My Hockey Alpha

Chapter 599

Chapter 0599

"That's wonderful," | said, genuinely happy for them. "Congratulations."

He beamed atand extended his hand. "Thank you," he said. "And | wish you the best of luck with your

pregnancy."

| shook his hand, a warm feeling spreading through me. "Thank you," | replied, touched by his kind words. "I

could use all the luck I can get."

With a final nod and a friendly smile, we parted ways, and | continued on my path back to Jessica's room. The

encounter with the man had leftfeeling a bit lighter, a glimmer of hope amidst the uncertainty.

When | returned to the room, the door was open. | strode in, and my breath caught in my throat. There she was,

sitting up, a smile plastered across her face. There was a tray of food sitting across her lap, and she was eating

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hungrily while Lori watched in awe.

In that moment, | knew for certain: she was a werewolf. | could sense it, | could smell it on her, | could see it in

the way she ate so ravenously to heal her body.

And in that moment, | felt more connected to my best friend than ever.

"Jessica," | murmured, rushing forward. She held her arms out for me, and | practically threw myself into her,

tears streaming down my cheeks. "We were so worried."

"I know," she said, burying her face in my hair.

When we pulled away, | couldn't help but chuckle. "Your hair..."

"Don't even mention it," she said, running her hand along her shaved head. "I might need a wig."

"I think you can rock the bald style," Lori chimed in with a laugh. "It suits you."

Jessica stuck her tongue out, and | couldn't help but laugh. "It's good to see you awake. Really."

She nodded. "You know, | was just telling Lori, | remember seeing a dog jump out into the road... | swerved into

the oncoming lane, and didn't see the truck barreling toward me. But | don't remember anything after that."

As Jessica spoke, | felt my stomach do a flip. A dog... It broughtback to last night, when | saw that strange

yellow-eyed werewolf in the road.

It wasn't possible that it was the swerewolf, right?

"What did the dog look like?" | blurted out without even thinking. "Was it big, or...?"

Jessica furrowed her brow, shootinga confused look. "I don't remember," she admitted. "Why does it matter?

It was a dog. Little shit almost gotkilled."

| shook my head, my false smile masking my concem. "Oh, no reason," | lied. "I was just curious, that's all."

Jessica and Lori both shota somewhat confused look, but said nothing. Leaning her head back on her pillow,

Jessica took a deep breath and shut her eyes for the moment. "Doctor says I'll need to stay for a few more days

just to be 'safe'," she said with a slight laugh. "But it's funny, | actually feel great. Like... better than ever,

actually."

At that moment, Lori and | exchanged looks, and | knew that Lori hadn't mentioned anything yet; probably

waiting for me. She gavea brief nod, and | knew it was time.

Finally, the moment had cto share the truth with Jessica, and | took a deep breath. "Jess," | began, my voice

steady, "I think there's something you deserve to know. Something that I... Something that I did while you were

asleep."

She opened her eyes and looked atwith curiosity, her gaze wide and expectant. "What is it, Nina?"

| met her gaze, my heart pounding in my chest.

"Jessica," | said, "you're a werewolf now."