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In the early afternoon, I received a mind-link from Dr. Bella asking me to come to the hospital wing. All day, my mind had been spinning with the possibility of being pregnant, and the concept of becoming a mother. The thought terrified me. I had never had a role model for a loving family, and the idea of creating one of my own felt foreign, almost impossible. The doctors had once told me I couldn’t have children, and I had accepted that. It felt like a decision had been made for me, a choice I never had to face. But now? I wasn’t sure if I was more scared or excited - or both.
On the way to the infirmary, Ethan caught up with me. I tried to keep things casual, dodging his concern.
“I’m just checking this stomach bug,” I said with a forced smile. “Nothing serious.”
“Okay, love,” he replied, his eyes soft with concern. “Just let me know if you need anything.”
I nodded as he turned and walked toward his office. Watching him disappear, I felt a pang of guilt.
When I arrived at the hospital, the front desk clerk directed me to a different room this time. I felt the weight of uncertainty growing heavier with each step. Bella sat at the desk, her face calm, though I could see she was preparing herself for something significant.
“Luna, please sit,” she said gently.
Anxious and unable to wait, I asked, “Well, what’s the news?”
Her voice was calm but direct. “The test results confirmed that you are definitely pregnant. I wanted to bring you in to take an ultrasound so we can determine how far along you are.”
It felt like the world was crashing down around me. My mind spiraled. Pregnant? How could this be happening? I barely noticed Bella guiding me to the ultrasound room or even when I changed into the hospital gown. The fog in my brain was too thick. I couldn’t grasp what was happening.
I lay down on the examination table, barely registering the coldness of the room, and before I knew it, the examination was over. Bella’s voice was muffled, as if I were hearing her through a wall. My thoughts were a storm of confusion and fear.
A cool hand touched my shoulder, snapping me back to the moment.
“Luna,” Bella said softly. “Breathe. You must hear me out.”
I took a deep breath, feeling my mind clear just enough to focus on her. I nodded, signaling her to continue.
“If my measurements are correct, you’re about 13 weeks along,” she explained. “But I’ll refer you to a gynecologist for a more accurate check. From your reaction, I can see this pregnancy is a surprise, and I want you to know that I’m here to help. But please note that as you enter the second trimester, the time to decide how to proceed is getting smaller. Please don’t rush into any decision, as this is not a small one to make, but do keep in mind that time is limited. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any decision you make so we can progress things further. Whatever you decide, the hospital and I will support you, and I encourage you to talk to your loved ones.”
She finished with a warm expression, but it did little to settle the whirlwind inside me.
I managed a weak smile before my legs took over, carrying me out of the room as fast as I could go. I needed air, space, anything. I ran into the woods, not caring where I was going. My body moved on instinct, and before I knew it, my legs had shifted into paws. The transition was quick this time, almost automatic. I ran and ran and ran, the trees and ground blurring as I sped through the forest, trying to outrun the thoughts in my head.
As the sun began to set, the sky shifted from a pale blue to a deep indigo. By the time I reached a creek, the moon was hanging full and heavy in the sky, casting a soft glow on the water. My legs gave out beneath me, and I collapsed onto the cold earth, too exhausted to move.
You knew. You knew I was pregnant, I shouted in my mind, hoping my wolf could hear the frustration, the pain.
Yes, I knew, she answered, her voice calm. I am part of you. I feel what you feel, both physically and emotionally.
Why didn’t you tell me? My thoughts were a mixture of anger and desperation, searching for answers.
Because it is only a small part of our story.
What is the rest? I asked, but there wasn’t any answer.
Tears fell from my eyes, hitting the ground before I even realized I was crying. I felt utterly numb, entirely alone with the enormity of what was happening. The surrounding silence was deafening, the weight of my reality too heavy to bear, and I didn’t know how to move forward.
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