《Two Alphas, One Sex Slave》


 Chapter one

    Footsteps approached me where I was tied. The chain hanging on my neck was tugged and I struggled to catch my breath. "Stand up!" A heavy voice dictated and I did as I was told, the cold ground sending a chill through my bare feet.


    Still walking, the surroundings kept getting louder.


    Roughughter.


    Skunk smell of cigarettes.


    Murmurs of men.


    There were lots of them bidding on something. After what felt like an eternity, a forceful kick sent me sprawling onto a stage. "Two thousand for this little slut!" One of the men offered,ughing like a stray hyena.


    The rest cheered at it, and my heart skipped as hands traced my bare skin.


    It was dark. I couldn''t see since I''d been blindfolded but the grimy hands almost crawling into my pants made me jump in fear.


    My cuffed hands were powerless behind my back, my clothes stripped away. I couldn''t do anything in defense, only to sob and sob till my eyes pleaded for mercy.


    I am such a failure.


    My life itself is so useless and worthless.


    Mum died in the pool of her cold blood when the Bloody Noon pack invaded our pack. Since then, everything has changed. My father changed, the dynamics in the pack changed, the scent of the food changed- I changed.


    I went from being the apple of my father''s eyes to someone he could barely stand. He exchanged me for money on the request of his new wife and I have been working here as a ve for almost six years.


    Being an Omega, I was made to do jobs meant for four to five people to aplish, most times on an empty stomach. The Goddess knew the kinds of beatings I''d received if I flopped at any task. At first, I put up resistance but slowly I gave up. Escaping from here was impossible with the tight security in ce. I had to get used to the bitter life and try to survive each day.


    Last week, I had turned eighteen and shifted to my wolf for the first time in chains, with no one to walk me through the unbelievable pain, no one to cheer me as they did for the others. But what else could be worse than being auctioned to sex monsters?


    "Not so fast, gentlemen," I heard from my side, followed by a canesh on my skin. It seemed it was the announcer trying to stop them from doing anything stupid.


    The voice grew closer. "Long hair, Rosy cheeks, Cherry lips." His cane lifted both my breasts and I winced. "It''s still a fresh piece. Even 100k is too small for this beautiful damsel." They allughed like they were mocking the first bidder. Before the announcer could say anything else, a voice shook everyone.


    "One million."


    The ce grew silent. I couldn''t believe it. 1 million dena? To buy me??


    Even the announcer was shocked for a while.


    "On-one million! Wow!" He fakeughed. "I wasn''t expecting that. Any other bids?"


    People just whispered amongst themselves but no one dared to speak up.


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    The thoughts of what power the mysterious buyer held that made themment at his voice, and why he would offer that much for a ve itched my skin.


    Their endless murmurs made it worse.


    "Going once! Going twice!!"


    The suspense lingered, and the crowd hushed.


    "Alright then, SOLD!!"N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    And just like that I was sold to this unknown man.


    The same force from earlier harshly grabbed my arm, followed by another and I was pulled up to a standing position.


    My head hung as I was dragged out of the bidding room, and down what felt like stairs if the corners digging into my knees said anything.


    Harsh lights shed through the folds of my eyes, and for the first time in several months, I felt like I was not blind. My eyes could still sense things.


    My mind was foggy and my body numb. I had never left the cold, damp walls of this foreboding dungeon in years, so barely could I say if we were heading outside or not.


    A cool breeze prated the pores of my skin as soon as we got somewhere, and in an instant, I was thrust into a seat.


    The space was filled with awkward silence, until someone, obviously my purchaser, lit up a pipe of tobo.


    He drew closer, his finger tracing my bare skin, down to my thigh. I could only fidget nervously in my seat.


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    "Good to know my gold was well-spent," His baritone voice echoed in my ear, followed by a spank on my ear lobe and I winced.


    Suddenly, he offered the host. "Do you smoke?" he asked, his voice sharp.


    I shook my head in fear, attempting to part my lips to respond, but his mildugh cut me off. "Oh! I forgot! You are blindfolded. My bad."


    "I don''t like women who smoke either way, so it was better you didn''t answer," he chirped in right after.


    My cheeks flushed with fear. I hesitated, my voice trembling, "W-why di-did you of-offer me one then?"


    He took a drag of his cigarette, offering no exnation, and blew the smoke directly on my face.


    My eyes burned despite the fold, and felt swollen, as if they might pop out of their sockets. I tried desperately to hold back the cough scratching at my throat, but I couldn''t stop it from escaping.


    I was breathing fast, not because of the smoke, but because of every slight tendency that he could get irritated by the constant hard cough and hit me. I am his property and he could do to me as he pleased. But...


    He seemed so much in his element, seeing me suffer. I could sense it.


    "Get used to all of this, this is your new misery now, okay?" His voice, so blunt and aggressive. He continued his smoking and blew more on my face, not caring if I choked on it.


    Swallowing a million different responses, I went with the only one he really wanted me to say.


    "Yes, Master."

 Chapter two

    The sound of horses'' hooves halting on the cobblestones and the creaking of the carriage wheels sent a jolt of unease coursing through me. All I heard next was a p and huge hands pulled me out of the carriage and dragged me with them. The smell of sandalwood lingered in the air which I found oddlyfortable despite the circumstances. But that wasn''t important. Why can''t I still see, up till now?


    The darkness still enveloping me, the absence of sight, sends tendrils of fear creeping through my veins.


    "She looks more beautiful than the rest of them," one of their voices grated against my ear, sending shivers down my spine. "I bet she wouldst a while."


    I flinched at his words, panic wed at my throat, but I swallowed it down. The other voice chimed in with a venomous tone, and I felt a sharp pang of dread.


    "She looks malnourished. She might die after a whip," he sneered, and I could feel the weight of his gaze bearing down on me.


    The implications of their words sank in like lead weights in my stomach as I fathomed the possibilities of ending up like the other girls since it had been rumored that those sold as sex ves rarely witnessed sunrise the new week.


    I had suffered enough torture behind bars for 7 years, surviving on stale bread and dirtyke water if I were even lucky that day, with hopes of light at the end of the tunnel - hopes of being sold and having a much easier life. But s, the Goddess must be finding my suffering entertaining.


    "Keep her in my chambers. I will join her soon!" My Master''smand intensified the pain in my abdomen.


    His men forcefully escorted me up countless stairs, each step feeling like a step closer to my demise, until we finally reached the room where they unceremoniously threw me onto a plush mattress.


    As I tried to sit up, the chains bound to my ankles made it even harder. I shivered and felt tears welling up, scared of what might happen to me like the rumored girls. Suddenly, the door burst open.


    The calm room turned tense, prompting me to stagger to my feet without hesitation.


    His presence drew closer. "Well. Well. Well...Look what we got here."


    Those fingers, like iron ws, found their way to my face, cupping my cheeks with a grip that felt suffocating.


    "You. Look. So. Sexy." he breathed. "What is your name, Omega?" He asked, his tone icy and scary.


    All I could do was quiver my lips, and I bet he took that offensive.


    "Answer me!" He growled.


    "A- Aria."


    "So, little Aria," his hand left my face, caressing the vulnerable vein on my neck. "I want to assume you are ready for me tonight."


    My knees went weak at those words,pletely surrendering to him.


    He leaned to me and gently pulled off the fold on my eye. My eyes peeled open to the bright translucent light rays of the massive room I was in.


    Upon meeting the face of the man right in front of me, my heart didn''t skip a beat; it hammered with annoyance.


    Alpha of Dendrick...the evil bastard. I knew there was something off about him, with all that whispering at the auction hall.


    A scar on his left eye, brown orbs, thick eyebrows, gray beard. The same despot who robbed me of my joy. The viin who callously snuffed out my only source of happiness. Bastard!


    Devil!


    Scoundrel!


    His jaw clenched as he glowered down at me, and I wished I had the guts to sock him right in the kisser.


    Every ounce of pain, suffering, and loathing I endured over the years pricked my veins as he stepped closer.


    Something in me yearned to plunge a dagger into him and feed his worthless heart to the forest beasts.


    But even as I raged in my mind, another part of me couldn''t deny the fact that he had the upper hand and could kill me in the process.


    The Alpha chuckled darkly, dispelling my thoughts, those bloody god-forsaken eyes zing with a hunger that made my skin crawl.


    In a quick movement, he turned me over to the back.


    Slowly, he unzipped my dress, letting it slink down my breast. I felt exposed and vulnerable, fear prickling up my spine.


    My breath came in fast, nervous gasps, my chest rising and falling erratically.


    As the material parted, he let out a low growl, admiring the sight of my pale yet delicate skin. He wrapped his hand around my waist pulling me close. His touch was electric, sending shivers down my spine as he trailed his hands from my belly button up to my chest.


    His fingers found my breasts, and despite my irritation, I couldn''t help but gasp at his touch, my heart racing even faster as he continued to toy with me.


    "You are mine," The Alpha breathes against my ear. "Only mine. Don''t forget that." His voice is intoxicating, his words hoady, seductive.


    I shouldn''t be doing this. I shouldn''t be having anything to do with my mother''s murderer. But those forbidden, unfamiliar feelings that I have tried to deny surface and run amok through my drained body.


    I flush, and somewhere deep, deep down my belly clenches deliciously.N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    "Get on your knees!" He orders, his voice soft but urgent.


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    I do as he asks, staring into his eyes, mesmerized, and he is looking down at me, his gaze hooded, his eyes darkening.


    What was he up to?


    "Good girl," he breathes, his hand brushing off the hair that blocked my face. He steps away to the bedside andes back with a ck leather handcuff. "Hold your hands together in front of you," he orders again and I doubt where this is heading to.


    I am still submissive, despite all the worst-case scenarios running through my novice mind. He binds my wrist with the cuff and tosses the key on the bed.


    His eyes are bright with so much excitement. His length gets even bigger with every dirty smirk he makes.


    "Oh, Aria, what shall I do with you?" He sounds goofy, crouching down to my height. "You tell me, what do I do to you?"


    Of course, he knew I wouldn''t reply to him; he was frightening me. His thumb pressed on my bottom lip and my heart beat a frantic rhythm.


    Suddenly, a hand tangled in my hair, wanking my feet up to the ground. The cuff was connected, each strap to the long metal hooks on the ceiling.


    "Get ready to be sick of me." The Alpha pulled out his belt from the strap. I desperately shook my head at him, but all he could give me was a smile - a frosty one.


    Harsh pping of skin was frequently echoing in the room as he mercilesslyshed me like his life depended on it. My hands were hung in the air, so no matter how much I writhed, I couldn''t escape.


    "Alpha!" I cried out but no one came to my aid, no one heard my cry, even if they did, no one would dare intervene knowing the Alpha of Dendrick was a part of it.


    "Alpha--- please!" The sharp belt kissed my back and I could have sworn a sharp cut was left in the wake of that impact.


    My eyes pleaded for leniency, but that gave him more pleasure to whip me further.


    "I am your Master. You are mine and only mine," was all I could hearst until the followingsh caused the world around me to spin. I felt my head striking against the ground, my eyes shut and weed total darkness amplified with intense pain.

 Chapter three

    It had been weeks since the encounter, weeks of constant torture, weeks of forced intimacy. Thankfully, I didn''t die as they rumored sex ves to.


    But I had be a shadow of myself, looking terribly pale and weak. I felt as though I was dying from the inside out, as though every moment spent in the Alpha''s presence was slowly killing me.


    My stomach ached terribly, and my throat was everything beyond dry. Just as the Alpha had ordered, no one could visit me except him.


    He chose whenever he felt toe and feed me, and forced me to be intimate with him whenever and however he wanted.


    His aura exuded so much hatred like he knew I was the little girl who lost her mom to his cold hands. My life seems so worthless having to lose my virginity to a murderer.


    More than a monthter found me sitting alone in my room. The room was dark, the only light filtering through the tiny barred window high on the wall. My body ached from the previous night''s abuse, every movement sending waves of pain through me.


    As I tried to sit up, a sharp nausea gripped my stomach, and I barely made it to the corner of the room before retching violently onto the ground.


    I was wiping the vomit off my lips when I heard footsteps approaching, and the door creaked open. Two of the Alpha''s men entered, their faces grim and unfriendly.


    "Get up," onemanded. "You''re seeing the pack doctor."


    "I''m.....what?"


    "You''re not deaf, are you?" The other guard snarled. "The pack doctor is waiting for you."


    I wanted to resist, to fight back, but my body was too weak. They walked forward and yanked me to my feet. Then they half-carried, half-dragged me down a long, dim hallway. The smell of antiseptic grew stronger as we neared a door at the end.


    Inside, the room was sterile and cold. The pack doctor, a stern-looking woman with sharp eyes, stood waiting. She motioned for the guards to leave us alone, and they did, closing the door behind them with a finality that made my heart race. "Sit," she ordered, pointing to an examination table.


    Iplied, the room spinning slightly as I settled onto the edge of the table. She asked a series of questions-how I felt, any pain, any unusual symptoms. I described the nausea, the fatigue, the aches that wouldn''t go away.


    She frowned, her eyes narrowing in suspicion. "We''ll need to run some tests," she said, and I felt a cold dread settle in my gut.


    The next hour was a blur of needles, vials of blood, and ufortable examinations. Finally, she finished and stepped back, her face inscrutable.


    "Wait here," she said, leaving the room with my samples.N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    I sat in silence, the walls closing in around me. Minutes stretched into what felt like hours. When the door opened again, the doctor''s face was grim. "Miss Aria," she began, her voice softer now, "the tests havee back."


    I managed to rise to my feet without retching pitifully again. "Have they? And....and what did they say?"


    She scrutinized me with eyes like those of a hawk. "You are pregnant."


    The words hit me like a physical blow, knocking the breath from my lungs.


    Pregnant.


    My mind reeled, struggling toprehend. "How... how far along?" I managed to whisper.


    "About six weeks," she replied, her eyes still fixed on mine. "Given your....condition, this pregnancy will be difficult. You will need to take care of yourself."


    Tears pricked at my eyes, and a flurry of fear and devastation washing over me. Pregnant. By the monster who had kept me in chains, who had beaten and humiliated me. The weight of this new reality crushed me, and I buried my face in my hands, sobbing.


    The doctor watched, her expression unreadable. "I''ll inform the Alpha," she said, and with that, she left me alone with my despair.


    I sat there, surrounded by the cold sterility of the room. My hands moved instinctively to my abdomen, where a new life was growing despite the darkness surrounding us.


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    The door opened again, and the guards returned. They dragged me back to my room, where I copsed onto the bed, tears flowing freely. How could I bring a child into this world? Into this life of pain and suffering?


    As Iy there, the reality of my situation sank in. This child was part of me, a tiny spark of life in my bleak existence. But it was also part of him, the Alpha, the man who had caused me so much agony.


    I had no choice but to carry this burden, to protect this innocent life growing inside me. Despite the darkness, despite the fear, I would find a way to survive. For myself. For my child.


    ******


    That very same night, as the household settled into silence, Iy awake, my mind racing. I couldn''t let my child be born into this life, only to be taken away by an Alpha who saw me as nothing more than a tool for his pleasure. The thought of my baby suffering in this wretched ce filled me with fear.


    I had to escape.


    I waited until the guards'' footsteps outside my door grew faint, signaling that they had moved to the far end of the hall. With my heart pounding in my chest, I quietly slipped out of bed and crept to the window. It was a small, barred opening, but I had spent months observing its weaknesses.


    Using a shard of broken ss I had hidden, I carefully pried at the rusted bars. They gave way slowly, and after what felt like an eternity, I managed to create a gap just wide enough to squeeze through. The night air was cold against my skin, but it was a wee change from the suffocating air of my cell.


