Those words were spat with so much conviction, like he had been noticing for a long time and had been looking for the right time to ask. Did he possibly know about it? Before our intimacy? "Speak up!" He snarled. I instinctively stepped back, but he grabbed my arm violently, dragging me up to my feet. "Explain yourself, now." Panic surged through me. I couldn't let him know I was pregnant; at least, not yet. I tried to steady my voice, but it came out as a stutter. "I... I just felt a bit sick. It's nothing, really, Alpha. I'm okay." He growled, his grip tightening painfully. "Don't lie to me, Aria! I can tell when someone is lying!" I struggled to maintain my composure, but the fear and uncertainty overwhelmed me. "I swear, Alpha, it's nothing serious. I'm just not feeling well toda

