**Beatrice POV**
I didn’t believe it. Does Alpha Duncan only recognize me as a tool to give birth to a son?
What did I expect? He bought me from a brothel, I was a whore
Even though I really loved him. What? I had always been in love with my mate before I met him, and the idea of having one had always fascinated me. I I did many things to please him. I even periodically turned into an aggressive girl just for him.
I remembered dancing in sensual and transparent clothes in front of him. I did it so that our relationship would get closer and we were feeling love grow between us. After all, he was my mate! But after hearing what he thought of me, I couldn't stay in the palace.
An Omega suddenly stood right in front of me. She didn't catch me when I almost ran away. She said instead, “Go! I'll pretend I never saw you here. But never come back again! Because if you do you will surely die! Alpha has found a girl on his journey. He will immediately kill you even if you are pregnant with his son. Because I understand what it feels like to be bullied and betrayed, that's why I'm giving you a chance to leave.”
I widened my eyes when I saw her draw a dagger and point it at me.
“Go before I change my mind!”
My feet tripped. I tried to get up and run as fast as I could. My head was spinning and I was nauseous the entire time I ran. Because I did not have the strength I finally collapsed and fainted from exhaustion.
I wondered if Alpha Duncan would come looking for me out of regret. Or would he be busy with the girl he just met? My baby, you will probably miss your father forever.
My eyes were blurry when I woke up. Several shadows filled my vision, like some random dots.
"Are you awake?" The voice of someone I didn't recognize slipped into my ear.
"Maybe she needs a drink," said another.
"Oh, you're right." Then the sound of very fast footsteps. "Drink it!"
My lips tasted the fresh water.
I drank it and rubbed my eyes. Now I could see clearly: two stupid-looking men were sitting in front of me.
"I guess we can call Falon now."
"Yeah, call him! I will look after her!”
I saw one of them running out of the room where I was lying. Then I observed the man who was now sitting smiling in front of me.
He was a man of thin build, with protruding black eyes and very bushy eyebrows. "My name is Zayn. What's your name?"
I had not had time to answer when suddenly a well-built man entered. His face was covered with scars and stitches. One of his eyebrows had just been sewn up. It could be seen from the threads that had not been cut and the dried blood that sticks.
"You may go," said the wounded man.
The two men who had been accompanying me nodded and grimaced. They waved at me and I was confused about how to respond.
The wounded man, whose name I believed was Falon, was now sitting on the edge of the bed where I was. "Are you okay? We found you on the edge of our territory. It looks like someone is trying to kill you.”
"Where am I?"
"You are in the depths of the forbidden forest, where we live."
"Forbidden forest?" My head was suddenly dizzy and suddenly I felt nauseous. I couldn't hold it in so I threw up on the spot.
Win stepped back and then called someone.
A woman came who supported me slowly and then took me somewhere. I was escorted to the house of a healer there.
My pulse was checked by a very old healer. She nodded repeatedly then asked me “Did you already know that you were pregnant?”
I swallowed my spit and answered nothing.
I didn't know who they were and whether they were good people. They said I was stranded on the edge of their territory in the forbidden forest, but I passed out around Alpha Griffin's palace grounds. They must be making up something. Maybe they wanted to kidnap me to intimidate Alpha Griffin.
The healer nodded without waiting for an answer from me. “Jojo, call Falon!”
The woman who had escorted me nodded. She came out of the healer's house and entered again with Win.
The healer looked at him seriously. “She is pregnant. And that doesn't seem like the baby she wanted."
I hugged my stomach very tightly. My eyes darted around to find a weapon. But damn I found nothing.
Win approached me and I inched backward, afraid that he would hurt me. But he made me wide-eyed for holding out his hand to me. “Welcome to your new home, Red. That's your name now. If you want to live here then you have to forget all your past including your birth name. Are you willing to be a part of us?”
I didn't know who they were and whether they were good enough for me to trust. But right now, I had no choice but to welcome Win's helping hand. “Yes,” I whispered shakily.