    I slipped out,nding softly on the ground below. My senses were heightened, every rustle and shadow putting me on edge. I had to be careful. Moving stealthily, I made my way through thepound, avoiding the patrols and keeping to the shadows. I finally reached the edge of the territory, to the border separating my pack from the neighboring one.


    I crossed the boundary, my breathsing in ragged gasps. I stumbled into the woods, my mind focused on one thing: getting as far away as possible. But my journey was short-lived.


    Suddenly, I was surrounded by figures emerging from the darkness. My breath caught in my throat, and I darted behind a tree, waiting earnestly.


    Were they men from Dendrick Pack?


    I tried to move stealthily away, but one of them soon saw me. Cries of "Stop there!" echoed through the forest as I tried to run.


    They seized me, their grips like iron, and despite my struggles, they dragged me through the forest.


    Soon, I was dragged into the pack house and dumped in front of their Alpha. My heart pounded in my chest as I was thrown to the ground at his feet, dirt and leaves clinging to my skin. I dared to lift my head, my eyes meeting his. He was imposing, towering over me in all his mightiness.


    But for the first time since my first shift, I could sense my wolf leap in amusement.


    He isn''t my mate, is he?


    His bright red eyes held a flicker of something I couldn''t quite ce as he looked at me. He stepped closer, his gaze never leaving mine.


    "Who are you?" he demanded.


    I opened my mouth to speak, but before I could, he asked one of the men who caught me. "Hope she is not one of those assassins disguised as sluts?"


    My heart sank at those words. It never changes with men seeing me only for pleasure, but somehow, I expected something different. I still feel something different.


    "Speak, youngdy. Who are you?" He snapped.


    "I... I''m Aria," I stammered, my voice trembling. "I escaped from the Alpha of Dendrick. Please, I need help."


    His gaze hardened at the mention of Dendrick, and he looked at his guards. "That man, again!"


    Turning to a maid standing nearby, he ordered. "Take her to one of the guest rooms. Clean her up and see that she isfortable. Once she is ready, bring her down for dinner."


    The maid nodded and gently took my arm, guiding me away from the hall. I followed the maid, my legs shaking with exhaustion and relief.


    The maid led me to a spacious room with arge bed, a private bathroom, and a wardrobe full of clothes. It felt like stepping into a different world.


    Perhaps, just perhaps, I had found a ce where my child and I could finally be safe.

 Chapter four

    The moment I stepped out, the guards waiting by my door led me down the hall. I walked behind them silently, letting my eyes roam as I took in the entire pack house.


    As I made my way to the dining room, my mind was a whirl of emotions. Thefort of the guest room, the warm bath, the clean clothes-all of it was so foreign to me. It felt like I had stepped into another world, one that I was not sure I belonged to.


    The guards stopped at the entrance of the next hallway, and I stopped behind them. "The dining hall is just down the hall, there." One of them motioned towards a door some meters away. "Thank you," I murmured, as the guards turned and left. Taking a shuddering breath, I began my walk down the hallway.


    Just as I reached the end of the hallway leading to the dining room, I heard a voice-deep, resonant, and unmistakably authoritative. I recognized it immediately as the Alpha King''s voice. Curiosity got the better of me, and I found myself moving towards the sound, careful to stay hidden in the shadows.


    I edged closer to the partially open door and peered inside. The Alpha King was standing by the window, his back to me, staring out into the night. He seemed lost in thought, and as he spoke to the man beside him, his words were filled with a weight that I hadn''t expected.


    "I need an heir," he muttered. "This pack needs stability, and an heir would ensure that. But where can I find someone worthy? Someone strong, resilient..."


    "You can pick a woman from your pack, Alpha." The other man replied calmly. "I believe every single woman in this pack would fall over themselves in order to be your Luna."


    "No, I think not." The Alpha King''s voice trailed off, and I could see the tension in his posture. He ran a hand through his hair, sighing deeply. "I can''t choose just anyone. It has to be someone who can handle the responsibilities, who understands what it means to lead..."


    My heart pounded in my chest. It felt to me as though I was intruding on a personal moment. I had to leave before he discovered that I was eavesdropping.


    As I started to turn away from the door, my foot identally brushed against a small table, causing a vase to wobble precariously.


    Everything seemed to happen in slow motion after that.


    The vase slid from the table, before hitting the floor with a loud, ear-splitting crash. My heart leaped into my throat as the noise echoed down the hallway. Goddess, no!


    "Who''s there?" the Alpha King barked.


    Panic surged through me, but I knew I had to act quickly to avoid further suspicion. Gathering myself, I stepped into the doorway, my heart pounding in my chest. "It''s me," I called out. "Aria."N?vel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.


    The Alpha King turned to look at me, his eyes narrowing. He studied me for a long moment, and I felt exposed under his intense gaze.


    "What were you doing at the door?" he asked, his tone icy and suspicious.


    I swallowed hard, trying to calm the frantic beating of my heart. "I... I lost my way," I lied, hoping my voice sounded convincing. "I was trying to find the dining room. I just did, I think."


    His eyes remained fixed on me, searching for any sign of deceit. The silence stretched, and I feared he wouldn''t believe me. But then, his expression softened ever so slightly.


    The Alpha King nodded, his eyes roaming over my body in a way that made me feel exposed and self-conscious. I wondered what he was looking for, what thoughts were running through his mind. "Come into the dining hall," he ordered I walked inside, my steps hesitant but determined. The hall was filled with at least twelve maids and guards, and the man whom the Alpha had been talking to. "Everyone, leave us," the Alpha King ordered.


    The man, the guards and the maids in the room immediatelyplied, bowing their heads as they filed out of the room in silence. The heavy door closed behind them with a soft thud, leaving me alone with the Alpha King. The silence felt almost deafening, broken only by the crackle of the firece and the soft rustle of his clothing as he moved.


    "Sit," hemanded, motioning to the chair opposite him.


    Iplied, feeling the weight of his gaze on me as I did. His eyes were piercing, filled with an intensity that made it hard to look away. As I sat down, he remained standing, watching me closely.


    "You said you lost your way," he began, his tone neutral. "But somehow, I doubt that''s the whole truth."


    I swallowed hard, trying to maintain myposure. "I....I didn''t mean to intrude," I stuttered, my voice trembling slightly. "I was just trying to find my way, as I said."


    He leaned forward, cing his hands on the back of the chair in front of him. "You seem nervous, Aria. Is there something you''re not telling me?"


    I quickly shook my head. "N...nothing, Alpha."


    "Where did youe from?" He asked. "I have a feeling you didn''te from Dendrick pack. I have a stronger feeling that you''re hiding from something, or someone."


    "I am not." I hastily replied. "I promise, I am not."


    "You''re hiding something." His eyes roamed over my body. "What is it?"


    I shook my head quickly, though my heart was pounding. "Nothing, Alpha. I''m just... overwhelmed. Everything here is so different from what I''m used to."


    He studied me for a moment longer, then nodded slowly. Leaning forward, he towered over me as he spoke. "Very well. You will be safe here. But If I find that you are hiding something from me, you are very much going to regret it, Aria." I nodded, feeling a cold shiver run down my spine at his words. "I understand."


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    He straightened, leaning away from me. Then he turned and sat on the chair opposite me. "You will be safe here," he repeated.


    I nodded again, my mind racing. I needed to be careful, to navigate this new situation with caution. The Alpha King was clearly powerful, and I couldn''t afford to make any mistakes.


    "Now, eat," he ordered, gesturing to the food on the table. "You look like you haven''t had a proper meal in weeks."


    I hesitated, then picked up a piece of bread, nibbling on it cautiously. The vors were rich andforting, and I felt myself rxing slightly.


    What would this Alpha do if he found out that I was pregnant, that I was keeping the knowledge of my baby a secret?


    And that was when a n hit me.


    I froze with my fork halfway towards my mouth. The n was very much as sinister as it was brilliant. Of course!


    Slowly dropping my fork on my te, I turned to the Alpha. My gaze met his and held it, even though my heart was beating with all the intensity of a tribal drum.


    I stood to my feet, then I crossed over to where he sat and slowly straddled his legs.


    "What are you doing?" He asked, jerking forward. "This shouldn''t-"


    "Rx, Alpha." I murmured, gently easing him back into the chair.


    I watched the Alpha''s eyes fill with hesitation. Then I watched them slowly darken with desire, felt his hands slide up my thighs. This is it, I thought to myself. I would ensnare this man with my pregnancy. And pushing every other thought aside, I leaned down and imed his lips in mine.

 Chapter five

    The kiss was very raw and far from gentle; It seemed as though this man had been hungry for me for months, despite having just met him that same day. His hands groped my face, my neck, my shoulders, then finally eased down my long cotton dress, grabbing my behind with rigor.


    My lower belly came alive with desire, as the Alpha plundered my lips. I pushed aside all thoughts of this being wrong from my head. I had to do this to survive.


    It isn''t his baby! My wolf screamed in her head. I let out a low growl to shut her up, and she receded to a corner of my mind.


    Finally, when I felt like I would burst apart with sexual tension, he pulled back.


    "On your knees." the Alpha ordered.


    He stepped closer, towering over me like a perfectly sculpted god. The truth of my effect on him stared me in the eyes. It was very much undeniable. I could see his erection, bulging beneath his trousers. I could almost hear it throbbing for me. There was no deception in the way he looked at me, foreboding and raw. It was no secret that he wanted me. It wasn''t hidden anymore. There was something alluring about his sincerity. Something that ignited my core and made me wet for him.N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    At least he looked as though he was enjoying this. That made me feel a tiny bit of relief.


    My chest expanded with murky anticipation as I sank down on my knees in front of him. The notion of being pregnant and doing this aroused me even further.


    Immediately, I knew what was expected of me, what he wanted me to do. I had enough experience about this from being Alpha Denderick''s ve. Keeping my eyes locked into the Alpha''s, I fumbled with his belt buckle.


    My insides clenched as I drew down his zipper and slowly tugged on his briefs. The Alpha sucked in a sharp breath as I coiled my hand around the base of his dick. Then I began to stroke.


    His bright hazel eyes suddenly went all serious and dark, and they widened as I slowly, sensuously stroked my thumb across the head of his throbbing member.


    His hard length immediately quivered under my touch. I ran a thumb over the tip of his erection, slowly, carefully. The Alpha groaned and grabbed my shoulders.


    I wrapped my fingers around his dick again and gave it a small squeeze, and he ced his hand over mine.


    "Do it like this," he whispered and closed his eyes, moving his hand up and down with a firm grip around my own fingers. I mimicked the motion. He closes his eyes again, and his breath caught in his chest. "Yeah, that''s right, girl," He half-whispered, half-groaned. "You''re doing good."


    I leaned forward, while he still had his eyes closed. Gently I closed my lips around his tip and sucked it.


    His eyes flew open. "Goddess, what is that?!"


    "You like that?" I whispered, staring up into his eyes.


    "Yes!" He panted. "Yes, please."


    I sucked harder.


    The Alpha grabbed a handful of my hair, pushing it away and holding it up for me. The pressure of his fingers in my hair caused wetness to pool between my legs.


    "Get up," he ordered. I stood to my feet in silence, and gasped as his fingers wound round my neck. Before I could utter any more words, the Alpha reached down and pressed a hot kiss against my lips, forcing them open.


    His mouth tasted of blood and grapes, a strange, warm taste that forced a whimper of longing from my mouth. His lips were forceful, prodding, trying to push inwards. But I kept my lips firmly shut, unwilling to betray my desire to him.


    My hands stayed firmly by my side, even though they ached to reach up and rake through his thick, dark hair. I didn''t want him to stop, and yet I didn''t want him to know that I wanted him.


    He pulled his mouth away, his green eyes darkened with desire. "Now, take off your clothes," he ordered again.


    He didn''t need to do so twice. I unzipped my dress and let it fall to the ground, pooling around my legs. I stepped out of the dress and sat on the table, watching him tower over me.


    I hoped he didn''t see the tiny paunch that was my eight-week-old pregnancy.


    But I knew that desire had a way of blinding a man. I watched as quickly he slipped out of his clothes until he stood naked before me, all muscles and hard edges. His long hair had slipped from the ponytail, and was billowing around his shoulders now.


    He was so beautiful it made my heart constrict.


    He stepped closer to me, hisrge frame hovering above me. Quickly he forced my knees up, and before I could say a word, he pushed one finger into my folds.


    I was already dripping wet for him.


    The result was a gasp from my lips. He withdrew that one finger, then dipped in again, taking me inch after inch. My body grew warmer as he continued to finger me, driving me closer and closer to my orgasm.


    Then he withdrew his finger and pushed into me in one clean thrust.


    A groan slipped from my mouth as he filled me up with his warm, hard dick. The feeling was alien as if I had never done this before, even though I had done it several times with Alpha Denderick.


    He pinned my hands up and drove into me with an animal-like growl, as we made love with a raw intensity. Each time I kept reminding myself that I didn''t want this, and yet, with each stroke of his dick, the sensation of hot pleasure increased.


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    "Turn around," he rasped, and I obeyed. I spun in his arms, my palms t on the surface of the table. I gasped as he pulled out and his erection brushed against my behind.


    He snaked his hand around my neck and held on, positioning himself at my core, and then he surged forward, mming into me.


    I gasped and held on to the edge of the table for dear life.


    "Goddess, woman... you feel so good."


    And so did he. He felt good. The literal definition of the word.


    Insanely good.


    As his right hand roamed every single inch of my body, stroking and twisting and flicking, I felt closer to the brink of heaven than I''ve ever felt before. I was close, so close!


    His touch was rough and calloused. His breath stank of wine. His sweaty body rubbed against mine, and his strong hands held me in one position. Again and again, as he pounded into me, I was reminded of how simr this Alpha was to Alpha Denderick.


    They were all the same....


    The back of my head rested against his chest, my eyes closed as I imagined myself elsewhere. He filled me so well, so deep, stretching me open with every thrust.


    And when his wandering fingers found that sensitive band of skin and nerves between my legs, it all came to a head, and we both cried out in climax.


    The Alpha and I copsed onto the top of the table in exhaustion. He rolled away from me, and suddenly I was aware of the silence that followed our lovemaking. But all that filled my head at that moment was ecstasy.


    I had done it! I had made love to another man!


    I smiled to myself slyly. Everything was wonderful; my n had pieced together quite perfectly. The baby inside me now was as much this man''s baby as Alpha Denderick''s.

 Chapter six

    As Iy on the table, trying to steady my breath, the reality of what I''d done began to sink in. The room was filled with the scent of our passion, a mix of sweat and satisfaction. I could hear the Alpha''s heavy breathing beside me. Slowly, I pushed myself up and looked over at him. Hey there, eyes closed, a satisfied smirk on his lips. I couldn''t help but feel a pang of guilt. This was a man who had shown me desire and passion, something I had longed for. But my intentions were far from pure.


    I slipped off the table and began to gather my clothes, trying to cover the evidence of our encounter.


    As I finished dressing, the Alpha also stood up and began to put on his clothes. His demeanor had shifted; I could sense that. The warmth and desire that were in his eyes before was now reced by something colder. He didn''t meet my eyes as he buckled his belt.


    "You should leave," he said abruptly.


    I blinked, taken aback by the sudden change. "What?"


    He sighed impatiently. "My Beta and Gamma will be here soon. It wouldn''t be wise for them to find you here."


    I bit my lip, trying to push down the sting of his words. He was right; after all, I was just a ve to him.


