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Ava's Perspective
The moment I discovered my pregnancy, my partner, Alpha Hunter, shared an image on the pack's social media. It depicted him embracing my closest friend, Katherine, her exposed, pregnant stomach pressed against him as they posed before a warm fireplace. The caption stated: "Nothing surpasses the strength of pack... and family bonds." His hand, bearing the same mate's mark I wore, was spread across her abdomen. The implication was undeniable.
I tensed my jaw, struggling to breathe as I quickly typed, "Congratulations."
Within moments, my phone vibrated. Katherine's voice, shaky and breathless, came through. "Ava, I'm deeply sorry. I only posted it to retaliate against Kade after an argument! I promise it wasn't meant to be significant!"