I fell silent for a second. I know that a right time will come that I will tell her about the child but for now, I want her back first.
She cleared her throat that drove me out of my senses. “I-Its okay, don’t tell me.”
Aw. Now, she’s sad.
I sighed.
I reached my hand up and touched her cheek. She didn’t flinched and that made me smile.
“Soon, I’ll tell you. But for now, thank you for coming with me.”
Her mesmerizing emerald eyes looked at me with hesitation but she nodded in the end. I slowly took my hand off her cheek against my own will.
Damn. More, I want more.
Soon, I’ll have more.
I wonder how she feels right now. I know she is still under the curse but she’s been obedient with me these last few days. She still utter words about Elon which makes me loses my control but only on seldom occasions.
I looked at her belly for a moment. Next month, she will give birth. I can feel myself hyping up from the thought of seeing my pup in flesh. I can hear its heart beating, my child’s sole living is enough to make me happy.
If only I can share the same happiness with her without Elon’s interference.
“W-Why?” she asked and I frowned. What is it that she was asking?
“What is it?” I looked at her and she looked hesitant again.
“You look sad.” she whispered and her eyes didn’t left mine. My lips parted with the words I heard from her. Did she just… is it care I heard?
Ashira sighed and sat straight, facing me.
I watched as her hand went to grab my hand and my eyes widened when she placed it on her belly.
“You can touch it. I-It’s what you want, right?” she looked away. “D-Don’t be sad now. I-I will let you touch my belly s-sometimes.” I can see her face blushing, she feels embarrassed but I can’t help but smile.
I want more, Ashira. More of than this. More of this.
I caress her belly and enjoy the warmth of her and our child. I chuckled as I moved closer to her stomach, imagining myself face-to-face with my pup.
“Hi, there, buddy.” I whispered on her bump. I can feel my chest tightening but not because of any pain or struggle. I’m overwhelmed.
“I-It does n-not mean I see you as the f-fathe-”
“Shhh. Don’t ruin my moment…” I chuckled. I felt the baby inside her moved and my eyes grew wide. I feel like our child is talking to me, too.
‘Sorry for being a selfish dad, pup.’
I said to my mind. I don’t know if the baby inside her will hear me since my bond with Ashira has been cut but I just want to apologize for I know I’m making a decision without the consent of both of them.
‘I ghot chis…’
I stopped caressing her belly and looked at Ashira. She was still blushing and looking away.
“Did you hear that?” I asked, confused and shocked.
She looked at me with questioning eyes. “What?” she looked around, looking for anything that had made any sound.
She didn’t heard that…
I looked down to her belly and recall the voice that answered me in my head.
It’s a little voice of a boy. I got this. He said unclear but I know that’s what I heard.
Did my unborn pup just talked to me?
“Well, both of you are early.”
I stand on guard and on my feet the second I heard him speak. The Alpha King has arrived. I didn’t even sensed his presence and I’m sure I’m on game. His power is really beyond my reach.
Looking down to Ashira, I offered her my hand since its getting harder for her to move. I can feel her trembling from fear and I know she is not comfortable with the King’s presence. She stood beside me now, squeezing my palm with her as if she needed it.
“Alpha King.” we both bowed our head to him. On the side of my eyes, I watch my mate and she’s screwing her eyes shut tight.
This will be over in a minute, baby.
“At ease.” Ash and I both look forward to where the King stands in a safe distance.
I observed that he has changed his clothes and now in more like an armor. Earlier, he wore a normal house clothes. Also , this time he brought the royal sword with him. Embedded with the royal’s Paraiba Tourmaline gem, the same color the Alpha King’s eyes.
“Shall we start?” Zeron does not seem to waste any more time.
“What-” Ashira’s words were cut and I was put into a daze when suddenly the King stands in front of us. I didn’t saw his move in advance, its too quick and silent that I was not ready for it.
Shit!
Upon clearing my thought, I watched as he poked Ashira with one finger in the head. That action made her unconscious so I quickly grabbed her before she could fall down the ground.
“What did you do?!” I said in anger.
“Easy. I just put her to sleep since I can’t waste time on any struggling she might do. Also, I know she won’t like to see you bleed.”
I don’t know how Zeron will take the child’s strength but I can understand that my blood will be needed for it. Is this why he said he might kill me in the process before?
I watched Ashira’s face and she seems asleep in peace.
“Lie her down straight, Aiden.”
Ack!
I felt that same suffocating feeling of when my system is overwhelmed by the power he has. It’s too strong and his words acted like a command I needed to obey but with my mind still at the clear.
I decided to not prolong this and lay Ashira flat on the ground. I took my coat and formed a pillow her head could rest in.
I stood up and faced the King as I finished. “Now, what?”
“It’s good you’re as eager as I am.” he smiled. That same fake friendly smile.
“I just want this to end soon.”