    "Of course," I muttered, my heart sinking. I turned to leave, but his hand shot out and grabbed my arm.


    "Tell anyone about what happened here, and you will regret it!" He growled.


    His words cut deep, but I forced myself to nod. "I understand."


    He released me, and I hurried out of the dining room.


    As I stepped into the hallway, I nearly collided with a tall, imposing figure. The man held me back, his eyes narrowing as he looked down at me. "What''s going on here?" he demanded.


    "Nothing," I replied quickly, ducking my head. "Just leaving."


    The Beta''s gaze lingered on me for a moment longer before he stepped aside, allowing me to pass. I hurried down the corridor, feeling his eyes on my back.


    Once I was out of sight, I leaned against the wall, taking a deep breath. I had to stay focused. There was too much at stake to let the Alpha''s words get to me. I needed to keep my wits about me and remember why I was doing this. For the baby. It was all for the baby.


    If I messed up, I would be back in Alpha Denderick''s nightmare of a pack, and who knew what he would do to me then? Even thinking about it gave me sudden chills.


    My wolf stirred within me and scoffed. "After all my warning, Aria," she grumbled. "Let''s see how well this works for you."


    "If you''re not going to help, then stop whining!" I shot back, then took off down the corridor.


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    I finally found my way back to my room, after dashing through the maze of rooms that made up the pack house. Once I was safely inside, I moved over to the window and peered out.


    The view from my window overlooked the sprawling grounds of the pack''s territory. In the distance, dense forests framed the horizon, their dark green canopies stretching as far as the eye could see.


    Below my window, I saw arge training field sprawled out, bustling with activity. Warriors were scattered across the field, engaged in various forms ofbat training. Some sparred with each other, while others practiced with weapons.


    In the center of it all stood the Beta. He barked orders, his voice carrying across the field, and the warriors responded with immediate obedience. If the Beta was on the field, then it could only mean one thing...


    The Alpha himself was free.


    Suddenly, I heard a knock on my door. With trepidation, I stood to open it. And as if my thoughts had conjured him up, there stood the Alpha himself.


    His taunting shadow darkened the doorway. His dark hair, which had slipped from its ponytail during our earlier encounter, now framed his chiseled face, cascading over his broad shoulders.


    His green eyes were intense, like the deepest part of a forest. The muscles of his chest and arms, barely contained by his shirt, didn''t escape my scrutiny.


    He stepped into my room without a word, closing the door behind him. The small space seemed to shrink with his presence, and I kept my head bowed, unsure of what he wanted from me. "We need to talk," he started, his voice a low growl.


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    I nodded silently, my heart pounding in my chest.


    "I''m sure you do not know my name; I am Alpha Logan," he continued. "And I need to make something very clear. You mustn''t tell anyone about.... about what happened between us in the dining room. Do you understand?"N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    I remained silent, my eyes fixed on the floor. I had no intention of telling anyone, not now, not ever. The consequences of those few minutes were already heavy enough.


    "I have enough on my te as it is, since I''m hosting a runaway from Alpha Denderick''s pack." He continued. "Thest thing I need is for you to call attention to yourself."


    He took a step closer, and I could feel the heat radiating off his body. "From now on, you will be a ve in the pack house until we are sure of who you are and what you''re doing here. Your ce is to serve, and you will behave ordingly. Is that understood?"


    I swallowed hard and nodded. "Yes, Alpha."


    "Good," he said. "Remember your ce, Aria."


    With that, he turned and left the room, the door closing behind him with a finality that left me feeling confused and trapped.


    I sank onto the edge of the bed, my mind racing. The man who had shown such raw desire for me moments ago had now reduced me to nothing more than a ve. The reality of my situation was harsh, but I had to endure it for the sake of my unborn child.


    Six weeks. I would give it six more weeks before I announced the news.

 Chapter seven

    I woke up the next day to someone roughly tapping me. As I squinted my eyes open, I saw a middle-aged woman standing at the foot of my bed.


    Her sour expression was unmistakable, with deep lines etched into her face around her mouth and eyes, giving her a permanently scowling look. Her gray-streaked hair was pulled back into a severe bun, and her dark eyes seemed to pierce through me with a mixture of disdain and impatience.


    "Get up!" she snapped, her voice harsh and unyielding. "Get up, youzy bag of bones!"


    I blinked, still disoriented from sleep. "Who are you?"


    "I''m Martha, the head housekeeper," she replied curtly. "And you, little miss, are a ve. You shouldn''t be sleeping sote."


    I rubbed my eyes and sat up slowly, trying to shake off the remnants of sleep. "I''m sorry, I didn''t know¡ª"


    "Of course you didn''t," Martha cut me off, rolling her eyes. "It''s clear you need a lesson in proper behavior. ves in this house are up at dawn. There are no exceptions."


    That was when it all came rushing back- my conversation with Alpha Logan the previous day, and what it subsequently meant for me in this pack house.


    I lowered my gaze, feeling the sting of the woman''s words. "I''ll remember that."


    "You better," Martha snapped, crossing her arms over her chest. "Now get dressed. There''s a lot of work to be done, and we won''t tolerate anyziness."N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    I nodded and swung my legs over the side of the bed. "What do you want me to do?"


    "You''ll start by cleaning the Alpha''s quarters. And mind you do a good job, or you''ll find yourself in the punishment room before you know it."


    My heart sank at the thought, but I forced myself to stand and move toward the wash basin in the corner of the room. "I''ll do my best."


    "See that you do," Martha said, turning on her heel. "And don''t make mee back here again. Next time, I''ll have no patience for excuses."


    As the door mmed shut behind her, I felt a wave of despair wash over me. I quickly washed up and dressed, trying to steel myself for the day ahead. I had no choice but to endure this harsh new reality, for the sake of my unborn child and my own survival.


    I was terrified at the thought of facing Alpha Logan again after what had happened between us the day before. My heart pounded as I stepped outside. I feltpletely lost and unsure of where to find the cleaning supplies I needed. I wandered the corridors aimlessly, until finally I spotted a group of chattering maids making their way down a hall. Desperate for guidance, I decided to follow them at a distance.


    They led me to arge room stacked with just what I needed; cleaning equipment. The room was a cluttered mess, with mops, brooms, and buckets scattered around haphazardly. The shelves were filled with half-empty bottles of cleaner and rags in various states of disrepair. Dust hung thick in the air, and the overall atmosphere was one of neglect and disorder.


    I quietly picked up a dustpan and broom, nning to leave as quickly as possible. But just as I was about to walk out, a maid stepped in front of me, her arms crossed and her face twisted into a sneer.


    Oh, Goddess! I had enough experience with bullies to know how this would end.


    "Where do you think you''re going with those?" she demanded.


    I nced at her, feeling a wave of unease. "I''m... I''m just getting some cleaning supplies. I need to clean the Alpha''s quarters."


    The maid''s eyes narrowed. "Oh, really? And who let you in here? This is for the regr staff, not for some lowly new ve like you."


    I nced around to see that other girls had started gathering around, their faces full of both eagerness and contempt. It was obvious that this was a familiar form of entertainment for them-torturing new ves.


    "I''m sorry," I mumbled, trying to keep my voice steady. "I didn''t know. I don''t know about any of the rules around here, really."


    The maid scoffed and stepped closer, her voice dripping with mockery. "You didn''t know? How convenient. Maybe you should learn your ce before you start taking things that don''t belong to you. Get that into your thick head!"


    I tried to move past her, but she blocked my way, a smug smile on her face. "What''s the matter? Cat got your tongue? Or are you just too stupid to know how to behave?"


    I felt my face flush with humiliation. "I just need to do my job, please. Let me go!"


    "Well, here''s a lesson for you," the maid continued, her tone harsh. "You don''t get to just wander around taking things. You''re a new ve. That means you follow orders and stay out of everyone else''s way."


    Her words stung, but I didn''t want to provoke her further. I clutched the broom tighter and tried to sidestep her. "I''ll just return the supplies and leave."


    "Not so fast," she snapped, grabbing the broom from my hands. "I think you need to be taught a little respect."


    She yanked the broom away and pushed me back, causing me to stumble. I caught myself and quickly backed away, fear and anger mingling in my chest. "Please, just let me go."


    The maid smirked and tossed the broom back onto the pile of equipment. "Get out of here before I decide to report you. And don''t let me catch you here again."


    With that, she turned on her heel and walked away, theughter of the other girls echoing around the room. I stood there for a moment, feeling both relief and humiliation. I quickly grabbed the dustpan and broom and hurried out of the room, my face burning with shame.


    I retreated to a corner, trying to steady my breathing and regain someposure. The sting of humiliation still lingered, but I needed to focus on finding Alpha Logan''s room.


    I spotted a passing guard and approached him, my voice trembling slightly.


    "Excuse me," I said, "could you please tell me where Alpha Logan''s room is?"


    The guard looked me up and down with annoyance. "And why would a ve like you not know where the Alpha''s room is? Are youpletely clueless?"


    I flinched at his harsh tone but managed to keep my voice steady. "I''m... I''m new here. I don''t know my way around yet."


    The guard raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "New, huh? Well, that exins the ignorance."


    He sighed heavily, clearly annoyed by the inconvenience. "Fine, I''ll show you. Follow me."


    He led me through the corridors with a brisk pace, clearly eager to get rid of me. We passed through several doors and turns, and finally, we arrived at arge, imposing door. "This is it," he announced, stopping and gesturing to the door with a curt nod. "Knock, and don''t waste his time."


    "Thank you," I murmured, relieved to finally be at the right ce.


    The guard grunted in acknowledgment and walked away. I took a deep breath and raised my hand to knock on the door.


    But then, a strange sound stopped me.

 Chapter eight

    As I stood outside the door, I continued to hear the strange, unsettling sound-low grunts and muffled voices. I hesitated for a moment, wondering if this was a private moment that I wasn''t supposed to intrude on.


    But then a surge of worry swept over me. What if someone was in trouble and needed help? Taking a deep sigh, I decided to open the door and investigate.


    I pushed the door open and walked in, only to freeze in shock at the sight before me. Alpha Logan was locked in an embrace with a woman, their bodies pressed together in a way that made my heart sink. They were on the bed, and she was straddling him, her dress pushed high on her hips.


    The woman was a maid, just like me. She had soft, dark brown curls cascading down her back. Her figure was slender but curvaceous, and she wore a look of intimacy and familiarity that tore at my already shattered heart. Then she turned her head to the left, and her eyes widened. "Hey!" She screamed.


    The moment my presence was acknowledged, Alpha Logan''s expression shifted from passion to fury. He pushed the woman away roughly, his eyes zing with anger as he turned toward me. "What in Moon''s name are you doing here?" He roared.


    "I... I just wanted to..."


    "Why did you walk in without knocking?" he snapped, his voice harsh andmanding. "What do you think you''re doing?"


    I stammered, struggling to find my voice amidst the crushing weight of my hurt. "I-I thought someone might be in danger. I''m sorry. I didn''t mean to interrupt."


    Alpha Logan''s eyes narrowed, his frustration palpable. "Danger? You''re a ve. You don''t barge into the Alpha''s room uninvited, especially not when you''re supposed to be working. Get out!"


    I felt my face flush with embarrassment and pain. I turned and hurried towards the door. My heart was heavy, and the sight of Alpha Logan with another woman left me feeling utterly broken. I grabbed the doorknob, tears pricking at the corners of my eyes, when I remembered why I was really in his room in the first ce.


    Angrily, I wiped the tears from my cheeks. Why was I even feeling heartbroken? It wasn''t as if I was the Alpha''s Luna; our only connection was that one night. I had no right to expect anything from him.


    I took a deep breath and tried topose myself as Alpha Logan''s angry voice pierced through the hurt. "What are you still doing here? What did youe for?"


    I steadied my voice and replied, "I came to clean, Alpha Logan."N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    He scowled at me, clearly irate. "Then get to it. And make sure you''re out of here as fast as possible. I don''t want to see you lingering."


    I nodded quickly, avoiding his gaze as I moved to start cleaning. I grabbed a cloth and began wiping down surfaces, my movements mechanical and numb. The sound of Alpha Logan and the maid''s kissing filled the room, mingling with my cleaning tasks. I did my best to ignore the sounds, focusing on scrubbing and tidying up.


    Each sound increased the pain I felt in my chest, but I forced myself to keep going. I just needed to finish quickly and get out of there. As I worked, I tried not to let my emotions get the best of me, reminding myself that I was just a ve in this ce-nothing more, nothing less.


    When I was done, I turned and picked up my cleaning materials, then walked out on the kissing couple. When I was a safe distance away, I stopped, trying to control my scared panting.


    The pain at seeing Alpha Logan with someone else was subsiding now, and rity wasing back to me. I needed to act fast; if Alpha Logan was this sexually active, it meant that he might get another one of the ves pregnant. I didn''t like what that did to my prospects.


    I had to do something to rectify this problem.


    But a sharp abdominal pain lurched with nausea made me instantly weak to my knees. My eyes flew open, and I rushed to the nearest chamber pot, retching all the content of my stomach into it.


    When I was done, I wiped my mouth clean with the back of my hand. If anyone found out about my pregnancy sooner than I''d nned... I didn''t even want to think about what would happen, then. Suddenly, I heard a voice behind me. "What are you doing?"


    I froze, my breath catching in my throat. I turned slowly and found myself face-to-face with Alpha Logan. His piercing eyes, still smoldering with anger, locked onto mine. His presence was overwhelming, and I felt a shiver run down my spine. "What are you doing here?" he repeated. I could see the muscles in his jaw clenching as he waited for my response.


    "I... I was just leaving, Alpha," I stammered, trying to keep my voice steady despite the fear that gripped me. I clutched the cleaning supplies tighter, as if they could somehow protect me from his anger.


    Alpha Logan took a step closer, his eyes narrowing as he scrutinized me. "Why are you standing here like a lost pup?" he demanded. "You should be working, not loitering in the halls."


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    "I finished cleaning your room," I replied meekly, hoping to cate him. "I was just about to find another task."


    His gaze swept over me, and his expression shifted to one of disgust. "Is that vomit on your face?" he asked.


    I blinked in confusion, then instinctively wiped my cheek with the back of my hand. The remnants of the tears I had shed mixed with the grime from cleaning and my vomit, creating a smear on my skin. "No, Alpha," I said quickly, my voice trembling. "It''s just... dirt from cleaning."


    "How should I believe any word you say," he took more steps closer, his breath patting my face. "You are never sincere so how should I trust you."


    His hand stretched like they were about to pull me to him, but it pushed me aside instead. He peeked into the pot and noticed there was nothing. Hopefully, I was fast enough to have rinsed it out. "I should get back to work now," That slipped out of my mouth after I took in a deep breath.


    "Are you pregnant, Aria?"

 Chapter nine

    Those words were spat with so much conviction, like he had been noticing for a long time and had been looking for the right time to ask.


    Did he possibly know about it? Before our intimacy?


    "Speak up!" He snarled.


    I instinctively stepped back, but he grabbed my arm violently, dragging me up to my feet. "Exin yourself, now."


    Panic surged through me. I couldn''t let him know I was pregnant; at least, not yet. I tried to steady my voice, but it came out as a stutter. "I... I just felt a bit sick. It''s nothing, really, Alpha. I''m okay." He growled, his grip tightening painfully. "Don''t lie to me, Aria! I can tell when someone is lying!"


    I struggled to maintain myposure, but the fear and uncertainty overwhelmed me. "I swear, Alpha, it''s nothing serious. I''m just not feeling well today."


    His eyes darkened, and his voice grew even colder. "You''re hiding something. You think I can''t see through you? Tell me the truth, now."


