As I expected, Ethan didn’t return all night.
But when my hand touched the other side of the bed and felt only cold emptiness, I couldn’t help the ache in my heart.
The knocking on the door grew louder with each rap.
I opened it to find the Elder’s assistant looking at me with pure disdain.
“The old lady says to bring the child to the pack house,” he stated flatly.
The pack matriarch—Ethan’s grandmother—had always looked down on me.
According to Silver Crescent law, if I didn’t return to inherit my position, I couldn’t reveal my status as heir to anyone outside our pack.
So she always saw me as just a shameless Omega trying to climb the social ladder through her grandson.
Her contempt extended to my daughter as well.
With the matriarch setting such an example, the rest of the pack naturally followed suit.
When we arrived at the great hall of the main house, I discovered all the members of the pack council were present.
Ethan, who had vanished for the night, stood beside Victoria, supporting her with tenderness filling his eyes.
The old matriarch stared at Victoria’s belly, her face nearly splitting with joy.
“Victoria is finally pregnant. Now that all the Elders are here, it’s time to fulfill the promise made six months ago!”
The most respected Elder stepped forward and publicly announced Ethan’s status as the pack Alpha.
“Now that the pack has a new Alpha and a new heir, let’s set a date for the Mating Ceremony.”
I looked up to see everyone’s eyes fixed on Victoria, including Ethan’s.
He caressed Victoria’s stomach as if no one else was present, his expression gentle and loving.
