My Name is NOT Cupcake

"But I can't go with you to Rigor Moon just yet," I said, looking at the table. He was about to argue but I held up a hand to stop him. "I don't want this baby, Eli. I'm only 20 years old. I'm still young. I can't even drink yet, and I wanted to see the world before I settled down. I can't do that anymore. You literally ripped me away from my life and my future and not once did you even stop to ask what I wanted or how I felt," I said. He looked disappointed in himself.

"I'm so sorry, Nova. I just wanted to be with you," he apologized. I nodded and fiddled with the cup in front of me.

"I know that... and I care for you, but I need time," I said confidently. Elias hesitantly nodded.

"Okay," he practically whispered. "Take all the time you need," he forced out. I stood and Elias followed close behind me as we walked back to the car. He hugged me gently and kissed my head before he pulled away and placed his hands on my stomach.

"Take care of our baby, please," he asked. I nodded. I placed my hands over his as I looked at my flat stomach too.

I pushed up on my toes and kissed his cheek before I got in the

he ducked his head so he was eye level with me. He hesitated. "Wear your seatbelt," he said with

okay?" Nolan asked.

that I miss him, but I also know that it's the mate bond, not me,"

hair slightly before he continued. "Look, I don't like the guy because of what he did to you and what he let happen, but he is your mate... and he's trying," Nolan tried to explain. I sighed and unbuckled my seatbelt. I didn't feel like being

to try harder," I said as I

need, the jealousy, the love... everything is magnified. And in the meantime, you're playing house with Mason even though you know he will never be yours. You're never going to love Mason the way you love Elias. And eventually, Mason will find his mate, too. How do you