Chasing after his Luna

Bella woke up feeling extremely ill. Xavier was not beside her in bed, and she struggled to walk due to dizziness. She hurried to the bathroom and began vomiting, realizing she had a fever. Bella thought that it might just be the flu, but as a werewolf with royal lineage, she doubted it could make her so sick.

After a few minutes of throwing up, Bella's personal maid heard her and rushed to her aid. "Luna, are you feeling unwell?" she asked, worried.

Assisting her in standing up, the maid asked, "Should I call the Alpha? He did not return last night. He informed the beta, that he is on a business trip and will be back tomorrow. But I should inform him about your condition."

Shaking her head, Bella replied, "No need. I'm sure it's just the flu." However, the maid suggested something unexpected, "What if you're pregnant?"

Surprised, Bella widened her eyes, hoping it could be true. She had been trying to conceive without success due to a reproductive issue. Deciding to confirm her suspicions, she decided to call the hospital and schedule an appointment with her doctor. Bella changed into casual clothes, a dress suitable for the pack's gynecologist examination. Ever since humans and werewolves coexisted after the treaty, they shared facilities like hospitals and shopping centers. While werewolves had the option to contact the police, they usually preferred reaching out to their own authorities if they encountered danger or a criminal rogue. Considering she had struggled for three years to conceive, Bella opted to stick with one doctor and focus on her treatment.

The day proved to be strange. Bella asked the maid to inform the limo driver to stand ready to take her to the pack's hospital, but the maid received news that the Alpha instructed him to retrieve some papers. After being mated to the Alpha for three years, Bella attempted to call her the Beta, to send his driver to pick her up. However, he did not answer the call. Ultimately, Bella had to hail a taxi since werewolves and humans coexisted, making taxis readily available.

Arriving at the hospital gate, Bella checked her cellphone and realized that her mate hadn't called her back. Feeling confused, she muttered to herself, "What's happening behind my back?" Dismissing the negative thoughts, she entered the hospital and greeted the doctor's assistant with a small smile. The assistant nodded respectfully and said, "Luna, the doctor requires a blood test first. Please follow me."

Bella followed the assistant and had her blood sampled for a pregnancy test. Then, she waited in the doctor's office for approximately half an hour. As the Luna of the pack and the Alpha's mate, she received respect from everyone since the doctor was a werewolf as well. After a few minutes, the doctor entered his office, holding the blood test results. Bella's heart skipped a beat as she felt dizzy. The doctor smiled and delivered the joyful news, "You're pregnant."

Taking a deep breath and struggling to believe it, Bella exclaimed, "Finally!" Despite wanting to celebrate, she knew she had to be cautious to protect her baby. The doctor warned her, "But be careful. We cannot risk losing this baby. Your pregnancy is delicate and unstable. Avoid anger, fights, jumping, or transforming into werewolf form. Just exercise caution."

Bella nodded and replied, "Of course, thank you. I need to inform my Alpha mate now. I'm certain he will be thrilled."

When Bella answered a call from her uncle later, he expressed concern, asking, "Are you okay?"

Feeling slightly uneasy about his worry, Bella responded, "We're fine, uncle. Why do you ask?"

Her uncle explained, "I heard Alpha Xavier took a pregnant she-wolf for a checkup a few days ago."

Laughing, Bella replied, "You think Xavier is with someone else?"

Her uncle confirmed it. Reassuring him, Bella said, "Uncle, if every male wolf in our species was unfaithful, Alpha Xavier would be the exception." However, when she called Alpha Xavier after ending the call with her uncle, his voice sounded cold. "I am busy right now. If it's not urgent, don't disturb me!" Before she could respond, he hung up, leaving her shocked and holding the test reports.

Bella and Alpha Xavier had been mates for three years, and she believed his love was deep and true. However, recently he had become distant, responding with coldness and silence. Bella couldn't help but wonder what had happened to her once sweet Xavier.

Lost in her thoughts, Bella was interrupted by a female voice. "Hey, sis." It was Samantha, her half-sister from her father's affair, accompanied by an older she-wolf.

Seeing Samantha, Bella felt irritated. "Don't call me your sister so casually. I am my mother's only daughter!"

Ignoring Bella's remark, Samantha asked, "Back for another infertility treatment?"

Annoyed, Bella retorted, "That's none of your business."

Samantha smirked and continued, "Don't you want to know why I'm here? I'm carrying Alpha Xavier's baby!

Noticing Samantha's slightly bigger belly, Bella knew she had always pursued Alpha Xavier, even when they were announced as mates. Dismissing Samantha's claim, Bella told her, "You're imagining things."

Samantha showed her a paper that shocked Bella. "Alpha Xavier's signature? Impossible!"

Four months prior, Samantha had proudly boasted to Bella about a night she spent with Alpha Xavier. She reveled in the fact that she was now pregnant with his child and believed that this meant Bella would have to step down as Luna when the baby arrived. Infuriated by Samantha's audacity, Bella couldn't contain her anger and slapped her. To her surprise, Samantha fell to the ground, clutching her stomach and crying out in pain. Bella noticed blood on Samantha's fingers and couldn't comprehend what had just happened.

Immediately, Samantha was rushed to the emergency room, and Bella reluctantly joined them, despite her initial reluctance. When they arrived, Elinor, Alpha Xavier's mother, stood in the doorway, her gaze icy and full of disdain. She accused Bella of attacking Samantha and insinuated that Bella's barrenness prevented her from allowing others to have children. Elinor's words were hurtful, but Bella couldn't deny the truth that was staring her in the face. Overwhelmed with despair, she felt herself losing consciousness until the pack's healer delivered the devastating news that Samantha had lost the baby.

Elinor's sorrow quickly transformed into rage, and she attacked Bella with such force that everything went black. When Bella regained consciousness, she found herself in a white room. Struggling against the aching pain in her body, she propped herself up against the unyielding headboard of the bed. Just as she caught her breath, the door creaked open, revealing a man with gold-rimmed glasses.

"Good afternoon, Miss Moonshadow. I am Alpha Xavier's lawyer," he greeted.

Bella was taken aback by the lawyer's presence and replied with surprise, "Lawyer?"