Semua Bab The Lie Everyone Knew But Me: Bab 1 - Bab 9

I swallowed the bitter red wine, forcing myself to appear calm.My voice was barely audible. "How far along is she?"Carlen Alvarado seemed to jolt awake from a dream. The crystal wine glass in his hand suddenly shattered.Shards instantly dug into his palm, and blood trickled between his fingers.However, he didn't seem to care. He rushed over and pulled me into a tight embrace, his voice trembling. "Irene, it's not what you think. The pup was an accident!"At his words, my wolf howled in despair within me.Suppressing the sting in my throat, I asked word by word, "So, did you really make another woman carry your pup?"Carlen just remained silent. He didn't answer.I closed my eyes. Tears slid down silently.The thought of him holding another woman like this made me instinctively shove him away and turn to leave.Carlen pursued me to the door, but his phone rang at that moment.I heard a saccharine voice on the other end. "Alpha Carlen, your little pup is kicking me insid

I didn't question Carlen further. I simply let him drive me home.On the way, he explained everything about that incident.Nine months ago, while negotiating a business deal, someone had spiked his drink with a strong aphrodisiac. In a haze, he was taken home by a waitress named Lily.After that incident, he punished the establishment and gave Lily a sum of money as compensation. He told her to leave the Silvermoon Pack's territory.However, he never expected her to end up being bred. Carlen's mother, Judy Moran, found out about this incident. She brought Lily back to the pack and insisted on keeping what might be a future heir.I knew how obsessed Judy was with heirs.Right after our wedding seven years ago, Carlen and I were ambushed by rogues on our honeymoon.During the escape, he was shot with a bullet laced with silver nitrate while protecting me.He used the last of his strength to push me to safety so I could run. But how could I leave my mate behind?I chose to stay

Lily was terrified by the anger on Carlen's face. Her face was pale as she struggled in pain. "I don't know. Irene told me to come in the wedding dress…"Just as he was about to ask further, a voice from the hall's entrance called out, "Who's Carlen? Irene sent you a package."Carlen didn't care if Lily was still weak from just giving birth. He shoved her aside and rushed forward to take the package.When he saw my name as the sender, the tight knot in his chest loosened slightly.But when he opened the package, the first thing he saw was a medical report. His eyes lit up with a surge of excitement. I was pregnant with his pup!But right after that, he saw the medical certificate of abortion and the signed mate bond dissolution agreement. He collapsed to the floor, completely shattered.Judy rushed over and snatched the documents from his hands. Once she saw the medical certificate of abortion, she snapped, "That cursed woman dared to harm the Alpha bloodline of our pack! Lucki

My eight-year-old pup, Ryan Chandler, stumbled into my arms the moment I stepped through the door. My heart melted on the spot.His tiny hand clung tightly to the hem of my coat, his eyes full of love and dependence.Eight years ago, Carlen had abandoned me to be by Lily's side while she gave birth. I had considered giving up on the pup growing inside me.I had even scheduled the procedure. But just as I stood at the entrance of the healing center, the little pup kicked hard from within.In that instant, maternal instinct conquered all my sorrow. I chose to bring him into the world.Today, Hannah told me that there was a rare opportunity to explore cutting-edge treatment methods. My heart pounded with excitement. This opportunity meant the world to me. If I could take it, it would change the course of my future.However, hesitation crept in as I looked down at Ryan.Hannah must have sensed my conflict. She gently scooped Ryan into her arms, her tone stern and resolute. "I know

After the farce finally ended, I stayed in the lounge with Ryan.He snuggled up to me with his soft little body, his voice laced with concern. "Mommy, are you unhappy?"I held him tightly, feeling his warmth and dependence."Ryan, do you want a daddy?" I asked softly, torn between uncertainty and hesitation."I just want Mommy. Mommy, if you like him, then I'll like him too. If you don't, then I won't want him either." His answer was so simple and pure, yet it struck something deep in my heart.Tears welled up in my eyes. I hugged Ryan and broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. In that moment, all the strength I'd forced myself to hold onto finally gave way.Later, I contacted Carlen, hoping to have a proper talk. He came as promised, holding my favorite moonlight flowers and a box of custom-made desserts meant for healing."I figured you probably couldn't get these on Icebound Island, so I brought some over," he said, his tone full of concern.He put himself in a very low pos