*Luna*
Anna spent the following day with Layla at the center, preparing herself mentally, emotionally, and physically for a meaningful conversation with her newfound mate, Emery. Since yesterday, he had been eager to talk, and she knew deep down that she owed him an explanation and, even more so, an apology. My heart ached at the thought of him possibly reaching out to Brody and risking my cover, but I sincerely hoped everything could be resolved calmly. I never wanted to cause any problems for anyone, yet it seems that I attract trouble no matter where I go.
I sighed as I plopped on my bed, grazing my belly absentmindedly. The moment I did the test, my hands seemed to travel to my stomach on every occasion. I brush my teeth - I caress the belly. I read a book - I caress my belly. I go f
