Chapter 9

Emma

“No, I can’t work tonight. I refuse. I’m feeling ill and want to stay at home!”

My Dad frowns at me. I haven’t dared to tell him or my Mom that I’m pregnant with an Alpha’s child, and neither do I plan on it. They would most likely force me to have an abortion since the only reason for my existence is to work off my Dad’s debt to Alpha Jackson at the diner.

“You’ve been acting weird ever since you skipped your shift the other day,” my Dad mutters. “Is there something that you aren’t telling us?”

I can see my Mom’s frightened eyes from the kitchen table. She is silently begging me to just go to work, but I can’t. I’ve been a mess ever since I came home from work yesterday with the knowledge of carrying Alpha Reed’s heir.

I shake my head, a sickly smile curved on my face. “No, Dad. I’m just not feeling well. That time of the month…you know? I don’t want to make a mess at the diner,” I say, hoping he will believe me.

My Dad grunts in response and rolls his eyes. “Just take your pi