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…

tracks. “Hey, Hannah?” he called out, his voice echoing in the empty training center. I froze by the door, my hand resting on

didn’t turn.

I called out, my

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

return; simply swung the

drove home, my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts. Drake knew now, or at least strongly suspected 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


couldn’t help but shudder at the thought,

anyone else figured

my bedroom–in need of a hot bath to relax my tightly

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

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

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

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