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“You’re getting so big; it’s perfect,” he said, kissing my belly before covering it with my sweater.

“I’m glad you enjoy it,” I replied, laughing as my pussy clenched with arousal again.

Wrapped in the soft, comfy cotton of my pajamas, I couldn’t help but think about how hard it had been to find a pair big enough to accommodate my ever-growing belly. Pregnancy had its challenges, but finding clothes that fit comfortably was a battle all on its own. With a sigh, I tenderly rubbed my swollen stomach, feeling the life within me stir.

“Alright, little one,” I whispered. “Let’s feed you some hot chocolate.”

I carefully made my way down the staircase, gripping the railing for support as I began my descent.

The comforting scents of cocoa and cinnamon wafted up from the kitchen, filling my soul with warmth. I looked forward to spending the evening cuddled up with my new pack, basking in the love of our little family.

But as I continued down the stairs, my steps faltered when I heard two voices in hushed conversation. One voice, I recognized as Logan’s; the other, however, sent a shiver racing down my spine—it belonged to Tyler.

My heart pounded in my chest, and my blood ran cold as memories of his rejection flooded my mind.What was he doing here? And why, now of all times, was he here?

chapter 18

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Carmen

The sound of Logan’s deep voice mingled with Tyler’s familiar timbre reached my ears as I slowly descended the stairs.

My heart raced, anxiety prickling through my body like a thousand needles. As I reached the bottom step, sure enough—Tyler was there, sitting among his pack members, engaged in conversation with Logan.

They looked up at me, their gazes locking onto mine.

“Tyler,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “What are you doing here?”

He glanced down at my swollen belly, his eyes widening momentarily, but he said nothing. Anger surged within me, and I rounded on Logan instead, my hands shaking at my sides.

“Logan, why is he here?” I demanded, my voice rising an octave. “I’m done with him. I don’t want to see him!”

Logan quickly rose from his chair, knowing how much seeing Tyler distressed me. He gently placed his hands on my shoulders, attempting to calm me down. “Tyler has some news he wants to share. It’s important.”

“And what news may that be?” I asked, sighing. My legs were getting tired, and I sank onto the couch next to Logan.

Reluctantly, I allowed myself to calm down. But my attention shifted back to Tyler as I glared at him, my hand protectively cradling my belly.

“Listen, Carmen,” Tyler began, his voice strained with urgency as he took a step toward me. “Henry knows where you are, and he won’t stop until he has you. He doesn’t like to be slighted in the least, and I’m here to warn you.”

My heart raced at the mention of Henry, and I tried to steady myself.

“Okay, thanks for the warning. You can leave now,” I said, glancing away from him. I felt a strange mix of emotions with Tyler present. The wound in my heart still felt fresh, but I was determined to move on from him after everything that had happened.

“Wait,” Tyler said, his eyes pleading with me. “I know full well that I don’t deserve to be here right now in your presence, but you deserve an explanation.”

“What explanation?” I said, holding back tears as I crossed my arms over my chest. “There’s no way anything could explain the way you treated me.”

“Please, just hear me out,” he insisted, his gaze not leaving mine for a moment. “Do you remember the night I knotted you for the first time?”

The memory caused heat to rise in my cheeks, and I shifted uncomfortably. I wished I had just allowed Logan to knot me without Tyler being my first. I had given away my virginity to the last alpha on Earth that I wanted to be with.

“Yes, regretfully,” I muttered. “But so what? What does that have to do with anything?”

“After I knotted you, I received a call from Henry,” Tyler continued, his voice heavy with regret. “He demanded that I return and told me he was looking for you.”

“Looking for me?” I asked, confused. “Why hasn’t he moved on? I literally left the alpha compound and betrayed him.”

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