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I gazed in disbelief at the image on my smartphone. My partner, Alpha Zane, was on his knees, tenderly kissing Linda's pregnant belly. The description read: "He'll make an excellent father." I shouldn't have been surprised, given recent events, but I was. I responded to the post with a thumbs-up emoji. The next photo showed Zane standing behind her, his arms wrapped protectively around her swollen abdomen, beaming with joy and contentment. I glanced at the pregnancy test results beside me on the bed. After feeling unusual, I'd visited the pack medical center and confirmed my pregnancy. Following years of

Pregnant with Betrayal, A Luna's Silent Heartbreak

I hesitated. "Pardon?" I inquired, taken aback.


Marcus exhaled deeply, "Come on, it's pretty clear. Ever since we arrived, you've been sneaking peeks at him every so often, and he's been doing the same quite regularly." He explained.


I was stunned. "Hold on, he has?" I exclaimed without thinking.


Marcus confirmed with a nod. "I've noticed him gazing at you countless times."


"He's probably just keeping an eye on me, as any good friend would. Making sure I'm alright." I responded dismissively.


He scoffed. "Sure, and what's your excuse? Are you also watching over him, like a 'good friend'?"


I shot him a stern look, and he laughed, raising his hands in a playful gesture of innocence. "Hey, I'm not doing anything wrong, just pointing out what I've observed."


I let out a sigh, smoothing my hair carefully. "I apologize, it's...it's just...it's not straightforward." I replied, returning my attention to the ongoing awards ceremony.


Chapter 16