But it was the thought of facing Chloe and Alpha Max that truly broke my heart. How could I possibly tell them that I'd been attacked and left for dead, only to miraculously find myself alive in the human world? I pictured Chloe's tears, her anguish, and her sense of loss.
I knew she'd be devastated, still grieving the loss of the person she thought was gone forever. The thought of causing her more pain was almost too much to bear.
I imagined Alpha Max's strong face, etched with concern and sadness, as he tried to comfort Chloe and make sense of the news. I knew they'd both be struggling to understand how someone could be declared dead and then suddenly reappear.
The weight of their love and trust was crushing me, making this decision even more impossible. How could I face them with this incredible truth?
Different thoughts swirled in my mind, but a sense of calm washed over me as I realized that maybe this was all part of my destiny.
Elder Silas's words echoed in my mind, I was fated to be here, and maybe this was just the beginning of a bigger journey. I felt a sense of acceptance, letting go of my resistance and allowing myself to flow with the tide of fate.
Just as I was getting deep in my thoughts, Asher's voice cut through the silence, calling out my name. "Benita! Benita!" He looked at me with concern, his eyes locked onto mine. "Something's bothering you?" he asked, his tone gentle and inquiring.
I felt a sense of comfort with Asher, like we'd known each other for years. His presence was calming, and I found myself opening up to him without hesitation. "No, I was just thinking about something," I replied, trying to brush it off.
But Asher's curiosity was piqued. He sat down on the floor, looking up at me expectantly. "Well, this has been on my mind to ask you," he said, his voice filled with genuine interest. "What actually happened to you?" His eyes sparkled with kindness, and I felt like I could trust him with my story.
"Well that's a very long story for another time, Mr Asher" I said trying to hide the truth about myself.
How will I explain to him that I was a werewolf from a pack? It was going to be hard to believe.
While at the pack I was told that the human world and werewolf world was a totally different place.
And humans didn't even believe that our kind still existed. So I wasn't ready to betray my pack by letting my guard down.
"Well it's fine if you don't want to talk about it, I understand, you choose to keep it secret." He replied.
"Thank you so much Mr Asher, thank you for saving me. I owe you alot." I thought to show my gratitude, not every one would pick a total stranger from the road side to receive treatment.
"No need for that, Benita and also you can call me Asher just Asher. I think you are already strong let's just wait for the doctor to confirm that you are free to go and tell us the outcome come of the test results,"
'Free to go' his words struck me as I spoke out "I don't have any place to stay after leaving here."I said my voice sounded very pitiful.
"You don't have an issue. I will fix an apartment for you to stay for the main time till you are fully recovered and can find your way around town." He said as he stretched out his hands to path me.
Not so long the doctor stepped in with a shocked expression and some papers in his hands this time he was alone and didn't come with the lady beside him.
Asher noticed the uneasiness on Dr Mark's face and he asked. "Dr Mark, how is the result? I hope everything is fine, you don't look ok."
I stilled myself, I wondered if the doctor's facial expression was connected to my situation.
Whatever it was, I prepared myself for the news, certain that I could take it after surviving the horrific experience of being sent to the woods.
"Are you both married?" Dr Mark asked, Asher was caught aback by the question, his face frozen with astonishment.
"What does that have to do with the current situation on ground?" Asher asked angrily.
"He is not my husband," I said boldly.
"Tell us what the results are." I finally had the courage to ask.
"You are PREGNANT!" the doctor uttered, with disbelief in his speech.
The phrase hung in the air, and for a while it seemed strange to me. I felt numb, emotionless.
"Yes, you are four weeks pregnant," the doctor added with all seriousness.
Asher looked at me with surprise, surprised "PREGNANT!"
"It can't be Dr Mark" I said firmly, as I began to think back to my last night with Maxwell.
Could that one night of intimacy really have resulted in pregnancy? I couldn't believe it.
"I think there's been a mistake," I said confidently. "You'll have to run another test, doctor."
But instead of agreeing, the doctor handed me a copy of some papers he was holding. "Here, take a look at this," he said.
I scanned the documents, and my eyes widened as I saw the results from two different medical labs. The evidence was clear: I was pregnant.
The thought of Alpha Maxwell took my mind back to a time and place I thought I'd left far behind. It was as if the memories and emotions I'd tried to bury had resurfaced, pulling me back into the past.
So that means I am having a baby for him, so I was truly his fated mate, I wasn't in the right state of mind, I could barely take good care of myself alone, and now I was going to be having a baby.
A wave of regret washed over me. If there was any way to undo this pregnancy, I would have done it in an instant. But the reality was daunting. I was carrying the Alpha's child, the future heir to the Red Crescent pack.
I could only imagine the mind of joy and happiness that Maxwell will be having when he discovers I was carrying his child.
I thought to myself, a mix of emotions swirling in my chest. I didn't know if I should be happy that I was carrying the Alphas child or be sad that I was carrying his child in a strange land far from his reach.
I just couldn't wait for Alpha Maxwell to eventually find me and take me back with him to the pack. The thought sent a thrill of fear and anticipation through me
Something inside of me altered at that moment. I experienced a renewed feeling of purpose and determination.
Even though I didn't have my wolf this was a great opportunity to be pregnant with the Alphas pup.
At least I have hopes that very soon my alpha will find me and reunite me with the rest of the pack and I will give birth to this child and give him love and attention.
I would make him feel important and valued, regardless of what I had experienced in the hands of my own parents.
I knew the path ahead would not be simple, I know Alpha Maxwell will find me but I don't know when and how and returning to the pack was a dangerous mission to embark on not when Madison and my parents are celebrating and happy think I was dead I couldn't take the risk of showing up again not now, but I need to prepare myself for the task.
I'd been through innumerable hardships and tribulations; I could handle this one too. I took a big breath, straightened my shoulders, and reminded myself that I would come out of this stronger, and I would give my child the love and happiness they deserved.