Valerie's POVMy heart lurched, pounding so violently that my scalp tingled with tension.Aaron must never find out I'm pregnant.That thought seared through my mind with fierce clarity.I gulped, forcing myself to appear calm. Grabbing a towel, I wiped the water from the corners of my mouth, pretending nothing was amiss. "What nonsense are you imagining? With my condition, how could I possibly be pregnant?"Lifting my head, I met Aaron's probing gaze.To protect my pup, I found myself lying—smoothly, without a trace of hesitation—to the Alpha of the Black Shadow Pack.I pressed my lips together and added, "It's nothing. The food I had for lunch just didn't sit well."His expression remained unreadable, though his deep, cold eyes never left my face. Under that gaze, my palms turned clammy.After a few seconds of silence, he finally spoke.I'd hoped he would just let the matter pass, but instead, his tone was firm, leaving no room for argument."Valerie, you look far too pa
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