chapter 5

The doctor’s words rang in my ears long after he left. Pregnant. I stared at the ceiling, my mind spinning. A baby. My baby. For a moment, I felt my heart pound. Before reality crashed down. What was I supposed to do now?

A knock on the door startled me. Tina walked in, her eyes scanning my face. “What did the doctor say?” she asked softly, her concern clear.

“It’s nothing serious,” I lied, forcing a weak smile. I wasn’t ready to tell her yet—not now, not when I was still trying to process it myself.

Tina frowned, clearly unconvinced, but she didn’t push. “Tesla, you’ve got to take care of yourself,” she said firmly, pulling a chair closer. “You’ve already given too much to that bastard. You need to start thinking about you.”

I nodded, but my thoughts were elsewhere. It wasn’t just about me anymore. I’m not alone now.

Back in my room, I stared at my reflection, placing a hand on my stomach use. A part of me wanted to believe this baby could be the start of something better, but the other part—scarred by Alpha Henry’s coldness—knew better.

A sharp knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. I opened it to find Henry standing there, his usual scowl fixed on his face.

“I heard you fainted,” he said, his voice as cold as ever. “You’re embarrassing me, Tesla. A Luna who can’t handle stress? Pathetic.”

His words hit me like a slap, but this time, the pain didn’t linger. Instead, anger simmered beneath the surface. I gripped the door tightly.

“It was nothing,” I said curtly, stepping back. I moved to close the door, but he blocked it with his hand.

“Don’t walk away from me,” he growled.

But I did. I slammed the door in his face, my chest heaving. For the first time, I didn’t feel fear or heartbreak. I felt something new: strength.

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Tina was waiting for me in the common room later that night. The pack was buzzing with whispers about my fainting spell, and I could feel their judgmental stares. I ignored them as I sat down beside her.

“You’ve been quiet,” Tina said, studying me. “What’s going on?”

I hesitated. I hadn’t told anyone yet, but Tina was my rock. If I couldn’t tell her, who could I tell?

“I’m pregnant,” I whispered, my voice barely audible.

Tina’s eyes widened in shock. “Pregnant? Does he know?”

I shook my head. “No, and I don’t think I want him to. Not yet, at least.”

“Good,” she said fiercely, her voice low but firm. “He doesn’t deserve to know. You don’t need him, Tesla. We’ll figure this out together, okay?”

I nodded, my chest tightening .Tina’s support meant everything to me. But was I doing the right thing

The next morning, I went back to the doctor to get more answers. His words were cautious but clear: I needed rest, less stress, and proper care. My earlier fainting could lead to complications if I wasn’t careful.

As I left the clinic, I overheard two pack members gossiping.

“She’s not fit to be Luna,” one of them sneered. “Fainting like that? What a disgrace.”