Chapter 0472

"But would that really be what you want?" Jessica asked, her tone cautious. "A secret abortion? It's a huge decision, Nina. One that you'd have to live with forever."

"Look," I snapped, feeling cornered. "I don't even know for sure if I'm pregnant yet. So there's no point in having this conversation now."

Lori sighed, taking a step closer to me. "Fair enough, Nina. But if you are, you're not alone. You don't have to go through this by yourself. Remember that."

"Yeah," Jessica added. "We're always here for you, no matter what you decide."

The intensity of the moment started to thin out, replaced by an uneasy peace. They were right. Whether or not to bring a new life into this world was a monumental decision, one that could impact not just me, but also the man I loved.

"Come on, let's head back," Lori said after a moment, gesturing to the door. "Before they start to think we've ditched them."

still feeling somewhat lost in all of this but grateful for

group, though, my friends' words kept reverberating in my mind. What was willing to sacrifice, and at

people, the noise level seemed to dip for a moment, long enough for me to take a deep breath before reaching him. When I did, he wrapped his arm

alright?" he asked, his soft brown eyes searching mine. "Jess looked really serious when she pulled you

feeling my wolf stir within me. This could be the moment, the perfect opportunity to lay everything on the table. But

just... girl stuff," I said finally, offering him a reassuring smile. "Nothing to

comforting when I really needed it. "Since when do you talk about 'girl stuff' with your

about how to handle supernatural crises than menstrual cycles or makeup tips

full of surprises," I retorted playfully. We both knew the 'girl stuff' excuse was flimsy, but it would

are you feeling, now that the

know? It's like the end of one chapter and the start

instinctively gravitated toward my belly. But I caught myself just in time, instead letting my hands float up to cup

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