    Desperation wed at me. "I... I promise, I''m telling the truth. There''s nothing wrong. Please, just let me go."


    But he wasn''t having any of it. With a furious snarl, he dragged me down the corridor, his grip unrelenting. I stumbled along, trying to keep up with his pace as my heart pounded in my chest. Oh, no. What would he do to me if he found out that I was truly pregnant?


    Finally, we reached a door, which he opened and pushed me inside a small room. He followed me inside and grabbed my arms again, forcing me onto a chair.


    "Stay here," he ordered. "I''ll be back."


    He mmed the door behind him, leaving me alone in the suffocating silence. I sat there, trembling, thought after scary thought filling my head.


    What would happen when he returned? How long could I keep this secret? The walls of the room seemed to close in on me, and I fought to steady my breath, knowing that the worst was yet toe.


    When Alpha Logan returned, he came along with a doctor. The doctor was dressed in a dark, meticulously tailored frock coat with brass buttons that gleamed in the dim light. His face was framed by a pair of round, wire-rimmed spectacles perched on his nose, and his thin, wiry mustache twitched slightly as he examined me with a discerning gaze.


    Logan''s tone was sharp as he ordered, "Doctor Farkas, kindly perform some tests on her and find out what''s wrong. I need to know if she''s a liability."


    The doctor raised an eyebrow, clearly skeptical. "Is this truly necessary? She is only a ve."


    "Do not question me, Doctor!" Logan''s eyes shed with irritation. "I''m not about to house a ve who could be a problem. Do as I say. I want results within the hour."


    Without another word, Logan exited the room, leaving me with the doctor who regarded me with a mixture of curiosity and clinical detachment.


    The man gestured to a small, unadorned bed in the corner of the room. "Lie down here, please," he instructed. "I will need to conduct a thorough examination of your body."


    My heart raced as Iy down, staring up at the faded, floral-patterned wallpaper. The doctor began his examination with professional efficiency, his hands moving methodically as he checked my pulse and examined my abdomen. Each touch and press made my anxiety escte, and I fought to keep my breathing steady. The fear that he might uncover my pregnancy gnawed at me.All content ? N/.?vel/Dr/ama.Org.


    As Doctor Farkas continued his examination, my fear reached a breaking point. I couldn''t bear the thought of him discovering my pregnancy, so I blurted out, "Stop! Please, stop the examination."


    The doctor looked up, puzzled. "Why? Is there something wrong?"


    I took a deep, trembling breath, my voice wavering as I spoke. "I-I''m pregnant."


    His eyes widened in shock, and he straightened. "Pregnant? Well, this is crucial information. I must inform Alpha Logan immediately."


    Panic filled me as I reached out and stopped the man with a hand on his shoulder. "No, please! Don''t tell him. I need to keep this a secret for now."


    The doctor''s gaze was stern. "How did this happen? Was it with the Alpha?"


    I hesitated, a lump forming in my throat. I knew I had to protect my secret, but the pressure was too immense.


    Finally, I nodded. "Yes, it''s his."


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    The doctor''s eyes narrowed with a mixture of disbelief and curiosity. "You might be carrying the heir of the pack. This is of the utmost importance. I really must inform Alpha Logan."


    Filled with desperation, I reached out again, gripping his sleeve. "No, wait! Please, don''t. I need to keep it secret for now. I''ll tell him myself when the time is right."


    The doctor stared at me incredulously, his eyes flickering with the weight of the revtion. "This is a matter of great significance. I cannot simply ignore it."


    "I understand, but please, just give me some time." I pleaded. "I''ll exin everything soon. Just don''t tell him yet."


    The doctor''s gaze remained fixed on me in confusion. "Why exactly don''t you want to inform Alpha Logan now? I must understand the full situation."


    I swallowed hard, my mind rummaging for a convincing lie. "Because... because I''m a ve. If he knew I was carrying his child, he might he might kill both me and the baby. I''m not worthy to carry his child. He might see it as a threat or an embarrassment."


    The doctor''s eyes widened slightly, as though my exnation had struck a chord. He seemed to consider my words carefully, his expression turning thoughtful. "I see. That does make a certain kind of sense. The Alpha''s pride and the status of a ve could indeed make such a revtion dangerous."


    Relief mingled with my fear as Doctor Farkas nodded slowly. "Very well. I will keep your secret until when you think it is appropriate to tell the Alpha."


    I let out a heavy sigh and nodded. "I am very grateful, Doctor."


    "Oh, no, no." The doctor shook his head. "That is not all, young woman!"


    I frowned. "What else is there to discuss, doctor?"


    The doctor nced over his back before turning to me, a sly glint in his eyes. "If I keep your secret, what''s in it for me?"

 Chapter ten

    DENDERICK''S POV.


    I paced the room, my heart thundering in my chest, each step echoing around the walls. Behind me, the maids and guards stood in a tense formation, their anxious eyes following me as I walked from one corner to the other.


    I turned to face them, my gaze sweeping from the maids to the guards and back again. There was a storm of emotions swirling within me at this point. My lips twisted into a humorless smirk as disbelief and anger fought inside me. "Let me make sure I understand this correctly," I began, my voice low and dangerous. "Are you telling me that Aria has been carrying my child, and not a single one of you saw fit to inform me?"


    The silence that followed was deafening, broken only by the shallow breaths of those gathered before me. I felt my hands clenching into fists at my sides, my nails biting into the flesh of my palms as I struggled to contain my fury. The maids averted their eyes, their silence making me even angrier than I already was. They knew the consequences of their betrayal, of withholding such vital information from me. But their fear of my anger must have outweighed any sense of duty or loyalty they may have once held.


    My vision blurred with a red haze of anger. How could they keep such a huge secret from me, their Alpha? Did they think I was a fool, that I would not find out the truth one way or another?


    A growl rumbled deep in my chest, vibrating with the force of my fury. My control slipped for a moment, before I managed to rein it back in.


    I took a step forward, my voice a low, menacing snarl. "Speak," Imanded. "Or face the consequences of your silence."


    The maids exchanged helpless nces, their faces filled with confusion and fear. Then, one of them stepped forward.


    "No one else knew about Aria''s pregnancy," she confessed, her words trembling slightly. "Only myself, the other maid who was present at the physician''s examination, and the physician herself." "And?" I prompted.


    "The physician can be a witness, Alpha." She continued, curtseying before me. "I am not trying to make up stories, or-"


    "I will hear no more words from you." I snapped, cutting her off with a wave of my hand. The maid immediately fell silent, her gaze moving to the ground in embarrassment.


    "Since you said you can call the physician, that is very good," I acknowledged with a curt nod, my voice stillced with tension.


    Turning to my beta, I ordered. "Fetch the physician."


    My beta bowed in obedience before swiftly leaving me in the room with the maids and the guards.


    As I paced the room, I heard the familiar shuffle of footsteps outside the door. Momentster, the physician entered, a confused look on her face.


    "Good morning, Alpha Denderick," she greeted. "Beta informed me that you required my presence."


    I nodded curtly, gesturing for her to take a seat on the nearby couch. As she lowered herself onto the cushions, I could see the nervous nces she cast around the room, her hands trembling ever so slightly. "Why have you summoned me, Alpha?" she asked, her gaze flickering over the assembled maids and guards before settling back on me. "And what is the asion for this... gathering?"


    A cold smirk twisted my lips as I regarded her with disdain. "Oh, this isn''t a gathering in your honor, Physician," I replied. "No, this is a celebration of your ipetence, your failure to uphold thews of our pack."


    Confusion clouded the physician''s features, but before she could speak, I raised a hand to silence her. "You took matters into your own hands," I continued, my tone cutting like a knife through the air. "Instead ofing to me, the Alpha, you kept vital information hidden."


    The physician''s brow furrowed in bewilderment, her voice tinged with uncertainty. "But.... but Alpha Denderick," she stammered, "I don''t understand. What information have I withheld?"


    I felt a surge of satisfaction at her confusion. "My ve''s pregnancy," I dered, my words heavy with usation. "You knew, yet you chose to keep it from me."


    The physician''s eyes widened in realization, a flicker of fear dancing behind them. "Alpha, I assure you, I had no intention of¡ª"


    "Silence!" I thundered, my voice reverberating off the walls of the room. "Your assurances mean nothing now. You will answer for your betrayal, and you will face the consequences of your actions."


    With a chilling smile, I raised one of the sses of wine, offering it to the bewildered physician while holding the second one in my own hand.


    "Let us toast," I dered, my voiceced with icy sarcasm, "to your sheer stupidity and ignorance."


    With that look of confusion still on her face, the physician attempted to interject, pleading for permission to speak. "Alpha Denderick, please," she implored, "allow me to rify. I fear there may be a misunderstanding."


    But I silenced her with a sharp gesture, taking a sip of my wine before setting the ss down with a deliberate clink. Turning to face the physician, I fixed her with a steely gaze.


    "Now, exin to me," I demanded, my voice like shards of ice, "why you failed to inform me of Aria''s pregnancy."


    The physician''s mouth opened and closed like a fish out of water, but before she could utter a single word, I raised a hand again, cutting her off with a menacing re.


    "Give me one good reason," I growled, my tone dripping with menace, "why I shouldn''t remove your head from your shoulders this instant."N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    Head bowed in submission, the physician offered a feeble apology, but my anger remained unrelenting. "Sorry?" I scoffed. "Sorry doesn''t fix the mess you''ve made."


    I lifted the ss to my lips and downed what was left of the wine in one gulp.


    "Now, exin yourself," Imanded.


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    For a moment, the air hung heavy with anticipation, and the only sound I could hear was the steady thrum of the physician''s heartbeat echoing in my ears. Then, atst, she spoke, her voice trembling with fear.


    "Alpha Denderick," she began, her words hesitant, "will there be... consequences if I speak the truth?"


    I felt a snarl curling on my lips, the urge tosh out bubbling beneath the surface. "I will only punish you if I think you have done wrong," I snapped.


    The room fell into a heavy silence once more, all eyes trained on the physician, awaiting her response. With a deep breath, she gathered her courage and spoke.


    "I... I didn''t inform you about Aria''s pregnancy because..." she trailed off, uncertainty flickering in her eyes.


    My patience wore thin, a growl rumbling in the back of my throat. "Because why?" I pressed, my voice a low, dangerous rumble.


    The physician swallowed hard, her gaze flickering between me and the assembled crowd. "Because I feared your reaction," she admitted.


    I gritted my teeth and fisted my hands, but even those were not enough to hold back my anger.


    "Feared my reaction?" I roared, the sound reverberating off the walls of the room. "You dared to withhold such crucial information from me out of fear? Do you know what you have done? Aria is missing. My ve is missing!"


    The physician flinched at my outburst, but she stood her ground. "I... I didn''t know how you would react," she stammered. "I thought... I thought it best to keep Aria''s condition a secret, to avoid causing further problems. I mean, she is a ve! How can a ve carry the heir to the entire pack?"


    My hands clenched into fists at my sides, my nails digging into the flesh of my palms. "You took it upon yourself to make that decision?" I demanded, my voice a low, menacing snarl.


    The physician nodded hesitantly. "I thought I was doing what was best for the pack," she insisted, her voice growing stronger with each word.


    I took a menacing step forward. "You don''t get to decide what''s best for the pack," I growled. "That is my responsibility, and mine alone."

 Chapter eleven

    DENDERICK''S POV.


    The physician''s shoulders sagged, and she sped her hands together. "I... I apologize, Alpha," she pleaded, her voice thick with regret. "I know nothing more about the issue."


    With a malicious smile spreading across my lips, I rose from the couch, towering over the kneeling physician.


    "Even now," I taunted, "you cannot bring yourself to tell me the truth."


    Her eyes brimmed with tears. "I only did what I thought was right," she pleaded, her voice cracking with emotion. "I examined Aria as part of my duty, nothing more."


    I scoffed. "Part of your duty? Part of your duty was also to report to me!"


    The physician''s words faltered as she struggled to exin further, her voice trembling with uncertainty. "I... I don''t know what.... what happened after that," she admitted.


    My gaze hardened as I turned to face her, a cold fury coursing through my veins. "You are a woman of treason and betrayal," I dered. "Because of your carelessness, I have lost my breeder and my unborn child."


    The physician''s eyes widened in horror as she sank to her knees. "Please, Alpha Denderick," she begged, her voice choked with tears. "Forgive me. I never meant for any harm toe to--"


    "Enough!" I snapped, cutting her off with a sharp gesture. Disgust churned in the pit of my stomach as I looked at her pitiful disy.


    "Get out!"


    The physician scrambled to her feet, her hand reaching for the door handle. On second thought, I called out to her, halting her retreat. The room fell silent, every eye fixed on the both of us. "Alpha?" she asked, her voice trembling with apprehension as she turned back to face me. Her gaze was filled with fear as she waited for me to speak.


    With a cold smile ying on my lips, I snarled, "I want to punish you in another way."


    I relished the rm that immediately flickered in her eyes. The physician''s face paled, her hands shaking as she fell to her knees once more, tears welling in her eyes.


    "Please, Alpha Denderick," she pleaded, her voice choked with desperation. "Have mercy on me. You do not need to punish me. This was all a misunderstanding!"


    But I shook my head. "Oh, no. I cannot let you go scot-free, physician. This is the price you pay for betraying your Alpha."


    Taking a step towards her, I leaned closer, until there was nothing more than a few inches between us.


    "I do not let traitors run wild!" I snarled.


    Turning to Liam, my beta, I ordered. "Liam, drag this traitor out and throw her into the dungeon! Do not let her go scot-free."


    The physician''s pleas grew louder, more desperate, as Liam moved to carry out mymand. But I turned away from him, paying no heed to her cries.


    "I didn''t do anything but my job!" She screamed. "I only did what I thought was right! Please, spare my life!"


    Her cries and pleas stirred an anger inside of me. Folding my arms, I faced the wailing woman. "Aria is nowhere to be found. She went missing, because of your carelessness! She left the confines of my pack with my heir! What say you to that?"


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    "It was not my fault!" The physician retorted; in her eyes, I could see the defiance growing. She struggled against Beta Liam''s grip, who relentlessly held on to her. "Perhaps you even were the one who engineered her escape!" I roared.


    "I wasn''t! Please, Alpha! Believe me!" She retorted. "Perhaps you should ask the maids who actually saw her run away and did nothing about it!"


    A sliver of shock moved through me. I turned to the maids, folding my arms. "Interesting."


    "Yes, yes!" The physician replied eagerly, her eyes wide and shining. "They are the real orchestrators!"


    Ignoring the physician, I pointed to the maids and guards in turn. "You all were supposed to protect my ve. You were supposed to keep a close eye on her, and make sure she doesn''t leave the four axes of this pack, and you all failed!" The entire room was deathly silent; so silent that I could hear the heartbeat of every single person in the room. I pointed to the guilty guards and maids, and the physician in turn. "You all will pay for this, mark my words. You all will pay with your lives!"N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    The moment I said this, the guilty maids and guards all fell to their knees. Grabbing my ankles, they began to plead and beg for my forgiveness.


    Deep within me, I wanted to look the other way and forgive them for whatever they might have done. However, I also thought of Aria, and how these people let her slip through my fingers.


    I remembered the ache and pain and worry that I had gone through these past few days for Aria''s sake. Had these people done their jobs, she would still be in my possession.


    I turned to Beta Liam, who was holding the physician a few feet away from me. Amidst the pleas, Imanded.


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    "Yes, Alpha." My Beta replied.


