Graham had blamed Ava for spoiling Alena too much and filling her head with materialistic dreams. Ava, in turn, had blamed Graham for being too focused on his role as Beta and maintaining the pack's reputation. After Alena's betrayal and subsequent departure from the pack, they were left adrift, their lives devoid of purpose beyond their official duties.
Today, when they saw Elora alive, mated to Alpha Azriel, it had shaken them to their core. But the revelation at dinner that Elora was pregnant was an even greater shock. It was as if the past had come back to haunt them, with an added layer of guilt and regret that was almost unbearable.
After dinner, in the dim light of their living room, Ava sat on the couch, her hands trembling as she tried to process everything. Graham stood by the
