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Chapter 152
Ella
The media storm began within hours.
Apparently, someone in the hospital waiting room had recorded Alexander markingon their phone. By the
twe got home, the footage was already all over social media.
Thankfully, Alexander markingwasn’t discovered-his body had conveniently blocked the view of what had
really happened. That was a relief, at least.
But people wanted to know why | had crunning out of the exam room in nothing but a hospital gown. And
more than that, they wanted to know why | had collapsed and been rushed away by the nurses.
And knowing how relentless the intecould be, | knew it would only be a matter of tbefore people found
out the truth.
| was sitting in the living room the morning after the incident, scrolling through the comments on one such
particular post speculating on my condition, when Alexander practically cbarreling into the room with his
phone clutched in his hand.
“I've got a plan,” he said.
Of course he had a plan. Everything was always about strategy with him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“We're going to announce the pregnancy. | just hired a photographer to cand do a photoshoot, and we'll do
a press release first thing tomorrow morning.”
My heart jumped, phone slipping from my fingers, forgotten. “We're going public with the baby?”
“It’s the only way to control the narrative.”
Controlling the narrative. Right. | supposed, in a naive way, | had hoped that markingmight change
everything. That maybe Alexander had feelings forafter all, and we could just announce the pregnancy as a
real, loving couple.
But that was silly of me; he only markedto save the child, and he was only going public because it was the
most logical course of action. Not because he was excited about showing off our little family.
I nodded and shoved down the hollow feeling in my chest, not just for myself, but so he couldn't sense it through
the newly formed bond “When?”
“She’ll be here in two hours.”
The photoshoot was scheduled for the mansion’s garden, where the late afternoon light would be most flattering.
| spent an hour getting ready-hair curled and pinned in an elegant
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updo, makeup applied to perfection, dressed in a flowing cream-colored dress that hugged my still-flat belly.
When I looked in the mirror, | barely recognized myself. The sickness had stolen so much fromover the past
months. My color, my strength, my confidence. But now, with my wolf back and the mark fresh on my neck, |
looked radiant.
Healthy. Happy. Like a Luna who was deeply in love with her Alpha.
If only it were real.
The photographer arrived before | knew it, and soon we were being swept out into the gardens, where she had
already set up her various cameras and equipment. She usheredover to the bench beneath the cherry tree,
although the pink petals were all gone now, green with the promise of a hot and long summer.
While the photographer rushed around making sure every little detail was perfect, Alexander appeared at my
side. He'd changed into a charcoal gray suit that emphasized his broad shoulders, although I tried not to think
about how stupidly handshe looked.
| also tried not to think about how delicious it had felt to have his mouth on my neck.
But my efforts, apparently, were futile. Alexander shotan arch look. “Can you tone it back a little? It feels like
the mate bond is on fire.”
My face went aflame, and | quickly slammed up my mental defenses, cutting off the bond so quickly that it made
my wolf whine in protest. “Sorry. Still getting used to it. My wolf...”
“Don’t blme!” my wolf chuffed. “You want him just as much as I-“*
“Are we ready?” The photographer's voice cut through the awkwardness, which | was thankful for. | quickly
nodded and shoved my wolf down, all the while ensuring that my mental blocks were firmly in place.
And it was an easy task, considering the fact that the first poses were simple enough: Alexander and | sitting
together on the stone bench, his arm around my shoulders, both of us looking directly at the camera.
Professional. Composed. A little close for comfort, but | was still capable of keeping the bond neutral.
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