Chapter 1 My usually biased parents suddenly threw me a 28th birthday party when I was eight months pregnant . In the midst of the sudden fire , without hesitation , they shoved me aside and ran ahead with my sister Lyra , who was suffering from leukemia . Just as I thought I was about to be swallowed by the flames , my Alpha mate , Devon , charged in without a second thought , holding me tight and carrying me to safety . The fire scorched him , but he didn't seem to care . He gently caressed my belly with worry in his eyes . " You're still carrying our pup , " he said softly . " If anything happened to you , what would I do ? " I had thought , finally , I had found someone in this cold world who truly loved me . Until I overheard his conversation with Lyra . " Lyra , just wait . Once she gives birth and we get the umbilical cord blood , I can save you . " A chill ran through me , and without hesitation , I pulled out my phone and called the pack hospital . " Hello , I'd like to schedule a termination . " I had just secured the appointment slip for my termination when I ran straight into Devon . He was helping my sister Lyra as she went for her own checkup . When he saw me , his steps faltered . The Alpha's gaze immediately dropped to my belly . " Haley , what are you doing at the pack hospital ? I thought today wasn't your prenatal checkup . " I had always mistaken this tension for proof of his love , but in that moment I understood : I was nothing more than a " container " to save Lyra . " I just felt a little uncomfortable ... thought I'd come check , " I said , choking back my sob . Devon immediately stepped forward , supporting my arm , his fingers brushing my abdomen instinctively . " Where does it hurt ? What did the pack doctor say ? Is the pup okay ? What are the results ? " The concern in his eyes looked genuine , yet all I felt was an icy chill slicing through me . Lyra , however , glared at me with unkable displeasure , her tone sharp " Making such a fuss over a pregnancy . ' I don't even know why we're keeping you around . If anything happens to that pup in your womb , I won't let you off . " I handed Devon the ultrasound report I'd just taken . " The results say everything's fine . The pup is healthy . " Devon finally let out a sigh of relief , but his other hand never let go of Lyra's . " Good . You should go rest . Lyra still has a few more tests today - I'll stay with her until they're done . " I had always told myself that Devon's attentiveness to Lyra was just out of love for me . Loving me meant caring for my sister , too . But it had never occurred to me that this was the real reason . Watching them walk away together , I couldn't help but follow them , catching sight of them entering the office of the head of hematology . My father . " Lyra's condition can't wait . We have to find a matching blood source immediately , " my father said , his voice edged with anxiety . Devon squeezed Lyra's hand tightly , his tone firm . Chapter 1 " Just a little longer . Two months at most . Once Haley delivers the pup , we can get the umbilical cord blood and save Lyra . " " She might not even make it through a month . The surgery has to happen immediately , " my father said , his voice leaving no room for argument . 4o a C - section now . The eight - month - old pup is viable " voice from the corner made me freeze It was my mother , an obstetrician . None of them were innocent in this conspiracy . I had been naïve enough to think that after I got pregnant , my parents would finally show me some care . " But Haley's pup is only eight months . A forced C - section now - won't that be dangerous ? " Devon asked suddenly , snapping me back to reality . My mother frowned , her tone cold . " Right now , Lyra's life is all that matters . Nothing else counts . " Chapter 1 In "CEO, The Maid is Your Stunning Wife" by CrushReel, a gripping tale unfolds as an adopted daughter faces a life-altering decision. To save her grandmother, she enters a marriage of convenience with a wealthy but paralyzed elderly man. However, a twist of fate, coupled with her severe myopia, leads her to mistakenly identify the wrong groom on the wedding day. This modern romance novel delves into themes of sacrifice, family bonds, and unexpected love connections. As the protagonist navigates the complexities of her unconventional situation, readers are drawn into a web of secrets and revelations. The unique blend of billionaire intrigue and sweet romance sets this story apart in the genre landscape. "CEO, The Maid is Your Stunning Wife" offers a refreshing take on contract lovers and secret identities, crafting a narrative that captivates with each turn of the page. Dive into this ongoing series at CrushReel for an engaging read that promises to keep you hooked till the very end.