They were rogues led by Win. Even though they refused to acknowledge Win as a leader, I believed so.
I lived very well there. All the nutrients and my needs were fulfilled. My pregnancy was fine and I could practice fighting while pregnant.
It was very strange indeed and it even made all the members here wonder. But they believed that I might be too good to be able to train and master fighting techniques in a short time while pregnant.
I used to train just to protect myself. But after the other rogues attacked us, I used that ability to form a new pack. Even though my realm wasn't as large as Alpha Griffin, I did have a name that was highly respected in many places.
"That's Red, a Luna who can conquer many areas in a short time." That was how I was always talked about and glorified.
I who was once a loser who was seen as trash was now being fought over by many Alphas. They were vying for my heart so they could get the territory that I had conquered.
One day I received an invitation from another pack that wanted to ally with me. I'd ordered a Beta to check the condition of the pack. And because everything was safe, I headed there.
At that time, I was still pregnant. My pregnancy was entering the second trimester. Some werewolves give birth at short gestation, but I was different. My pregnancy was almost the same as a human.
I arrived in the pack and was very well received. I was escorted to their pack house and provided some refreshments.
At first, I was walking casually because I thought this was just a light discussion, until then the Alpha in the pack said something, “Let me introduce Alpha King, Luna. He is Alpha Duncan. Oh, he's sitting there waiting for you."
My eyes widened and my body froze. I saw Alpha Duncan sitting domineeringly in a chair. He turned and stared at me for a very long time. His cold eyes traveled up and down my stomach.
I swallowed hard. He didn't know I was pregnant, did he?
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**Beatrice POV**Tall and commanding, with a strong aura of authority, it really was Alpha Duncan—the enigmatic and revered leader of the pack I had run from; the Alpha King. My heart skipped a beat.He was as handsome as I remembered… my mate. But when I suddenly recalled the words that made me leave him, my heart clenched in pain.Recalling how I was now the revered Luna of a pack, respected by many and feared by some, I refused to show that part of me. It was part of the past. So, I made a decision—to pretend not to know him, to approach him as a stranger.With a composed demeanor, I stepped forward, my eyes staring back at his and my voice as steady as possible. "Alpha Duncan," I greeted respectfully, with my tone devoid of any familiarity or recognition. "I am Luna Red, representing the Red Pack. My profound pleasure to meet you Alpha."I wasn't expecting him to reply with a prior knowledge of knowing he was never the type to talk a lot so I gently walked over to an empty chair a
**Duncan POV**Meeting Beatrice at Alpha Darrick pack for the peace negotiations wasn't a coincidence. It was carefully mapped out so we could meet again, for me to see her again.I missed her a lot, I didn't negotiate for the loneliness that came with her leaving that day. Her absence had left a void in my life, a profound loneliness that I hadn't anticipated. I yearned for her presence, for the connection we had shared during our brief encounter. The memories of our time together lingered in my mind, and I couldn't help but miss her deeply.When I got news that Alpha Darrick had requested a peace alliance with her pack and she would be going there in person, I suddenly became interested in also having a peace alliance.When she had eventually showed up, I was initially thrilled to see her, I tried desperately to keep my face straight and void of any emotions. I didn't want her to see the depth of my longin
**Alpha Duncan Pov**I didn't reply immediately, I served myself wine from my cabinet before I slowly answered, “Come in, Bea.”The door opened and a young girl of about 18 walked in, she shared a strange bit of resemblance with Beatrice, Luna Red.In the following days after she left, I had been so disturbed, no other woman had me reacting to them the way Beatrice did.I felt lonely and disturbed, I momentarily forgot about my own problems. I dispatched a lot of my pack warriors to find her but there was no sign of her.I personally along side Cadence, my beta looked for her but it was to no avail. It was during that period that I met this girl, she was the same age as Beatrice, there were quite a few facial differences