PART- 1

[ Cassandra ]

“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!