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Chapter One

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

Chapter Two

The weeks flew by like seconds.Each day, a constant reminder of Damon’s betrayal.Amber had been stripped of her title as Luna, demoted to the rank of a mere servant, forced to work in the kitchens like she never belonged.Life in the pack house had only grown worse since Damon turned his back on her.The divorce papers had been signed. And Damon had threatened to throw her out of the pack house.The only reason she remained was because of Alpha Kyle—Damon’s father. The man who had treated her like a daughter when everyone else had forsaken her.Even on his sickbed, he had stood by her, ordering Damon to leave her be. But that did little to silence the rumors now consuming the pack.Bella had spread lies like poison, labeling her a cheat.A slut.A whore who had betrayed her husband.Damon had heard the rumors too, but chose silence. And that silence had only added weight to the lies.Amber hadn’t told him about the pregnancy.She couldn’t.Not like this. Not when the man she once l

Chapter Three

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

Chapter Four

Three months crawled by in the dungeon.Three long, rotting months of silence, cold, and the steady unraveling of Amber’s mind.She no longer recognized the sound of her own voice. She hadn’t spoken to anyone... truly spoken in weeks. Only the low muttering she sometimes caught herself doing, just to remind herself she was still real.That she was still alive.Her cell was a tomb—damp, pitch-dark except for the narrow slit near the ceiling where a thread of light sometimes snuck in. The stone floor bit into her knees when she knelt too long. The chains were gone now, they realized they didn’t need them. She had nowhere to go. No strength left to run.Her body had withered. Her hair hung in greasy knots around her hollow face. Her eyes, once full of fire, were now sunken and dull, shadowed with dark circles and hopelessness.The only visitor she had was the maid—young, silent and always avoiding Amber’s gaze. She came twice a day, sliding in a rusted plate and bowl without a word.St

Chapter Five

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

Chapter six

Amber didn’t know how much time had passed since Damon left. She just lay there on the cold stone floor, her arms wrapped around the dying child. Her body trembled from exhaustion, her eyes raw from crying. The little one barely moved now, his tiny body cold to the touch as greenish lines appeared beneath his skin like poison. A broken sob tore from her throat. Had she not suffered enough? Was it not enough that Damon had betrayed her? Now, she had to watch helplessly as her child faded in her arms, without ever being given the chance to save him. How could life be so cruel? How could Damon be so cruel? Her sobs grew louder. She was still crying when footsteps echoed down the corridor. Amber looked up. Standing in the doorway was the midwife. Her face was hard to read, neither pitying nor cold. She stepped forward without a word, kneeling beside Amber. “Give me the child,” the midwife said softly, reaching into her satchel. Amber instinctively tightened her grip, shielding th

Chapter Seven

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

Chapter Eight

Amber did her best not go beyond the speed limit, and after what felt like forever, she finally pulled up in front of the company.Her secretary, Selene, was already waiting at the ground entrance.“Good morning, Ma’am.” She collected her handbag and handed her a cup of coffee.“Thank you.” Amber took a sip as they walked inside.“The reports are ready, Ma’am. Business Development forwarded them first thing this morning.”Amber’s brow arched. “What reports?”“The one about the market analysis for the New York expansion,” Selene explained. “The partnership options, potential risks, and recommended contacts.”Amber stopped in her tracks, then turned to face her secretary with a sharp frown. “You mean those reports?”Selene nodded carefully.'What a coincidence' Amber thought. The first step of her plan had always been to expand into New York, where Alpha Damon was. It was the only way she could set her plans in motion and reclaim her daughter.She had tasked BD with mapping out companie

Chapter Nine

"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

Chapter Ten

Two Hours LaterNew York CityAlpha Damon sighed deeply after reading the proposal on the table."Kings corporation and their fucking demands. There's no way I'm signing this." He said dropping the papers back onto the table. His hair was messy due to the number of times he had run his fingers through them. The first three buttons of his shirt was left undone and his eyes were swollen due to lack of sleep.There were stacks of documents lying on the table, each a proposal from different companies that were eager to partner with him. But most of the companies were either those who were at the brink of going bankrupt or small upcoming companies looking for investors. Damon couldn't see himself working with any of this companies.Just then, he heard a knock on his door and Damon glanced at the screen on his tablet to find his secretary standing outside the door."Come in." He called and a second later, Gabriel, his secretary, walked in."What's it Gab? I told you I didn't want to be dist

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