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."

all of this but grateful for

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

dip for a moment, long enough

"Jess looked really

feeling my wolf stir within me. This could be the moment, the perfect opportunity to lay everything on the table. But at the last second, the words caught in my throat as

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

it. "Since when do you talk about 'girl stuff'

menstrual cycles or makeup tips in recent

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

subject, I asked, "How are you feeling, now that

paused, his eyes turning reflective. "Yeah, I'm sad. But I'm also excited, you know? It's like the

'new beginnings' echoed in my ears, and my hand almost instinctively gravitated toward my belly. But I

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