04.

Nova’s POV

I was left breathless and flushed. Even as he walked out of the room in a hurry. He had almost marked me!

The realization made my body feel cold. There was something about him—something about what we just did.

My wolf could not put a finger on it because we were still recovering from our rejection, but there was a pull.

Quickly, I grabbed my clothes, which were now almost dried. I put them on and ran downstairs.

"Where is my star girl going so fast?" The matron asked as I got out of the door.

"I... I..." I was panting for breath, unable to bring out real sentences.

"Do you know who you just slept with?" She asked, and I shook my head.

I didn't want to know who it was, it was supposed to be a one-night stand and it should remain like that.

We both had an of fun and that was it.

I was only here to clear my head and nothing more.

"Listen, this was a mistake... I shouldn't have come here." I whispered and then ran out.

I couldn't go home, not after what had happened with Bryan and after being here at the whorehouse.

They would never forgive me. I needed to run far away from all of this.

I know my parents will be so disappointed in me, especially mum. They’d never be able to forgive me if they were to find out what had happened.

I broke into sobs as I ran into the woods unsure of where I was going or what I was doing, I just needed to leave.

Away from all this.

My heart ached in pain as i cried harder thinking of how messed up my life has turned out.

My wolf flew into action, and my bones popped as I transformed and ran as fast as I could.

A month after that night, I found out that I was pregnant.

"Nova, who is the father?" The old woman who had done the test for me asked

My heart shattered. I looked down at my hands, wondering how my life had become like this. In one night, I lost my mate, my dignity, and my life.

And now I am pregnant.

Her words could barely sink into my brain, as I was already asking myself the same question. I had slept with Bryan but he had protection on so it had to be the man I had a one-night stand with.

"It doesn't matter," I whispered as I pulled on my coat and walked out of her office.

He used protection then how is that even possible!

I didn’t want to accept the fact but then i knew i had to, sooner or later.

I needed to start a new life. I needed to be in a place where my child would be loved and cherished by people who genuinely cared.

I had moved to New York and although things weren't as east there it was still better than being in a society where people pointed their fingers at me.

The goddess being on my side, I found a small pack just a few kilometers from mine. They accepted me with open arms, and a small hut was given to me.

I started doing menial jobs and saving money for when I delivered.

My due date finally came, and I gave birth to a baby girl.

"She is so beautiful!" the midwife exclaimed as she held them to me.

I smiled and took my girl from her, despite the pain I was still feeling in my core. As I looked at her, her bright blue eyes immediately reminded me of the mysterious man.

She had to be his child.

But who was he and how could I find him even if I tried?

I knew it was something close to impossible and I didn't even try cause it wasn't going to help matters.

I decided to raise her on my own, I didn't need anybody's help, well nobody except Amelia whom I met the night I came to New York and she has been nothing but helpful.

"Oh my god Nova" Amelia burst open the door with flowers and her boyfriend who held a package.

"I can't believe I missed it," she says reaching out for the baby in my arms.

She took her in with a smile plastered on her lips, "She's so pretty," she said placing kisses all over the baby's face.

"Congratulations Nova" Jason states wrapping his arms around Amelia as they stare at the baby.

I smiled, "Thank You Jason" I replied.

"What are you going to name her?"

I paused for a sec letting out a deep breath as i stared at my baby girl in awe.

"Delilah"