“She only wanted to save her brother. He only wanted an heir to secure his empire. A contract bound us. A heartbeat changed us. I thought the ruthless Alpha was the devil in a tailored suit. Instead, he became the man fate chained me to... the one my body recognises before my heart will ever dare. But power demands sacrifice, and love was never part of our deal. He promised protection, not affection. I offered my womb, not my soul. Now I carry his child... And the secret of who I really am could destroy us both.”