Chapter 80 - You Knew You Were Pregnant?

Melissa's POV

On Mondays, the cafe is closed, but when Knox and I get there, the lights are already on and the smell of roasting meat fills the air. "You gave someone my keys?" I ask, my stomach growling in response, and I gaze up at my friend bewildered.

He waggles his lips, "Just Donavon."

I should have guessed. Donavon has always been an excellent chef who creates new recipes and meals whenever he can.

"Oh," I say as I unwind and greet the Beta.

A disembodied voice returns my

greeting, and then Donavon's head pops around the corner, his shoulder-length salt and pepper hair pulled into a ponytail. “Dinner is just about ready-ten more minutes and I'll be out of your hair."

I from,feeling uncomfortable that the older man should be waiting on us.Knox reads my expression and chuckles,"don't worry,he volunteered."He assures me, "And it's not just for us,he's packing up boxes to take to the apartment."

"Oh good,"I relax a little,looking around the familiar space. All of the tables are bar