Chapter 1 When I regained consciousness , the pain between my legs was excruciating . The harsh scent of wolfsbane and silver infused antiseptic assaulted my heightened senses . With trembling hands , I reached beneath the hospital blanket . My belly was flat . My pup- our pup was gone . My wolf howled in anguish within me , but I couldnt even find the strength to echo her cry . Only tears flowed uncontrollably down my cheeks . As a pup , I nearly drowned in the moonlit river during a pack hunt . The hypothermia damaged my wolfs connection to the moon my body temperature never fully recovered , my transformations became erratic and painful during the full moons , and pack healers warned that this unstable shifting might prevent me from ever carrying a pup to term . The moonlight that should strengthen our kind now seemed to weaken my wolf instead . But Thorne adored pups . After our mating ceremony , I began the ancient fertility rituals . For years , I never missed a session with the pack healer , choking down bitter herbs and undergoing painful treatments that made even my wolf whimper . No matter how busy he was with pack duties , Thorne always accompanied me to the healers den . My mate shouldnt face this alone , hed growl protectively . When the silver tipped needles pierced my skin during the treatments , hed bare his fangs at the healer , demanding they be gentler . On nights when the herbs made me too sick to eat , hed wrap his warm body around mine , his tears hot against my neck as our wolves grieved together . Well stop , hed whisper , his voice rough with emotion . No more treatments . I just need you . But I persevered , dreaming of the day wed welcome our own little pup into the pack . The night I confirmed my pregnancy , Thorne who never touched wolfsbane wine drank deeply in celebration . He held me close , his usual stoic Alpha demeanor replaced by joyful , almost puppy like laughter . I thought our packs future had never looked brighter . Our small family would finally be complete . apter f Then Ill leave the pack ! I snarled . Ill raise our pup alone ! But I never got the chance . He used his Alpha command something hed sworn never to do to me and everything went dark . When I woke , our pup was gone . In the ongoing romance novel "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" by CrushReel, Cassandra finds herself in a seemingly perfect marriage with a loving husband and adorable stepchildren. However, her troubled past looms large, raising questions about the true stability of her newfound family. As she navigates the complexities of blending her past and present, Cassandra must confront the shadows that threaten to disrupt her blissful facade. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and how will she protect her newfound happiness from the ghosts of her past? This modern tale delves into themes of redemption, family dynamics, and the intricate balance between love and secrets. The unique blend of billionaire romance and office drama adds layers of intrigue to Cassandra's journey as she strives to keep her personal life from unraveling. With a compelling narrative that intertwines sweet romance with contemporary challenges, "CEO's Twins Want Mommy Back" stands out as a must-read for fans of heartfelt stories set against the backdrop of corporate intrigue. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Cassandra's quest for love and acceptance in this captivating novel. Available to read online at CrushReel, immerse yourself in a world where past mistakes collide with present desires, promising a gripping narrative that will leave readers yearning for more.