Chapter 1 I had been the Luna of the Lunethorne Pack for three years . After enduring countless rounds of egg retrieval procedures , I had finally succeeded with IVE this year . Now , I was pregnant with triplets . Nevertheless , just when I was eagerly awaiting the arrival of my pups , I overheard a conversation between my Alpha mate , Cedric Drayden , and his beta outside the study . " Luna is already six months pregnant . If she finds out that the three embryos in her womb came from Amelia and not her , I'm afraid she won't be able to handle the truth . " Cedric's gaze sharpened , and he shot the beta a displeased look . " Then make sure she never finds out . I've been planning this for years . Every night , I slipped birth control into the milk she always drank before bed . I even bribed the pack doctors at Crescent Vale Hospital to forge fake medical reports so she'd believe she was infertile and agree to IVE willingly . ' " Amelia loves pups more than anything , but I could never let her suffer the pain of carrying them . Lavinia has held the Luna title for years , so giving birth to pups for Amelia is exactly what she should do . If anything happens to these pups , I'll make her pay with her life . " vay in Moonmere . A shiver ran through me , but I forced myself to stay still . I quickly messaged my brother , far away [ Evander , help me . I want to go back to Starveil Pack . I need to leave Cedric . ] Their conversation inside the study continued . " But Luna went through so much just to get pregnant with these three pups . You've seen how happy she's been since then . If anything slips and she finds out the truth , it'll crush her . " Cedric let out a cold , mocking laugh . The light fell across his face , but I couldn't quite make out his expression . " From the very beginning , I sealed the mated bond with Lavinia for her fertility . She's enjoyed the support of the Lunethorne Pack all these years . This is her way of repaying that . " " Besides , the pups are coming out of her body . They'll call her Mom when they're born . If you look at it that way , she's not losing anything " My wolf thrashed inside jne , letting out a cry of anguish . I couldn't listen anymore . I stumbled away from the study . As I passed the nursery , something compelled me to go in . My steps were unsteady , my mind spinning . Because it was an IVF pregnancy , I had known the genders of the three pups from the start . They were two boys and a girl I stared at the two little blue cribs and one pink one , at the shelves neatly stocked with formula , diapers , and rows of tiny toys . Tears finally spilled from my eyes . I was just over six months pregnant , but with triplets , I had an incredible round belly . Even walking and sleeping had become agonizing Tasks Still , i had personally arranged every detail in this nursery . Now , looking at every carefully chosen item , all I could feel was a cruel sense of irony . The pups were growing inside me , yet they weren't mine . How laughable was that . Just then , Evander , who had received the message , gave me a call . hat's going on , Lavinia ? What happened ? I thought you and Cedric were doing great . Aren't you pregnani ? " CallApp Google Play I wanted to say something , anything , but when I opened my mouth , all that came out was a choked sob . It was true , Cedric had treated me so well . In fact , in all of Ravelle's packs , there was a saying : Alpha Cedric was decisive and ruthless in everything , except when it came to his Luna . She was his only w only weakness . Five years ago , we met at the Rite of Pairs and fell in love at first sight . Three years after we sealed the mate bond , and for a total of eight years , I had basked in Cedric's exclusive , unwavering affection . If I hadn't heard that conversation with his beta just now , I never would have believed any of this had been a lie , I took a deep breath and told my brother the truth . On the other end , Evander went quiet for a moment , sensing my turmoil . Then his voice softened . " If you don't want these pups , I can help you find another hospital for the procedure . " " I'll come get you the day after tomorrow . Don't worry . You've got your brother now ,