The tension in the Crescent Moon Pack’s meeting hall was thick enough to cut with a knife. Every single pack member had been called in, and the air buzzed with nervous anticipation. Nova sat beside Kade, his hand resting protectively on her knee, while Alaric stood at the front of the room, his expression hard and unreadable.
Alaric took a deep breath before addressing the pack. “We’ve gathered everyone here because there is urgent news that affects not only our future but the safety of one of our own.” He glanced at Nova, and she felt her heart rate spike.
She already knew what was coming, but hearing it aloud, before the entire pack, felt terrifying.
“Nova is pregnant.”
A ripple of murmurs spread through the gathered wolves. Some gasped, others whispered excitedly, and a few exchange
