Chapter 18

“Out for the sunset?" A voice caught my attention as I settled into the reclining chair. I almost dropped my glass of milk. It was my landlady. I smiled at her in greeting. I had come here when my belly was already looking big, picking the best timing to avoid complications in my new environment.

 "Yes," I said, then raised my glass in the air.

 "Oh, that is very nice for the baby... Your husband isn’t here yet?"

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 Crema’s POV

 I could see how worried Jay was, and I felt scared too. It was my very first time experiencing these feelings, and I couldn't figure out why. It was impossible for me to have any illness like humans because I am not human.

 After I felt a bit better, I stood up and tried to entertain Jay, but he was so thoughtful that he didn’t want me to move. Instead, he ordered a pizza online.

 When we were discussing things, he was still concerned about my situation and kept on convincing me to go to the hospital. If I could only tell him I didn’t need to go to a hospital because that is not for me, I should have gone to the healer of my pack, but for now, I couldn’t because I am now a human by adaptation, cannot go back to my pack, and never will.

 "Are you sure I can leave you alone here? I mean, if you need company, I can stay overnight. It is my day off tomorrow, so there’s nothing to worry about." I appreciated Jay's suggestion that he would stay, but I couldn't let him. Not that I didn’t want him around. Of course, I wanted him. He is a big help if ever something happens to me. But I was worried on the other side because the feeling that I had was strange, and it scared me I might transform into my wolf anytime because of it.

 "Thank you for being so nice to me, Jay, but I swear I am well now. You don’t have to stay."

 Jay’s face was still too worried; he seemed unconvinced by my statement, so I added, "Don’t worry; if anything comes up later, then I will call you. I promise."

 "You do that, will you?"

 I nodded and smiled. Somehow, I felt better that someone cared for me in this new world. It made me realize that there are a lot of nice people around.

 "OK, I have to go then and do my laundry. But I promise you, you will call me if anything wrong comes up again. I will be here anytime."

 "Yes, Jay, I promise."

 "Good, I am leaving then. Do you want me to prepare anything for you before I go? I mean, water or food near your bed?"

 I shook my head. Of course, I knew I could manage; it is just that I still felt dizzy.

 "No, I’m really fine. I can walk to the kitchen and prepare my food. You may leave now. I don’t want to take a lot of your time."

 "If that's what you say, then I rest my case. Just remember the agreement that we made."

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 It had been two hours since Jay left, but the strange feeling was still there. I couldn't figure out why I was feeling like this. Then suddenly, something came to mind. What if I am pregnant? Is this a symptom? I did not know because if so, this would be my very first time.

 My heart suddenly pounded loudly. The excitement was there, but my fear overruled my entire being.

 I shook my head several times in disagreement to be pregnant. My right hand reached for my belly and rubbed it several times. It was not my intention, but there was a feeling to do so.

 I laid down on the bed and tried to figure out what was going on. The next moment, I confirmed I was really pregnant!

 Shocked. My mind couldn't process what to do. I was going to give birth in over two months. What would I do? I was in the human world. Human pregnancy takes nine months before they give birth. However, it is a shorter period for me, and I am unsure of what to say if anyone questions me. It would be strange for them to see someone who gives birth after two months.

 The reality kicked in, and my worries grew. In a week, my belly would grow big. It would look like a magic moment in the eyes of the people in my environment, especially Jay. I would scare him, for sure. I didn’t want that to happen, but what would I do?

 I couldn't go back to the pack and declare to Alpha Giovan that I am pregnant. I didn’t think that would change anything about his treatment of me.

 I wasn't even sure if he would accept my child. Even if he did, I had no plans to go back to the pack anymore.

 I’d better change the environment again, fly, or move to another country, but we’ll never choose to go back to Giovan. I know, and I strongly believe that I can survive this alone. Yes, I can survive this because I am a Luna, and the baby in my belly is the child of the strongest alpha. Although I wanted to forget about my wolf, I still couldn’t. Having this baby in my belly is a potent reminder to me I am still a wolf, no matter what or wherever I go.

 I almost wanted to inform my mother about me, but I couldn’t because, for sure, Giovan is still searching for me. With that said, his men may be all eyes on my parents!