Chapter 52. Guilty

Valerie

As soon as I reached my room I slammed the door shut, trying to not break down. My breaths came out shaky.

I didn't know how I was able to keep myself composed for the rest of the day, but as we reached the pack house I was already nearing the brink.

Guilt. Pure guilt gnawed at my conscience.

‘No more secrets or things from the past.’

His words echoed painfully. I pressed my hand against the light swell of my belly. My hidden pregnancy, one that my body ensured would be veiled from.the world.

The weight of my secret bore down on me like a physical force, making it hard to breathe.

I had agreed so damn easily when I knew it wasn't true. I'd made a promise I'd already broken.

Because our child was still here, tying us together but I hadn't said a damn thing in the last two weeks.

Since the confession it constantly came to mind. Every single day felt like a dream. I spent time with him and helped with