Gasps ripped through the crowd. It wasn’t just the Council members— even the soldiers and reporters looked completely stunned. The air grew thick with tension as the weight of the revelation sank in.
I had no idea who had invited the reporters, but I had a sinking feeling that it was Layla. She had planned this all along, orchestrating the perfect moment to expose my son's identity. And now, in a matter of seconds, the cameras were flashing like lightning, reporters swarming toward Rick and me like a pack of hungry wolves.
“Luna Bella, is this true? Are you carrying a child before being mated to the Alpha King?
The question cut through the noise like a blade. I remained silent, my heart pounding in my chest.
“Alpha Rick, do you know that the Alpha Prince Edsel, is not your son? Can you
