chapter fifty-six

Olivia sat in her room, with the curtains drawn to block the light. Clara, her best friend, sat beside her, watching with concern. Olivia clutched a pillow tightly, as if seeking comfort in this tumultuous moment.

"Olivia, you shouldn't have done this," Clara began, her voice filled with concern.

Olivia looked at her friend, her red, swollen eyes revealing the tears she had shed in the past few days. "I had to, Clara. The Alpha was furious; he could have killed me."

Clara sighed, worried about the situation. "But don't you think this is a risk? He can't be very pleased with you now."

"He didn't kill me, Clara, because I'm pregnant," Olivia admitted with a sigh, gently caressing her slightly swollen belly. "He made me undergo an examination. And it's confirmed."

Clara seemed surprised. "Pregnant? Olivia, how did this happen? You always said you were being careful."

Olivia shook her head, a tear rolling down her face. "I was. But it seems that fate had other plans."

Clara moved closer a