"I don't think I'm pregnant."
It took the doctor just two minutes to rush in with an ultrasound machine, put me on my back, and rub the warm gel all over my abdomen after my startling confession.
She confirmed my theory a minute later with a dejected expression, swiping the transducer to show us that, "I'm afraid the Luna is right." She is not carrying a child."
That would explain why, whenever it was brought up, I didn't experience any exhilaration or ecstasy. The conflict and killing Malcolm didn't overwhelm me; I just knew deep down that I wasn't going to have a puppy.
"How is this possible?" Alrik asked, leaning his shoulder against the wall and crossing his arms.
"Alpha, there are only two explanations I can think of for her not being pregnant. Her body may still be adapting after stopping birth control, which could have affected her ovulation and fertility, according to the most likely reason.
"And the second reason?"