---- Chapter 2 Thad bought many clothes and toys to welcome my unborn child. But now, it seemed like none of them were needed anymore. One by one, I packed them out and threw them out the door. "Ivy, what are you doing?" I turned around to see Owen walking toward me, dressed up immaculately. He casually tossed me a gown. "Put this on. Didn't you always want to attend the Moon Goddess Festival? I'll take you this time." I knew this was Owen's way of throwing mea bone. Whenever he felt guilty, he would grant one of my long-forgotten requests. For example, when I had a high fever and he had gone to tend to Ashley's sprained ankle instead- he came back with a cake that I had once said I ---- wanted to try. Or the time I was attacked by Rogues and begged him for help, but he was dining with Ashley. When I woke up in the hospital, he brought me a pearl necklace I had once admired. This time was no different-he felt guilty for killing his child with his own hands, and this was how he made it up to me. lagreed, knowing this would be the first and last time I would attend a pack gathering with Owen. When I walked into the banquet hall with my arm linked to Owen's, Ashley was at the center of the crowd, beaming with happiness. The moment Ashley and Owen's eyes met, Owen immediately let go of my hand and walked toward her. "Congratulations on the pregnancy!" he said joyously. Ashley let out a shy giggle before she glanced at ---- me. "Ivy, are you still not pregnant yet?" My body instinctively trembled. When I looked up at Owen, I could see a faint flicker of disgust in his eyes. "Let's not talk about that. What's important now is making sure the little one in your belly arrives safely," Owen said as he lovingly touched Ashley's stomach. As I watched this scene, my heart felt like it was being ripped apart. Owen would be a good father and a good husband, but not for me. The other pack members began offering Ashley their heartfelt blessings. Upon noticing that I was standing alone by the side, Ashley approached me with a wine glass in hand, barely keeping her mocking smile hidden. " Ivy, why are you wearing a freebie to such an