Ayann POV
“How can you be pregnant? We always had protection during our intercourse, plus I haven’t marked you yet. Unfated mates cannot have pups without completing the mating ritual.”
“Are you implying that I’m lying about being pregnant to keep you around? How dare you assume that I’m attempting to trick you when all I’ve done in my life is devote myself to you?”
“Let’s first go to the doctor to confirm your pregnancy , then if you’re not pregnant, we will cancel the mating ceremony. ”
I can’t believe it right now! she scoffed.
“We will see the doctor, but definitely you will regret doubting me and will be begging me for forgiveness.” She said that and stormed out.
I rub my forehead, groaning in frustration. If she’s really pregnant, I will have to mark her.
I will not abandon my child; I have to take full responsibility for him.
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“Congratulations, your highness; she’s been pregnant for two weeks.”
I sank to my chair, too shocked to register what to do next.
My gosh, she’s really pregnant with my son.
She’s not bluffing.
“I shall prescribe vitamins for you to consume while pregnant, your highness, and I’ll make sure you eat healthily and don’t overexert yourself”
The doctor’s voice took me out of my trance.
“Excuse your majesty, I will leave you now to celebrate the news.”
“Thank you, doctor.” I thanked him, and then he left the room.
When she noticed his sore expression, she started whipping.
He felt guilty, like he was the reason for her crying.
He pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly.
“I’m sorry, please stop crying. It’s not good for our pup , you have ruined your makeup. Come our parents must be worried about us. Go fix your makeup. We have a ceremony to attend”
“You go fix your makeup, and we will meet later to finish the mating ceremony.” I kissed her forehead, and I made my way to the ballroom.
“Son, where have you been? Your aunt Gina told us that you wanted to talk to Charlotte privately; is there something wrong?”
“No, don’t worry; nothing is wrong,” I told my father, while my mother was glaring suspiciously at me.
“Uncle Xander, can you go and pick Charlotte up? It’s time to begin with the ritual.”
“Okay son”
A few seconds later
The door opened, and Charlotte stepped in, holding her father’s arms and walking towards me.
She looked beautiful in her white gown.
and for a second I imagined Angie, my mate in her white gown, walking towards me with a big smile on her face, and my heart flattened.
I woke up from my daydreams when Charlotte and Uncle Xande stood before me.
Uncle Xander lifted her veil and kissed her cheek.
He handed her to me and said, Take care of my baby girl, Ayann.” I nodded my head.
I held her hand and faced the minister.
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in order to witness the union of these two.”
“If Prince Ayann takes Princess Charlotte as your mate, you promise to be true to her in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. You will love her and honor her all the days of your life until death parts you and you tie yourself to her.”
“Yes, I do.”
“Do you, Princess Charlotte Black, take Prince Ayann as your mate? You promise to be true to him in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. You will love and honor him all the days of your life until death comes and you tie yourself to him.
“Yes, I do.”
I pulled her to me and sank my teeth into her neck, biting down on her marking spot and marking her as my mate. Then I licked her blood, healing my mark with my saliva.
It’s her turn now; she holds my neck and sinks her teeth, then she bites my marking spot, marking me as her mate.
“Now, by the power vested in me, I pronounce you two mates. May you kiss your mate.”
I tilted my head and gave her a soft kiss, and then the whole ballroom echoed with the crowd clapping and cheering.
Everybody congratulated us, but then I noticed Gina’s eyes were fixated on mine, and I swear to God I could see a tinge of grief there.
Angelina POV
I observed them grinning at people as they received congratulations from them .
They’re finally mates.
He’s finally bonded with her.
I don’t know why I felt a little bit sorry.
Maybe because of our past, I was his fated mate, and he chose her over me.
I hope one day he realizes how venomous his mate is.
I really hope he won’t regret it.