    "And send out delegates to all the packs in the area!" I continued. "If Aria truly escapes, that means she must be hiding in one of those packs. I must find her and find my heir!"


    With the help of some guards, I watched him round up the maids and the physician, then herded them out. As they walked out, I sank into the couch again, feeling weakness seeping into my bones.


    Discovering Aria''s absence had made me furious, but it had also filled me with despair. I could only imagine what the Council of Alphas would say at our next meeting, if they discovered that I''d lost my breeder and my possible chance at retaining the Alpha seat. Too much was at stake!


    I turned to the piece of parchment lying on a stool, the seal still left unbroken. I didn''t need to open it to know that it was a letter from the Council of Alphas.


    And by the Moon, did I dread what was inside!


    Gathering my courage, I reached out and picked up the letter, tearing off the wax seal with a small grunt. I unfolded the parchment, my eyes roaming over the inked letters.


    "Alpha Denderick, our next meeting shall be in a moon''s time," it read. "And if you are yet to produce an heir, your pack shall pass from your hand to another."


    I squeezed the parchment and flung it into the nearby firece, taking a huge, shaky breath. Goddess help me, if I couldn''t find Aria!

 Chapter twelve

    Aria''s POV.


    Six weeks had passed since I became a ve; six weeks since I had manipted Alpha Logan into sharing my bed.


    My baby bump was starting to show. I had been trying my best to cover it withrge dresses, hoping no one would notice, but I knew it was more than time enough to let Alpha Logan know about it.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    I sighed, wiping the sweat from my brow. Being a ve in a pack house thisrge was a lot of work, but I knew I had to do it for myself and for my child.


    As I cleaned the tabletop in the kitchen, I heard someonee in. I looked up and saw the girl who had bullied me on my first day, walk in with an armful of leeks.


    Her name was Erinne. I had learned her name quickly enough after that first encounter.


    Erinne dumped the dirty leeks on the table I had just cleaned, making sure to leave all the mud and dirt on its surface. My frustration bubbled up, and I couldn''t help butin.


    "I just cleaned that table, Erinne," I grumbled, trying to keep my voice steady.


    Erinne nced at me with a mocking smile, her gray eyes shining with mischief. "Oh, I didn''t realize," she replied sarcastically. "You should wipe that up."


    I felt pissed off, but swallowed my anger, as I knew there was no point arguing with her. I had learned to pick my battles. I continued cleaning the kitchen, trying to ignore her. But suddenly, I felt a sharp yank at my hair from the back. I turned, my scalp stinging, and saw that it was Erinne again.


    "Is that a frown I see?" she sneered, her grip on my hair tightening. "Do you have a problem with me, ve?"


    I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "No, I don''t," I said quietly.


    "Good," she said, pushing me back. "Because if you did, you''d regret it."


    I kept quiet, not wanting to escte the situation. Erinne started her usual routine of bullying, shoving me, and hurling insults. My mind wandered to the baby growing inside me, giving me the strength to endure. I couldn''t risk anything happening to my child. So, I stayed silent, focusing on the task at hand and waiting for the torment to end.


    But Erinne wasn''t finished. She moved closer, her eyes gleaming with malice. "Oh, look at you," she cooed, her tone dripping with false sweetness. "You''re sweating. Here, let me help you with that."


    Before I could react, she grabbed a rag from the counter and shoved it into my face, roughly wiping at my skin. I could smell the sourness of the old, dirty cloth, and I struggled not to gag. "There, all better," she said with a smirk, tossing the rag aside. "Now, how about you fetch me some water, ve?"


    I did as she asked, trying to ignore the sting of tears in my eyes. As I filled a ss with water, I felt a sudden shove, and the ss slipped from my hands, shattering on the floor. "Oops," Erinne said, feigning innocence. "Clumsy me. Clean it up, will you?"


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    I knelt down to pick up the shards, my hands trembling. As I worked, Erinne kicked at the pieces, scattering them further. "Faster," she demanded. "You''re so slow. It''s pathetic."


    My anger red again, but I kept my head down, focusing on the task. I couldn''t let her see how much she was getting to me. She continued to hurl insults, each one like a dagger to my pride, but I stayed silent.


    Finally, when thest piece was cleared away, she leaned in close, her breath hot against my ear. "I don''t think the ground is clean enough. Here, I''ll help you with some water."


    I noticed therge bowl of water in her hand; watched as she tipped it towards the ground.


    "There!" She dered. "That should help you clean the ground better."


    "Erinne, please stop!" I blurted out. I could no longer hold back my frustration.


    Erinne''s pale blonde eyebrows shot up. "Stop what exactly?"


    "I..." I stuttered, then turned away from her, fisting my hands.


    "You should start cleaning that before Marthaes in and sees you!" She chirped, then walked to another corner of the kitchen, leeks in hand.


    I gritted my teeth, trying to rein in my anger. By the Moon, if she attempted to bully me again, I was not sure I''d be able to control myself.


    As I knelt to clean up the water that had spilled on the ground, my head was still filled with anger and humiliation from Erinne''stest torment. I wiped the floor furiously, trying to block out her cruel words. But then, in an instant, everything changed.


    My foot slipped on the slick surface, and I felt a sudden jolt of terror. My heart leaped into my throat as my arms iled wildly, trying to find something to grab onto. There was nothing but empty air. Time seemed to slow as I realized I was falling, and panic gripped me with icy fingers.


    All I could think about was the baby. My baby. The child growing inside me, so vulnerable and innocent. The thought of anything happening to it was unbearable. I twisted my body, desperate to protect my belly, but the motion threw me off bnce even more.


    My head hit the floor with a sickening thud, and pain exploded through my skull. Stars burst before my eyes, and I could feel myself slipping away. Fear surged through me, fierce and primal.


    My baby. My baby. I had to protect my baby!


    But the world was spinning, the edges of my vision darkening. I saw faces float before my eyes, heard people yelling my name, but they were unclear. The pain in my head was blinding, overwhelming all my senses. I tried to cry out, to call for help, but my voice wouldn''te. I felt so helpless, so utterly powerless.


    Thest thing I felt before everything went ck was the cold, hard floor beneath me and the lingering echo of my own terror.

 Chapter thirteen

    I woke up to voices around me, distant and muffled at first, like they wereing from the other side of a thick wall. Blinking my eyes open, the blurry shapes above me gradually came into focus. I recognized the kitchen ceiling and the harsh fluorescent lights ring down at me.


    The voices grew clearer, a mix of concern and irritation. "What happened to her?" someone asked, their tone filled with impatience.


    "She slipped and fell," another voice replied, softer and more worried.


    I tried to move, but a sharp pain shot through my head, making me gasp. The murmur of voices stopped, and I felt a presence kneeling beside me. A gentle hand touched my shoulder, and I turned my head slightly to see Dr. Farkas with his worried eyes looking down at me.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    "Don''t try to get up too quickly," he said gently. "You had a nasty fall."


    My memories came rushing back - the water, the slip, the terror. I instinctively ced a hand on my belly, relief flooding through me when I felt the faint movement of my baby. It was still there, still alive.


    "She''s awake," Dr. Farkas called out, and the murmur of voices resumed. My eyes moved to see a small crowd gathered around me, their faces filled with curiosity and concern. Among them, I spotted Erinne, her expression unreadable. Dr. Farkas helped me sit up slowly, supporting me as I leaned against the counter. "You''re lucky you didn''t hurt yourself worse," he said. "We need to get you to a proper bed."


    I nodded weakly, still dazed. As I nced around the room, I couldn''t help but notice the smirk on Erinne''s face, the glint of satisfaction in her eyes. Anger bubbled up inside me, but I was too exhausted to confront her now. "Thank you," I managed to whisper to Dr. Farkas. "I... I need to rest."


    "Of course," he said, his voice soothing. "We''ll get you somewherefortable."


    I was led outside the kitchen to my room, where Doctor Farkas and two maids helped me into bed.


    As soon as I was tucked in nicely, the doctor stood up with a sigh. "Lady Aria, I have to tell Alpha Logan about this fall."


    "Yes.... Yes, of course," I stammered.


    As he was about to walk out, I reached out and grabbed his arm, stopping him. "How... how is my baby?" I asked, my voice trembling with fear.


    He turned back to me, his eyes softening with reassurance. "The baby is fine," he said gently. "You''re both going to be okay."


    I let out a breath I didn''t realize I was holding, relief washing over me. But I knew what needed to be done next. "Dr. Farkas," I began, my voice stronger now, "I think it''s time to tell Alpha Logan about the pregnancy." He nodded. "I''ll bring him here," he replied, before walking out of the room.


    I sat there, my heart pounding in my chest. It felt like an eternity before the door opened again, and Dr. Farkas returned with Alpha Logan. Alpha Logan''s eyes locked onto mine, his expression shifting from unreadable to something almost eager.


    Dr. Farkas cleared his throat, drawing Alpha Logan''s attention. "Alpha Logan, there''s something important you need to know," he began, his voice steady and calm. "Aria is pregnant."


    The room fell into a brief, charged silence. Alpha Logan''s eyes widened, a look of shock quickly giving way to something warmer, more excited. "Pregnant?" he echoed, as if savoring the word.


    I could see the emotions brewing in his eyes - shock, joy, excitement. He took a step closer, his presence suddenly less imposing and moreforting.


    "How long have you known?" he asked, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.


    Dr. Farkas stepped in, his tone respectful but firm. "I only confirmed it recently, Alpha. I felt it was necessary to inform you immediately."


    Alpha Logan''s eyes caught mine, a long line of questions and emotions evident. I swallowed hard, trying to find my voice. I found it slightly odd that he was so excited about a mere ve bearing his baby, but I kept my thoughts to myself. As long as he showed excitement, that was more than enough for me.


    "I didn''t know how to tell you," I confessed. "But you needed to know. Remember that night we spent together...."


    "Yes, yes!" Alpha Logan brushed off my words with a wave of his hands as he continued to smile widely. "This is incredible news," he said, his voice filled with genuine excitement. "Why didn''t you tell me sooner?"


    "I was scared," I admitted. "I didn''t know how you''d react."


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    A wide smile spread across Alpha Logan''s face. "Aria, this is wonderful! We''re going to have a baby!" He took another step closer, his eyes shining with happiness. "We''ll make sure you get the best care possible."


    Dr. Farkas nodded and left the room, leaving me alone with Alpha Logan. I watched him pace around the room, his hands curled into fists at his sides.


    "The Council of Alphas will want to hear this amazing news!" He eximed. "Finally, I have what they want. Finally, they will leave me and my Alpha throne alone!"


    I frowned in confusion. What was he on about?


    "Council of Alphas?" I repeated. "What is that, and what would they want with my....with our baby?"


    Alpha Logan suddenly froze, as though realizing what he had just said. Slowly, he turned to face me with a hesitant smile on his face.


    "It is nothing for you to worry about, Aria." He murmured. "Let us focus on the joy of this baby!"


    The real truth wed at my throat, aching to crawl out. But I shook my head and gave him a smile I hoped was convincing enough. "Yes, Alpha Logan."


    He squeezed my hand, his smile returning. "You are no more a ve," he said. "We''re going to be parents. This is a time for celebration."


    With that, he leaned down and pressed a gentle kiss to my forehead. "Rest now," he said. "Take care of yourself and our baby. We''ll talk moreter."


    As he left the room, my heart felt lighter. Finally, my n wasing together perfectly.

 Chapter fourteen

    Doctor Farkas left the room, and I turned back to Aria, squeezing her hand gently. "Rest now," I murmured, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "Take care of yourself and our baby. We''ll talk moreter."


    I walked out of the room, my mind immediately drifting to the girl who had caused all of this in the first ce: Erinne.


    I summoned a few of my guards. "Find the ve Erinne and bring her to the main hall," I ordered. "Immediately."


    Within minutes, Erinne was dragged into the hall, her eyes wide with confusion and fear. She had no idea what wasing.


    "Alpha.... Alpha Logan," she stammered as the guards threw her to the ground before me. "What is this about?"


    I stood tall, my voice cold andmanding. "I got news that you were the one who caused Aria''s fall."


    Her eyes widened, panic setting in. "Alpha, I didn''t mean "


    "Were you or were you not involved in bullying her?" I snapped.


    The ve girl stared at me with terror in her eyes, before nodding slowly. "Yes, Alpha."


    I leaned forward, keeping my eyes on her. "Do you know the consequences of what you have done?"


    Erinne shook her head in rm. "Alpha-"


    "Silence!" I thundered, the authority in my voice echoing through the hall. "Aria is carrying my child. My heir! Your actions endangered not only her but the future of this pack. Such behavior will not go unpunished." Erinne''s face paled, and she began to tremble. "Please, Alpha, I didn''t know..."


    I stepped closer to her, trying to keep my anger in check. "Ignorance is no excuse. You will face the consequences of your actions."


    I turned to my head guard. "Take her to the dungeons. She will spend the next two weeks there, with no contact with the outside world. Ensure she is given only the basic necessities to survive. Let her reflect on her actions." The guard nodded, and Erinne was hauled to her feet, her pleas falling on deaf ears. "Please, Alpha, show mercy!"


    As soon as Erinne was taken away, I knew I had more important things to do. Aria was not just carrying my child and the future of my lineage; she was going to be my Luna. It was time to make it official.


    I turned to my guards, who stood in a corner. "I need you to gather the entire pack," I ordered. "Tell them to meet in the Great Hall in one hour. We have a very important announcement."


    They bowed and hurried off to spread the word. I took a moment to gather my thoughts, feeling a mix of excitement and determination.


    An hourter, the Great Hall was filled with pack members. The room buzzed with curiosity and anticipation. I stood at the front, waiting for them to quieten.


    "Thank you all foring on such short notice," I began, my voice echoing through the hall. "Today, I have news that will shape the future


    The crowd fell silent, all eyes on me. I took a deep breath and continued.


    our pack."


    "Aria is pregnant with my child," I announced, a smile spreading across my face. Gasps and murmurs of surprise rippled through the crowd, but I raised a hand to quiet them. "She was a ve, but will now be the mother of our next Alpha. And because of this, I have decided to make her my Luna."


    Apuse erupted, and I saw faces light up with joy and approval.


    "This calls for celebration!" A werewolf yelled from the corner of the room, and everyone else murmured in assent.N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    "That''s very correct!" I agreed. "We meet in this hall tonight to celebrate!"


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    The night air was thick with celebration. The Great Hall had been transformed into a festive ce. The tables were filled with an abundance of food and drink. The scent of roasted meats, fresh bread, and an array of desserts filled the room, mingling with the sound ofughter and music.


    Lanterns hung from the ceiling, casting a warm, golden glow over the assembled pack members. They were dancing, singing, and toasting to the new Luna.


    Large tters of grilled venison, roasted boar, and savory stews were apanied by fresh vegetables, fruits, and an assortment of pies and cakes.


    I sat at the head of the main table with Aria by my side. She wore a simple yet elegant dress, her hand resting protectively on her growing belly. While the pack celebrated, I couldn''t help but notice her distraction.


    Her eyes flitted around the room, worry clouding her expression. I didn''t let it bother me. If I was being honest, I didn''t care much about her feelings. All that mattered was the baby she carried. My heir, the future Alpha of the pack. The Council of Alphas would have no reason to snatch my pack from me after this!


    I turned to Aria, offering her a goblet of wine. She took it with a small smile but barely sipped. Her distraction was very obvious, but I chose to ignore it. This night was about securing my legacy, solidifying my position as Alpha. The child in her belly was the key to my throne.


    "Enjoy yourself, Aria," I uttered. "Tonight is your night."


