LOGIN"Tell me one thing, Dominic," Cassandra said, fighting back tears. "After everything we've been through... was there ever a chance you would choose me?" The answer was written all over his face. On the day Cassandra Croft discovers she's pregnant, Alpha Dominic Woodford brings home the woman he once believed dead—his fated mate, Amelia Croft, and Cassandra's own sister. Faced with a choice between destiny and devotion, Dominic chooses destiny, leaving his pregnant wife with a shattered heart. Without a word, Cassandra disappears. Four years later, she has rebuilt her life as a talented doctor and a devoted mother to a little boy fighting a mysterious illness. But fate isn't finished with them yet. When Dominic accompanies a sick Amelia to the hospital, a familiar scent stops him in his tracks—the scent of his own pup. The mate he abandoned is finally within reach, but Cassandra is no longer the woman he left behind. And this time, winning her back may cost him everything.
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“Luna, you’re two weeks pregnant!”
My mind went numb, eyes unable to believe what my doctor showed me on the monitor screen. A small life was forming inside me.
My baby.
Mine and Dominic’s child, the heir to NightShade Pack.
“Is..is it true?” I asked her again to confirm, my eyes were moistened.
“Yes, Luna. You are finally blessed with a child. I hope now this pack would stop demeaning you and see you as their true Luna. You are also a doctor, how could you not notice the changes in your body?” Ellie, my friend and trainee doctor at the pack hospital said, placing a hand on my shoulder.
“I was so occupied in the hospital and doing my duties as Luna that I hardly got time to sleep.” I forced a smile.
“I hope these people will see your efforts and sacrifices once this baby is born.” She said with a genuine smile.
It’d be like crying for the moon if I expect the pack to love me and accept me wholeheartedly and not under their Alpha’s fear. But with this baby, a seed of hope growing inside me, I could dream of receiving some genuine respect and also my husband’s affection.
“Ellie, can you please keep my pregnancy records confidential until I break this news to Dominic? I don’t trust anyone around here except you. Dominic is coming home tonight and till then I want it to remain between us.” I requested her.
“Sure, Luna but make sure you eat healthy and avoid stress. In your condition, this alpha baby might require more of the nutrition from you.” She advised me and prescribed pre-natal medicines that pregnant she-wolves had to take.
“Although, I am wolfless but I will protect this baby with my life.” I said placing my hand on my belly.
“It’s undeniable. This baby and the alpha are lucky to have you in their lives.” She said.
I left the hospital and went to the pack house to see the preparations of my husband’s grand welcome. He had gone for two weeks to fight the rogues. It was a fierce battle that he was fighting with other alphas.
I was still trying to process the news but I was overwhelmed.
I never thought it would be possible. Not in a million years.
For two years, I had been his Luna in name only. On our wedding day, Dominic made it perfectly clear: this was a marriage on papers. He would never touch me. Never.
Because his heart belonged to someone else. My older sister. His true mate.
She died two years ago in an accident, and a part of him died with her.
I knew I could never compare to my dead sister. I wasn't foolish enough to try. So I did the only thing I could— trying my best to be a worthy luna. I attended every meeting, resolved every dispute, cared for every wolf who needed help. I told myself that if I worked hard enough, if I became worthy enough, maybe one day Dominic would look at me. Really look at me.
But two weeks ago everything changed.
The night of his farewell banquet before he left to fight against rogues, he came home drunk.
I vividly remember the touch when he hugged me out of the blue and asked me if he could kiss me, he told me that he badly wanted me.
I allowed myself to be loved by my husband for the first time in two years.
That night sowed the seeds of love and a new hope inside my womb.
“Luna, the alpha has arrived at the pack. You are expected to be present for his welcome.”
A voice pulled me out of my thoughts and I saw a guard standing at my office door.
Dominic was home. Finally, my wait was over and I could tell him about our baby.
I wiped my tears. My heart swelled and my feet were already running towards the gates to welcome my husband whom I was about to see after a long time.
He stepped out of the car, clad in a grey suit, his tall, muscular frame and alpha aura intimated the air around him, he had the emotionless expression but his charismatic personality, the most handsome face made my stomach churn.
I placed my hand on my belly. I was carrying the flesh of this man. I can’t wait to see his reaction when he learns about his pup.
“Dominic!” I whispered his name.
Our eyes met for a flicker of a second and my heart fluttered. Those ocean blue eyes captivated me.
I walked towards him but my feet stopped when he stepped aside and lifted someone out of the car.
My heart sank.
It was a woman, not some woman but my older sister whom everyone considered dead two years ago.
