spanng="EN"(Olivia’s POV)

spanng="EN"I never thought that being held by Theodore would be so terrifying. My body was weak, and I had no strength to break free from his burning grip.

spanng="EN"I protectively covered my lower abdomen with trembling hands. “Theodore, be sober. Don’t hurt me, don’t hurt our pup.

spanng="EN"As if sensing my fear, Theodore’s bloodshot eyes opened. Hisrge hand moved away from my waist, and for a moment I thought I had reached him.

spanng="EN"But in the next instant, he pressed himself against me even more tightly. His scorching body trapped me beneath him like a furnace.

spanng="EN"“Help!” I screamed, my voice echoing through the chambers. “Someone help me!”

spanng="EN"The door burst open with a loud crash. It was Rhonda, the new caregiver, who stared in shock at the scene before her.

spanng="EN"“Rhonda, quickly call the Alpha’s Sentinels!” I cried out desperately. “Get him off me!”

spanng="EN"Rhonda snapped out of her daze and rushed out of the room. Her footsteps pounded down the hallway as she ran for help.

spanng="EN"“My love, I feel so ufortable,” Theodore mumbled against my shoulder. He kissed the spot where he used to leave his mark, just like in our happier days.

spanng="EN"But my heart was like still water now. No longer stirred by his actions or his touch.

spanng="EN"I coldly watched as the Alpha’s Sentinels burst through the door. They grabbed Theodore’s arms and dragged him away from me with considerable effort.

spanng="EN"Seeing his out–of–control state, I wrapped my torn dress around myself. “Knock him out and send him to the Crimson Infirmary.”

spanng="EN"The Sentinels, who always listened to me, did as I asked without question. But one couldn’t help but defend his Alpha.

spanng="EN"“Luna, the Alpha was drugged with wolfsbane!” he said urgently. “Please don’t be angry with him.”

spanng="EN"I simply wrapped the thin nket Rhonda handed me around my shoulders. “Hmm,” I replied with a faint nod.

spanng="EN"After the Alpha’s Sentinels took Theodore away, a nervous Rhonda approached me. Her hands were shaking as she wrung them together.

spanng="EN"“Luna, I have something to confess,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “My sister… Evelyn forced her to post a video of the Alpha online.”

spanng="EN"My expression remained unchanged as she continued. “The video has gone viral, causing a huge public outcry. And my sister’s ess to the pack’s magicalmunicationwork has been severed.”

spanng="EN"Rhonda’s eyes filled with tears of fear. “I’m so sorry, Luna. Please don’t be angry with me.”

spanng="EN"Unfazed by this news, I simply held out my hand. “Bring me aptop.”

spanng="EN"She quickly fetched one from the study. I sat before the screen, my fingers flying across the keyboard with practiced precision.

spanng="EN"Iunched a program disguised as Minesweeper. To anyone watching, it would look like I was ying a simple game.

spanng="EN"A cascade of code filled the screen, scrolling faster than the human eye could follow. Within ten minutes, theputer went dark and restarted.

spanng="EN"“It’s done,” I said calmly, closing theptop. “You can check online now.”

spanng="EN"Rhonda, stunned by what she had just witnessed, quickly pulled out her phone. Her eyes widened as she scrolled through the web.

spanng="EN"“The faces in the scandalous video are nowpletely pixted!” she gasped. “How did you do that?”

spanng="EN"The onlinemunity was in an uproar. Some who had seen the original video were condemning Theodore, while others now questioned its authenticity.

spanng="EN"Awestruck, Rhonda eximed, “Luna, you are so amazing! Can I be your apprentice?”

spanng="EN"She looked at me with newfound respect. “I was told that you were a pampered, lucky Luna. But now I realize your calm demeanores from your own formidable strength.”

spanng="EN"Her voice grew more excited. “You’re not just a wealthy Luna. You’re powerful in your own right!”

spanng="EN"I smiled gently at Rhonda’s eager expression. Her enthusiasm reminded me of my younger self, hungry to learn and grow.

spanng="EN"“Your major isw, which is quite different from mine,” I said encouragingly. “But I think you have a great chance of bing a legal elite.”

spanng="EN"I paused, meeting her eyes seriously. “Just don’t tell anyone about what I did.”

spanng="EN"Deeply moved that I remembered her major and encouraged her dreams, Rhonda nodded vigorously. “I promise to keep your secret, Luna.”

