The Cost of a Mistake

Caleb sat in his truck, gripping the steering wheel so hard his knuckles turned white. The engine was off, the silence around him suffocating. But inside his mind, there was nothing but chaos.

Lila.

The name alone made his chest ache.

He had spent years keeping her at a distance, convincing himself it was for the best. That if he focused on his responsibilities, if he took care of his pack, Lila would always be there—waiting, understanding.

But he had been a fool.

The truth crashed into him like a tidal wave. He had made himself believe that time was on his side. That his feelings for Lila could wait. That she could wait.

And now, he was losing her.

To him.

Caleb clenched his jaw, the memory of Adrian's words slicing through him like a blade.

The baby is mine.