Chapter 1

VALERIA Are… are you sure, Esther? I ask with a broken voice.

My heart races, filled with happiness.

Very sure, Luna.

Youre pregnant.

Why havent I been able to smell it, or his father? I ask, worried.

Its very recent, perhaps thats why.

Give it a few more days and you should be able to sense the pheromones.

She replies, and I nod, my eyes blurred with tears.

I am the Luna of the Autumn Forest pack.

Three years ago, I married the man I love madly, despite not being destined mates, my Alpha Dorian.

Ive given everything to be the perfect Luna, the pillar he can lean on.

However, a shadow looms over my marriagethe topic of an heir.

Ive never been able to get pregnant, and I admit I dont share the bed with Dorian as often.

But I know his duties as Alpha keep him extremely busy and stressed.

Please, dont tell anyone in the pack.

I want to surprise my husband.

Dont worry, Luna, I wont say anything.

Congratulations! She smiles at me, and I return the smile, overflowing with excitement and happiness.

Despite being a foreigner, not originally belonging to this pack, ever since my parents died and the previous Alpha took me in, Ive never felt rejected or looked down upon.

Thats why Ive devoted myself fully to my duties as Luna.

Im grateful for my life and the wonderful man Im married to.

***** Whats with all this food? Is there going to be a party? Hands off! I swat away the greedy claws of Sophia, my best friend, who sneaked in through the back kitchen door.

But wow, puff pastry tart and everything! she says, sitting on a stool.

Honestly, I may have gone a bit overboard with the dishes, but Im so happy I want everything to be perfect.

All my Alphas favorite foods are ready! Well, today is Dorians and my anniversary.

I want to celebrate with an intimate dinner, I say, turning back to the caramel on the stove.

I dont hear her respond, so I turn halfway, curious.

Whats wrong? N-nothing, nothing… I just heard the Alpha had an emergency today.

Didnt he tell you? she asks, and I frown.

Actually, Dorian doesnt usually explain much about his work.

I guess its to avoid worrying me.

No, but hell come back anyway.

He knows today is special.

I respond, completely convinced.

She looks at me strangely.

first person who approached me in this pack and has always

greatly

tell you,

very important to me, I say suddenly, wanting to share the good news with her, but not

asks, gossip-mode activated, leaning over the counter

No, no.

Tomorrow.

know, I reply, and

Ill leave you with your mystery

got things

anniversary night, she grumbles, frustrated I didnt spill the secret, and leaves the

I check the clock.

Theres still time.

take off my apron and head to the second floor to shower and get

to be perfect tonight, celebrating

for the thousandth time,

and

cold dishes on the dining table and

when I hear the front door open

scent tingles my nose,

out

jet-black hair is tied in a high ponytail, and my intensely blue eyes, highlighted with makeup, stare

watching my imposing Alpha enter the

Lots of work, right? I grab the coat hes holding to hang

see him clutching some documents, but I

move closer to kiss him, but he steps

dirty from

he says, his piercing honey eyes staring at

part of

carries too many responsibilities after inheriting the role

sexy, and for

can even catch the scent of

would he shower before coming home? And he said he was dirty, yet its clear

give me a second to reheat

hungry… Im not

we need

the dinner Forget

go to

to tell you something, his authoritative voice makes

follow him, starting to feel deeply

pocket, clutching the

you planning a party? he asks, glancing at

My heart clenches.

I know youve been

forgot our anniversary? Today marks three years since we mated, I say, sitting

beside me, but

been overly affectionate, but

Too cold.

alarm goes off inside

Of course, I remembered.

anniversary,

will change with

relationship hasnt been

pack elders keep pressuring him for

him about the baby, hell be

because I cant stand this any Wait!

you wanted

paper and hand it

him, anxious, waiting for his joy to

Well

has blessed us with a son!

rise and move

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