LOGIN"Tell me one thing, Dominic," Cassandra said, fighting back tears. "After everything we've been through... was there ever a chance you would choose me?" The answer was written all over his face. On the day Cassandra Croft discovers she's pregnant, Alpha Dominic Woodford brings home the woman he once believed dead—his fated mate, Amelia Croft, and Cassandra's own sister. Faced with a choice between destiny and devotion, Dominic chooses destiny, leaving his pregnant wife with a shattered heart. Without a word, Cassandra disappears. Four years later, she has rebuilt her life as a talented doctor and a devoted mother to a little boy fighting a mysterious illness. But fate isn't finished with them yet. When Dominic accompanies a sick Amelia to the hospital, a familiar scent stops him in his tracks—the scent of his own pup. The mate he abandoned is finally within reach, but Cassandra is no longer the woman he left behind. And this time, winning her back may cost him everything.
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“Luna, you’re two weeks pregnant!”
My mind went numb, eyes unable to believe what my doctor showed me on the monitor screen. A small life was forming inside me.
My baby.
Mine and Dominic’s child, the heir to NightShade Pack.
“Is..is it true?” I asked her again to confirm, my eyes were moistened.
“Yes, Luna. You are finally blessed with a child. I hope now this pack would stop demeaning you and see you as their true Luna. You are also a doctor, how could you not notice the changes in your body?” Ellie, my friend and trainee doctor at the pack hospital said, placing a hand on my shoulder.
“I was so occupied in the hospital and doing my duties as Luna that I hardly got time to sleep.” I forced a smile.
“I hope these people will see your efforts and sacrifices once this baby is born.” She said with a genuine smile.
It’d be like crying for the moon if I expect the pack to love me and accept me wholeheartedly and not under their Alpha’s fear. But with this baby, a seed of hope growing inside me, I could dream of receiving some genuine respect and also my husband’s affection.
“Ellie, can you please keep my pregnancy records confidential until I break this news to Dominic? I don’t trust anyone around here except you. Dominic is coming home tonight and till then I want it to remain between us.” I requested her.
“Sure, Luna but make sure you eat healthy and avoid stress. In your condition, this alpha baby might require more of the nutrition from you.” She advised me and prescribed pre-natal medicines that pregnant she-wolves had to take.
“Although, I am wolfless but I will protect this baby with my life.” I said placing my hand on my belly.
“It’s undeniable. This baby and the alpha are lucky to have you in their lives.” She said.
I left the hospital and went to the pack house to see the preparations of my husband’s grand welcome. He had gone for two weeks to fight the rogues. It was a fierce battle that he was fighting with other alphas.
I was still trying to process the news but I was overwhelmed.
I never thought it would be possible. Not in a million years.
For two years, I had been his Luna in name only. On our wedding day, Dominic made it perfectly clear: this was a marriage on papers. He would never touch me. Never.
Because his heart belonged to someone else. My older sister. His true mate.
She died two years ago in an accident, and a part of him died with her.
I knew I could never compare to my dead sister. I wasn't foolish enough to try. So I did the only thing I could— trying my best to be a worthy luna. I attended every meeting, resolved every dispute, cared for every wolf who needed help. I told myself that if I worked hard enough, if I became worthy enough, maybe one day Dominic would look at me. Really look at me.
But two weeks ago everything changed.
The night of his farewell banquet before he left to fight against rogues, he came home drunk.
I vividly remember the touch when he hugged me out of the blue and asked me if he could kiss me, he told me that he badly wanted me.
I allowed myself to be loved by my husband for the first time in two years.
That night sowed the seeds of love and a new hope inside my womb.
“Luna, the alpha has arrived at the pack. You are expected to be present for his welcome.”
A voice pulled me out of my thoughts and I saw a guard standing at my office door.
Dominic was home. Finally, my wait was over and I could tell him about our baby.
I wiped my tears. My heart swelled and my feet were already running towards the gates to welcome my husband whom I was about to see after a long time.
He stepped out of the car, clad in a grey suit, his tall, muscular frame and alpha aura intimated the air around him, he had the emotionless expression but his charismatic personality, the most handsome face made my stomach churn.
I placed my hand on my belly. I was carrying the flesh of this man. I can’t wait to see his reaction when he learns about his pup.
“Dominic!” I whispered his name.
Our eyes met for a flicker of a second and my heart fluttered. Those ocean blue eyes captivated me.
I walked towards him but my feet stopped when he stepped aside and lifted someone out of the car.
My heart sank.
It was a woman, not some woman but my older sister whom everyone considered dead two years ago.
“Amelia?” I gasped.
My sister, his fated mate and true love was back!
