“Are you all right in there?”Leilani enquires. I unlock the door.
“Merely awaiting.”
“Desire companionship?”I acquiesce with a nod and a smile. Serena will soon be joining us.
“What is your current emotional state?”“Serena inquires.”
“Foolish!” How was I unaware of that?I enquire.
“I, too, have never encountered it,” Leilani concedes.
I am truly appreciative of this, as it genuinely enhances my well-being. “I am inclined to survey the group to ascertain how many she-wolves are aware of this,” I express incredulously, prompting a chuckle from Leilani.
I desire to conceive a child with Cohen, and Alyssa has adapted remarkably well.
“I will verify,” Serena states.
“I have an additional minute and a half,” I state, glancing at my phone. She retrieves it and gazes at me while forming an O with her lips.
“You require no additional minute and a half… It is affirmative,” she states while smiling and chuckling. I seize it and examine it.
This is genuine. “This is reality,” I exclaim in astonishment.
“Felicitations!”“They both exclaim with enthusiasm.” I am likely laughing, possibly in disbelief.
“I find this hard to believe,” I concede.
“Wait… he marked me approximately six weeks ago… thus…” I pause. “Impressive!”I raise my shirt and examine my reflection in the mirror. It appears that it may require a slight increase in size. Perhaps? Perhaps it exists solely in my imagination.
“At six weeks, the foetus may not endure if you were to relocate.” “I am truly relieved you resolved this prior to tomorrow,” Leilani expresses, with apprehension.
“I have not experienced a bowel movement in a week and a half,” I confess.
I experience anxiety merely contemplating the potential consequences had I not discovered the information today and postponed it until tomorrow.
“What is your method for informing Cohen?”“Serena inquires.”
“I am uncertain.” I believe I ought to convey my message to him in a particularly meaningful manner; however, with the impending battle tomorrow, I am unable to engage in combat, thus necessitating that I inform him today. He will question why I created such a commotion regarding the altercation, only to abruptly reverse my stance. What actions should I undertake?I enquire.
“Perhaps you could dine out?” Alternatively, we could go shopping, and you could purchase and wrap a baby outfit or similar item.Serena proposes.
It appears inappropriate to dine out when our group intends to engage in combat tomorrow morning. I will conclude the pregnancy test and proceed to his office, while Leilani supervises Alyssa. I am eager to inform him as well. I doubt I could endure for an extended period, even under altered circumstances. I was somewhat unkind to him earlier as well, for involving the entire pack regarding my altercation. I desire reconciliation and mutual happiness.
Upon arriving at his office, I place the gift bag in the hallway. I rap lightly and insert my head into the room. I am astonished to encounter Paxton, Alexis, Colton, and several other warriors. Cohen furrows his brows in astonishment upon seeing me, yet gestures for me to enter.
“Is everything satisfactory?”He enquires, and I assent.
“I was unaware that you were in a meeting; please call me when you conclude, and I will return.”
Cohen states, “You are all dismissed; we will converse later.”
“I can return to conclude your meeting,” I assert, but Cohen merely shakes his head and gestures for them to exit.
“I apologise, everyone,” I state, and they all grin.
“It is not an issue, Luna,” Paxton remarks.
Upon the closure of the door, Cohen enquires, “What is occurring?””
It is evident that he is attempting to discern my thoughts. He is uncertain whether I have arrived to dispute with him or to reconcile. I position myself in one of the chairs opposite his desk, confronting him, endeavouring to conceal my thoughts.
I wished to converse. I have been contemplating your remarks extensively,” I state serenely and without a smile.
“Is that acceptable?”He enquires. He raises one eyebrow, completely unaware of my forthcoming statement.
“You were correct,” I concede.
“Was I?”He enquires tentatively, and I affirm with a nod.
“Regarding your lack of engagement in combat?”He confirms. It is the sole matter on which we have disagreed, yet he does not believe I could be referring to that. I nod once more, attempting to suppress my enthusiasm.
“I will not engage in combat tomorrow,” I concede. He begins to smile but restrains himself.
“Is this a deception?”He enquires while narrowing his eyes, and I respond by shaking my head.
“Are you no longer upset with me?”“He enquires with a faint smile.” I feign contemplation regarding it. Subsequently, I smile and shake my head.
“No, I am not angry.” I intended to present you with something…” I begin, rising to retrieve the bag from the hallway. I can no longer feign indifference at this juncture. I position myself on his desk, directly facing him with my legs in contact with his, and present him with the gift bag.
“Unseal it!”I radiate joy.
He appears bewildered yet proceeds. He unseals the gift bag and discovers a wrapped box. He gazes at me once more, prompting me to chuckle.
“Open it,” I reiterate to him. He reclines in his chair and begins to open it. When the paper is removed, he is poised to open the box.
“Hold on,” I state. He halts and gazes at me. I am smiling so intensely that my cheeks are aching.
“I wish to express my love for you first,” I state.
He smiles and elevates his body to kiss me. “I love you as well, and I’m pleased you are no longer upset with me… Should I open this now?”“He inquires.”
