Dana

　　Despite the reassurance I attempted to convey, a sense of guilt lingered beneath the surface, a nagging reminder of the consequences of youthful indiscretion.

　　As I spoke, I couldn't help but wonder if my declaration of innocence would be enough to dispel the doubts that seemed to hang in the air between us.

　　"If you're telling the truth, then you're probably not pregnant," her words cut through the air like a double-edged sword, simultaneously offering reassurance and stirring up a fresh wave of uncertainty within me.

　　"Because those signs are for pregnant women, and that happens for a lot of omega in this pack," she continued, her tone softening with understanding. "Some who have no mate get kicked out, but some get to stay, still in their luck of hiding."

　　Her words painted a stark picture of the harsh realities faced by omegas within our pack, where the absence of a mate could spell the difference between acceptance and exile.

　　"Then I cannot determine what you're feeling right now since you've denied my question," she said, her voice tinged with a note of resignation. "There's nothing wrong with you, so your friend has nothing to worry about," she added, her words a balm to my frayed nerves.

　　I nodded quickly, grateful for her reassurance yet still unable to shake the lingering doubts that plagued me. At that moment, the weight of my uncertainty felt almost suffocating, a heavy burden that I carried with me even as I sought solace in her words of comfort.

　　"Well, that's good!" I exclaimed, the tension in my chest easing slightly at the prospect of a reprieve from the weighty conversation that had consumed our interaction.

　　"And then, I will leave now," she informed me, her words signaling the imminent end of our exchange.

　　"Sure, thank you," I responded, mustering a faint smile as she turned to depart. There was a brief moment of silence as I watched her retreating figure, a sense of gratitude washing over me for her willingness to lend an ear in my time of need.

　　But there's no one more scared right now than me. I'm overwhelmed with uncertainty, unsure of what steps to take next. I just lied to the healer, so of course, they'll tell me I'm not pregnant. But deep down, I know I can't keep ignoring the signs or brushing aside the possibility.

　　I'm still not ready to face the truth, to confront the reality of what might be happening within my own body. The thought of pregnancy fills me with a mixture of fear and disbelief, a sense of being trapped in a situation I never imagined myself in.

　　I try not to overthink, to push the nagging doubts to the back of my mind, but they persist, gnawing away at my resolve and leaving me feeling more lost than ever.

　　As I look around the healer's quarter, filled with shelves of potions and remedies, my eyes land on something -the pregnancy test.

　　I gulp nervously as I quickly approach it, feeling a mixture of curiosity and fear.

　　"No..." I whisper, my voice barely audible as I tentatively reach out to grasp the box. "I am probably not pregnant, right?" I add, my words tinged with uncertainty as I think about Xia, hoping for some semblance of reassurance.

　　I can hear Xia sighing softly, her expression grave as she considers my question. "You cannot guarantee that," she responds, her tone measured yet tinged with a note of caution. "You spend a lot of time with him, and your response to my satisfaction leaves room for doubt," she adds, her words only serving to heighten my anxiety.

　　"I still have to make sure," I say, my voice tinged with determination as I steel myself for the task ahead. In the face of such uncertainty, there is no room for complacency, only the unwavering resolve to seek out the truth, no matter where it may lead.

　　I took three pregnancy test kits.

　　I proceed to the bathroom in my quarter, the weight of uncertainty heavy on my shoulders as I prepare to take the pregnancy test. Seated on the toilet, I carefully follow the instructions, my mind swirling with thoughts and emotions.

　　As I wait for the results, I find myself staring blankly at the wall, lost in contemplation. The reality of my situation sinks in, and I can't help but consider the implications of what might lie ahead.

　　"I am not ready for it," I whisper to myself, the words barely audible over the sound of my racing heart. The thought of facing the possibility of pregnancy fills me with a sense of dread, a fear of the unknown that threatens to consume me.

　　"You don't have to overthink yourself," Xia's voice interrupts my thoughts, breaking through the silence of the room. "But you know that it's a good sign that you're obliged to become the Alpha's Luna, and I officially have my mate!" she exclaims, her words laced with happiness and excitement.

　　Unable to bring myself to face the pregnancy test kit, I set it down with trembling hands, taking in a deep, shaky breath.

　　Desperate to distract myself, I found my gaze wandering around the room, fixating on anything but the test. Minutes passed, each one feeling like an eternity, until finally, I couldn't delay any longer.

　　Turning back to the test, my heart sank as I beheld the two distinct lines. Positive. It felt as though my entire world had come crashing down in that moment. Despite the overwhelming dread creeping in, I clung to a sliver of hope, reminding myself of the possibility of false positives. I knew I had to double-check.

　　"It's positive," I breathed out heavily, the weight of the revelation settling heavily on my shoulders. "I can't be pregnant, I have so many plans..." I muttered to myself, my mind racing with a whirlwind of emotions as I grabbed another test kit, determined to confirm the result.

　　"It's not a negative thing, Dana," Xia reassured me gently. "It's a blessing from the Moon Goddess, and it means you no longer have to hide your relationship with the Alpha," she added, her words offering a glimmer of comfort amidst the chaos swirling within me.

　　After forcing myself through the motions in the bathroom, I emerged with the second kit clutched tightly in my hand, my heart pounding with anticipation as I awaited the outcome.

　　"I understand what you're trying to tell me..." I murmured, placing the kit on the table and running my trembling fingers through my hair.