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Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Shattered Bonds
(Audrey's POV)"We need to talk about our marking ceremony night." My voice came out stronger than I expected, even as my heart hammered in my chest.Arthur’s broad shoulders tensed. He looked up from the stack of papers on his desk, his dark eyes guarded, impenetrable. His silence stung, but I had grown used to that. Cold silence often spoke louder than defensive words."What about it?" His tone was low, cautious, like he was stepping over fragile glass. But it lacked the casual warmth he used to have when we spoke, and that absence made my throat tighten."Why did you leave me?" My words came slow, deliberate. Each one was a weight hanging between us.He leaned back in his chair, dragging a hand through his dark hair. It was a familiar move—one I had seen countless times. His way of gathering his thoughts, of controlling whatever storm brewed behind those intense, calculating eyes."Victoria needed me that night," he said finally. His words were quiet, devoid of apology, like t
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Unexpected Encounters
(Audrey's POV)I stood awkwardly between Sarah and Lucas outside the Wolf's Den. The tension between them was impossible to miss, thick enough to suffocate the crisp night air."You two... know each other?" I asked hesitantly, my gaze darting between them.Sarah snorted, the sound sharper than I expected. "Know each other? Oh, Audrey, we didn’t just know each other. We dated." She delivered the words with a dramatic flair, shaking her head as if the mere memory was unbearable.Lucas looked startled. His dark eyes widened, and his jaw tightened slightly. "Sarah, come on. That was years ago." His voice had a defensive edge, but it didn’t mask the embarrassment coloring his face."Yes, years ago," Sarah repeated, her tone mocking. She crossed her arms and tilted her head at him. "You know, back when you thought it was okay to try and mark me without my consent."My eyebrows shot up at her bluntness. I had no idea Sarah had such history with Lucas, the young Alpha of the Riverwind Pa
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Painful Revelations
(Audrey’s POV)When I entered the room, there she was, comfortably perched at the kitchen table like she owned the place. She smiled sweetly at me, an expression that sent a shiver of resentment down my spine."Hi, Audrey!" Her tone was sugary and fake, the kind that grated on me instantly. "Arthur made us dinner. You should join us."Us? The bleakness I felt only deepened. I turned my eyes to Arthur for an explanation. He stood by the stove, flipping something in the pan. His jaw was tight, and his movements a little too controlled."Victoria was just leaving after dinner," he said, his tone curt but directed more at her than me. Even so, he didn’t look at me, which only added to the growing ache in my chest.I felt Grace stir, pacing angrily inside me, but I swallowed the sting and forced my hands to remain calm at my sides. I had to stay composed, for my pups. They needed nourishment even if the rest of me was being torn apart."Fine," I muttered and moved to sit at the far en
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Unspoken Truths
(Audrey's POV)Saturday morning arrived with a strange heaviness in the air. The kind that made my chest feel tight and every step a little heavier. As I walked into the wolf healer’s den, my hand moved instinctively to my stomach.It was a small, protective gesture I couldn’t seem to stop. A secret I hadn’t yet found the courage to share.The healer had me lie on the examination bed, her gloved hands gentle as she touched my abdomen. "Your pregnancy is right on track," she said kindly, writing notes with a steady hand. "Five weeks in, and everything looks healthy."Her words filled me with a quiet relief, one that Grace shared. But they also brought another wave of anxiety."Would you like me to call your mate in? Some prefer their partners to hear everything firsthand," she offered, setting the chart aside.I tensed, knowing I wasn’t ready. "No. Not today," I said quickly, earning a curious glance from her.The healer didn’t press. "Of course. If you need anything else, let me
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Severed Bonds
(Audrey's POV)Arthur’s earlier words echoed endlessly in my head.“I won’t be able to accompany you to the healer today.”His tone was rushed and distracted, like he'd already moved on to whatever was more important than me.He didn’t need to spell it out. I knew exactly where he was. His absence, his clipped apology, and his curt farewell all repeatedly pointed to one thing: Victoria.I sat inside the car, gripping the wheel tightly, my knuckles whitening from the pressure. The familiar ache in my chest throbbed raw, a wound I had tried and failed to bandage over the years.Keeping me waiting. Breaking promises. Choosing her over me, again and again.I exhaled harshly, my free hand coming to rest gently on my stomach. “Maybe...” I whispered aloud through trembling lips. “Maybe this is for the best.”The pups. My secret, my solace. Their growth inside me gave me strength despite the storm raging in my life.But even that strength faltered now.I blindly focused on the road a
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Severing Ties
(Audrey's POV)"But you didn’t tell him? Right?" Sarah’s tone vibrated with frustration as she drove, her hands gripping the steering wheel so tightly that her knuckles turned white.I stared out of the window, watching the trees blur into streaks of green. My mind was a tangled mess of emotions. "No," I said quietly. "He brushed me off. Three times."Three opportunities. Three separate moments when I could have told him about our pups. Each one had been met with his disinterest, dismissed with the flick of his hand or a curt word. Arthur didn’t even try to listen.Sarah slammed her palm against the steering wheel, causing me to jump. "Unbelievable!" she snapped. "That man—no, that *rogue alpha*—does not deserve you, Audrey. He doesn’t deserve to be Alpha. And he sure as hell doesn’t deserve to know about those pups."Her words hit deep. Too deep. The truth of them danced in my chest like tiny daggers."Do you honestly think that’s what they need?" she continued, her voice as fie
