line

nday lunch, she handed me

erfume she made," Eleanor said.

me I wore on the masquerade night. The scent brought back everythin

with sweet memories rather than an STD. "I'll stop by later to thank he

tory. They needed a doctor's pre

p, our pack's company, had

r handled pack logistics and security with Alpha Gerald,

student, I wanted to manage my

ough Eleanor did everything she could to keep me calm. When the day arrived, she accompanied me t

ted the tests. Five days later, the results came in, and I returned to

over my results,

're healthy. Every

he added, "But you'll need to take

otected sex I deserved. Not using protection wa

ions, you're pregnant! I'm sending you t

always thought things through? The one who always considered the consequences? The firs

cked. "A pup... we're having a pup,

d words to comfort her. How could I

er, "Don't freak out, Carrie. Everything's going to be

r in the pack, but it would break my parents' hearts. I was already looked down on for being a scentless wolf. Then my boyfriend cheated on me... and now this? Moon Goddess, how much worse

became shal

m your pup. From this moment forward, you must think of the little one. I'm sure your pack and family will support you, b

es and nodded. Something in her eyes sparkled wit

herbs specific to pregnant she-wolves, and while I sipped it, she provided Elea

e of our territory, insisting I needed to eat something. The moment w

is that I want you and Nate to be my pup's godparents. I know you'

in the entire Blood Moon Pack," she promised. "And our pup will always know the

promised to accompany me when I spoke with my parents. My parents... the thought made my stomach clench. I decided I wouldn't

said without hesitation.

house, my parents we

over, her eye

ning training today? Is eve

I need to speak

m. My hands trembled as

t, dear?"

p breath. "I

fening. Mom's face drained of col

Marcus's?" Mom's

ard got you pregnant and then ma

t's not Marcus. I... I don

. "What do you mea

pered, unable to meet their eyes. "It w

but no words came out. Seeing my parents' distress, Eleanor hurried to the kit

ve made a grave error, and ther

an older version of me, both carrying themselves with the dignity expected of Beta wolves. Hearing my fath

an do now except face the consequences. I'll drop out of c

upted. "You made a mistake, and yes, you've disappointed us, but we love you. We'll han

Rory finally settled inside me

to our family," I whispered,

nsible. But if this is the Moon Goddess's path for you, then we walk it with you. As a family. As your pack. You're not giving up your education. Now more than ever, you need to p

y family. I'll help with everything! As this pup's godmother and Carrie's

upport me, I felt so lucky to have them in my life. I loved them so much, and I was

ball. Those violet eyes looking at me with desire during our passionate encoun

ask, and the perfume from Eleanor's mother-in a special box. When I had bad days, I

y physical discomfort. Worse still, after their mating ceremony, Marcus and Selina moved in with he

other," Selina mocked, loud

Aunt Diana, my m

just dropped by to see how you're holding up. Must be

ened beside me

better. She found a real mate. A strong, respectable wolf. N

my mate. I tried to stay calm and not get angry. Fighting with people wasn't good f

I ever thought I could. Everything I did was for my pup

ind, other things in my life wer

rprisingly understanding about my situation. He eve

even before we knew if it was a boy or a girl. They insisted on setting up the nu

ever missed a single moment. She even planned two celebrations.

a world full of love, fr

a pair of striking violet eyes that would forever remind me of the night that changed my life-the best night I'd ever

eanor and Nate visited daily, always there to help. Even Alpha Gerald and Luna Marla became like family, calling me their dau

nced work and college study. Thanks to my parents and godparen

my career and succeed. I was determi