“How can you have any objections to letting her have the moonstone ring? She took it upon herself to carry a pup for the future of our pack. Yet, all you do is get jealous. You’re so shameless!”
Everyone looked at me with the same expression that implied I was acting like a clown. They made me feel like I was the one making a scene and that all of this was somehow my fault.
But I loved Eugene. I wanted to be the one standing by his side. What had I done wrong?
The moonstone ring shimmered with a soft, sacred glow that stung my eyes. I remembered when Eugene promised me that he would give that precious ring to me one day.
Ironically, it was on Kristy’s finger now.
I swallowed the bitter taste of humiliation and said in a hoarse voice, “The moonstone ring suits Kristy better than me. If this is what Eugene wants, then she should keep it.”
Grace snorted coldly. “I’m glad you’re being sensible for once.”
Eugene looked uneasy. I hadn’t reacted as he had expected because I wasn’t crying or making a scene.
As an Omega, I had always felt insecure in love. I used to cling to him, constantly asking for his reassurance. He used to call me his “sweet burden”.
But now, my quiet restraint unsettled him.
That night, Eugene came to my room for the first time in a long while. He lifted the blanket and pulled me into his arms from behind.
“Selena,” he murmured. “I know things have been hard on you lately. Kristy’s pregnant now, and I’ve been confirmed as the next Alpha of the Nightwind pack. I can finally spend time with you.”
I froze, pleasantly surprised. “You said that once she was pregnant, you’d stay away from her for good. Did you mean it?”
Even with everything that had happened, I couldn’t ignore the flutter in my chest as he held me. He was my true mate. Even though he always used my frailty as an excuse not to mark me, the pull between us was undeniable.
If there was even the smallest chance, I still wanted to save our love.
Eugene cupped my face, smiling. “Of course I meant it. You’re my true mate appointed by the Moon Goddess.
Everyone is aware that Kristy and I merely got together for political reasons. Now that she’s pregnant, I don’t have to go to her anymore. Even my mother can’t say anything about this.
“We should plan for your marking soon. Once you’re carrying my pup, you’ll stop overthinking.”
He kissed my cheek gently.
I wanted to respond, but the cloying scent of wine from Kristy enveloped my sense of smell. It felt as if there was an invisible third presence between us.
Reflexively, I covered my mouth and nose. I couldn’t help but gag.
Just then, a sudden commotion broke out outside the room.
“Get the healer now! If anything happens to Kristy, can any of you bear that responsibility?”
“Alpha Eugene!” someone shouted from the hallway. “Luna Kristy says her stomach hurts. She seems to be bleeding!”
Eugene shoved me aside and bolted for the door. “What happened? Ask the guards to get the best healer for Kristy now!”
With that, he shifted into his wolf and tore off toward Kristy’s residence. In his haste, he knocked over some furniture and shattered the anniversary gift we once exchanged.
My maid, Daria Newell, who had been with me since my childhood, came in to clean the mess.
She handed me a handkerchief and said sadly, “Stop crying, Selena. Crying too much is bad for your health.”
I blinked, surprised. Had I been crying?
I reached up to touch my face and realized it was soaked with tears.
