I close my eyes, my head pounding as I gather the courage tospeak up.
“I’m pregnant. There,” I declare before I push past Liam and Raven, leaving all four of them stunned.
“Zu!” Liam’s voice comes, and I hear him on the steps.
Fuck, he is fast.
I speed up, reaching my bedroom and slamming the door shut behind me just as he catches up. I hear him swear as he taps lightly on it.
“Come on, Azura, talk to us,” his voice calls.
I stay silent, pushing myself away from the door, walking over to the bed, and dropping onto it on my stomach. I just want the ground to split open and swallow me whole.
My phone beeps, and I stare at the glow from it as it sits on my bedside table. I dread every incoming message these days…
“Azura, open up, come on.”
“I’m tired, Liam,” I reply.
“Please?” Dad’s voice makes me close my eyes in frustration. How do I say no to him?
I get to my feet and unlock the door, only for Dad to envelope me in his warm embrace. My heart squeezes, feeling guilty for causing him to worry. I look up at him.
Dad may be sixty, but he looks as if he is in his mid-forties. Werewolf genes at its finest, and on top of that, he is one of the most handsome men I have seen. Even if not by blood… he is my dad.
“Why did you run?” He asks, raising an eyebrow. I look away, wondering where Mama and Raven are. Is Mama angry?
“I messed up…” I say, turning my back to him and dropping onto my bed.
“He was your mate, and things happened… besides, it kind of reminds me of Kiara and Alejandro.” He gives me a small smirk, although it doesn’t take away the concern in his eyes, and my heart thuds at the mention of them. I have heard their story…but this is different…
Liam comes over and drops onto my bed, wrapping his arms around my shoulders.
“Trust me, you are definitely getting off easier,” he whispers, making me smile.
Of course I am. Everyone knows I am spoiled in comparison to Kia and Liam.
“Scooch over. Make some space for me,” Dad says. Liam and I shuffle over, allowing him enough space to sit down on the bed. He runs his fingers through my hair. “I don’t know why, but I feel like there’s a reason you aren’t sharing his identity.” I tense, but with Liam holding me in a tight bear hug, I am unable to escape.
“Do we know him?” Mama asks as she enters along with Raven, holding a tray of hot drinks for the four of them and a glass of milk for me. She places it down on my cabinet near my bed, right next to my phone, which sits silently for now.
“You guys know everyone,” I reply smoothly as Raven sits down cross-legged on the end of the bed, giving me a vibrant smile.
“How are you feeling?” She asks as Mama sits next to her.
How do I feel? A mess.
“I don’t know.”
“Whatever you decide to do, we are here. As for that bastard… if I ever find out his name…” Dad leaves his threat hanging, his eyes flashing a cobalt blue.
And that’s exactly why I will never tell you.
“So, where’s Katara? With the boys?” I ask, referring to Raven and Liam’s youngest child. She is seven years old and their only daughter after five boys.
“Yes. Jayce isn’t happy, but they have no choice,” Raven replies.
Their house is not far from ours. From my bedroom window, Ican see the side of their house. They begin talking, and although I know they are just there for moral support, I am unable to join in with the conversation. Even when Dad passes me my glass of milk, I am unable to think of anything but my own turmoil. No one mentions the pregnancy until everyone finally leaves my room after I tell them I want to rest. Mama looks at me as she picks up the tray of empty cups.
“We’ll go to the doctor tomorrow, or would you prefer Kiara to come down?” She asks quietly.
“I don’t want anyone to know yet… just… for a little while. I just want to process it all,” I mutter, trying to sound nonchalant. Mama nods before she kisses my cheek and leaves the room.
I lock the door after them and drop onto my bed once more, staring at the ceiling, my mind a storm…
I awake with a start, looking around my room. The light is still on, and I realise I fell asleep without even showering or changing.
What has awoken me? I rub my head as my phone screen lights up once again. I reach for it and unlock it, seeing the message from an unrecognised number. That same sickening feeling settles into the pit of my stomach as I look at the message.
‘Congratulations on the new addition. We both know we can’t have you carrying anyone else’s pup but mine.’
Fear envelops me, and my hand goes to my stomach. I may not have heard a heartbeat nor seen the tiny blimp on a sonography screen, but there is a life within me… I look over at the window, wondering how he found out.
I need to keep this baby safe.
For the first time, I decide to reply. I take a deep shuddering breath and type a message.
‘What do you want?’
‘You know what I want. Let’s speak in person.’ His response comes almost instantly.
‘Yeah, let’s meet and get this over with once and for all.’ I text back, feeling my anger rising. I want to kill him.
‘Now that’s more like it… I miss you. Meet me at our favourite place tomorrow at midnight.’
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