Chapter 11: Hidden Alliances
(Freya's POV)
The click of the door closing behind Aaron echoed in my ears long after he left. His words, no longer heated but distant, still weighed heavy on my mind.
“You don’t have to go to the pack office today. Rest well.”
Rest. As if rest could erase everything churning inside of me. I sat motionless on the edge of our shared bed, my hand hovering protectively over my stomach without conscious thought.
The small life within me—our cub—was a ticking clock I had no idea how to handle. It dominated my thoughts, yet I couldn't stand to face the growing truth, not now.
I gritted my teeth, forcing away the image of Aaron’s cold expression. I had responsibilities, duties as Luna, and dwelling on the impossible wouldn’t erase my obligations. With a de
