STARLETTE
“Pre—pre—pregnant?” My lips trembled with panic as I stared at Bella.
I couldn’t believe what I had just heard.
“You’re pregnant!” She repeated as she pulled away from me, her face glowing with happiness. “Alpha would be so pleased to hear this!”
“No.” I said quickly, shaking my head. My throat felt dry, and I swallowed to moisturize. I couldn’t fully grasp my emotions at that moment. I wasn’t happy, but I wasn’t sad either. I was just... there, not knowing how to feel.
The smile on her face faded when she noticed my blank expression. “What happened?” She asked. “This is good news. You should be happy.“
I should. But the feelings that stirred within me were deeper than I could explain. I wasn’t only feeling like this because I was carrying Maximus’s child. But also beca
