Pregnant.
The words fall from Sadie’s lips like a thunderclap. For a moment, the air in the office stills. My breath catches in my chest, and even Knox freezes inside me.
The words hang in the air. No one moves, no one says anything. It’s completely still and silent.
The word continues to ricochet in my chest… And suddenly, the room feels too small for all the truths pressing in.
Knox’s howl shatters through my skull, torn in confusion, happiness and a bit of panic. Piper’s lips part, her face pale as she stares back at us.
“What?” Piper’s voice is small, almost childlike. Her eyes widen before a choked laugh slips out. “No, that’s—Sadie, you can’t just say something like that.” Her voice cracks, rising higher with every word. “You can’t—”
I whip my head toward Sadie. She remains qui
