d to claim me night after night until the end of the month. His touches were ro

ch time he left, I lay there, my body aching and my mind reeling, trying to find a way to endur

at left me weak and exhausted. My monthly flow, which had always been regular, was late. At first, I chalked it up to

? Could I b

my freedom. But it also meant that I was carrying the child of a man who saw me as nothing more than a br

g I couldn't deny: my wolf was bonding to my stomach. There was the mate bond, but there was another type of bond that I've heard of but never experienced. The mother-to-child bond. It

head, trying to push

ore tender, and they ached slightly when I touched them. My stomach seemed bloated, but it could have been from t

find out if she's pregnant is by looking into the mirror and calling out her wolf. If her eyes glow

conds passed, I turned back to the mirror and saw my eyes

nant. A rush of emotions surged through me – relief, fear, hope.

t. I had t

nsion in search of him. As I passed, the maids and guards cast c

talking to a few of his advisors. He looked up as

or should I sta

a?" he asked, hi

ing heart. "I have news, Alpha." I said, faci

y unimpressed. "Well, out wi

said, my voice tre

as I lifted up my face, I saw that

, your duty doesn't end here. You will carry this child to term, and you will do everythin

ed that this news would bring me some measure of freed

From now on, I will ensure the maidens give you the utmost attention and care. During this period, you will have anything you requ

ha," I a

Alpha," his adv

," he said as he walked away, his

a few more months to go, and I had to do everything possible to ensure

read. This was meant to be a good thing-I would bear him a son, give the child to him, and gain my freedom. But deep

a month ago. That having a son would be my only ticket to leaving

ked in me. What if I