chapter 68

Chapter

Mara's POV

"Mara!" Dahlia gasped I understood her shock my hands were literally shaking.

“I don’t know what to do,” I whispered, my voice barely audible. “I don’t think I can have this baby.”

Dahlia’s eyes softened. “Mara, I understand this is overwhelming. But please, think carefully. This baby is a part of you.”

I shook my head, tears welling up. “The father doesn’t want to be with me. I can’t do this alone. It’s too much.”

Dahlia reached out, gently taking my hand. “You’re not alone, Mara. You have us. And this child... this child is special.”

I looked at her, confused. “Special? How?”

She took a deep breath. “You might be carrying the first Lycan in decades. Do you understand what that means? This baby could bring hope to so many. Our kind has been hunted, nearly wiped out. Your child could be a beacon of hope.”

Her words hung in the air, heavy with meaning. I hadn’t thought about it that way. “But I’m scared,” I admitted, my voice breaking. “What if I can’t do it? What