---- Chapter 3 I sat quietly in the corner of the banquet hall, watching Ashley host the ceremony. The pack members seated near me looked over with open displeasure in their eyes. "Ivy never used to show up for gatherings, so why is she here now?" "Ashley would be so much happier if she weren't here." "T wish Ashley were our Luna! I really like her." As I listened to their whispers, I realized I had no reason to stay any longer. The moment I stood up, a wave of dizziness washed over me. I stumbled two steps back, right into Owen's arms. "What's wrong?" he asked. ---- Just as I was about to reply, Owen scooped me up without any hesitation and rushed toward the witch's hut in the woods. I wanted to tell him I was just a little dizzy from drinking too much. "Why is this happening? Didn't you say she wouldn't feel anything? What's going on?" Owen grabbed the witch furiously by the collar. The witch stammered as she touched my body. " Alpha Owen, she's just weak. There's nothing seriously wrong with her." Owen looked at me with suspicion in his eyes. " Are you sure? I'll kill you if anything happens to her!" I let out a cold laugh. Just before this, he had been demeaning me like I was nothing. Who was he trying to fool by acting so concerned right now? Owen leaned down and gently held my hand, ---- whispering, "Ivy, you'll be alright." I pretended to have just regained consciousness as I said with a pained expression, "Owen, what happened just now? My stomach really hurts!" Owen patted my back gently, showing a tenderness I had never seen before. His voice sounded choked as he said, ''The witch examined you just now. Our pup is gone." I pinched myself and forced out a few tears. Upon seeing this, Owen cupped my face and kissed the tracks of my tears. "Ivy, we'll have another pup. I'll stay by your side until you fully recover." At that moment, a phone rang, again and again. "Ashley says she's feeling scared and alone. I should check on her. She's pregnant now and needs someone to care for her. Don't overthink it, okay?" Owen said. I smiled faintly as I watched him leave.