“Amelia?” I gasped.
My sister, his fated mate and true love was back!
[ Cassandra ]“Don’t tell me that you are affected by their marriage announcement.”Roman handed me a glass of lemonade as I was feeling dizzy after too many glasses of wine.“What makes you imagine this theory, Alpha?” I tilted my head slightly only to give him a quick glance.“It was all written on your face during the dinner. Anyone could guess that you looked stiff and lost throughout the time. I am sure Dominic noticed it too.” He replied smoothly.“I am not bothered about that but…” I paused because a tiny part of it might be true, “I saw how the werewolf world hasn’t forgotten me but Woodford family, they are too pride to accept the fact that I contributed in their growth.”I tried convincing myself thousand times that it shouldn’t affect me. I wanted to bury my past but I forgot that I still had a soul that bled by their coldness. They couldn’t see how I sacrificed my own happiness, forgot my existence and did everything for the family who never accepted me.“Anyway, I didn’t
[ Dominic ]“Alpha, convince us why we should believe you? Lucian is your cousin and we all know why he was banished from your family and pack. Give us a guarantee that you’ll fight as an alpha of east region, on our side to defeat him and his growing terror.”On the dinner table, a middle-aged alpha asked me.The air was mixed with both a sense of celebration and also tension. Not all of us are on good terms with one another. And this one was one of them who had a tendency to distrust everyone.I dropped my fork and faced him. All the curious gaze was on me.“Alpha, you should try some steaks.” Amelia, who was sitting on my left side, offered him.“Ms. Croft, let your mate speak first. We all know this pack spent good money to arrange this feast.” His eyes were challenging me while he responded to her.“Amelia..” I gave her a passive command to keep silent. I spoke as her alpha and she understood the gravity of the situation.“I will let Alpha Roman Storm to lead us if such circumsta
[ Cassandra ]“Can’t stand this woman. I mean just look at her. She’s all over the place, jumping here and there. She thinks being a good host makes her a good Luna candidate. She looks desperate.” Ellie rolled her eyes who was standing beside me.“Let her live this evening. She has been waiting for this day for so long.” I commented.My own eyes observed how Amelia was trying her best to be everywhere, talking and greeting alphas and their families who arrived at the pack.Exhaustion and pressure of performing in her best capacity were clearly visible on her perfectly drew expressions.“But nobody seems to see her more than Alpha Dominic’s side chick. They used to respect you, adore you for your personality.” She whispered and it was true.“I worked hard to earn that but I am not interested in this show anymore. So, let’s have our dinner quickly and leave.” I said gulping down another shot of an expensive wine.“You can go but I’ll stay. I am still hoping that my mate will come tonig
[ Cassandra ]The day arrived when all the alphas started gathering at the Night Shade Pack. The arrangements were done on a praiseworthy level but the money was also spent like water. The management didn’t care if they would run out of funds in the time of emergency.Dominic already had too much on his platter. I could see him working tirelessly without proper sleep and skipping meals.After our conversation at the cliff, I again blocked all the chances of coming across him.“Are you joining the dinner?” Ellie asked.She couldn’t stop talking about the dresses that she had selected to wear every day ever since she learned about the council meeting and the gathering.“I am not interested in the packs’ politics anymore. It’s a toxic environment, especially middle-aged males eying me like a candy.” I replied nonchalantly and it was true.Keeping such men at a hand’s distance used to be the biggest challenge for me.“Come on, you can’t miss such lavish dinner. It’s not new for you and yo
[ Cassandra ]Four years later…The fresh and humid air carrying the earthy scent inside my calmed my throbbing brain cells. My fingers wrapped around the coffee mug. I read the reports and they didn’t look promising.I had been doing my research on this unidentified illness among werewolves for thr
[ Dominic ]I felt an uneasy feeling settling in my chest. My wolf, Rex, was anxious, pacing and howling around in my mind.I snapped at Cassandra when she called me. She wanted to tell me something but I said harsh words to her in my anger. Amelia had been crying and I couldn’t see her state after
[ Cassandra ]I woke up on the hospital bed, the sterilized smell of the medicines and beeping sound of machines reached into my ears and I tried to move.A dull pain aches in my whole body, especially my lower abdomen and as soon as I recalled how I ran after my husband to explain to him that I wa
[ Cassandra ]“There’s only one woman in my heart and that’s you, Amy. I have only loved you because you’re irreplaceable in my life.”Dominic’s confession crushed the last flicker of hope inside me. I felt a part of me dying, the part he saved and revived two years ago.“Oh, Dominic, I don’t doubt












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