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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

In the following months, Zane vanished without a trace, and I received no communication from him. However, I remained indifferent. My attention was fully devoted to my role in the Healer's Circle as I attempted to erase my former life from memory.


"Selena, you must realize this isn't good for you," Jason remarked, standing next to me while I carefully sliced a beet for an experimental concoction.


"Mm-hmm," I replied distractedly, concentrating on cutting with precision to prevent errors.


"You can't continue using your job as a means to avoid engaging with the world," Jason reprimanded. "You're constantly absorbed in your tasks - from dawn till dusk - it's detrimental to your well-being, and you're aware of that."


"Mm-hmm," I mumbled once more, narrowing my eyes in focus.


Jason scoffed and swiftly removed the knife from my grasp. "You're not even paying attention, Selena."


"Jason, please," I objected, reaching out to reclaim the knife. "I heard you, I was listening."


Chapter 14