"So, you only require one offspring from me?" Despite the internal turmoil, my voice surprisingly held strength. "No, Ella. I just need you to temporarily assume the role of my Luna until my true partner awakens," Ryker explained. "In return for this, what do I gain?" I asked, seeking clarity. "You'll be treated with the highest regard as the Luna, and you'll have access to anything you desire," Ryker replied, but his words only served to pierce my already shattered heart. "However, this agreement will dissolve the moment you become pregnant, and there will be no financial compensation for you," he added bluntly. --- Ella Rose, an unfortunate orphan, faced constant abuse from her stepmother and stepsister, earning her a reputation as a curse in the village. With no mate or stable job, her life was filled with ridicule. Her circumstances took a surprising turn when she encountered rogue wolves in the woods. Fate led her into the arms of her destined mate, Ryker, the powerful and feared Alpha of the Black Fur Pack. Initially, hope seemed to bloom as he rescued her, but his intentions were far from what she had imagined. He revealed that he had bought her solely to be his temporary contract wife, with one condition – she must never bear children. Accepting the role of a pretend Luna, the challenge loomed: how could she adhere to the unbreakable rule while grappling with the pain in her heart? As Ella embarked on this complex journey of love and heartache, she navigated a life entangled with a mate who already cherished another, and a secret pregnancy that threatened to unravel everything...
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