Everyone’s eyes fixed onto Lexi’s now covered stomach, the air starting to feel heavy. A faint whimper breaks the shocked silence, Carole hunches down. Turning to Ryan, Lexi recognises his dark expression. She muses that he has cranked up his Alpha aura, yet Owen stands by his side, smiling professionally.
“Who did that to you Lexi?” She turns her head to the side, unwilling to make eye contact. Silence fills the room once again.
“Lexi?” Carole shrinks lower but Lexi refuses to yield.
“LEXI, please!” Ryan’s voice softened. Lexi looked up. His moss green eyes sparkled but his face showed concern, yet Lexi could not bring herself to tell him. She didn’t want to recall the memory, to relive that day. She wanted to tell Ryan his presence had calmed her. Confusion washed over her, these fe
