el

year l

ept ringing in my mind, filling me with joy as I made my way t

ad wanted a baby for so long since we had mated. But every time I got pregna

decided to keep it to myself. I didn't want Zander to

went for a check-up, hoping for good news. When the doctor confirmed that the baby was growing healthy and strong,

or, but my hand halted in the

doesn't deserve to be your m

ed as my heart san

erence. We'll talk about it later," Zande

a

e

f-l

talking

her family and pack?" Avery's bored voic

ying to hold back tears. My eyes

e for the conference," Zander growled,

ldn't

! My mate, responsible for killing my family?! N

Avery was in love with Zander. But now, it's clear Zan

tidal wave, crashing against t

n I heard footsteps nearing the door. I

y room. Closing the door behind me, I frantically

to answer, but there was no response. The silence on the other end o

, I called my uncle, Jack. He

ad, but no one's picking up the phone," I b

ed! The pack... our pack... it's gone," Uncle Jac

I asked, hoping what I heard

r mate," Uncle Jack's voice sho

d to crumble away, leaving me su

mily... our pack," Uncle's voice lowered to a somb

ation from my uncle. My already shattered heart splintered into countle

uch that he even demo

Tears streamed down my face, mixing with the remnants of shattered dreams as I mourned

ck of my hand, "I overheard Zander and his girlfriend, Avery, planning

ow for my situation. "Selena, my dear, I beg you to leave immediately and come to me. We'll escape to the South, leaving

its. I'm sure he'll find me, no matter where I go. And... I... I'm pregnant, carrying his pup," I confes

e's voice surged with sudden excit

s and nodded, even tho

voice trembled with concern and desperation. "I'm coming

ur unborn child. It was a truth I couldn't d

in you in a few hours," I replied, wiping my wet cheek