[ Dominic ]“Dustin, seal all the entry and exit points at the pack. Do not let anyone leave without proper investigation but make sure that no one will suspect, am I clear?”“Yes, Alpha.” Dustin bowed.I rubbed my forehead. We were standing at the unguarded borders of our pack. The area had dense forests and uneven deep cliffs which was a dangerous landscape for anyone to cross. We had less security there because our own wolves might get injured.Our patrolling team saw movements in the deep valley, they were rogues. Their scent was traced in the mutated animal carcasses.“Do you think that it could be Lucian’s move?” Dustin broke the silence.I snapped my head in his direction.“What made you think so?” I narrowed my eyes.“It’s just a wild guess. Lucian has been silent for a while. He’s nowhere to be seen. His rogues have gone low profile. As far as we know him, he’s not someone who’d sit quietly. Perhaps he’s up to something vicious and we are just underestimating him, Alpha.”Dus
[ Cassandra ]“I think you’re my second chance mate, Rebecca.”Dominic said and brushed his lips against my forehead. The intimacy sent a tremor down my body. I was shocked to hear him saying it.A second chance mate when his fated mate was still alive and he hadn’t rejected her yet!“Alpha, this is impossible. Ms. Croft is your fated mate.” I said creating some distance between us.“Yes, she’s my fated mate but Knox never allowed me to mark her. I never felt the love that I am supposed to have for her. I agree, once I cared for her deeply when we were very young but it never transformed in love. She’s here because I promised to find a cure for her.”“You sound selfish, Alpha. A month ago, you were grieving the death of your wife.” I said.I didn’t know why I was falling for him all over again. He was still fighting with his complexed and undefined feelings. I wanted him to be certain.“I liked Cassandra. She was a person I respected. She had outdone herself. Maybe it was my bad luck
[ Dominic ]The guests started arriving since late morning. They were coming from different packs. I didn’t want to celebrate my birthday extravagantly but Amelia had already convinced my family and they made it a big celebration.In my own party, I felt restless, my eyes kept shifting to the main door of the packhouse. Cassius was coming to my pack for the first time. Dustin had security guards at every corner. The packhouse looked more like a fortress.I only wanted to gain Dr. Miller’s trust. Her worries were justifiable. Amelia and my mother had threatened her before. They’d see Cassius as a bigger threat.Standing in a corner of my grandmother’s room, I watched the cute interaction between my grandmother and Cassius. I had never seen her this happy before. The shine in her old eyes, her radiant smile, it showed how Cassius could lighten up someone’s day.“Luna, my Mom is a famous and busy doctor. Her patients only want to be treated by her. She’s a hero.” Cassius praised his moth
[ Cassandra ]“Wow! I have seen this kind of forests and mountains in movies, Mom. Mr. Dominic’s pack is in the middle of the forest?” Cassius, who kept asking me questions throughout our three hours of ride, asked me another question.“You can say that but they don’t live in the forest. It’s a modern town.” I told him.“Cass, we’re almost there. Please, sit down. You’ll have plenty of time there to explore the surroundings.” Ellie said who was sitting with us on the backseat.“Aunt Ellie, I never saw a werewolf pack before. I am just excited.” Cassius said and sat back but his eyes were full of wonder.I covered him properly and adjusted his cap.“Please, stay around us, Cass. If you need anything, only ask us, okay.” I reminded him for the millionth time.“I remember, Mom. Please, don’t worry.” He laughed but I knew the illusive world of Dominic Woodford and the people around him.I tried to ignore the knots in my stomach but as the pack was getting closer and closer, I couldn’t hel
[ Cassandra ]Four years later…The fresh and humid air carrying the earthy scent inside my calmed my throbbing brain cells. My fingers wrapped around the coffee mug. I read the reports and they didn’t look promising.I had been doing my research on this unidentified illness among werewolves for thr
[ Dominic ]I felt an uneasy feeling settling in my chest. My wolf, Rex, was anxious, pacing and howling around in my mind.I snapped at Cassandra when she called me. She wanted to tell me something but I said harsh words to her in my anger. Amelia had been crying and I couldn’t see her state after
[ Cassandra ]I woke up on the hospital bed, the sterilized smell of the medicines and beeping sound of machines reached into my ears and I tried to move.A dull pain aches in my whole body, especially my lower abdomen and as soon as I recalled how I ran after my husband to explain to him that I wa
[ Cassandra ]“There’s only one woman in my heart and that’s you, Amy. I have only loved you because you’re irreplaceable in my life.”Dominic’s confession crushed the last flicker of hope inside me. I felt a part of me dying, the part he saved and revived two years ago.“Oh, Dominic, I don’t doubt
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