Jessi gripped her hand. “Hey. It’s all in the past. I’m grateful I have Mace.” Jessi looked down at Mattie’s hands, she was gripping the pregnancy test tightly. “Do you want to look at the results?”
Mattie followed Jessica quietly back into the main room where everyone was gathered. Too nervous to look at the results, she kept the pregnancy test locked in her hand. Her heart beat fast with anticipation. Mixed emotions swirled in her. Was she pregnant? Was she not pregnant? Did he want a pup? If he did want a pup, was it too soon? What would she do if she was pregnant? How would having a pup work with her joining a new pack? With the war unfolding? How would they keep the pup safe?
Hunter ran up to Mattie and wrapped his arms around her. “My love, what is wrong? Talk to me.” Taking in a d
