(God’s POV)

“What did you say?” Olivia’s voice was so faint it was barely audible.

The test report trembled in Healer Elias’s hands. His beaming smile faltered at Theodore’s cold reaction.

Isadora stepped forward and took the report with surprise. Her eyes scanned the elevated hormone. levels that clearly indicated pregnancy.

“The numbers don’t lie,” she said slowly. “These hormone levels are definitely consistent with early pregnancy.”

Olivia’s heart pounded violently in her chest, never expecting that what she had desperately tried to conceal would be exposed like this.

But Theodore’s face remained stone cold. No joy. No excitement. Just that terrible, empty stare.

Isadora’s chest tightened with bitter pain. They had both been betrayed by their partners. But Olivia seemed to be living better because she could tolerate the betrayal.

While she herself had lost everything.

Reputation, status, partner – all gone.

And now Olivia was pregnant. Another blessing that Isadora would never have.

The jealousy burned like acid in her throat.

Olivia looked at Theodore with confusion. “Why are you saying I’m not pregnant when the test clearly shows otherwise?”

Theodore’s expression softened instantly. He reached for her hand with that gentle smile she once loved.

“My love, the healer made a mistake. You’re not pregnant.”

Isadora’s eyes widened. “But the data is urate. These numbers clearly indicate-”

She caught a glimpse of darkness in her brother’s eyes. A warning that made her blood freeze.

She immediately fell silent.

Olivia saw the exchange of nces between the siblings. Theodore was hiding something from her. But what? And why?

“Isa, you’re not a healer,” Theodore said gently, but his tone carried a subtle scolding. “You shouldn’t talk nonsense about medical matters.”

Then he looked at Olivia with tender eyes.

Olivia understoodpletely. The test results were correct, and Dr. Aris wouldn’t have lied to her about something so important.

The test results were real, it was Theodore who was lying.

But why wouldn’t he admit to her pregnancy?

Was it because he didn’t look forward to having more pups with her at all?

Just when she thought she had reached the bottom of her disappointment in him, he always managed to break through her limits once again.

Theodore kissed her forehead softly. “Rest now, my love. I need to speak with Healer Elias about your treatment.”

His expression turned cold the moment he stepped away from her bedside.

Olivia watched him leave with Healer Elias. The door closed behind them with a soft click.

“Don’t worry,” Isadora said, moving closer tofort her. “You’re both still young. There will be more chances.”

Olivia shook her head and smiled sadly. The expression was so heartbreaking that even Isadora felt a pang of guilt.

“I will never have pups again, Isa.”

Isadora frowned. “What do you mean? You’re healthy. There’s no reason-”

“I need to use the restroom,” Olivia interrupted, pushing herself up from the bed.

But instead of going to the restroom, she walked quietly toward Healer Elias’s office. Her bare feet made no sound on the cold marble floor.

The door was slightly ajar. Theodore’s ice-cold voice drifted through the gap.

“Remove this pup.”

Olivia’s hand flew to her mouth to muffle her gasp.

“Alpha, I must question this decision,” Healer

Elias said carefully. “Your Luna has been trying to conceive for years. This pregnancy is a blessing.”

Theodore’sugh was harsh and bitter. “There are plenty of pups in this world. Any she-wolf can give birth.”

His next words drove through Olivia’s chest like a silver dagger.

“I don’t need her to have pups.”

The world tilted around her. Olivia gripped the doorframe to keep from falling.

She understood now. He didn’t want her to bear his pups because he had another woman he preferred.

ra. Who had already given him what he truly wanted.

Olivia bit back her tears and returned to the ward on unsteady legs. She told herself he wasn’t worth her grief.

But the pain was overwhelming anyway.

She didn’t hear Theodore’s words that followed, nor his heavy sigh as he exined to the therapist.

“Livvy’s health is fragile. Pregnancy would be too dangerous for her. I’m afraid it will be the same asst time, and this time I might not be so lucky.”

“I won’t let my beloved Luna risk even the slightest danger. Not even for a pup.”

Healer Elias was moved by what he perceived as Theodore’s deep love and consideration.

“Such devotion is rare among stronger Alphas, Alpha Theodore. Your Luna is truly blessed.”

Olivia had just returned to her hospital room andy down when the door burst open.

Eleonora strode in with several pack omega servants trailing behind her. Her face was thunderous with rage.

Seeing Isadora still there, she moved forward like a striking snake.

The p echoed through the room like a gunshot. Isadora flew backward onto the sofa, her cheek already swelling.

Eleonora raised her hand to strike again.

“Stop, Elder Eleonora!” Olivia shouted.

The formal address made Eleonora freeze mid-strike. This was the second time in days that Olivia had called her “Elder Eleonora” instead of “Mom.”

The change was not lost on the former Luna.

“This little b**h is the cause of your k*****g and hospitalization,” Eleonora snarled, pointing at Isadora. “Her stupidity nearly got you killed.”

“It wasn’t Isadora’s fault,” Olivia said firmly, struggling to sit up. “Please don’t me her.”

Eleonora’s expression softened instantly when she looked at Olivia. She rushed to her bedside with maternal concern.

“My dear child, you look so pale. I brought you nutritious venison soup and moon grass supplements.”

She fussed over Olivia like a mother hen.

Adjusting her pillows, checking her temperature, making sure she wasfortable.

Isadora watched this tender care with bitter jealousy burning in her chest.

Even after everything, Olivia still received love and attention. While she sat alone with her swollen cheek and broken dreams.

“Isadora,get out!” Eleonora’s voice turned sharp again. “Leave through the back door to avoid the reporters. And you will remain confined to the manor. No going out casually.”

It was amand.

Isadora nodded silently and left without another word.

Once she was alone in the corridor, she pulled out her phone with shaking hands.

“Miss Thorne,” she said when the call connected. Her voice was cold and calcting now.

“I’ve decided to help you seize the Luna position.”

There was excited breathing on the other end of the line.

Isadora’s lips curved into a cruel smile. “I have a n. The timing will be particrly perfect.But you have to listen to me.”

She paused for dramatic effect.

“Right on the anniversary of Olivia’s mother Lyra

ckwood’s death.”

“And then?” The silence on the other end was expectant. Hungry.

“Olivia’s pride will force her to sever the mate bond once the a**y is exposed by the media,” Isadora continued with malicious satisfaction.

“Don’t you think the plot of her witnessing her

Alpha mate wildly making love with another woman on her mother’s death anniversary is exciting enough?”