Lahat ng Kabanata ng Divorced Heiress Pregnant with the Alpha CEO's Secret : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

ELARA.."Four months?" I stared at Dr. Chen like she'd lost her mind. "Human pregnancies are nine months. You're telling me I'll give birth in four?""Werewolf pregnancy is faster than that of humans," she explained, packing up her equipment. "The supernatural digestion speeds everything up. Four months from being impregnated to delivery. Which means you're already almost a month along, and you have roughly three months left."The room spun. Three months. Twelve weeks to prepare for motherhood. For twins. For bringing two impossibly powerful beings into a world that already wanted to use or destroy them."That's not enough time," I managed. "I can't, I'm not ready—""No one's ever ready," Rowan said quietly. "But ready or not, it's happening. Which means we need to make decisions. Fast."Dr. Chen's expression turned serious. "Elara, I need you to understand the risks. Twin supernatural pregnancies are extremely rare because they're extremely dangerous. The magical drain on your body

ELARA..Thursday's visit with Lyanna started exactly two minutes early, which should have been my first warning.She swept into Rowan's safe house like she owned it, carrying an ancient leather bound book and giving off enough Alpha authority to make my newly awakened wolf howl in submission. I hated that instinctive response, hated that my body recognized her power even when my mind resisted."You look exhausted." Her first words weren't a greeting but an assessment. "How much have you been eating?""Good to see you too, Mother." I waved to the couch. "Please, make yourself comfortable."She ignored the sarcasm, setting the book on the coffee table before placing her hand on my forehead like I was a child. "You're running hot. The twins are already drawing energy. This is happening faster than I expected.""Dr. Chen said the pregnancy was progressing normally—""Dr. Chen doesn't understand Moonborne pregnancies." Lyanna's voice was sharp. "No one does anymore. Our bloodline hasn't

ELARA..I woke to screaming.Not mine, though my throat was raw like I'd been doing my share. The screaming came from outside, from the grounds, from wolves in agony. I stumbled from bed, still in the oversized shirt I'd fallen asleep in, and rushed to the window.The Moonborne estate was under attack.Rebels poured over the walls, dozens of them, their eyes wild with the madness that came from severing pack bonds. They moved with coordinated accuracy that shouldn't have been possible for wolves without Alpha leadership."Elara, get back!" Rowan was at my door, already half shifted. "They're here for you. For the twins."Below, Kael's Blackwood wolves clashed with the attackers, his massive black form unmistakable as he tore through three of the rebels simultaneously. Lyanna's silver wolf commanded her pack with brutality, her Alpha voice carrying even through the chaos.But there were too many. For every rebel that fell, two more appeared."The safe room," Rowan urged, pulling at m

ELARA.."You're making a mistake." Lyanna's voice was cold as ice as she cornered me in the tower library two hours after my judgment. "That girl tried to kill you. Tried to steal your children. And you reward her with mercy?""I didn't reward her. I gave her life in a cell." I kept my eyes on the book I wasn't really reading. "There's a difference.""Not to the pack members who bled defending you." She moved closer, her presence overwhelming. "They want justice, Elara. Blood for blood. By showing weakness—""It's not weakness." I finally looked up. "It's choice. I chose mercy because I can. Because I have the power to decide life or death, and I chose life. That's not weak—that's control.""It's naive." Lyanna's frustration was clear. "You think showing mercy makes you noble? It makes you a target. Every enemy will think they can attack you and live. Every challenger will see softness where there should be strength.""Then let them challenge me." I stood, my own Alpha power rising

ELARA..The summons came at breakfast.Not a request—a formal summons delivered by three pack elders wearing ceremonial robes and expressions that meant business. They stood in the doorway of the dining room where I sat alone, pushing eggs around my plate while the twins did gymnastics in my stomach."Elara Sterling, Alpha Queen and Luna-elect," the eldest one spoke, his voice formal and cold. "You are called to appear before the Council of Elders at sunset tonight. Your presence is required, not requested.""What's this about?" I set down my fork."The council will explain." He bowed slightly—just enough to be respectful, not enough to show submission. "Sunset. The great hall. Do not be late."They left before I could ask more questions.Nyx appeared from the hallway where she'd been listening. "That's not good.""What's happening?""The elders are getting nervous. You and Kael are—" she made a vague gesture, "—whatever you are. Not together but not apart. The pack needs clarity. S