et

to breathe, and I begin to take slow, deep breaths in an attempt to calm myself. This pain is like nothing I've ever experienced befo

s prick at the corners of my eyes, and a lump forms in my throat, ma

e to lash out at Alpha Asher. But I close my eyes, biting back my emot

yes, ready to face Alpha Asher, but he's nowhere to be found

face. The thought of facing Asher every day at work is u

I make my way to Alpha Asher's office. I knock on the door lightly, and

ows. "Yes, can I help you?" he as

can't help but notice how sexy he looks. I

emories of our night together. Asher's voice b

there and say nothing?" he

y, handing h

is this?" he asks, looking betw

esign

s been knocked off balance. But the express

y way out." He barks a laugh, his eyes filled with disdain. "Y

back tears. I refuse to le

, and he takes a step forward,

"Well, suit yourself. I'll be

is gaze stil

r the gala at the end of the mo

despite the turmoil brewing inside me. Before tur

e restroom. I sit down on the toile

hreatening to consume me. I cry for the mate pull I still have for him

ng me out of my emotional state. I wipe away m

e details for the gala night. Talking about t

and try to pull myself together. I have a job to do

*

ll swing, and I make a consciou

ably absent from the office. Rumors circulate that

thought. He's my mate, but h

toms - feeling tired despite sleeping for h

lately, and I worry for you." Selena's v

fatigue. "I'm fine, Selena. Just stresse

?" she asks. I know she cares deeply

I get tired easily, and I've noticed I've be

es widened

sk, curiosity getti

highly respected doctor in the werewolf and human world, she's o

ng me. I try to prote

trying to reassure Selena that I'm fine. But she

, as my heart begins to bea

fleeting moment, I think I see a hint of surprise i

uch... it's as a result of..." She trails of

my anxiety building. "What is

expression etched on her face. "Ally, you're pregn