My Hockey Alpha by Eve Above Story PDF

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."

this but grateful for the reminder that I

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

from across the crowded bar, a warm, inviting smile on his face. As I weaved my way through the throng of people, the noise level seemed to dip for a moment, long enough

eyes searching mine. "Jess looked really serious when she pulled you

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

I said finally, offering him a

"Since when do you talk about

Jessica had been more about how to handle supernatural crises than menstrual cycles or makeup tips in recent history. But tonight was different. Tonight, the complexities of being

retorted playfully. We both knew the 'girl stuff' excuse was flimsy, but it would hold -for now, at

the subject, I asked, "How are you feeling,

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

belly. But I caught myself just in time,