    She nodded, her smile not quite reaching her eyes. I watched the pack members from my seat, my mind already strategizing the future. Aria''s feelings were a small price to pay for the security of my reign as Alpha. Besides, she was still a ve. Her feelings mattered little to me. She had done her part by carrying my heir. That was all that mattered.


    Suddenly, the celebration was interrupted. The doors to the Great Hall burst open, and a group of guards stormed in. The room fell silent, and all eyes turned to the intruders. I saw the insignia on their armor. These weren''t my guards. It was obvious that they''de from another pack.


    Frowning in confusion, I stood to my feet. "What is the meaning of this?" I demanded. "What gave you the right to barge into our celebrations?"


    The lead guard stepped forward, his expression stern. "Alpha Logan, we have orders to search your pack. We are looking for a certain woman."


    "And who dares to give these orders?" I roared in anger. "Who sent you here?!"


    The guards exchanged looks, before speaking the single name that changed it all.


    "Alpha Denderick."

 Chapter fifteen

    Aria''s POV.


    The name "Alpha Denderick" echoed through the hall, sending a chill down my spine. Horror gripped me. Why was he looking for me? Had he discovered that I was to be Alpha Logan''s Luna? How would I deal with two powerful Alphas fighting over me and my baby?


    I watched Alpha Logan approach the guards, slowly. From the way he walked, from every tense muscle of his back, I knew that he was absolutely livid. He stood tall, exuding authority. "And what does your precious Alpha Denderick want with me?" He roared. "Do I look like I am keeping pregnant women hostage?"


    My heart pounded in my chest. Panic surged through me. They were looking for me. What if they discovered I was not pregnant with Alpha Logan''s child like I imed?


    What would Alpha Logan do to me if he discovered the truth?


    Silently, I fisted my hands, trying to control the onught of my anxiety. My heart was hammering like a tribal drum in my chest, and a fine sheen of sweat had gathered on my forehead.


    The lead guard raised his hands in pliancy. "We mean no harm, Alpha Logan. We are merely here to carry out some searching, and nothing more. We assure you that we shall not touch or do anything unless you tell us to."


    The once quiet crowd that had gathered for my celebration was murmuring now. They all appeared scared and interested in the exchange at the same time.


    Alpha Logan''s fury was barely contained as he snapped back a reply. "Alpha Denderick has no authority here. This is my pack, and you have no right to be here uninvited. Leave now, or face the consequences."


    But the lead guard stood his ground. "We are under strict orders, Alpha Logan. We must check every single pregnant woman in your pack."


    My breath caught in my throat. Alpha Logan''s growl resonated through the hall. "You will do no such thing! This is an invasion of our privacy and an insult to my authority. Leave! Imand you to leave!"


    The lead guard didn''t flinch. "I am sorry, but our orderse directly from Alpha Denderick. We take orders only from our Alpha, and our orders are to check every pregnant woman for a certain one. We will have to check every pregnant woman in your pack."


    Alpha Logan''s anger positively radiated off him in waves. "You will noty a hand on any member of my pack. Especially not on my Luna."


    The guards exchanged nces, clearly taken aback. The tension in the room was so thick that I could see the pack members on edge, ready to defend their Alpha.


    "Alpha Logan," the lead guard began, trying to reason, "we mean no harm. But we must fulfill our orders."


    Alpha Logan stepped forward, his eyes zing with determination. "You will not touch my Luna or my child, or any other woman in this pack. If you want a war, you will get one."


    The hall fell silent as Alpha Logan spoke. The lead guard seemed to hesitate, realizing the gravity of the situation, but then he pped back.


    "We cannot leave withoutpleting our mission," the guard said firmly. "Alpha Denderick''s orders were clear."


    Alpha Logan''s jaw clenched. "This is yourst warning. Leave, or there will be bloodshed."


    The guards stood resolute. "No, Alpha Logan. We''re sorry."


    A murmur of anger and concern rippled through the pack. I watched Alpha Logan as he took a deep breath, trying to control his temper. I sat still in my seat, hoping against hope that the guards would be terrified enough to leave us in peace. But the guard''s next words sent another wave of terror through me. "We have orders not only from Alpha Denderick but from the Council of Alphas."


    Alpha Logan''s face twisted in rage. "You''re lying!" He spat.


    The lead guard, unperturbed, pulled out a scroll from his belt. He unrolled the scroll and began to read from it.


    "By order of the Council of Alphas, we are to search Alpha Logan''s pack for a pregnant woman of interest." He read out. "Any obstruction will be met with severe consequences."


    My heart raced as I realized this was getting out of hand. Any minute now, the guards would discover the truth. They would discover that I was bearing Alpha Denderick''s baby, not Alpha Logan''s.


    Panic red up in my chest. I had to do something to save myself, before it was toote!


    "Alpha Logan," I called out, my voice trembling, "I''m very exhausted. I would like to retire for the night."


    Alpha Logan turned to nce at me, his expression softening slightly. "Yes, of course," he said, then turned to his guards. "Escort Luna Aria to her room."


    Two guards approached me, and with their help, I stood from my seat. As the guards led me away, I felt the eyes of the entire pack on me. My heart pounded as I walked through the hall.


    Just as I was about to leave, I caught the eye of one of Alpha Denderick''s guards. He gave me a curious look, his eyes narrowing as though he recognized me. I quickly averted my gaze, hoping he didn''t remember where he had seen me before.


    I hurried to my room, the fear and anxiety almost too much to bear. Once inside, I closed the door and leaned against it, my thoughts spiraling into panic.


    How could this be happening? I had done everything to keep my secret, and now it was all about to unravel.


    My brain was a jumble of anxious thoughts as I paced the room. If the guards discovered the truth, it would be catastrophic. Alpha Logan''s anger was already evident, and Alpha Denderick''s involvement would only escte things. And what about the Council of Alphas? They had the power to bring down anyone who defied them.


    What was I going to do?


    Sitting on the edge of the bed, I waited, the minutes stretching into what felt like hours. My mind conjured scenarios of what could happen if I was discovered, each more terrifying than thest. I felt trapped, with no way out of what wasing for me.


    After a few hours, a knock on my door startled me out of my anxious thoughts. I stood up, took a deep breath, and opened the door to find Alpha Logan standing there.


    "My Luna!" He called out as he saw me.


    He smiled at me, a rare warmth in his eyes, and walked inside. Slowly, he made his way to the bed. I followed him and sat down beside him, my nerves still on edge.All content ? N/.?vel/Dr/ama.Org.


    "I''m sorry your Luna coronation ceremony was ruined by those guards," Alpha Logan started.


    I nodded and forced a smile, though the coronation ceremony was the least of my worries. "It''s not a problem," I replied, trying to sound convincing. "How did you send them away?"


    Alpha Logan''s expression hardened slightly. "I insisted that they had no right to search my pack. I told them to leave immediately."


    I hesitated, then asked, "But who is the Council of Alphas?"


    Alpha Logan''s gaze grew distant as he exined. "The Council of Alphas is a conve of all the Alphas in this region. There are twelve of them, and we all act as a check and bnce system for each other. They hold very significant power and influence."


    I stayed silent, mulling over his words. Then I asked again. "If they are this powerful, why did you call their bluff? They could punish you for disobeying their orders."


    Suddenly, something dark shed in Alpha Logan''s eyes, and I immediately wished I had kept my mouth shut. But instead of anger, Alpha Logan''s voice was calm, almost gentle. "All I wish for is the safety of our child. Nothing else matters." I nodded in agreement, but fear still lingered in my mind. Then something else suddenly urred to me.


    "Alpha Logan, why didn''t you have a Luna before me?" I asked. "You seem old enough to have one."


    A shadow fell across his face, his eyes filled with a mixture of pain and anger. "I lost my mate who was pregnant with my child, in a battle a few years ago," he said quietly. "Since then, the Council of Alphas has been pressuring me to find another mate or sire an heir. If I don''t, they threatened to give my pack to another Alpha. I never thought I would ever have a child, before you came along."


    The weight of his words settled heavily in the room, and I felt a pang of sympathy for him. Losing a mate and a child must have been devastating. I reached out and squeezed his hand, trying to offer somefort.


    "I promise to keep you and our child safe," Alpha Logan murmured, his voice firm and determined. He leaned in and kissed me goodnight, a gentle brush of his lips against mine. Then he stood and left the room, leaving me alone with my thoughts.


    Despite his promises, I couldn''t shake off the feeling of unease. There was something off about Alpha Logan, something I couldn''t quite ce my finger on. His anger, his determination-it all felt strange.


    As Iy in bed, my mind raced with thoughts of the night''s events. The confrontation with the guards, the threat from the Council of Alphas, Alpha Logan''s tragic past-Everything mixed together, confusing me even more.


    With a heavy sigh, I tried to push my worries aside and closed my eyes. Sleep was elusive, but eventually, exhaustion took over, and I drifted into a restless sleep.

 Chapter sixteen

    Aria''s POV.


    I woke up the next morning to a persistent knocking at my door. I opened my eyes groggily and stumbled over to answer it, finding two maids standing there. "Good morning, Lady Aria," one of them said with a polite bow. "Alpha Logan sent us to get you ready for breakfast."


    I nodded, stepping aside to let them in. As they worked to get me ready, I mulled over the questions I wanted to ask Alpha Logan. What was really going on with the Council of Alphas? And why was I feeling so uneasy about him? The maids dressed me in an elegant gown of deep emerald green, its fabric soft and flowing. Then they arranged my hair into an intricate braid, adorned with delicate silver pins. When they finished, I checked myself in the mirror.


    I hardly recognized the woman staring back at me. The transformation was striking. In just a few weeks, I had gone from a simple, frightened breeder to someone who looked like she belonged in a royal court. My eyes, however, still held the same uncertainty and fear. How had everything changed so quickly?


    The maids escorted me to the dining hall, where Alpha Logan was already waiting. He rose to his feet as I entered, his eyes lighting up with approval.


    "Good morning, Aria," he greeted, his smile warm but his eyes as cold as ever. "You look beautiful."


    "Thank you," I replied, trying to soundposed as I took my seat across from him.


    A generous helping of breakfast was served for us, and we began our meal in silence. For a few minutes, the clinking of silverware was the only sound in the room. Finally, I gathered the courage to speak. "Alpha Logan," I started, my voice tentative. "I have some questions."


    He looked up, brows knitting in a frown. "Of course, Aria. What is it?"


    "Last night...those guards," I began, choosing my words carefully. "They.... they said they had orders from the Council of Alphas. I know you told them to leave, but what if theye back? What if they try to search for me again? I''m scared." Alpha Logan''s eyes darkened, and anger sparked in his eyes for a moment. "Rest assured that I won''t let them carry a hand on you or our child. The Council can be dealt with. Their power is not absolute."


    "But who exactly are they?" I pressed. "You mentioned they''re a group of twelve Alphas. What gives them the right to interfere in our pack''s affairs?"


    Alpha Logan sighed, leaning back in his chair. "You really shouldn''t bother yourself with this kind of information, Aria."


    "But I want to know." I insisted. "So, by defying their orders, aren''t you putting yourself¡ª and us¨D in danger?"


    Alpha Logan''s expression grew intense, as his gaze locked onto mine, intense and unyielding. He reached across the table and grabbed my hand in a strong, unrelenting hold.


    "I''ve faced the Council before, Aria." He growled. "They can be ruthless, but my priority is our child''s safety. That''s all that matters to me."


    His words should have been reassuring, but the intensity of his gaze and the tightness of his grip only increased my unease. There was something he wasn''t telling me, something that gnawed at my instincts. "Alpha Logan," I finally murmured softly, "thank you for protecting us."


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    He didn''t let go of my hand, his grip tightening even more. "I promise, Aria. No one will take you or our child away from me."


    I forced a smile, trying to believe his words. But as we finished our breakfast, the feeling of unease only grew. There was something off about Alpha Logan, something I couldn''t quite grasp. And until I figured it out, I knew I couldn''t let my guard down.


    Alpha Logan finally released my hand, his fingers lingering for a moment before pulling away. He took a deep breath, his face set in a stern mask as if preparing for battle.


    "There is something you should know," he began, his voice low and tense. "I received a message this morning. It seems that Alpha Denderick is in search of his runaway mate, which was the reason he sent his guards yesterday. ording to him, she ran away with his child."


    My heart skipped a beat, the blood draining from my face. Alpha Logan''s gaze was like a dagger to my soul as he searched for a reaction. I forced myself to remain calm, even as thoughts tumbled through my head.


    He continued, his voice growing angrier. "Can you believe that? A mere breeder daring to defy an Alpha? Denderick ims he was only trying to change her life for the better. And she just ran away. Just like that!"


    His words wereced with contempt, and I almost cried hearing the story. It was obvious that Alpha Denderick had twisted the truth. The idea of him portraying himself as a benevolent mate, wronged by a woman who only sought freedom, made my blood boil. How could he even dare to do this?


    Alpha Logan set down his fork, chewing slowly in thought. "How could that breeder do that to him? After everything he did for her?"


    I swallowed hard, staying silent. Alpha Logan couldn''t know. I could never let him find out that the child I was carrying wasn''t his. If he did, everything would be over. I shuddered to think what he might do if he discovered the truth.


    As Alpha Logan continued to rant about the audacity of the runaway mate, I wondered how many Alphas had believed Alpha Denderick''s fabricated story. How many of them would be searching for a woman who only wanted to escape her tormentor?


    "I can''t believe the nerve of some people," Alpha Logan muttered, shaking his head. "Anyway, I have given them permission to search my pack for their runaway pregnant breeder."


    I forced a smile, nodding as if I wasfortable with that decision. "That.... That is a nice thing to do for this Alpha Denderick."


    Alpha Logan nodded and continued with his meal.


    I took a deep breath, mustering all my courage for my next request. "Alpha Logan," I began. "I''ve been thinking. I believe the best way to solidify my position as your Luna is to wait until after our child is born." Logan raised an eyebrow, clearly puzzled. "Why wait? We could make it official now."


    I shook my head, offering him a reassuring smile. "I want our child to be healthy and safe first. I think it''s best to ensure everything is secure before making any formal announcements. This way, our focus can be entirely on the well-being of our baby."All content ? N/.?vel/Dr/ama.Org.


    Logan pursed his lips, considering my words. "You truly believe this is the best course of action?"


    "Yes," I replied, nodding earnestly. "It''s important to me that our child''s arrival is not overshadowed by any potential issues. I want to make sure everything is perfect for him or her."


    He studied me for a moment, his eyes narrowing with thought. Finally, he nodded in agreement. "Alright, Aria. If that''s what you think is best, we''ll wait until after the birth. The safety of our childes first."


    I felt a surge of relief wash over me. Logan''s eptance meant that my position as his Luna was secure, at least for now. I had bought myself some time, but I knew I had to stay vignt.


    I couldn''t let Alpha Denderick ruin my ns.

 Chapter seventeen

    ARIA''S POV.


    Things started to fall apart a weekter.


    The market I was in, was bustling with life, the air thick with the scent of fresh produce and the sound of merchants calling out their wares. I strolled through the crowded stalls, a few guards trailing behind me for protection. The sights and sounds were almost enough to distract me from my worries-almost.


    Suddenly, an uproar erupted behind me. I spun around, heart pounding in my chest, to see a group of armored guards pushing through the crowd. They wore insignia I didn''t recognize at first, but my blood ran cold as the realization dawned


    on me.


    They were from Alpha Denderick''s pack.


    I thought that I had managed to escape them at my coronation ceremony, but here they were, tormenting me with their presence. Again.


