Alpha's Regret After Her Rebirth

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I laughed, hoping it sounded more natural than I felt.

if I want. Just because it's a Thursday doesn't mean I, I can spoil you once in a while

can't surprise you."

We chatted about our day as we ate, filling each other in on all the usual things. But every so often, his eyes would flicker to my hands as they trembled, only slightly, whenever I lifted my fork or my glass.

I could tell he noticed-of course, he noticed. Noah knew me better than anyone.

"You okay?" he asked at one point. "Are you... nervous?"

I laughed it off, brushing it away with a wave of my hand. "It's nothing. Just had maybe one too many coffees today, that's all."

He didn't seem fully convinced but nodded anyway, turning back to his plate as if he knew I'd tell him when I was ready. But I could still see the curiosity in his eyes, glancing at me over his fork, waiting for whatever I was holding back. When dinner ended, I quickly cleared the dishes and brought out the cake with the gift hidden in my pocket. Noah's eyebrows shot up, his gaze darting from the cake to me.

"Cake?" He looked from the cake to me, a small smile forming. "Is this...are you sure we're not celebrating something?"

I swallowed, wiping my hands on a dish towel as I took a deep breath. I could feel my pounding as I reached into my pocket and withdrew the small box.

"Here," I said softly.

heart

I reached over and slid the box in front of him, watching as he glanced down at it, confused.

He picked up the box, glancing at me for a second before carefully opening it.

"Oh, Hannah..." His eyes turned to saucers as he pulled the pocket watch out. "You didn't have to... Why did you do this?"

"Open it," was all I said, nodding to the watch.

With a confused frown, Noah pressed the button to pop open the watch. Å small, folded up piece of paper fell out, which he caught in one hand. He shot me another confused look, but I remained silent as he unfolded it and began to read.

I could see the moment the words hit him, his eyes widening as he read, his mouth parting slightly. When he was finished, he looked back up at me in disbelief.

"Hannah..."

I nodded, feeling my eyes grow damp as I bit my lip, waiting for him to process it all. "It's

true," I said softly. "We're having another baby"Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

For a moment, Noah just stared up at me like he was trying to make sure he hadn't misunderstood me. I smiled down at him, hardly able to contain my grin.

Then, in one quick motion, he was up and sweeping me into his arms, twirling me around as laughter burst from his lips.

it

"Oh my Goddess-Hannah, I can't believe it!" His voice was filled with a joy so pure made me laugh, even as tears slipped down my cheeks. When he finished twirling me, he set me down gently and held me close, one arm wrapped tightly around my waist while his free hand reached up to cup my face, his brushing away a stray tear.

"I love you," he whispered, pressing kisses to my forehead, my cheeks, my lips. "I love you so, so much."

Behind us, Melody let out a delighted squeal at the sight of our display, clapping her hands together and giggling. Noah turned, his face lighting up as he swept her up into his arms, lifting her high above his head as she squealed with laughter. "We're having another baby!" he cried out, twirling her around. "You're gonna have a little sibling, Melody!"

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