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Severing Ties
(Audrey's POV)Arthur’s words echoed in my head, razor-sharp and unforgiving. "Is this about Nathan Snowfang? Are you severing our bond because of him?"For a moment, I stood frozen, staring at him. I couldn’t even process the sheer gall, the audacity of such an accusation.Nathan? Nathan Snowfang?My chest tightened as disbelief turned into fury, and Grace howled within me, her anger mirroring my own. My hand lifted before I could stop it, and the crack of my palm meeting his face echoed in the room.Arthur’s head barely moved from the impact, but his expression shifted. Shock. Anger. Something I couldn’t quite name flickered in his dark eyes."How dare you?" My voice was shaking, a mixture of rage and heartbreak, but I refused to look away."Audrey—""No!" My voice grew louder, cutting him off. My hand trembled as I pointed at him, every word spilling out like a long-buried wound tearing open. "Do you think I sat through three years of this... this hell, just to run to anothe
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left A Fractured Bond
(Audrey's POV)Victoria’s expression was twisted, a mix of smugness and undeniable fury. “That pack territory Arthur transferred to you—it doesn’t belong to you. It needs to be returned.”I stared at her. I had expected a confrontation, but her persistence continued to surprise me. “Why would I do that?”“Because you don’t deserve it!” she snapped, her voice sharp and rising. Her words echoed down the hallway, drawing curious glances from passing pack members. They pretended not to watch, but their slowed steps betrayed their interest.I crossed my arms, staying calm despite the fire burning in her gaze. “Arthur gave it to me. It’s mine now. If you want it back, you’ll have to ask him.”“You’re severing your mate bond!” She stepped closer, trying to assert dominance. “You are no longer his Luna. That land belongs to the rightful Luna of the Moonstone Pack!”Her words rolled over me like waves, but they didn’t drown me. I saw through her act, her desperation covered in haughty rag
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Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left A Territory Den Full of Memories
(Audrey's POV)"Did I ever say I would form a mate bond with you?" I challenged, raising an eyebrow at Florian Stormhowl's audacious assumption.His golden eyes glinted with amusement as a confident smile spread across his face. "Everything else is up to you, but this decision is mine."I felt my cheeks flush with indignation. The nerve of this wolf! First Arthur with his fake mate severance certificates, and now Florian acting like my future was already decided."You can't force me," I warned, turning away from him and striding toward the parking area.To my surprise, instead of arguing, Florian simply fell into step beside me. "Where are we going?" he asked casually, as if we hadn't just been discussing our potential mate bond."We? I'm going to my hotel.""Perfect."When we reached my pack car, Florian circled to the passenger side and got in before I could object. I stood outside for a moment, keys dangling from my fingers, debating whether to kick him out."Aren't you get
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Betrayal Uncovered
(Audrey's POV)I was stunned. It felt like I had been slapped across the face. The words I'd overheard between Arthur Moonstone and Nathan Snowfang spun in my mind, each syllable a knife twisting deeper into my chest.Betrayal burned through me like wildfire. I turned on my heel, my wolf senses heightened with anger. I should never have set foot in the Moonstone Pack territory again."Healer Winter, don't misunderstand. When Alpha Moonstone went to see her that time, it was only to warn her not to—" Daniel Hayes's voice trailed after me, his formal tone tinged with desperation.I barely heard him over the roaring in my ears. My fingers clenched around the photograph Nathan had given me—the evidence that would finally free me from my doubts.I stormed toward the underground parking area, each step fueled by righteous fury. The concrete walls of the parking structure seemed to close in around me as I reached my car.Just as my fingers brushed the door handle, a tall shadow fell acr
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Conflicted Loyalties
(Audrey's POV)I stared at Arthur Moonstone standing in my doorway, wearing a casual hoodie instead of his usual tailored Alpha attire. The sight was jarring—like seeing a wolf in sheep's clothing. He looked almost... approachable."The Alpha, always refined and powerful, has gone this far for me. What virtue or ability do I possess to deserve this?" I thought to myself, a bitter edge to my musings.Yet I knew better. "Our relationship didn't evolve to this point in a moon cycle, and it has nothing to do with what clothes he wears. Even if he looked exactly like Florian Stormhowl, he would still be Arthur Moonstone, unchanged in the slightest."His dark eyes flickered over my face, searching for something. Vulnerability? Forgiveness? He wouldn't find it."I just suddenly discovered that wearing this is quite comfortable," Arthur explained with uncharacteristic casualness, gesturing to his hoodie.His gaze drifted past me to the travel pack sitting prominently in my living area. H
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Hidden Truths
