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The lunar deity was aware of my deep longing for a child, not to satisfy my partner, Alpha Owen, but to experience the joy of nurturing my own offspring—creating a family of my own. However, my aspirations for a complete family were shattered when rogue attackers struck one night, leaving me gravely wounded. I attempted to reach Owen through our mental connection until my head ached from the effort, but he remained unresponsive. It seemed as though he was intentionally blocking our link. After the pack's fighters had cleared away the bodies following the assault and I had recovered from

Bruised by the Alpha's Betrayal

I remained unfazed, even approaching Owen with a steely gaze. "What's holding you back from granting their wish, Alpha? Why haven't you marked your mate yet?"


Hushed conversations filled the tavern as the crowd awaited Owen's answer, the atmosphere charged with anticipation. Owen's muscles tightened as he finally spoke, grasping my wrist. "Not here, Aleli. We should discuss this at home."


"Absolutely not," I retorted, pulling away and glaring at him defiantly. "I demand an explanation now, in front of everyone. Why haven't you marked her? Oh, I nearly forgot to present myself..." I scanned the room, ensuring all eyes were on me. "I'm Luna Aleli, Owen's mate." I removed the scarf from my neck, exposing the bite mark on my collarbone.


Chapter 4