Chapter 0673

"Don't worry, it gets easier," she whispered, her voice laced with a hint of condescension. "Though it's clear you haven't been exercising much."

I stiffened, the comment stinging more than I cared to admit. Little did she know the sort of physical peak my body had come into when my wolf had emerged but lately, with my pregnancy symptoms being so all over the place, I hadn't been able to do much at all.

"Well, I've had a lot of negative symptoms," I said, trying to brush it off. "Haven't been able to do much."

Lea laughed lightly, a sound that grated on my already frayed nerves. "I can see that," she said, eyeing my body up and down. “A little flabby, aren't we?"

Her words felt like a slap across the face. I tried to keep my composure, focusing on Hannah's instructions, but Lea's words echoed in my head, amplifying the insecurities that had been brewing inside of me for a while now.

"You really should try to keep up, Nina.

body, but her words cut deep, reminding me

a titter, not bothering to hide her amusement. "It's okay, not everyone's cut out for this. Maybe you should

the other nearby women on me, their gazes pitying or indifferent. The warm, welcoming

frustration, my body feeling

excuse, I rolled up my mat and hurried out of the class, not looking back. The cool air of the fresh breeze once I stepped out of the studio was a

I fought back tears,

each one a sharp jab at my self-esteem. I had come to the class seeking some peace and strength and to help

just... sit there and take it?

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