Chapter 73
tirstami
an‘ keep my mind off Amica siner her last sickness, she is all I think about.
| keep telling myself it’s because of what the healer adviseid, but deep down, I know it’s more than that. There’s something different about ber–a glow I can’t quite explains. I take her everywhere with nor now, unwilling to risk anything happening to her
Tonday, Martha has returned to check on her. She’s taken Ainica’s healths very personally, convinced she’s been mistreated in some way. I watch as Martha tends to her, my thoughts tangled in the strange shift in my feelings.
When Martha finishes her examination, she pulls me outside, her expression serious
“The Luna is in better health today,” she begins. “We need to keep it that way. Please, Alpha Deckard, stay close to her. If not, her condinon might worsen, and if she falls into another comma–Nhe doesn’t finish the sentence, but the implication is clear.
“Tine 1 figured that already.” I reply curly.
“Aml, Alpha Deckard, the Luna appears to be with child,”
“What?” My heart skips a beat. “With. With my child? The words stumble out of me disbelief fills me,
“Yes, she is over three weeks along.” Martha conferins.
I grip her shoulders, searching her eyes for any trace of deceit. “Are you sure of this, Martha? Absolutely sure?”
“It’s true, my Alpha,” she says firmly, meeting my gaze. “The Luna is pregnant. A bit over three werks”
A flood of emissions hits me all at once–shock, pride, I can’t describe it. “My heirl” I exclaim, barely able to contain my excitement. “Does she know
“Talould she does,” Marila replies.
“Don’t worry about it. I’ll break the news to her myself. Thank you, Manual” My eagerness cuts her off mid–sentence.
Hat Martha isn’t finished. “Alpla, she’s in a very
y delicate condition. Any stress-
-no matter how minor–could harm her or the baby. Please, she
needs uliamate care and—”
“Yeah, yeals. I understand,” I say, waving g her off. “I’ll make sure she’s well taken care of” I barely hear the rest as I turn and hurry back to the room.
Amisca is sitting on the bed, her posture relaxed but regal, her beauty somehow even more striking in this moment.
“How are you feeling?” I ask, my voice softer than I intended.
“Why are you smiling like that?” Her brow knits in suspision
“What?” I reply quickly, trying to tone it down. “I’m not smiling”
“Yes, you are! And you never smile!” Amica states,
́s not true,” I counter quickly, though I can’t seem to wipe the grin off my face.
“I’ve never seen you smile before,” she challenges,
“Oh, alright! Since I can’t ever ask a simple question without you being o my neck..” I pause for effect, watching her expression. “Martha says you’re
“What! Me! How?” Her reaction is odd. Confusion ashes across her face, followed by disbelief. Shouldn’t she be happy about this?
“You’re carrying my heart” I can’t hold back the joy bubbling insile me, but I quickly
This is such great news! You Have made me so luppy?”
y contain it, not wanting her to see my emotions
Before she can respond. I grabs her and kiss her passionately, feeling all the weight and tension I’ve carried over the years fade in this single
I’ve always imagined being a fatlier, but I never realized it would feel like this–pure, unthered happiness.
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“The pack should know about that They’ll be thrilled!” I declare
“How am 1 pregnant?” Amica interrupts, She still looks stunned, like the news hasn’t fully registered yet.
“Well, we had sex, so-
She rolls her eyes at me before I can finish the sentence..
“You should be happy
y about this?” I tell her firmly, “You are carrying my heir. You are my Luna–it’s a privilege I should go break the news!”
“Please, not yes. I’m not ready to be the center of attention.”
1 exhale deeply, trying to rein in my impatience. “I think it’s a little too late for that, “You’re my Luna,
Amics 1
That contes
comes with the package
She glances at me, her eyes pleading, I sigh again, realizing her hesitancy might be genuine
“Alright,” I relent. “I’ll give you time. You’ll tell them when you’re ready.”
Assay in the joy inside me refuses to go down, I’ve never felt so alive, so fulfilled. The thought of becoming a father–it’s overwhelming I never imagined that Amica, of all people, would be the one to bring me such happiness
In fact, I didn’t truly understand what happiness was until this moment. I’m going to have little ones to call my own.
It’s time. Amica has proven herself worthy of the title. This pregnancy changes everything. It’s time for a wedding.
She isn’t going anywhere anymore–she and everything about her are mine now. Even if she had been a traitor, that’s no longer a possibility. This is her home, her family, and I don’t think she’d be foolish enough to try betraying me again.
As I stride out of the castle, I spot Briz. Our eyes meet, and I motion for her to approach
“Bria, you need to plan a wedding. Make in grand” I say curtly, turning away without waiting for a response.
“What wedding, my Alpha she calls out after me.
“The Alpha and his Luna. In three days, I reply over my shoulder
“Oh yes” Bria murmurs, but I hear her
The next day, preparations for the wedding are already underway. Materials are being transported from the castle to the grandest venue owned by the Blackthorn family. Everything looks is going well in für.
As I stand lost in happy thought, when her voice interrupts my thoughts
“What is all this decoration for Mary’s voice comes from behind me
“It’s a wedding the Alpha and his Luna,” I say firmly, keeping my gaze on the worker.
“You’re getting married What’s the hurry?” Mary’s voice is quiet, but I can hear the crack of disappointment in it.
“Mary, you knew this was inevitable,” I say with a heavy sigh. “I’m the Alpha of the most powerful pack in Blackwaser City, I need a Luna and an heir. We tried, but together, we can’t have one
I pause, glancing at her briefly, wishing I could spare her from the pain my words might bring
I’ve always wished Mary could let go, find her own happiness, and stop holding on to me. But how do I tell her that without cutting too deep!
“Mary.” I start carefully. I hate seeing you hurt. You deserve love–real, unconditional love. The kind of love you’ve always given me, bur. I can’t give it back. You deserve better than me. I wish you could free yourself from the loyalty you feel for me and find someone who will give you the life you deserve
Her voice trembles as she asks, “Are are you breaking up with me. Deckard!”
“No, It is not a break up..”
“No, I do not accept it. Deck!” the interrupts me before I can finish
“It is my choice, and didn’t you say you give free will to me? Well, I choose to remain with you. I don’t want to find love anywhere else.”
Chapter 7
handi mener sparkly to wipe the tears gadiering in her eyes, but she holds her ground.
The quentem catches me off guard, Without thinking, I blurt out the first thing that e comes to my lips.
nde leave iny months. I feel a wright in my chest. Is that the truth, or am I just trying to ease her pain!
Mary’s repension shifts instantly, Next, I see determination in hier eyes.
“Well, ilar’s all I need to know,” she says, her wir stealer now. “That’s my ticket to stay!
Before I can say another word, she turns and runs off, leaving me standing there…
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