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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 cast a quizzical look at Zane, raising my eyebrows. He instantly became defensive.


"What? We're just returning from the pack's medical center. I'm simply dropping her off at her residence before we head to our dinner." He retorted sharply.


I shrugged indifferently. "I didn't utter a word," I pointed out.


Zane's face reddened as he realized his unnecessary defensiveness. When Linda noticed me, she offered a gentle smile, though her eyes sparkled with delight.


"Luna Selena, I hope you don't mind. I apologize for holding up your anniversary meal," she said with a slight frown.


Zane grunted. "Why do you constantly apologize?" He chided. "You had a temperature, and you're expecting. Your health takes priority!"


I remained impassive to his words, simply dismissing them as I climbed into the car's back seat, leaving Zane and Linda in the front.


Chapter 5