Ruby's POV I think I messed up tonight. I shouldn't have said that to my mates. I could see the disappointment on Hayes' face the moment I expressed that I didn't want to be a mom. Zylon tried to hide his feelings, but I could tell he was affected as well. I ended up crying in the shower. I didn't want to let my mates or the pack down, but that's how I truly felt. Childbirth has always scared me, and just thinking about it made me sad. After I finished my shower, I turned off the water, stepped out, and dried myself off with a towel. I changed into my pajamas and climbed into bed. My mates weren't home, and when I glanced at the digital clock, I saw that it was past 9 PM. I considered mind-linking them, but decided against it. They were probably out for a run or having drinks with

