#Chapter 81 – A decision needs to be made.

Bernice’s POV “Bernice?” Landry said in a softened and compassionate tone. I was staring at the wall in front of me for a long while. Unable to move. “Bernice, talk to me,” Landry spoke again; I could hear the worry in his voice. “I know this is a lot to take in,” he whispered. “But we can do this. We can figure this out…” How could we figure this out? I’m pregnant. I couldn’t bring a pup into this world; not like this. I was going to die before it was born. I was suddenly kicking myself for being so careful and mindless all those times I’d had sex with Landry. Realization dawned on me slowly as I processed the news. “He let me go…” I whispered, finally finding my voice. “What?” Landry asked, eyeing me carefully. I pulled my gaze away from the wall to peer up at him, tears welling in my eyes. “Alaric…” I whispered. “He let me go. When he found out that….” My voice trailed off; I couldn’t finish that sentence. “When he found out you’re pregnant