Aurora’s POV I stood on the sidewalk, staring up at the sterile brick facade of the hospital. My chest felt tight, a million conflicting thoughts racing through my mind as I debated whether I should truly go through with this. Slowly, I flattened my palm against my stomach. This baby coming into the world would permanently link me to Lucian, and I genuinely wanted absolutely nothing to do with him ever again. I knew Emmett and Damon had repeatedly promised that they would help me raise the child, but I couldn't bear the thought of dragging them into my mess. They didn't deserve that burden. Numbing my emotions, I pushed open the glass doors and walked inside. I approached the front desk, my voice tight. "Hi. I have an appointment with the doctor." The receptionist checked her computer

