chapter eighty-five

### POV Alpha Gideon

"Is Eleanor Parker pregnant?" I murmured in surprise, letting the objects fall onto the table and shatter into thousands of pieces scattered across the cold floor.

"Yes, Alpha," the doctor said, his head bowed in respect.

"How could she hide this from me? Why didn't she come and tell me herself? This is huge news. I mean, I thought Eleanor was unable to conceive or maintain a pregnancy for long. Thankfully, Dr. Alfonso's treatment worked quickly; I should give him a bonus," I commented happily.

The doctor lifted his head and looked around the office to make sure we were alone, then whispered carefully.

"That's what's intriguing. Eleanor's reaction to discovering the pregnancy was very different from most other women. She cried and seemed desperate. I remember her begging me not to tell the Alpha King. She even offered me some gold coins in exchange for my silence," the doctor said, showing the pouch with the small coins.

I became so angry that I threw the coins on