Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0186

Chapter 0186

I studied his face, looking for any sign of deception. But all I saw was genuine concern and sincerity, and my shoulders slumped ever so slightly.

“Alright,” I said finally. “I believe you. And for the record, I never planned on going back on my promise about Zoe. I’ll set it up soon, okay?”

Drake’s face lit up. “Really? Thanks, Hannah. You won’t regret it.”

“I’d better not,” I warned, but there was no real heat behind the words. “Now, if you don’t mind, I really should get going.”

Drake nodded, stepping back. “Of course. Take care of yourself, Hannah.”

Nodding myself, I grabbed my back and whirled on my heel. It was only then, once my back was turned to Drake, that I allowed my expression to twist into one of pure fear and worry. I had to get out of here- away from him, away from everyone.

Goddess, that was too close of a call; I couldn’t confirm anything, just in case…

the sound of Drake’s gruff voice caused me to stop in my tracks. “Hey, Hannah?” he called out, his voice echoing in the empty

didn’t turn.

called out, my voice

saying, “Congratulations. If congratulations are in order, I

further. I said nothing in return; simply swung the door open and hurried

that I was pregnant. How long would it be before others started

but shudder at the thought, but one thing was

anyone else figured it out. Especially

door and began scurrying toward my bedroom–in need of a hot bath to relax my tightly wound muscles. But, just as I reached

found Noah sitting cross–legged on the living room floor, surrounded by a sea of papers with his shirt sleeves rolled up and his

him, and he looked more stressed than I had maybe ever seen him; or at least,

for a moment, watching his hair fall into his eyes as he bent his head

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