---- Chapter 3 During the two years when I loved Ethan the most, I naively believed that I would have his heart if I could bear him a pup. When I became pregnant with Joy, he indeed became more attentive. He stayed by my side more often, caring about my every move. At that time, he was just as gentle as when he pursued me back in university. He made me believe I had finally captured his heart. That was until the day Joy was born. As Ethan had vanished without a trace, I went through the pain and fear of labor alone. I learned the truth-that day, he finally succeeded in seducing a college she-wolf he had long pursued. They spent the entire day in a luxury suite at the most extravagant hotel in Moonlight City. Ionce hated him to the core. ---- Five years was enough to wear down all of a person's expectations. Over the years, many women in the pack advised me to have another pup. "Powerful Alphas always have she-wolves around them-it's perfectly normal. Honestly, compared to others, Ethan is quite loyal to you." "You should have a few more pups. No matter who he has out there, you'll always be the Luna of the Silvercrest pack." The Silvercrest pack's Alpha bloodline had always borne only one heir per generation. If that pup were to die prematurely, the Pack would be left without a successor. If Ihad another pup-regardless of gender-the Pack's elders wouldn't allow it even if Ethan tried to get rid of me. But this was reality. I couldn't harm myself for the sake of short-term advantage. ---- Besides, I already have Joy. She was my everything. I carefully stored the test report, drove home, and made Joy's favorite pasta as I waited for her return. As night fell, I called Ethan ten times, but no one ever picked up. I found it hard to sit still any longer, so I grabbed the car keys and rushed out. No one was at the office. The amusement park was already closed. Just as I was about to head to the family estate in desperation, the butler finally called. "Luna, Joy is already home. Oliver brought her back. She's asleep now," he informed me. I leaned back in my seat and exhaled in relief. He added, "Oliver also asked me to tell you that the Alpha won't be coming back tonight." "T understand." After hanging up, I turned the car around to head home.