#Chapter 41: High Expectations

Olivia “Okay,” I said quietly, feeling the weight of Nathan’s fervent gaze hanging heavily in the air between us. “I promise I won’t say a word about it.” Nathan's sigh filled the space between us, and the tension in the room hung so thickly that I felt as though I could cut it with a knife. He looked at me awkwardly before finally making his confession. “Layla and I have never been pregnant.” I cocked my head to the side, confusion evident on my face. “And?” I asked, completely baffled by this sudden revelation. “What does that have to do with anything?” Nathan shifted uncomfortably where he stood. There was a bit of a silence before he finally spoke. When he did finally speak, his voice was tinged with a mix of resignation and frustration. “The thing is, we did try to a certain extent,” he said, sounding a little embarrassed. “It’s helpful for Alphas to have partners and children, so we felt a bit pressured to do it.” “So you tri