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…

voice caused me to stop in my tracks. “Hey, Hannah?” he called out, his voice echoing in the empty training center.

didn’t turn.

out, my voice

“Congratulations. If congratulations

nothing in return; simply swung the

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 then there would really be no denying

but shudder at the thought,

to happen before anyone else figured it out. Especially

began scurrying toward my bedroom–in need of a hot bath to relax my tightly wound muscles. But, just as I reached the steps, the sound of muttering and papers rustling in

on the living room floor, surrounded by a sea of papers

were scattered all around him, and he looked more stressed than I had maybe ever seen him; or at least, more stressed than I had seen him in a very long time, which was surprising given how

in the doorway for a moment, watching his hair fall into his eyes as he bent his

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