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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

"Can we chat privately?" He inquired, and without waiting for my response, he grasped my hand and pulled me away, completely disregarding Marcus.


Jason guided me away from the festivities and into a secluded hallway where the sounds of music and chatter became muffled. His hold on my hand was strong yet gentle.


Once we were out of view and beyond earshot, he released my hand and turned to face me, his expression filled with anxiety.


"I need you to be completely honest with me," he began, his fingers combing through his hair nervously.


His unusual behavior was perplexing. "What's the matter, Jason?"


"Have you mentioned to anyone what you witnessed? Or anything about my actions? Or the incident in the corridor?" He questioned, his eyes wide with concern.


I creased my brow, puzzled. "Jason, you're making me uneasy," I confessed, taking a step backward.


Chapter 20