spanng="EN"As she left the room, I heard her muttering to herself. “Why would an Alpha like Theodore ever cheat on such an extraordinary she–wolf?”

spanng="EN"Alone again, I took my moonlight herb supplements to protect my pregnancy. The bitter taste reminded me of my resolve.

spanng="EN"My mind was set on my n. In two days, I would leave with my pup and never look back.

spanng="EN"However, my ns were interrupted by a phone call. The caller ID showed it was from the Thorne matriarch.

spanng="EN"“Luna Olivia,” her voice was sickeningly sweet through the phone. “I hope you can do us the honor of being ra’s Luna of Honor at the uing mating ceremony.”

spanng="EN"She paused, then added with calcted charm. “We’rebining it with a birthday celebration. It would be even better if Leo could be his little aunt’s ring bearer.”

spanng="EN"I knew this was a way to appease the humiliated Thorne family after being forced to ept ra. They needed my presence to legitimize their shame.

spanng="EN"I was also morbidly curious. Would my son, who had always wanted ra to be his mother, agree to this charade?

spanng="EN"Just then, Leo burst into the room like a small whirlwind. His face was flushed with excitement.

spanng="EN"“Mom, I want to be the ring bearer for Uncle Caleb and Aunt ra!” he eximed, throwing himself into my arms.

spanng="EN"Hearing his voice through the phone, the Thorne matriarchughed with satisfaction. “What a wonderful boy!”

spanng="EN"I looked down at my son’s eager face. Thinking of it as a final gift to him before I left, I made my decision.

spanng="EN"“We’ll be there,” I said into the phone.

spanng="EN"The next day, Olivia, Leo, and Rhonda arrived at Moonlit Gowns Boutique. The elegant shop was filled with the rustle of silk and satin.

spanng="EN"ra stood in avish ceremony gown beside a dapper Caleb. The white dress made her look almost angelic, if you didn’t know her true nature.

spanng="EN"The Thorne matriarch was all smiles, having rationalized the situation to herself. ra could provide an heir, and her connection to Theodore would benefit their pack alliance.

spanng="EN"“Aunt ra, you look so beautiful!” Leo immediately praised, running up to her with childlike enthusiasm.

spanng="EN"When I shot ra a chilling re, she flinched visibly. Her face went pale as she looked away in fear.

spanng="EN"Leo then became upset upon learning something from the adults‘ conversation. “Where’s Rosalie? I want Rosalie to be the flower girl!”

spanng="EN"His voice rose to a wail. “I want Rosalie to be my partner! I want Rosalie!”

spanng="EN"To everyone’s astonishment, I calmly replied, “Okay.”

spanng="EN"The room fell silent. Even ra’s mouth dropped open in shock.

spanng="EN"Overjoyed by my agreement, Leo hugged me tightly around the waist. “Thank you, Mom! You’re the best!”

spanng="EN"(Theodore’s POV)

spanng="EN"Meanwhile, I had just been discharged from the Crimson Infirmary. The wolfsbane had been purged from my system, but I felt worse than ever.

spanng="EN"I hurried toward the boutique, anxiety gnawing at my chest like a living thing. Every red light felt like an eternity.

spanng="EN"“Did the Luna call to check on me?” I asked my bodyguard for the third time.

spanng="EN"“No, Alpha,” came the same answer as before.

spanng="EN"My unease grew stronger. Olivia had always cared about me, even for minor injuries. She would call, text, or visit whenever I was hurt.

spanng="EN"This silence was deafening. I could feel her drifting away from me like sand through my fingers.

spanng="EN"“Send Healer Elias back to the estate tonight,” I ordered my men. “I want him to examine the Luna thoroughly.”

spanng="EN"I burst into the boutique and immediately spotted Olivia. She was wearing a stunning champagne–colored evening gown that made her look like a goddess.

spanng="EN"Without hesitation, I crossed the room and embraced her. “Livvy, I’m so sorry aboutst night. The wolfsbane made me lose control.”

spanng="EN"She epted my apology with a cold nod. “It’s fine, Theodore.”

spanng="EN"But there was no warmth in her voice. No relief that I was okay. No concern about my condition.

spanng="EN"Feeling confused and desperate, I gripped her hand tightly. I needed to feel our connection, our bond.

spanng="EN"My dark eyes suddenly narrowed in shock as I looked down at her fingers. “Livvy, where is your Luna ring?”