Chapter 27 The danger in the darkness

I felt a jolt in my backbone when I heard him. Living together with him? That was not possible.

My belly would grow in a couple of months. I didn’t want to alert him about my pregnancy.

No

“This is not possible,” I quickly interjected, hoping to deflect his suggestion. “We don’t have to pretend to be husband and wife in the human world. Our relationship only needs to be shown to your pack."

Noel, thankfully, didn't push the issue. "Weekly visits are mandatory," he stated simply.

“Yes, okay.” I swallowed, nodding in agreement. Even with the risk of my pregnancy being exposed, I couldn't refuse pack visits entirely.

With a hurried farewell, I made my way out into the cold night air, the chill serving as a stark contrast to the heat that Noel's presence had ignited within me. I stood alone on the dimly lit street, uncertainty gnawing at my insides.

As I scanned the deserted road for any sign of transportation, the realization dawned on me that I was stranded in this unfamiliar neighborho