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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

Zane surveyed the area discreetly. He was aware that the Healer's Circle was nearby, and starting trouble here would be unwise due to Jason's numerous allies.


With visible frustration, Zane backed away, shooting a hateful look at Jason and me.


"Remember this, Selena. You're damaged goods now, no one will want you," he snarled before turning on his heel and stalking off.


"Let's go, Selena," Jason said softly, guiding me with a gentle hand on my back.


As Jason escorted me to the apartment provided by the Healer's Circle, I was lost in my thoughts.


Try as I might to ignore Zane's words, they stung because they felt true. He was right - who would want me? I was damaged. Sure, I was trying to recover and rebuild myself, but broken things never truly become whole again; cracks always remain.


Jason's thumb wiped away a tear I hadn't realized had fallen. He stood before me, holding my shoulders gently.


"Look at me, Selena," he coaxed, and I reluctantly met his gaze.


Chapter 13