    The foreign guards rounded up all the pregnant women in the market, forcing them to their knees. Panic and confusion spread through the crowd like wildfire. Women cried out in fear, their hands instinctively going to their swollen bellies as the guards showed no mercy.


    I felt a lump of dread form in my throat. What was happening?


    I turned to one of the guards apanying me, my voice barely steady. "What is going on, please?"


    "Apologies for the intrusion, Lady Aria." The guard''s expression was grim. "They''ve been given permission by the Council of Alphas to search all the packs. They''re looking for a specific pregnant woman who left Alpha Denderick''s pack. She should be about three months along now."


    The words hit me like a punch to the gut. They were searching for me!


    The world around me seemed to tilt, and I had to fight to keep myposure. My thoughts raced as I considered my options, but fear paralyzed me.


    I couldn''t let them find out who I was, not here, not now.


    "What do we do?" I asked the guard, my voice trembling despite my efforts to stay calm.


    He looked at me with a mixture of concern and determination. "We need to get you out of here, quickly and quietly."


    But it was toote. One of Denderick''s guards had noticed us and started making his way over, suspicion gleaming in his eyes. I clutched my cloak tighter around my belly, trying to hide the growing bump, but I knew it wouldn''t be enough. The guard from Alpha Denderick''s pack approached us, eyes narrowing as he looked me over. "Who is this?" he demanded.


    My guard stepped in front of me protectively. "She''s under the protection of Alpha Logan. You have no right to question her."


    The foreign guard sneered. "We have every right, by order of the Council of Alphas. Step aside."


    Panic surged through me. If they discovered who I was, everything would be over. I had to think fast, but my mind was nk with terror. The situation was spiraling out of control, and I felt utterly helpless.


    "Please," I whispered to my guard. "We have to get out of here."


    He nodded curtly, and without another word, he grabbed my arm and started leading me away from the market. But the foreign guard wasn''t about to let us go so easily.


    "Stop them!" he shouted, and chaos erupted as he and his men moved to intercept us. The guards started to herd me away, and I scrambled to get away from Alpha Denderick''s men.


    I watched in horror as the pregnant women were being manhandled, their cries piercing the air. My heart ached for them, but I couldn''t bring myself to step forward. I wanted to save my child, even though it felt selfish. The thought of Alpha Denderick finding us was too much to bear.


    I couldn''t let them take me back to Alpha Denderick. I had to find a way out, for my sake and for the sake of my child.


    Suddenly, an idea formed in my mind. I turned to my guards, my voice wavering. "Please, I don''t feel well. I need to go back home."This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    One of the foreign guards approached us, suspicion etched on his face. "Why should we let you leave?" he demanded.


    I clutched my stomach, pretending to be in pain. "I... I''ve been feeling ill all morning. I think it''s something I ate. Please, I just need to lie down."


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    The guard eyed me skeptically, but my own guards stepped in, shielding me from his gaze. "She''s under Alpha Logan''s protection. If she says she''s unwell, we''ll take her home. If you do not like that, you cane and say it to Alpha Logan''s face yourselves!"


    The foreign guard hesitated, then nodded begrudgingly. "Fine, but we wille to question her. Make sure she doesn''t leave the premises."


    My heart pounded as my guards led me away, my legs feeling weak with relief and fear. As we walked, I couldn''t help but nce back at the chaos in the market. The pregnant women were still being rounded up, and guilt gnawed at me. But I had to protect my child, no matter what.


    When we finally reached the safety of Alpha Logan''s pack house, I felt like I could breathe again. But the sense of dread lingered. How long could I keep these lies up? How long before Alpha Denderick''s guards discovered the truth? I needed to think of a n, and fast.


    As I stood in the foyer, trying to steady my breath, I felt strong arms wrap around me from behind. I stiffened immediately, fighting the urge to squirm.


    "My love!" Alpha Logan called out, snuggling his face into the crook of my neck. Alpha Logan''s embrace was meant to beforting, but it only added to my unease.


    He must have noticed my difort, as he pulled back, turning me to face him.


    "Aria, what''s wrong?" he asked.


    A n slowly formed in my mind, as I stared at him. I had to reinforce the idea that I was unwell. Maybe it would buy me more time and keep the guards from questioning me further.


    I allowed my knees to buckle and let out a soft gasp. "Logan... I..." I whispered before pretending to faint, letting my body go limp in his arms.

 Chapter eighteen

    Aria''s POV.


    "Aria!" Logan eximed, his voice filled with worry as he caught me. He gently lowered me to the floor, cradling my head in hisp. "Someone, get Doctor Farkas immediately!" he barked to the nearby guards.


    I kept my eyes closed, focusing on my breathing, trying to make it appear shallow and weak. I could feel Logan''s hand stroking my hair, his grip tightening slightly. "You''ll be alright, Aria. I''m here," he murmured, though his tone held a mixture of anger and frustration.


    Within moments, I heard the hurried footsteps of Doctor Farkas approaching. "What happened?" the doctor asked, kneeling beside me.


    "She said she was unwell in the market and then fainted here," Logan exined, his voice edged with tension. "You have to help her, Farkas."


    The doctor''s hands were gentle as he checked my pulse and examined me. "She seems to be under a lot of stress. It''s important that she gets rest and stays calm," he noted, his tone professional but concerned. Logan''s grip on my hand grew more possessive. "Take her to her room and make sure she''sfortable," he ordered the guards.


    I felt myself being lifted gently, and I allowed myself to be carried, keeping up the pretense of unconsciousness. As theyid me down on the bed, I felt a wave of relief. My n had worked, for now.


    Iy there with my eyes closed, listening to themotion around me and pretending to groan in pain


    "Fetch a cup of water," I heard Doctor Farkas order the maids. Cracking my eyes open just a notch, I saw the maids return with the water.Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    Doctor Farkas collected the cup of water and added a drop of something greenish and nasty-looking into it. I hoped the medicine wasn''t too strong.


    Through the slits of my eyes, I saw Logan pacing the room in agitation. "Do something, Doctor!" he demanded angrily. "Save the baby. Is the baby okay?"


    My heart sank like lead in water. Alpha Logan didn''t care about me, only the baby. His concern was for the child, not the woman carrying it. I felt a pang of anger, sharper than any physical pain. It wasn''t even his baby, for all that it was worth! "Alpha," Doctor Farkas called, his voice strained with impatience, "I need you to step outside. I can''t work with you pacing like this."


    Logan stopped and red at him. "I''m not leaving this room. Do whatever you must, but make sure the baby is safe."


    "Alpha Logan," Doctor Farkas insisted, his tone firm. "I cannot concentrate with you in here. Please, step outside. I will call you back once I have checked on her."


    Logan''s eyes shed with fury. "I won''t be told what to do in my own home!"


    Doctor Farkas didn''t flinch. "If you want me to help, you need to let me work. Now, please, leave the room."


    There was a tense silence. Finally, Logan let out a frustrated growl and stormed out. The door mmed behind him, the noise echoing in the now-quiet room.


    I opened my eyes fully, meeting Doctor Farkas''s concerned gaze. "I''m sorry," I whispered. "I''m all better."


    Doctor Farkas appeared shell-shocked as he saw me. "By the Moon! Lady Aria-!"


    "Shhh!" I whispered furiously, trying to shush him. "Alpha Logan mustn''t hear you!"


    The doctor''s hand shook as he ced the cup of medicine water on the bedside table. His eyes were filled with confusion. "But.... But you passed out!"


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    "I faked it!"


    His eyes widened in horror. "Oh, Goddess!"


    "I had to do it!" I snapped back. "Those guards in the market were ready to search me!"


    He shrugged. "Then, I suppose you did well. But you need to be careful, Lady Aria. If Alpha Logan should find out that you''re hiding things from him...."


    I scoffed impatiently. "I know, but I don''t know what to do. This is all that I could think of. If they find out..."


    "Shh," he soothed, handing me the cup of water. "Drink this. It will help you rx."


    I took a tentative sip, the cool yet bitter liquid soothing my parched throat.


    Doctor Farkas sat beside me, his expression serious. "But you need to tell me everything, Lady Aria. I can''t help you if I don''t know the full story."


    I took a deep breath, my heart pounding in my chest. "It''s Alpha Denderick," I began, my voice shaking. "He''s looking for me. The baby... it''s his. I''m the woman they''ve been looking for."


    His eyes went wide with astonishment, but he quicklyposed himself. "We need to keep this a secret," he said firmly. "For your safety and the baby''s."


    I nodded, my mind racing. "But how? Alpha Logan will never let me out of his sight now."


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    "And perhaps that is a good thing. It means added security, does it not?" He sighed, rubbing his temples. "We''ll figure something out. For now, you need to rest and stay calm. I''ll keep an eye on Alpha Logan and make sure he doesn''t suspect anything."


    "Thank you," I whispered, feeling a glimmer of hope. "I don''t know what I would do without you."


    Doctor Farkas scoffed. "You could start by remembering the promises you made to me. You said you''d reward me after you became Luna, but I do not see any rewards anywhere."


    I was starting to get increasingly annoyed at this man. "My coronation ceremony was disrupted, Doctor. I''m not fully Luna yet, and you know it!"


    He leaned closer, his eyes narrowing. "Time is running out. I need something now to help keep your secret. If not, then I''m afraid I''d have to tell Alpha Logan everything."


    My frustration bubbled over, but I knew I needed him. Goddess, how I hated that smug look in his eyes!


    "I''ll figure something out," I replied, my voice strained with effort to keep calm.


    His expression turned stony. "You''d better do that, Lady Aria."


    And without another word, he turned and left the room.


    I sank back onto the bed, trying to process everything. But I didn''t get but a few minutes to myself, before the door opened wide again.


    Alpha Logan peeked in, his eyes full of concern. "I suppose he has finished his examination."

 Chapter nineteen

    ARIA''S POV


    I squeezed my eyes shut in frustration, as I saw who it was at the door. Thest thing I needed was Alpha Logan''s presence around me.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    However, I couldn''t show my annoyance. Instead, I forced a weak smile. "Yes, the doctor is gone."


    Alpha Logan entered the room and closed the door behind him. He walked over to the bed and took my hand, squeezing it gently. "I was so worried, Aria. You and the baby mean everything to me." I nodded, but his words felt hollow. It was always about the baby. He never asked how I felt or if I needed anything.


    "I''m feeling a bit better now," I replied, trying to sound reassuring.


    Alpha Logan''s eyes softened as he looked at my belly. "You need to take care of yourself, for our child''s sake. I can''t imagine losing you or the baby. You''re both my future."


    The emphasis on "baby" made my chest tighten. "I understand," I replied quietly.


    He stroked my hair. His touch was meant to beforting, but it only reminded me of the heavy expectations ced upon me. It reminded me of the lies I had to tell to get into this position. "Once the baby is born, everything will fall into ce." He continued. "You''ll be Luna, and our pack will thrive with our heir."


    I swallowed hard, feeling more like a vessel than a person. "I know, Alpha Logan. I''ll do my best."


    He leaned in, kissing my forehead. "Good. Rest now. You need all your strength."


    As he pulled away, I couldn''t help but feel a pang of resentment. His concern was touching in a way, but it was clear that his true focus was on the child I carried, not me. I was just the means to an end. "Alpha Logan," I called softly as he turned to leave.


    He looked back at me. "Yes?"


    "I... I think I should stay in the pack house for a while," I murmured, trying to sound as sincere as possible. "I don''t want to go out."


    Alpha Logan''s brow furrowed. "Why? Is something wrong? Should I fetch the doctor again?"


    "No there is no need for that." I feigned a weak cough, pressing a hand to my forehead. "But I''m still not feeling well. I think it''s best for me and the baby if I stay inside and rest." Alpha Logan''s brows shot up, but he nodded. "If that''s what you think is best, then I support it. Your health and the baby''s healthe first."


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    "Thank you," I whispered, forcing a smile. "Also, some of Alpha Denderick''s men mighte here to check on the pregnant women in the pack house. You.... you can''t let them in."


    His face grew stony, a flicker of anger crossing his eyes. "Oh, I might have given them permission to search for their lost breeder, but they wouldn''t daree near you," he said firmly. "You''re under my protection now. I''ll make sure no one gets close enough to even ask questions."


    I nodded, trying to keep my expression grateful, though inside, I was a churning mix of fear and anger. "Thank you, Alpha Logan."


    With onest, reassuring look, he left the room, closing the door behind him. As soon as he was gone, I let out a breath I didn''t realize I was holding. The tension was almost unbearable.


    How could Alpha Logan not see it? How could he be so blind to the obvious? The guards were searching for a pregnant woman who had run away from Alpha Denderick''s pack. I was that woman. Any fool could put two and two together, but Alpha Logan seemed oblivious. Perhaps it was his desperation for an heir that clouded his judgment.


    He was so fixated on securing his throne that he didn''t care to question the convenient arrival of a pregnant woman in his pack. I was his solution, and he was willing to overlook any potential red gs. His desperation made him blind, and I had to exploit that if I wanted to keep my child safe.


    I sank back onto the bed, feeling the weight of my predicament settle over me once more. Alpha Logan''s protection could only shield me for so long. I had to think of a way out of this, and quickly. Every day brought me closer to the moment of truth, and I wasn''t sure how much longer I could keep up the lies.


    Suddenly, I heard some chaos outside. The noise drew me to the window. Peering out, I couldn''t see much from where I stood, but I noticed the guards at the gate of the pack house arguing with some men on horses. My heart quickened as I wondered what was going on.


    I could hear the voices more clearly as they moved nearer.


    "You have no right to be here," one of our guards barked. "This is Alpha Logan''s territory. I advise you to turn back immediately, or we might use force."


    A man on horseback, wearing rusty, heavy-looking armor retorted, "We have orders to check every nook and cranny of this pack, including the pack house. Step aside!"


    "Orders or not, you need permission to enter," our guard insisted. "And you don''t have it. Kindly turn back now!"


    The man on horseback leaned forward, his voice dropping to a threatening growl. "Defy these orders, and you''ll be facing more than just us."


    Both groups of guards faced each other. Even from where I stood by the window, I saw Alpha Logan''s guards shift nervously on their feet. I could sense their unease, as easily as I could see them.


    Just then, I heard a door m shut somewhere beneath my window. I watched as Alpha Logan stormed outside the pack house and towards the gate. I could not see his face, but I could very well see the tension in his shoulders. "What is all this ruckus?" he bellowed. "What is going on here?"


    One of Alpha Logan''s guards turned to him. "They are here to see you, Alpha."


    "Let them in." I watched as Alpha Logan gestured for them to open the gate. The gate was opened, and the men on horses walked in. And my heart skipped a beat when I immediately recognized the insignia on their armor. Alpha Denderick''s men. They hade for me.

 Chapter twenty

    Aria''s POV.


    The tension between Alpha Logan and Alpha Denderick''s guards was electrifying. From my vantage point, I watched Logan step closer to the guards.


    "You have no right to search the pack house," Logan growled. "I only gave you permission to search the pack, not my home."


    The leader of Alpha Denderick''s guards bristled. "We have orders from the Council-"


    "Your orders end at my doorstep," Logan interrupted, his eyes narrowing. "This pack house is off-limits."


    The guards tried to protest, but Logan''s eyes shed with an intensity that made them hesitate.


    "Leave now," hemanded.


    I could see the struggle in the eyes of Denderick''s guards as they fought thepulsion. They staggered back in rm, seeing the power in his eyes. One by one, they turned and walked away, defeated by Logan''s will.


    As the men retreated, I heard Logan''s voice ring out again. "Do not let Alpha Denderick''s guards anywhere near the pack house anymore," he ordered his own guards. "This ends now."


