er bed and her eighteenth birthday,This had to be a dream. A terrible, ridiculous dream. She pressed trembling fingers against her forehea

hed onto the floor. Pain exploded through her face. Still dazed, she looked up slowly. Alpha Klein stood beside the woman, fury burning in his eyes. He approached Ria with terrifying calmness. "Charlotte," he said coldly, "you may disrespect yourself all you want but do not ever insult my Lunas." Lunas? Ria's stomach twisted. "She is carrying my heir," Klein continued sharply. "Something you failed to do despite countless chances." Ria stared at him in horror. "No..." she whispered shakily. "No, this can't be real, I was in London just Yesterday was my birthday and I went home,I remember going home."Her breathing became uneven. "I'm not married and even if I were, I would never marry someone like you." Klein's expression darkened instantly.Before she could react he grabbed a fistful of her hair and yanked her upward violently. Ria screamed.Pain shot through her scalp as tears filled her eyes. "Stop." The command came from behind them. Instantly, Klein released her. Ria collapsed back to the floor, clutching her head painfully. Klein quickly straightened himself and forced a smile. "Alpha Moon," he said respectfully. "I didn't expect you this early." Ria looked up weakly as a man stepped into the room.Tall,Dark-haired,Sharp jawline. Cold gray eyes.Michael!! Her breath caught instantly. He walked closer and extended a hand toward her.Ria stared at him in disbelief. "Michael..." she whispered. He gently helped her to her feet. "You gave me a gift yesterday," she said frantically. "At my birthday party You remember me, don't you?" For one brief moment, Michael held her gaze. Ria searched his face desperately, silently begging for recognition.But his expression remained unreadable. Without answering, he slowly released her hand and stepped away. Alpha Klein quickly gestured toward a chair. "Please sit, Alpha Moon," he said nervously before glancing back at Ria with irritation. "Forgive the embarrassment caused by my servant, Charlotte, She's always causing trouble." Servant?Ria's chest tightened painfully. Klein continued speaking, trying hard to pull Michael's attention away f