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    Maybe they were right. Maybe Enzo was right. But I still couldn''t be satisfied just yet, especially not after how he had left this morning. He had just walked out, telling me he was headed to campus, without even a kiss. The door had mmed in his wake, and I was left feeling even angrier than before.


    "I think I need to talk to him," I said with a sigh, sinking a little lower into the chair. "We''ll work something out."


    "You will," Jessica said. "Don''t worry. And you can always visit Mountainview. Lori and I aren''t going anywhere."


    "But what if the pregnancy messes with my ability to use the portals?" I asked, genuinely concerned. "Even yesterday, I felt a lot more drained than usual after using one."


    Jessica chuckled. "Look, I can''t im to be an expert in werewolf pregnancies and portal physics, but whatever happens, we''ll figure it out. You''re not getting rid of us that easily."


    "Totally," Lori added. "We fully intend to be the world''s best aunties to that baby, portal or no portal."


    Hearing them say that lifted a weight off my shoulders. I leaned over and hugged them tightly, my eyes getting misty. "You guys are the best. I couldn''t ask for better friends."


    As we pulled apart, Jessica and Lori exchanged nces, grinning from ear to ear. "So, speaking of big life changes and emotional moments," Lori started.


    "Yeah, we have something to tell you too," Jessica said. "But promise you''ll keep it a secret for now?"


    My heart fluttered with anticipation. "Of course! Spill it!"


    They looked at each other, and then Lori took a deep breath. "We''re getting married!"


    My eyes widened, and I squealed, throwing my arms around them again. "Oh my god! This is amazing! I''m so happy for you both!" Tears welled in my eyes, but they were tears of pure joy.


    Jessicaughed. "We''re thrilled, too! And instead of rings, we''re thinking of doing matching nes. A bit unconventional, but then again, so are we."


    "That sounds perfect for you two," I said, still floating on a cloud of happiness. "Really, I''m so happy for you."


    Lori''s face took on a slightly more serious look. "And there''s something else. We''d really love it if you''d be our maid of honor."Content is property of N?velDrama.Org.


    The room swayed for a moment, and I was overwhelmed with emotion. "Of course," I said, wiping my tears from my eyes with my index finger. "I wouldn''t have it any other way."


    "We figured you wouldn''t," Jessica quipped, winking at me.


    Lori nodded. "Even my parents are on board. I mean, they weren''t thrilled at first about me being in a gay rtionship, but they''vee around. And they''re really excited about the wedding."


    "I can''t even put into words how happy I am for you both," I said, my voice choked with emotion. "Love always finds a way, doesn''t it?"


    "Exactly," Lori agreed, squeezing my hand. "And that''s something to hold onto, no matter what else is going on."


    We sat there for a moment, basking in the joy of the news, letting it wash over us like a cleansing wave. Eventually, though, we had to say our goodbyes. As I left Lori and Jessica''s apartment, I felt a newfound lightness in my heart.


    Driving toward the campus, I realized the decision I had to make about Enzo seemed less daunting now.


    The conversation with Lori and Jessica had not only put me at ease but also rified things in a way that I hadn''t expected. Their love andmitment to each other, despite the hurdles and the judgments, made me think about my own love for Enzo. It made me realize that, no matter what, we had to make our decisions as a team.


    I wasn''t ready to make my decision yet, but I was ready to have that discussion with Enzo; to have an open dialogue, to be upfront and honest with our expectations for each other. No restrictions, no judgment, and certainly no ultimatums.