The Human Luna's Second Chance Mate

Prologue She gave him her loyalty... He gave her a prison cell and rejection. For three years, Gloria endured the cruel scorns of the Grey Wood Pack. As a "weak human" Luna, she worked twice as hard to be perfect for her fated mate, Alpha Hunter. Her only heartbreak was her inability to produce an heir—a failure that threatened Hunter’s seat on the prestigious Alpha Council. Then comes the miracle. After countless failed IVF attempts, Gloria finally hears the words she has prayed for: You are pregnant. But her joy is brutally shattered before she can even share the news. Waiting outside is Charlotte, the Beta’s arrogant daughter, boasting that she is already carrying Alpha Hunter’s child. When confronted, Hunter coldly defends his betrayal, claiming Charlotte is merely a surrogate to secure his legacy. Before Gloria can reveal her own pregnancy, a vicious trap is sprung. Framed by Charlotte and Hunter's family for an attack on the unborn heir, Gloria is rejected by her fated mate. Hunter chooses Charlotte's lies over his mate's innocence, throwing a pregnant Gloria into the pack's dark dungeons while he prepares to crown Charlotte as his new Luna. Starved, weakened, and facing Charlotte’s poison in the dead of night, Gloria accepts her death. But execution turns into salvation when Alpha Leonard Jones of the formidable Dark Silver Pack intervenes. Leonard didn't just expose Hunter's betrayal—he recognized the bleeding, broken human woman as his own fated... her second-chance mate. Whisked away to the safety of the Dark Silver Pack, Gloria begins to heal under Leonard’s fierce protection. But as her strength returns, a dangerous truth begins to unravel. The Moon Goddess never gives a mere human a second-chance mate... unless Gloria isn't human at all. Gloria’s POV “Can you repeat that, please Doc?” I asked Dr. Wilson in a shaky voice, my heart hammering in my chest, while she smiled at me brightly. “Your ears are not failing you, Luna, you heard me correctly. Congratulations! You are pregnant!” Dr. Wilson answers with a wide smile, radiating happiness for me. She is one of the few people who know what I have gone through to finally hear those three perfect words. ‘You are pregnant,’ I repeated them in my mind as a slow smile spread across my face. I lost count of how many procedures I have gone through to finally give Hunter the heir he needs to solidify his standing in the Alpha Council. Countless, painful procedures I must add. Being the only human in the pack, and their Luna, life hasn't been easy for me. Hunter found me when I graduated from university three years ago, and started as an intern in the company he runs in the human world. Before I met him, I knew nothing about fated mates or werewolf traditions. But the minute he laid eyes on me, he claimed I was his destined mate. I admit, I was instantly attracted to my ridiculously hot Alpha, but I was also s**t scared. I had no idea what was waiting for me. In fact, I thought he may be a psychotic stalker, but yet something inside of me told me that it felt right. So, I let him pursue me, and I fell head over heels in love with that man. Hunter Nick… the Alpha of the Grey Wood Pack… my pack, my Alpha. A pack who hated my existence simply because I was only a mere human. But I was determined to show my worth. I worked my fingers to the bone to be the perfect Luna, but my attempts were futile. Even when I stabilized the pack financially with my knowledge of investments, they still looked down on me because I was human. When I visited the sick and elderly, I was turned away. When I helped out in the little spare time I had at the hospital, I was still looked down on. Nothing I did was ever good enough, but I am no quitter. I was determined to make them see my worth. The only thing Hunter longed for was an heir, and that was my dream for us too. He wanted to join the Alpha Council, but without an heir, he was not eligible. I love Hunter with all my heart, and he treats me like the center of his world. So, naturally, we tried for a baby. That is why I am here with Dr Wilson, after trying IVF countless times. We tried the natural way. Believe me, we did, multiple delicious times a day. We could never keep our hands off each other, which was out of character for me, but I suppose it’s the mate bond. Me not having a wolf didn’t mean that I didn’t feel the bond, I felt it like a need pulsing in my veins. But that’s a story for another day. Right now, I feel so happy I could explode. “How far along am I?” I asked, snapping myself out of my inner ramblings. “Well, just over three weeks, which also means that you conceived naturally. The time between procedures and testing proves that. I am truly happy for your child. I want to see you back here in two weeks. But please remember…” she starts saying, but I smile. “If I feel like anything is wrong, I must come see you immediately. I know Doc, you are my very own drill sergeant,” I answer for her, and she laughs. “Someone has to make sure you keep yourself and the Alpha heir safe and healthy.” She answers and then proceeds to hand me a copy of my prenatal examination and explains what to look out for and what not to eat. I have done nothing but research so I can be ready, so I know what to do. I will keep this baby safe. “Now, go! Share your news with Alpha,” she adds, making me giggle. I stop at the door and look back at her. “Doc?” I say, and she looks up from her notes. “Yes, Luna.” “Can you please keep this confidential? I don’t want Hunter to find out any other way, but from me.” “Of course, Luna. You don’t even have to ask. Now go, and remember, no stress,” she says in a stern tone. “Yes Doc,” I say, smiling as I leave with my results in my bag. Before I exited the Obstetrics floor, I saw Charlotte Pope, impeccably dressed as usual in designer brands. She is the Beta of the pack’s daughter and an all-around b***h. She does not hide her contempt for me, and the fact that I am human. Although she acts like she likes me when Hunter is around. I am sure my 'human' status as Luna is not the only reason. It’s because of Hunter. I know she wants him, and it pisses her off that he is fated to a 'weak, pathetic human', her words, not mine. I am anything but weak and pathetic, but I try to be civil towards her for the pack's sake. I wonder what she is doing here? Maybe she found her mate. The way she is clutching her belly, tells me she could be pregnant. Before I could escape a confrontation, she spotted me and strutted over. “If it isn't the pathetic human playing at Luna. If you are here, it means another failed attempt at producing an heir for Hunter,” she sneers as she invades my personal space. “You know, you really are useless. You give all humans a bad name. But we will soon be rid of you,” she adds, before I could even respond. “Charlotte, it's so unpleasant to see you here. Did you finally find your mate?” I ask, trying to rein in my contempt for this vile woman. She may have beauty, but it’s only skin deep. Inside, she is arrogant, rotten and vile. “I don’t need a mate. I have everything I need right here. My little ticket to your position and your man,” she answers with a smirk, rubbing her belly. Wait? What is she on about? "What are you talking about? You know what? I don’t have time for your games. I have somewhere I need to be,” I answer, because somehow I can feel I am not going to like the next words out of her mouth. “You come here more than you do anywhere else. And for what? All your futile attempts are actually a source of humor for the entire pack. You would never be able to give Hunter an heir…” she says, and I was about to cut her off to tell her that I had already succeeded, but stopped myself because Hunter deserves to know first. “... whereas I managed to succeed on the first try. I am carrying the one and only rightful heir to the pack, and soon, I will take your position as Luna,” she continues, and I feel my heart rate spike. “Wh… What did you just say?” I stutter, looking at her with widened eyes. “You heard me, b***h. I am carrying Hunter’s pup. I have Hunter and his family’s full support, and I will make sure he tosses you out in the cold,” she says with a victorious smirk. No! I refuse to believe this. Hunter would never do this to me.