Chapter 39

Aurora pov

We walked in silence for a while, the only sound being the rustling of leaves beneath our feet. I couldn't help but think about the healer's words that I was carrying twins. It was a daunting prospect, but also a thrilling one.

As we approached the pack's den, I could see the alpha waiting for us outside. He looked concerned, but also relieved when he saw me.

"Everything okay?" he asked the beta, his eyes scanning me from head to toe.

The beta nodded. "Yes, everything's fine. The healer just confirmed that Aurora is indeed pregnant."

The alpha's expression softened, and he smiled at me. "That's great news, Aurora. We'll do everything we can to support you and the baby."

I forced a smile, feeling a pang of guilt. If only they knew the truth that I was carrying twins, and that my pregnancy was a result of a complicated and secretive situation.

As we entered the den, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held. Would I be able to keep my secrets hidden, or would the truth eventually come to light?

As we settled into the den, the alpha and beta began to discuss the preparations for my pregnancy. They talked about assigning a team to gather food and supplies, and making sure I had a safe and comfortable place to rest.

I listened, nodding along and making supportive noises, but my mind was elsewhere. I was thinking about the twins, and how I was going to care for them. I was thinking about the secrets I was keeping, and how I was going to keep them hidden.

As the evening wore on, the pack began to settle in for the night. The alpha and beta bid me goodnight, and I retreated to my corner of the den.

As I lay down, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was living in a fragile bubble. One wrong move, and everything could come crashing down. I closed my eyes, trying to calm my racing thoughts, but my mind was already spinning with worst-case scenarios.

I must have drifted off to sleep eventually, because the next thing I knew, it was morning. The den was quiet, except for the sound of the pack stirring outside.

I got up, stretching my stiff limbs, and made my way outside. The alpha and beta were already there, talking to a group of pack members.

As I approached, the alpha turned to me. "Aurora, we've assigned a team to help you with your pregnancy. They'll make sure you have everything you need."

I nodded, feeling a mix of gratitude and anxiety. I knew I needed help, but I was also worried about keeping my secrets hidden.

Just then, one of the pack members approached us. "Alpha, we've had a report of a strange scent near the border. We're not sure what it is, but it's definitely not from around here."

The alpha's expression turned serious. "Investigate it immediately. We can't afford to take any risks."

As the pack member nodded and took off, I felt a shiver run down my spine. What could be lurking near the border? And how would it affect me and my unborn twins?

And again, another thought came to me: Asher. Could it be him that was behind the attack, because Ryker went back to him to report back? I just hope Ryker kept to his promise and didn't tell Asher I was in this city.

I felt fear at the thought of Asher. Could he really be behind the attack? I thought back to the conversation I had with Ryker, and how he had promised to keep my location a secret. But could I really trust him?

I pushed the thoughts aside, trying to focus on the present moment. But my mind kept wandering back to Asher, and the possibility that he might be closing in on me.

Just then, the beta approached me, a concerned look on his face. "Aurora, is everything okay? You look a bit pale."

I forced a smile, trying to reassure him. "I'm fine, just a bit tired. Don't worry about me."

But the beta's expression didn't change. He looked like he could see right through me, and I wondered if I was doing a good enough job of hiding my secrets.

The beta's eyes lingered on mine for a moment, as if searching for any sign of deception. I held my breath, hoping that I hadn't raised his suspicions.

Finally, he nodded and turned to leave. "Get some rest, Aurora. We'll keep an eye out for any signs of trouble."

I let out a sigh of relief as he walked away. I knew I had to be careful, that one misstep could mean disaster. But for now, I seemed to have dodged a bullet.

As the day wore on, I found myself growing more and more anxious. The thought of Asher lurking in the shadows, waiting for his chance to strike, was constant in my mind.

I tried to focus on the present, on the pack's preparations for the potential threat, but my mind kept wandering back to Asher. What was he planning? And how could I protect myself and my unborn twins?

Just as the sun was beginning to set, the alpha called a meeting with the entire pack. I made my way to the gathering, my heart pounding in my chest. What news would the alpha share? And how would it affect me and my future?

I stayed at the door post, keeping my ears open to listen to what the alpha was telling them. "The attack of last night was nothing, it was just a false alarm, but we should still be vigilant," the alpha said. What my ears could hear was very low. I let out a deep breath of relief, but just then the door cracked open and it was the beta.

With fear in me, my notepad fell from my hand. "Why are you here?" the beta said, bending down to pick my notepad from the floor.

Just when the beta picked my notepad, he came across a sheet of paper inside my notepad. It was the sheet of paper I was going to give the healer that morning.

"What is the meaning of what I just read?" the beta asked, looking confused and shocked.

I quickly grabbed the sheet back from his hand, shaking my head. I quickly wrote and showed it to him: "It's nothing, I was just worried about yesterday night's situation, that's why I was here."

I was trying to change the topic, but the beta was not looking interested. He stood there, looking confused.

I had nothing to say. I turned and left him. Just when I was about to gain the beta's trust, this happened. From one issue to another.