บททั้งหมดของ Once His Mate, Now His Rival: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

On the bustling night streets of Duskdale, Amber Cross made her way home from the hospital, a bright smile stretching across her face as she held a brown envelope tightly against her chest.The doctor’s words echoed joyfully in her mind, “Congratulations, Mrs. Cross. You’re two weeks pregnant!”Amber let out a soft squeal of happiness, her fingers trembling with excitement as she gently rubbed her stomach.As Luna of the Silver Moon Pack, humiliation had always been part of the package. Married to Alpha Damon—heir to a billion dollar empire and leader of one of the most powerful packs in the region. Yet, in the eyes of the pack members, she was still just a lowly omega who married up.And Damon?He had never truly loved her.The only reason he agreed to the marriage was the mate bond. There was no affection. No warmth. Just duty.But now, with this pregnancy coming her way, Amber couldn't help but hope it might change everything.Her heart pounded as she reached the pack house.With a

Silence crashed over the room.Then gasps.Alpha Damon turned to Amber, his eyes dark as coals, and barked, “How could you? Father loved you like his own!”Amber instinctively stepped back, fear and panic flashing across her face.Her knees buckled, and she fell to the ground.“N... no. I... I did no such thing. I didn’t kill him, Damon. You have to believe me!” she stammered, tears escaping her eyes as Damon’s words hung heavy in the air.Bella, seething, snapped, “It was her. I saw her!”Amber’s mouth fell open in shock. “She’s lying, Damon. I did not kill Father!”But Damon wasn’t buying it.He turned to the guards, voice sharp as steel. “Seize her! Take her to the council to be judged!”The guards moved quickly, descending on Amber and grabbing her arms as they dragged her toward the council.Amber thrashed, her voice rising. “I’m innocent, Damon! I did not kill Father! I’m being framed!”Her screams drew the attention of the pack, and soon the council room filled with members.Th

Back at the pack house, chaos reigned beneath a veil of tense silence.The news about the Luna had spread like wildfire, that she was in labor.Every corridor buzzed with hushed voices. Pack members lingered just outside the Queen’s quarters, pacing, whispering, praying. Inside the chamber, the air was thick with pain, fear, and the scent of blood and incense.Alpha Damon sat by Bella’s side, gripping her hand tightly. She lay sprawled across the bed, her body wracked with labor pains, her face slick with sweat.“Everything will be fine,” Damon whispered, his voice low, reassuring. “You’ll be alright.”But his eyes betrayed him—sharp with worry, rimmed with sleeplessness.Suddenly, the doors burst open.A maid hurried in, followed closely by the midwife. Damon surged to his feet, rage flashing in his eyes.“What the hell took you so long?” he snapped. His voice cracking across the room like a whip.The midwife flinched but didn’t stop moving. “Forgive me, my Lord. I... I was with Mis

SIX YEARS LATERAmber's lips curled into a smile the moment she stepped into her son's room. Her smile grew even bigger when she saw her little angel still fast asleep in his little bed.She gently closed the door behind her and walked quietly to his side.“Hey, sweetheart,” she whispered softly, brushing a strand of hair from his forehead. “It’s time to wake up.”“Not yet, Mummy. I wanna sleep a little more,” the boy mumbled, his voice muffled by the pillow.Amber laughed quietly to herself. No matter how early he went to bed, her little boy just wasn’t a morning person, something he’d definitely inherited from his…She paused, her smile faltering for a moment before she shook her head, refusing to let the thought in.“But if you don’t get up now, you’ll be late for school.”With a dramatic sigh, the boy pulled the bedsheet over his head.“Then let me skip school today,” he muttered from beneath the fabric.Amber grinned. “Even if I told you I’ll be driving you to school today?”The

"What? You will be meeting the father of your child and ex husband in two hours and you're just telling me this now? Amber!!" Jessie shrieked the moment the call connected, the anger in her voice didn't go unnoticed.Amber removed the phone from her ear for a bit before placing it back. "I'm sorry babe. I only found out about everything this morning. It was a quick decision.""Well, I can't say I blame you. You've been planning this for the last six years, there's no way you'd back down now.""See, I knew you'd understand me.""But are you going to be okay though. You are going to be meeting Damon after so long. You may have moved on but that bastard was once your Alpha and there may still be some bond there.""The one bond we shared was severed by him years ago. I mean come on babe, I closed that chapter years ago and you know it. The only reason am going along with this is because it's better to keep him close and it makes it easier to see my daughter. Besides, Marcus called and sai