The Pregnant Luna Mated to Ex’s Best Friend (Aria) novel Chapter 93

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Chapter 93: Claire Knows I’m Pregnant!

Chapter 93: Claire Knows I’m Pregnant!

(Aria’s POV)

Time seemed to slow as I felt myself falling backward down the stairwell. My hand instinctively protected my belly where my precious pup was growing. Through some miracle, I managed to grasp the railing with my free hand, preventing what could have been a devastating tumble.

“What is wrong with you?” I shouted at Claire, pulling myself back to safety, my heart pounding violently against my ribs.

Claire’s emerald eyes widened in feigned Innocence. “It was an accident! You were struggling while I was trying to talk to you,”

Her voice sounded concerned, but her wolf’s scent betrayed her satisfaction. This was no accident.

“You pushed me!” I accused, my wolf bristling beneath my skin, maternal protectiveness surging through me like wildfire.

“Why would I do that?” Claire tilted her head, her auburn hair cascading over one shoulder. She smiled, the expression not reaching her eyes. “Unless… you’re hiding something that might interest Alexander?”

My blood ran cold. The way she emphasized those words made it clear she knew.

“What are you talking about?” I tried to keep my voice steady, though my hand remained protectively over my belly.

Claire’s eyes followed the movement, her smile turning cruel. “Funny how I spotted your name in the obstetrics department at Silvercrest Hospital. Carrying Alexander’s pup, are you?”

The corridor suddenly felt too small, the air too thin. How had she found out?

“My medical records are private,” I managed to say, trying to keep my voice level.

“Nothing about Alexander’s heir would be private to me,” Claire hissed, her perfect mask slipping to reveal the venom beneath. “If you even are pregnant. And if you are, it’s probably not even Alexander’s. A bastard pup with no rightful claim.”

Rage ignited within me, my wolf howling in fury at her words. “Don’t you dare talk about my pup that way.” Claire stepped closer, her voice dropping to a malicious whisper. “Such a shame about the stairs. Accidents happen to pregnant she wolves all the time. Especially clumsy ones like you.”

Her threat was unmistakable. She would harm my unborn pup if given the chance.

“Stay away from me,” I warned, backing up against the wall to put distance between us.

“Or what?” Claire sneered. “You’ll run to Dominic? Does he even know you’re pregnant with another pup? How pathetic, clinging to him while carrying Alexander’s child. You really have no shame.”

Each word felt like a dagger, but I wouldn’t let her see how they affected me.

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“At least my pup isn’t the result of sleeping with my intended mate’s father,” I retorted, satisfaction surging through me when I saw her emerald eyes widen with shock.

Chapter 94 Claire Knows

Claire recovered quickly, her face twisting with hatred. “You’re lying. You know nothing.

“I know everything, Claire. I know about you and Richard Reed.

For a moment, genuine fear flashed across her face. Then her expression hardened.

“You can’t prove anything,” she said, her voice cold and calculating once more. “No one would believe you over me. I’m a respected healer from an elite bloodline. You’re just a desperate, cast–off mate trying to cause

trouble.”

Something inside me snapped. Before I could stop myself, my palm connected with her cheek in a resounding slap that echoed through the stairwell.

Claire stumbled backward, her hand flying to her reddening face. “You b**th!” she shrieked, lunging at me.

She grabbed my arm, her claws digging into my skin. In her fury, she nearly toppled over the railing herself. F seized the opportunity, grasping her shoulders and holding her precariously over the edge.

“Apologize,” I demanded, my voice unnervingly calm even to my own ears.

Claire’s eyes widened with genuine terror as she looked down at the stairs below. Her emerald eyes darted back to mine, searching for mercy.

“I’m… I’m sorry,” she gasped, her face pale with fear.

“For pushing me? For threatening my pup? Be specific

“For everything,” she whispered, her hands desperately gripping my arms. “Please, Aria. Think about my pup.”

The irony of her plea wasn’t lost on me. Just moments ago, she’d threatened my unborn child without

hesitation.

I pulled her back from the edge, watching as she collapsed against the wall, both hands clutching her stomach. Her face contorted with what appeared to be genuine pain.

“Are you okay?” Despite everything, I couldn’t help but ask. I wasn’t a monster like her.

Claire looked up at me, her mask of vulnerability slipping back into place so seamlessly I almost admired her

skill.

“Get away from me,” she spat, though her voice lacked its former strength. “You’ll pay for this.”

I turned to leave, exhausted by the confrontation and wanting nothing more than to distance myself from her

toxicity.

“He’ll never accept you or your bastard pup,” Claire called after me, her voice regaining its venom. “Dominic Blackwood is using you, just like Alexander did. And when he discovers what a worthless she–wolf you really are, he’ll discard you too.”

I paused but didn’t turn around. “You don’t know anything about me or Dominic.”

“But I do know about your past,” Claire taunted. “And I wonder what Dominic would think if he knew. everything about perfect little Arja Summers.”

I continued walking, refusing to give her the satisfaction of seeing how her words affected me. What could Claire possibly know about my past that would matter to Dominic?

Later that afternoon, I was summoned to the manager’s office. I knew something was wrong the moment L

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Chapter 93–Claire Knows

entered and saw Claire seated theme, looking pale but victorious, surrounded by the cooperativa ‘s-

Margaret, Claires aggressive pack representative, stepped forward Immediately. Her sharp features wrens twisted in righteous Indignation, her perfectly styled black hair framing her face like a battle helmet.

“Ms. Summers,” she began, her voice cold and professional. “Ms. Watson has reported a serious incident of workplace bullying. She claims you physically assaulted her in the stairwell and nearly pushed her over the ralling.”

I stared at Claire in disbelief. “That’s not what happened.”

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