#Chapter 184: Try Again

Kayla “Luna Kayla, I really must reiterate once more that termination is the safest option,” the doctor said. “The pregnancy is putting too much strain on your body. Without a wolf to aid in the process, your body simply can’t handle the development of a werewolf pup.” I stared down at my hands, which were clasped tightly in my lap. This wasn’t the first time we’d had this conversation, but that didn’t make it any easier to hear. My stomach still throbbed from the cramps that had sent me collapsing to the ground earlier, despite Jade’s tonic and the additional medication the doctor had administered. “The episodes will only get worse from here,” the doctor continued. “The fetus is developing at an accelerated rate, as wolf pups do. But your body doesn’t have the corresponding werewolf adaptations to accommodate that growth.” Nicholas sat beside me on the edge of the bed, his hand on the small of my back. “What about finding her wolf?” he asked. “We’re still looki