Chapter 106. Can't Let Go of the Past

He exhaled heavily, "I don't want to threaten you with calling Leander again. But that means you're going to have to open up to me whether you like it or not."

I stiffened, anxiety running through me. Somehow, I knew it was just a matter of time before he threatened to call Leander again. My brother loved me which meant he would go to any extreme to keep me safe, even if it went against my wishes. I didn't have any choice now but to talk to him. I said quietly, "What do you want to know?"

The tension in his shoulders relaxed a little. He was relieved I wasn't fighting him. "Why don't we start with why you were crying this morning?"

"I-I felt the baby kick," I said barely above a whisper but it was loud enough for his advanced Wolf hearing.

"Really?" there was excitement in his voice, but then he paused. "But why did that make you cry?"

I blinked back tears. Speaking the words made it hurt so much more. I swallowed thickly. "Because h-he's not here to sh