Valerie As soon as I reached my room I slammed the door shut, trying to not break down. My breaths came out shaky. I didn't know how I was able to keep myself composed for the rest of the day, but as we reached the pack house I was already nearing the brink. Guilt. Pure guilt gnawed at my conscience. ‘No more secrets or things from the past.’ The weight of my secret bore down on me like a physical force, making it hard to breathe. I had agreed so damn easily when I knew it wasn't true. I'd made a promise I'd already broken. Because our child was still here, tying us together but I hadn't said a damn thing in the last two weeks. Since the confession it constantly came to mind. Every single day felt like a dream. I spent time with him and helped with his duties. We were working to

