06: Lass

AUTUMN:

Why did it seem that asking me whether I was pregnant or not was one of the most difficult questions someone had thrown at me?

A long silence passed between us and the only thing that was heard was the music from the party.

My breathing labored.

And being asked by my ex’s uncle definitely did not enter my mind. Would I tell him the truth? This was only our first meeting, right? After this, our paths won't cross again. They would never see me again since I would go to the human world and hide there.

“Are you with a child?” Alpha Percy asked when I did not answer his question. “I am asking you a question, lass.”

He continued staring at my stomach.

I had a flat one and there was no baby bump, yet. I could deny it with all I could. This man may be my mate, but it did not mean that I was supposed to be honest with him, especially if I did not trust him.

For me, all men are great liars and were only good at fucking women. Like my ex-mate.

Protectively, I clutched my stomach an