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…

out, his voice

didn’t turn.

called out, my voice

“Congratulations. If congratulations are in order, I

widening even further. I said nothing in return; simply swung the door open and hurried out into the bright

that I was pregnant. How long would it be before others started to notice? How much longer could I keep this secret? How long until I officially began to show, and

shudder at the thought, but one

to happen before anyone else

arrived home, I kicked my shoes off by the door and began scurrying toward my bedroom–in need of a hot bath to relax my tightly wound

when I found Noah sitting cross–legged on the living room floor, surrounded by a sea of

maybe ever seen him; or at least, more stressed than I had seen him in a very long time, which was surprising given how tumultuous our lives

a moment, watching his hair fall into

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