Kelsey's POV
I stepped outside the hospital, watching the stream of vehicles pass by, my emotions in turmoil.
Earlier, seeing Moira ill had moved me to reveal my pregnancy to her, but now I dreaded facing Marcus.
What if he wanted me to terminate the baby?
A luxury car pulled up and honked—a vehicle I recognized as Marcus's.
The window rolled down, revealing his sharp profile. His narrow eyes were piercing.
"Get in," he said.
I had no desire to comply, but his tone left no room for refusal.
With eyes on us, I reluctantly entered.
As the door shut, cedar pheromones flooded the space, carrying the weight of his Alpha aura.
My wolf tensed, yet leaned instinctively toward his familiar scent.
I sat close to the car door, but I could still feel Marcus's strong aura.
I held my breath,