but they looked a lot like each other and what more, they shared the same name.I felt the moon goddess was playing tricks o
**Beatrice Pov**Under the scorching rays of the midday sun, our car sped along the dusty road, a mirage shimmering in the distance. Falon, his amber eyes glistening in the sunlight, gripped the steering wheel with determination. Beside him, I braced myself, the heat of the day intensifying the tension in the air as we journeyed back to our pack.As we continued on our journey, questions swirled within me like a desert sandstorm. My mind slowly replayed everything that had happened at the meeting. I had a lot of questions that I didn't know the answer to but yet I needed to have an answer for.The wind whipped through the open windows, carrying with it the scent of arid earth and distant vegetation. I gently inhaled the air which calmed me down, then I glanced at Falon, his brow furrowed in concentration, his strong hands guiding the car with precision.Feeling a gentle tap on my stomach, I smiled, my heart filled
**Alpha Duncan**I felt a wave of sadness wash over me as I watched her walk away. I knew that she was leaving for her pack. I also knew I had to let her go. I was proud of her for where she had but I also felt a deep sense of loss.I took a deep breath and squared my shoulders, sighing, I slowly turned away, feeling a bit empty inside.My mind was consumed by the image of Beatrice's graceful prowess on the training grounds. Her every movement, every strike and parry, ignited a fire within me, awakening a primal desire I couldn't easily suppress. The raw power she exuded, coupled with her unwavering determination, was a potent aphrodisiac that stirred my senses.As I walked back to the pack, my thoughts swirled with a heady mix of admiration and longing. My body responded to the memory of Beatrice's skill, and an undeniable hardness threatened to betray my desires. I discreetly adjusted himself, hoping to qu
**Alpha Duncan Pov**Red's territory…” the words slowly slid out of my mouth. How did I get here? The man walked in front of me and removed the red mask on his face revealing his real face to me.“Beta Falon, he's an intruder on our…” Damon put up his hand and the leader of the warriors stopped talking. Then he slightly bowed to acknowledge me, “Alpha Duncan, it's a pleasure to have you in our pack.”I was taken aback by the sudden turn of events. Beta Falon, a familiar face and a respected member of Red's pack, also Beatrice mate and the father of her baby stood before me, acknowledging my presence as Alpha Duncan.A wave of sadness struck my bones once more and then anger coursed through my bones. But I had to wave it aside, I couldn't be angry now."Beta Falon," I greeted him with a nod, reciprocating the respect he had shown. "I
**Beatrice Pov**I sat behind my mahogany desk, the soft glow of evening enveloping the room. The day was coming to a close, and with it, the responsibilities that accompanied being Luna Red. Files and documents sprawled across the desk, a testament to the countless hours spent meticulously reviewing our major investments.A gentle knock on the door resonated through the room, and I looked up to see Tim, our esteemed financial advisor, standing at the entrance. His presence brought a sense of calm and professionalism, a reminder that I was not alone in shouldering the weight of our pack's financial well-being."Good evening, Luna Red," Tim greeted me with a respectful nod, his eyes reflecting the serene ambiance of the room."Good evening, Tim," I replied warmly, motioning for him to take a seat. "Please, join me. What brings you here at this late hour?"Tim settled into the chair opposite my
**Beatrice Pov**My lips slowly curved revealing two miniscule dimples on both sides of my cheeks. I turned to face the source of the voice, a knowing smile playing on my lips.It was Falon's sister, Serena, a trusted member of the pack and a dear friend to me. Her presence brought a sense of comfort and familiarity, her concern for my well-being evident in her words."Serena," I greeted her warmly, "I appreciate your concern, truly. But sometimes, we must follow the calling of our hearts, even if it means taking risks. I believe that the bond between mother and child is stronger than any challenge that may come our way."Serena's gaze softened, her eyes reflecting a mixture of understanding and worry. She approached me, placing a gentle hand on my arm. "I understand all that, Luna Red. But remember, your safety and the well-being of your child are of utmost importance. We need you both to lead our pack into