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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 struggled to comprehend the Alpha King's words. What was his motivation for acknowledging me now, after all this time?


"Your Highness, I'd prefer not to be recognized for that," I confessed, trying to find a way to decline his proposal.


"Consider it, please," he said kindly, "it would be incredibly meaningful to me and my son."


I was taken aback. "The Prince?" I stammered in astonishment.


"Indeed, Selena. Since you rescued him, he's never forgotten you. He's been eager to meet and express gratitude to the person who saved his life. I believe my sixtieth birthday provides an excellent opportunity, especially since another significant event will occur that day," he explained.


I frowned at his cryptic response but dismissed it as irrelevant to me.


"I'll... give it some thought, Your Highness," I responded uncertainly.


His voice brimmed with enthusiasm as if I had already agreed. "Thank you, Selena. I hope to see you in a week's time."


Chapter 23