    With that, he turned on his heel and walked back into the house. As Logan walked back inside, I stood from my bed and rushed to the foyer. He froze in his tracks as he sighted me.


    "Alpha Logan!" I called out, catching his attention. "Thank you for sending the guards away."


    Logan stared at me with suspicion. "Aria, why are you out of bed? You''re still recovering from your faint." Realizing my mistake toote, I stammered, "I... I was so happy, I couldn''t wait to thank you in person."


    His eyes narrowed, but he didn''t press further. "You don''t have to worry about it. I''ll make sure our child is properly taken care of. No powerful man like Alpha Denderick, nor even a maid like Erinne, will dare touch you."


    I nodded silently. Alpha Logan waved at me impatiently. "Now, get back to bed. Don''t stress our baby."


    At the mention of Erinne, an idea sparked in my mind. "Wait, Alpha Logan," I called out, as he was about to leave. "What did you do to punish Erinne?"


    "But why are you asking about the woman who almost endangered your life?" Logan asked, his eyes probing. "Well, she''s in the dungeons. You don''t need to worry about her anymore."


    I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts. "I just got an idea. Instead of letting Erinne rot away in the dungeons, I''d like her to be my personal maid."


    Logan''s eyebrows shot up in surprise. "Why would you want that?"


    "Now that I''m in such a precarious state of health, I''ll need all the help I can get," I exined, trying to sound convincing. "It would be better for me to have someone by my side. And I believe we should temper justice with mercy. Give Erinne a chance to redeem ourselves."


    Alpha Logan scoffed. "Aria, you''re too kind for your own good. This woman almost killed you!"


    I shrugged. "Kindness is an admirable quality in a future Luna, is it not?"


    He seemed to consider my words for a moment before nodding slowly. "If that''s what you want, Aria. But she will be under strict supervision. I won''t let her endanger you again." "Thank you, Alpha Logan," I said, relief flooding through me. "I promise to keep her in line."


    "Get back to bed and rest, then." he ordered. "I will send a guard to bring her to youter today."N?velDrama.Org ? content.


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    I sat on a chair by the window, gazing out and reflecting on everything that had happened that day. The sunlight was fading, throwing long shadows across the room.


    So many things had happened in the space of a few months, since I escaped Alpha Denderick''s clutches. I wondered if my escape was better than my incarceration- Alpha Logan treated me just as badly as Alpha Denderick did.


    I knew what would happen the moment I had this baby. I would be nothing more than a figurehead in the pack. Alpha Logan would never love me as well as I wanted.


    My mind raced with thoughts of Alpha Denderick''s men, Alpha Logan''s protection, and the precarious position I found myself in. Love was out of the question, at this point. I needed to secure my safety.


    A sudden knock on the door interrupted my thoughts. "Come in," I called out, turning to face the entrance.


    A guard entered and bowed slightly. "Lady Aria, I have brought your maid to see you, as you requested."


    "Thank you," I replied. "Please, bring her in."


    The guard nodded and stepped back, gesturing for Erinne to enter. As she walked in, my breath caught in my throat. The Erinne that used to bully me was almost unrecognizable. Her blonde hair, which had always been neat and shiny, was now dirty and disheveled, hanging in matted clumps around her face. Her skin was pale and covered in grime, and her clothes were torn and stained, hanging loosely on her thin frame.


    She looked around nervously, her eyes darting from side to side as if expecting a blow at any moment. Her hands trembled slightly, and she seemed to be struggling to hold herself together.


    "Erinne," I called out, trying to keep my voice steady. "Come, sit down."


    She hesitated for a moment before shuffling over to the chair opposite me and sitting down. Her movements were slow and cautious, as if she were afraid that even the smallest mistake couldnd her back in the dungeons. "How have you been?" I asked.


    Erinne''s eyes fell on me, resentment flickering in them. She folded her arms before speaking. "Well, well, look at you," she said with a sneer. "How do you think a girl who spent a week in the dungeons is faring, Lady Aria?"


    The way she called my name was so coated with distaste that I flinched. "I''m only trying to help you, Erinne!" I reminded her.


    "Oh, please." Erinne scoffed. "You were once a maid like me. Don''t think for one second that carrying the Alpha''s baby makes you any better than me."


    "You should watch what you say around me!" I stood up slowly, meeting her with a cold stare. "You almost made me lose my baby, Erinne. And now, I am in Alpha Logan''s good books as the mother of his heir. I hold the power of your future in my hands. If you prove stubborn, I will make sure you spend the rest of your life in the dungeons where you came from."


    Erinne''s face twisted in annoyance, but I could almost see the wheels turning in her head. "He will dispose of you the moment you have his baby!" She snapped.


    I stepped closer, my voice low and authoritative. "But until then, you are my maid now. I am your new master. You will be awake and beside my bed by the first cock crow every morning. Do you understand?"


    Erinne forced a smile and curtseyed, though her eyes still burned with hatred. "Yes, Lady Aria," she replied through gritted teeth.


    "Good," I murmured, my tone final. "You''re dismissed. Get yourself cleaned up, will you?"


    Erinne unfolded her arms, slowly standing to her feet as well. "I don''t know how you got yourself pregnant for the Alpha, but I must say, it was a very bold move."


    Something in her eyes hinted at the fact that she knew more than she let on. But before I could dwell on it, Erinne turned and walked out on me.

 Chapter twenty one

    Aria''s POV.


    I woke the next morning to an empty space beside my bed. The faint light of the sun streamed through the window; it was morning already. I had given Erinne clear instructions to be here at the first cock crow. Was she being disobedient on purpose, just to spite me?


    I sat up in annoyance. How dare she defy me, especially after everything that had happened? I threw off the covers and quickly dressed, determined to find her.


    As I made my way through the hallways, my thoughts were filled with frustration. Even after saving her life, Erinne was still a problem, a thorn in my side. I reached the kitchen, knowing exactly where she would be. Sure enough, as I approached, I could hear her voice chattering away.


    I stood by the doorway, listening to her spew a lot of lies about me and Alpha Logan.


    "Can you believe it?" Erinne sniggered. "Aria thinks she''s so special just because she''s carrying the Alpha''s baby. But I heard she begged him to take her in, saying she''d do anything to get out of her old life. She''s probably faking half of this illness for attention."


    Another maid giggled. "Really? I heard she used to sneak around with other Alphas beforeing here. Who knows if that baby is even Alpha Logan''s?"


    "I can bet she is trying to palm off a bastard on our poor Alpha!" Another maid chimed in.


    Erinneughed. "Exactly! And Alpha Logan? He''s only keeping her around because he needs an heir. He doesn''t care about her at all. He just wants to make sure she delivers the baby safely before tossing her aside."


    My blood boiled over. How could Erinne sofortably say all of this about me? The fact that they were so dangerously close to the truth about me made me scared as well as furious.


    I stepped into the kitchen, my eyes zing with rage.


    "Erinne!" I snapped, silencing the room instantly.


    She turned to face me, a smirk ying on her lips. "Oh, good morning, Lady Aria," she greeted, her tone mocking.


    "How dare you speak such lies about me and the Alpha," I said, my voice trembling with rage.


    Erinne shrugged, unfazed. "Just sharing a bit of gossip. No harm done, right?"


    I stepped closer, my gaze locking onto hers. "There is plenty of harm done. You will not spread falsehoods about me or Alpha Logan. If I hear another word, you will regret it."


    "I do not care what you are now!" Erinne spat. "You think you''re so special now, Aria. But you were once a maid, just like the rest of us. Carrying the Alpha''s baby doesn''t make you better."


    I stepped closer, my voice low and dangerous. "Do you want to go back to the dungeons where you came from? Because it seems like it."


    The smile faded from Erinne''s face. I noticed the other maids sniggering behind her back. I held back a smile of my own. It was ironic to see Erinne, the former bully, now being bullied. "Go on your knees," Imanded.


    Erinne hesitated for a second, then dropped to her knees. I towered over her, enjoying the shift in power. "How should I punish you for your disobedience?" I mused aloud.


    She looked up at me with wide, fearful eyes. "Please, Lady Aria, I didn''t mean any harm. It was just talk."


    I leaned closer, making sure my words were only for her. "I think you have forgotten, Erinne, I hold your future in my hands. One wrong move, and I''ll make sure you spend the rest of your life in the dungeons." Erinne''s fear was evident in her eyes. She scrambled to her feet, her gaze filled with dread. Theughter from the other maids grew louder. I smirked, satisfied that she was getting a taste of her own medicine. As I got to the door of the kitchen, I turned back and fixed my gaze on Erinne. "Get dressed, Erinne," I ordered.


    Erinne stuttered, her eyes wide with fear. "Are we going back to the dungeons?" she asked, her voice trembling.


    The room erupted inughter. Even I found it hard to hold back my own amusement. "Do you miss the dungeons that much?" I mocked, raising an eyebrow. "Perhaps you would like to spend a few more days in there?" Erinne''s face flushed with embarrassment, and theughter from the other maids grew louder. "N.... no, mydy," she stammered, looking down at the floor.


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    I shook my head, enjoying her difort. "We''re taking a stroll in the marketce," I replied, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "Meet me at the front of the house, beside the carriage. Don''t keep me waiting."


    Without another word, I turned and left the kitchen. As I walked through the halls, I couldn''t help but smile to myself. Putting Erinne in her ce felt satisfying, especially knowing everything that she''d done to make my life hell in the pce, when I was a maid.N?velDrama.Org ? content.


    I grabbed a cloak from my room, throwing it over my back. I was still very much wary of Alpha Denderick''s guards, and they could be anywhere in the pack. But I needed to go out and scout the area for myself, see if they had truly left and the danger had been averted.


    When I reached the front of the house, I stood by the carriage, waiting for Erinne. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing thoughts. This outing to the marketce wasn''t just about putting Erinne in her ce; it was also a chance to gather information and assess the current situation in the pack.


    A few minutester, Erinne appeared, looking sullen but properly dressed. She walked over to me, her posture stiff and her eyes downcast.


    Something about Erinne still put me off. I had hoped that saving her life from certain death in the dungeons would put a bit of gratitude in her, but I was far from the truth.


    Erinne gave me a cold stare, her eyes filled with resentment. I returned her gaze with an icy smile, making sure she knew exactly who was in control.


    Without another word, she opened the door of the carriage, ushering me in.

 Chapter twenty two

    Aria''s POV.


    The ride to the marketce was silent. I watched the scenery pass by, my mind racing with thoughts and ns. The market would be bustling this time of day, and it was the perfect ce to observe and gather information. We arrived at the marketce, and I stepped out of the carriage first, followed by Erinne. The hustle and bustle of the market greeted us, merchants shouting their wares and the smells of fresh produce and baked goods filling the air. I turned to Erinne. "Stay close and do as I say," I ordered.


    She nodded, her face set in a sullen expression. We began to walk through the market, the cobblestone streets crowded with people. As we strolled, I kept my eyes and ears open, hoping to catch any useful bits of information. Erinne trailed behind me, her demeanor subdued but still brimming with defiance. It was clear she wasn''t happy about our little outing, but I didn''t care. This was as much about asserting my authority as it was about gathering some news. As we passed by a fruit vendor, I noticed a group of women whispering and ncing in our direction. I slowed my pace, pretending to examine the apples on disy while straining to hear their conversation. "I heard Alpha Denderick''s men are still searching," one of the women said in a hushed tone.


    "Do you think they''ll find her?" another asked.


    I stiffened, my heart racing. They had to be talking about me. I turned to Erinne, giving her a sharp look. "Stay here," I ordered, then approached the group of women.


    "Excuse me," I called. "I couldn''t help but overhear. Who are you talking about?"Content bel0ngs to N?vel(D)r/a/ma.Org.


    The women exchanged nervous nces, clearly taken aback by my sudden intrusion. "Just some rumors," one of them muttered, her voice shaky. "About a woman Alpha Denderick is searching for." "Interesting," I replied, forcing a smile. "Do you know why he''s looking for her?"


    The woman shook her head. "Just that she''s important to him. Probably some kind of troublemaker. She is pregnant as well, so I suppose she is carrying his child."


    I nodded, pretending to be merely curious. "Thank you," I replied, then turned back to Erinne, who was watching me with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion.


    We continued our stroll, my mind racing with the implications of what I''d just heard. Alpha Denderick''s men were still looking for me, and it was only a matter of time before they got closer.


    Then, I moved to another stall, pretending to browse through a selection of herbs and spices. As I listened to the chatter around me, a conversation between two women caught my attention. "Did you hear? Another pregnant woman has gone missing," one whispered, her voice trembling.


    The other nodded, her face etched with worry. "Yes, it''s terrifying. They keep going missing without any exnation. No one knows why."


    My blood ran cold. Had Alpha Denderick resorted to abducting pregnant women to find me? The thought of those innocent women suffering because of me filled me with horror and guilt. How far would he go to get me back? I watched a third woman join the conversation. Her eyes were red and swollen, as though she had been crying for days on end. She sighed, picking up some garlic and handing it to the seller.


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    "My sister was one of the women that disappeared ofte." She murmured. "We have searched the entire pack looking for her."


    For a fleeting moment, I considered stepping forward and revealing myself. Maybe if I surrendered, it would end the madness and spare those women. But then a darker thought emerged. Alpha Denderick wouldn''t stop with just me. He was too vengeful, too ruthless. If I revealed myself, he might continue his spree, just to prove a point.


    I felt paralyzed by the weight of the decision. I couldn''t trust Alpha Denderick to stop the killings, even if he had me. He''d likely make me the final, gruesome example to instill fear in anyone else who might consider defying him. I felt helpless, caught between my desire to protect my unborn child and the need to stop the suffering of others.


    I nced at Erinne, who was standing nearby, her expression unreadable. She had noticed my sudden tension and was watching me closely.


    "Let''s move on," I mumbled.


    We continued through the market as I tried to soak up any other piece of gossip, but my mind was elsewhere. The knowledge of Alpha Denderick''s actions weighed heavily on me. The thought of those missing women haunted me. I needed a n, something that could protect my child and stop Alpha Denderick''s reign of terror. But what could I do?


    "Lady Aria, it is already high afternoon." Erinne called out to me. "We must get back to the carriage now."


    I was so surprised by the fact that she called me with so much respect, that it took me a while to process her words. Finally, I nodded. "Yes. Yes, of course."


    We returned to the carriage, finding the rider sitting at his seat in wait. He was looking around nervously. His eyes darted back and forth, his hands twitching as he gripped the reins. Sweat glistened on his forehead despite the cool breeze, and his breath came in quick, shallow bursts.


    I stepped forward, the bad feeling in my gut intensifying. "Is everything alright?" I asked.


    The rider''s terrified eyes met mine. "I heard some tales around the marketce," he whispered, his voice trembling. "Pregnant women being captured and killed. We need to leave before something bad happens."


    I felt a chill run down my spine- even my carriage rider had heard about it?


    "Let''s go," I said quickly, not wanting to waste any more time.


    We climbed into the carriage, but the rider didn''t start it immediately. I leaned forward, peering through the cubicle. "Why the dy?"


    The rider hesitated, then said, "There''s something I need to give you. A letter from someone. One of Alpha Denderick''s guards delivered it before we left the pack."


    My heart leaped in fright. "Give it... Give it to me," I stammered.


    He reached into his pocket, pulling out a folded piece of parchment. As he handed it to me, I saw the name on the front: Alpha Denderick.


    Fear surged through me. I opened the letter with trembling hands, only to find three chilling words:


    "Come to me."


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