Olivia’s POV
I was back home, and I was up late. Andre was in his study attending to some work, and I was in our bed reading.
I had a book about the pack’s history open in front of me, and I was reading it carefully. Sephora and Grayson had stopped my training in the meantime and had encouraged me to prepare mentally to face the women’s council.
I was a little upset. I really enjoyed my training sessions with them, but there was nothing that I could do.
I was a little glad since I was able to give Nima a break. Transforming in and out of my wolf was very energy-consuming, and Sephora told me that after the first three months, I wouldn’t be able to shift at all because of the baby in my system. So, I only had a narrow window of three months to impress the council.
Nima was unhappy about all of this, and she howled in protest.
“I can’t believe that I’m going to be trapped in here for nine months.”
She was thoroughly exasperated, and it made me giggle.
“You heard what the trainers said. Just relax in the meantime.”
She howled in defiance.
“I wouldn’t have to relax if someone took the initiative to actually use some protection.”
I was offended immediately and talked back at her.
“Don’t act like you didn’t enjoy it too.”
“I never said that I didn’t enjoy it. But some condoms wouldn’t have been a bad idea either.”
I ignored her and stared down at my ring. Andre’s proposal had made me the happiest woman alive. I loved him, and I wanted to live up to his expectations.
I stroked the diamond with my thumb and allowed the thoughts to settle in my mind.
“I am going to make you proud, Andre. I am going to make everyone understand that we are meant to be together. I am carrying your child. There isn’t any running away anymore.”
I smiled to myself and continued to read. Soon, the door opened, and Andre came in. He was smiling, but as soon as he saw the book in my hand, his smile turned to a slight scowl.
“And might I ask why my princess is still up by this time? Should she be getting her and our baby some rest?”
I scowled back at him playfully.
“And what did my Alpha expect? He left his princess all alone and she decided to wait up for him and do some reading to pass the time. I’m working. And just like you, I have things to do.”
I closed the book but used my finger to hold the page I was on.
“The meeting with the women’s council is coming up soon, and I need to be able to impress them.”
Andre moved to sit beside and he gave me a soft peck on my forehead.
“First of all, I don’t give a damn about the women council. I can’t let you stress yourself and our baby.”
He placed his palm on my stomach and rubbed it gently.
“I’m only just three weeks pregnant, Andre,” I said with a chuckle. “You don’t need to make it look like I’m going to give birth any day now.”
He kissed me tenderly on the lips, and I felt warm and loved.
“You don’t need to be a few minutes from labour for me to show how much I cherish our child.”
I couldn’t help but adore the way his eyes sparkled when he looked at me. I was in love, and I stroked his hair softly.
“I want to tell you something, Andre.”
He took my hand and kissed it tenderly.
“I am all ears.”
I took a deep breath and tried to gather my thoughts.
“Once I have my meeting with the women’s council, I would like us to go to Elvis Pine. I want to complete my mission so that I can come home and raise my family, our family, in peace.”
I saw the slight frown on his face and felt my heart beat uncomfortably. He was hesitant, but he knew that he couldn’t stop me.
I noticed the worry lines on his face and once he exhaled, they disappeared.
“I understand, and I’m not going to stop you. All I want is for you and our child to be safe.”
I pulled him in and gave him a passionate kiss. I could feel him groan as he gripped me and held me tight.
My body yearned for him, and my mind was ready to be blown away by the pleasures only he could offer me.
“Andre…”
I moaned his name softly and guided his hands down to my soaked bud. He stroked it softly but then stopped and pulled away.
His voice was deep and husky. I could tell that he craved me as well.
“No, Olivia. The baby. We can’t have sex. I can smell how aroused you are for me, and all I want is to bury myself inside of you, but I don’t want to hurt our baby.”
I groaned in slight annoyance. My body wanted to be pressed against his warm skin. I wanted him now more than ever.
“Please, Andre. I need you.”
I pouted and kissed him. Couldn’t he feel the slow, seductive sway of my body and hips? I could feel his crotch getting harder, and I could feel a wet patch on his trousers.
“No, Olivia. We can’t.”
His voice was weak, and I could tell that I was slowly getting through to him.
I got down on my knees in front of him and began to unbuckle his belt.
“Olivia, what are you doing?”
He didn’t stop me as I took out his hard cock and began to stroke the length of it.
I looked at him seductively as he enjoyed my soft hands on his cock.
“Andre, there are other ways that we can please each other. Please, I need you.”
I kissed the tip gently and enjoyed the shivers rippling through his body. I wanted him desperately.