(Audrey's POV)I watched Aunt Juliette's face carefully, searching for any hint of recognition or confirmation. The gravity of my words hung in the air between us."Aunt's expression froze. "Who did you hear this from?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper."Aunt, please don't hide it from me," I pleaded, reaching for her fragile hand.I pressed my lips together, gathering my courage. "This time... I'm certain before asking you. I've learned I'm from the Shadowcrest family in Northern Territory."Aunt Juliette's hands trembled violently in mine. Her eyes widened with a mixture of fear and shock that I hadn't expected."Shadowcrest? The Shadowcrest pack?" she gasped, her voice weak but urgent. "Your biological father's pack is Shadowcrest?"Her reaction confirmed what I already suspected, but seeing the truth written so plainly across her features still stole my breath away."Did they come looking for you?" she demanded, her frail body suddenly tense with anxiety. "Have t
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Revelations and Farewells
(Audrey's POV)"I'll be right down." The words tumbled from my lips automatically as Arthur's news about Aunt Juliette hit me like a physical blow.My hands trembled as I ended the call. The room suddenly felt too small, the air too thin. Aunt Juliette—the woman who had taken me in when I had nowhere else to go, who had shown me kindness when others turned away—was in critical condition.Sarah Mitchell glanced at my pale face, concern evident in her eyes. "What's wrong over there?" she asked, setting down her coffee cup.I moved on instinct, grabbing essential items and shoving them into my bag. "My aunt Juliette has taken a turn for the worse. I need to rush back to Central Territory."A dark suspicion flashed through my mind: was this truly a natural deterioration of her condition, or had Emma Shadowcrest's schemes reached beyond Northern Territory? The timing felt too convenient—just as I discovered my true identity, the one person who might know about my past was suddenly at d
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left A She-Wolf's Betrayal
(Audrey's POV)Florian Stormhowl stared at me with those mesmerizing golden eyes. The moment hung between us like a fragile thread connecting our pasts and futures."Yes, you are Serena, my intended mate," he declared with unwavering certainty. His voice lacked its usual teasing tone, replaced by something deeper, more sincere.A storm of emotions washed over me. Relief, confusion, fear, and strangely, a sense of homecoming all battled within my chest. Who was I really? Audrey Winter or Serena Shadowcrest? Could I be both? The ground beneath my feet felt unsteady, as if my very identity was sand slipping through my fingers."Thank you," I whispered, fighting back tears. "For never giving up on me."His mouth curved into a small smile. "I promised I would find you.""You were always there," I said, the realization dawning on me. "Every time I needed someone most—when I was kidnapped, when someone stole my identity—you appeared."I thought of Arthur Moonstone, of Nathan Snowfang,
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left The Poisoning of Elder Shadowcrest
(Audrey's POV)"Elder!" I cried out as the elderly she-wolf collapsed in my arms, her frail body suddenly heavy against mine.Florian Stormhowl moved with blinding speed, catching her before she could fall to the floor. Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, staining her pale lips crimson."Get the pack healers!" Florian commanded, his voice cutting through the shocked silence that had fallen over the room.The Beta wolf by the door immediately snapped to attention. "Is there a medical team available?" he asked, already moving toward the exit."The wolf healers are already waiting outside," Mr. Shadowcrest responded, his voice oddly detached. "They were here for... Serena's needs."The irony wasn't lost on me—healers brought to tend to a fake Serena would now fight to save the real Serena's grandmother.Within moments, the room filled with pack healers in their traditional white robes. They worked with practiced efficiency, checking Elder Shadowcrest's vitals and preparing
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left The Truth Revealed
(Audrey's POV)The Shadowcrest gathering hall felt suffocating as I sat beneath the weight of Mrs. Shadowcrest's piercing gaze. Her demeanor had transformed from the anxious anger of previous nights to something far more chilling—cold mockery that made my skin crawl."Where are the bloodline verification ritual results that were supposed to come out today?" she demanded, her voice slicing through the tense silence.Florian's casual "Soon" only seemed to irritate her further. She turned to me, her lips curving into a cold smile that never reached her eyes."Ms. Winter," she said, practically spitting my name, "once the report comes out, I have only one request: never set foot in our Shadowcrest territory again! You've thrown our pack into chaos with your absurd claims!"I flinched at her venom, unable to defend myself against accusations I hadn't even made. It was Florian who believed I might be Serena, not me."SILENCE!!" Elder Shadowcrest's voice thundered through the hall with
Alpha's Regret After His Pregnant Luna Left Awaiting the Truth
(Audrey's POV)"Take me home."Those four simple words from Florian Stormhowl struck me with unexpected force. In all my years as a lone wolf, no one had ever said that to me before. Not Arthur Moonstone during our mate bond, not any pack member, not even my aunt Juliette who had occasionally taken me in.Home. Such a small word to cause such a large ache in my chest.I blinked rapidly, fighting back the moisture gathering in my eyes. Despite my best efforts, a single tear escaped, trailing down my cheek before I could wipe it away."Florian," I began hesitantly, my voice barely above a whisper, "if I'm not who you think I am... could we still be friends?"The question seemed absurd even as it left my lips. Yet I couldn't help the desperate desire to hold onto this warmth, this connection—even if only as packmates. After losing my mate bond with Arthur, after the betrayal and heartache, I'd convinced myself I didn't need anyone. But Florian's persistent presence in my life had so
