LONG TIME, KNOX.“Hey! Go get Derek! Fast. Now!” Sloane yelled at Avery, who had dashed out of the bathroom, trembling in panic when Laura had run in, gagging and choking.Sloane rushed to the bathroom herself, while Avery hurried off to fetch Derek. Yes, Derek—that was what Sloane called him. She never used “Alpha”; to hell with that title.“Lynnie! Lynnie!” Sloane screamed, panic lacing her voice.Laura hadn’t stopped throwing up. Each time the pain in her stomach eased and she tried to speak, she choked again, retching, her eyes red, tiny tears slipping from her lids.“Be calm,” Sloane soothed, rubbing her back and flicking cool water on her face.Gradually, Laura steadied herself. She cupped water from the tap, rinsed her mouth thoroughly, and poured it out."You good now?” Sloane asked, her tone gentle yet firm. “C’mon, girl. It’s just a pregnancy. Not a big deal.”Laura walked back to the room, Sloane trailing behind, her bags still slung over her shoulder.“Don’t tell me seeing
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