mood .
She didnt even want him sleeping in her bed , so he went home to sleep and barely spoke to her these last few days .
Typically , she would have spent time on wedding planning , but she couldnt bring herself to do so .
She stared down at the ring on her finger … she knew she would have to take it off soon , but something in her heart refused to let go of the one man she loved with all her heart .
It was going to be a difficult pill to swallow , but she knew there wouldnt be a wedding .
Thank you for meeting with me again , Irene said , taking a seat in front of Stella in the same booth they sat in last time .
This time , neither of them ordered anything .
Irene assumed that Stella also couldnt stomach anything as well .
Stella nodded , her eyes clouded and fixed on the table in front of her .
Chapter 0337 Chapter 0337 Something told me I didnt have a choice , she said softly .
You managed to find my apartment .
It scared me .
Stella didnt give Irene her phone number the last time the met ; actually , Irene had one of her men track and find Stella on their own time .
It didnt take them long to find the rundown apartment that she lived in within the Redmoon pack .
Irene was disgusted when she saw the pictures her men sent her of the apartment .
That was no place to raise a baby .
She had her men give Stella a note , requesting that she met with her at the same coffee shop with a date and a time .
A part of her didnt think that Stella would show up , but she was pleased that she did .
Im sorry I had to track you down like that , Irene told her She shrugged one shoulder .
I thought it was Ethan who hired them to find me at first .
After I told you everything that happened , I assumed you went to him and now hes after me , she whispered , tears filling her eyes .
Her bottom lip trembled .
Irene could see that she was afraid .
It made her stomach clench ; Ethan must have threatened her , which made Stella even more afraid of him .
Im not going to hurt you , she told Stella , her voice calmer than she felt .
Im sorry that my fiancé had hurt you and scared you .
I hadnt told him about our talks yet .
He doesnt know that I know anything .
Stella sniffled and nodded .
She reached into her purse and pulled out a piece of paper .
She unfolded it and slid it across the table .
Irenes breath got caught in her throat .
This is my baby , she whispered softly .
It was Stellas first ultrasound .
She hadnt got the abortion like Ethan wanted and , in a way , Irene was relieved by that .
She didnt want this innocent baby to lose its life because of Ethans carelessness .
But at the same time , what kind of life could that baby have ? Living in hiding within the Redmoon pack in that rundown apartment building ? It wasnt safe for either of them , which made this meeting necessary .
How far along are you ? Irene asked , staring at the picture .
A month , she whispered .
I hadnt been with anyone else in almost a year .
Its definitely his , but once Im further along , I can take a paternity test to know for sure .
Irene shook her head .
I believe you .
Its not necessary , she said softly .
Stella blinked away the tears and looked up at her .
Really ? She asked .
Chapter 0337 Irene nodded and reached her hand out to hold onto Stellas Im sorry this is happening to you .noveldrama
I wish there was something I could say to make things better .
Ethan was wrong for this , and he shouldnt have threatened you .
More tears spilled out of Stellas eyes ; Irene wanted to cry too , but she kept a strong composure .
It isnt your fault .
You were kind .
Far kinder than I would have been .
Im sorry I ran from you at first , she whispered .
Irene shook her head , not wanting her to feel bad .
None of this was her fault and she wouldnt allow her to blame herself .
It was Ethans fault .
She was determined to make things right , for this girl , for Judy , and for herself .
They were all victims of Ethan , and it ended with Irene .
Irene pulled her hands away and reached into her purse .
She pulled out a thick envelope and slid it across the table towards Stella .
Stellas brows knitted together .
What is this ? She asked , grabbing the envelope .
Open it , Irene said simply .
Stella carefully opened the envelope , and her breath hitched .
It was a huge wad of cash ; there had to be thousands of dollars in cash if not a million .
W … what is this ? she asked , glancing up at Irenes serious face .
Its money , Irene answered , raising her right brow .
Its for you .
But … why ? Stella asked , releasing the money as if it had burned her .
It fell to the table .
Im not getting an abortion .
I made up my mind already .
She put her hands on her belly protectively .
I want to keep him or her .
They are my baby and- Its not for an abortion , Irene told her , cutting her off .
She held up her hand to keep her from saying anything more .
Its so you can raise your baby without worry .
Its enough money to get you out of here .
You can leave this pack and go to another .
You can find a decent place to live and raise your baby without worry .
Ethan will never find you .
Stellas eyes grew wide.
What ? Stella whispered after a beat of silence .
Irene reached over and grabbed her hands again , looking deep into her eyes as she spoke her next words slowly and carefully .
Leave Redmoon … get as far away from here as possible and raise your baby , Stella .
Im giving you an out .
Take it .
And with those words left in the air , Irene shouldered her purse , stood to her feet , and walked away without looking back