#Chapter 355: A Sliver of Hope

Nina The ache of Enzo’s ultimatum sat like a knot in my stomach, tightening every time I replayed our last conversation. It was as if a chasm had opened between us, one that neither of us knew how to bridge. We had spent the night on opposite sides of the bed, each of us too angry to move closer to one another. Now, confused and frustrated, I found myself in Lori and Jessica’s apartment the next morning, sitting on their plush cream-colored couch. They had only moved here a couple of months ago from the dorms, but it was already a long-term home for them, and it showed. I glanced at Lori, who was sipping her herbal tea, and then at Jessica, who was perusing a magazine. My voice wavered as I broke the silence. “Guys, I need to talk to you.” Lori put her tea down, her eyes meeting mine. “What’s going on, Nina?” “It’s Enzo. He…” I hesitated, trying to find the words. “He gave me an ultimatum. He wants me to go stay with my parents in the werewolf realm while I’m pregnant, o