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    The mor and excitement of the hockey rink surrounded me, but amidst the cacophony, I felt a million miles away. The brilliant white of the ice, the fast-paced movement of the yers, the asional brush of cold air that swept past-it was all so familiar and yet so foreign.


    Lori and Jessica sat on either side of me, faces lit up with enthusiasm as they cheered for Enzo and the team. They would often turn to me, trying to engage me in their banter andughter, but my heart wasn''t fully in it.


    *Come on, Nina!" Jessica teased, elbowing me lightly. "You''re the girlfriend-sorry, wife of the star yer. Show some spirit!"


    I mustered a weak smile, my gaze instinctively searching for Enzo on the rink. There he was, maneuvering the puck with grace and precision, a force to be reckoned with. I remembered when I first met him, being shocked by how he moved around the rink with a supernatural speed.


    Now I knew the truth, and almost felt a little bit bad for the opponents as they struggled to keep up. But Enzo was always fair about not using his werewolf abilities to win, and instead relied on his sheer skills. I admired that about him. And now that I had imed his entire team, he was strict with them about doing the same.


    "I am," I replied. "It''s just... I don''t know. I feel a bit out of it today."


    As we kept watching, the hockey game''s energy pulsed around me, but the wave of nausea that washed over was all-consuming. The loud cheers and the re of thementator''s voice seemed to fade into the background as a rush of dizziness took over.


    I gripped the armrests of my seat, taking deep breaths and willing the sensation to pass. But the feeling intensified, and I knew I needed to get to a bathroom-fast.


    *Be right back," I said, without waiting for a response from Lori and Jessica.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    Scrambling out of my seat, I pushed past fans, offering a rushed "Excuse me," as I sprinted toward the restroom. I barely made it into the stall before the contents of my stomach emptied. Gasping for air and feeling utterly drained, I sat on the floor for a moment, collecting myself.


    When I emerged from the stall, I was met with the concerned faces of Lori and Jessica.


    "Are you okay?" Lori asked, reaching out to touch my arm.


    Jessica handed me a bottle of water. "Here, drink this."


    I took a sip, then another, trying to rid my mouth of the bitter taste. "Thank you."


    Lori sighed, her eyes searching mine. "Nina, you really should take a pregnancy test. This isn''t normal."


    I hesitated, looking away. "I know morning sickness isn''t just in the morning. I''ve taken enough biology sses to know that." My voice wavered, revealing the unease bubbling beneath my attempt at humor.


    Jessica stepped forward, her tone softening. "Look, we''re just worried about you. You can''t keep living in denial." The weight of their words sank in. They were right, of course, but the thought of facing the potential reality was daunting. "I just... I''m not ready. Not today. I wanna let Enzo enjoy hisst game in peace."


    Lori ced a gentle hand on my shoulder. "You don''t have to do it alone. We''ll be with you every step of the way." Jessica nodded in agreement. "Promise us you''ll take a test tomorrow."


    I met their gaze, both sets of eyes filled with nothing but love and concern. "Okay," I whispered, feeling a lump form in my throat. "I promise."


    Before I could say anything else, the restroom door swung open, and a pair of excited girls burst in. They stopped abruptly, eyes widening in recognition. I could tell from the brand new jerseys, fresh from the school store, and the vibrant paint in school colors on their faces that they were bright-eyed freshmen.