I express my agreement with a smile and a nod. He bestows upon me one of those radiant smiles that I cherish and then gazes downward to open it. He removes the lid. He tilts his head to the side as he retrieves it and reads “PREGNANT” on the display. He gazes at me with wide eyes.
“Did you capture this?” Are you expecting a child?He enquires. I begin to chuckle and nod.
“I am expecting a child!”I emit a squeal. His expression was invaluable! Only elation. He leaped upward and seized me with him. He was exuberant and filled with mirth. Upon finally releasing me, he places a hand on my abdomen.
“Our infant is developing within.”“he exclaims in astonishment.”
“Our baby is developing within, and I believe it has been since you marked me,” I confess.
“In what manner?” Is your application available?”
“Evidently, marking a female wolf influences her hormones sufficiently to alter her reproductive cycle.” I did not realise that I have not had a period since we began our relationship. The Moon Goddess’s method of ensuring population growth, I presume. I was unaware of this, and evidently, it is not widely recognised, as Leilani was also uninformed,” I elucidate.
“I am exceedingly joyful; it is difficult to comprehend.” Indeed, that occurred some time ago… You are unable to shift!He comprehends.
“I am aware.” Consequently, I am unable to engage in combat tomorrow. “I wish to prevent any harm to our child,” I state with a smile while caressing my abdomen, and Cohen radiates joy.
“I must ensure your conception during each conflict.”
“Not amusing,” I remark while whimsically rolling my eyes.
Cohen’s Perspective
Celine is pregnant. That which we created collaboratively! I am incredulous. I am exceedingly content. It is earlier than Celine desired due to Alyssa, yet Alyssa is thriving and has adapted remarkably well. When the baby arrives, her previous life without me will be a mere recollection. I am roused from my contemplation upon hearing the nurse announce, “Alpha and Luna, the Doctor will see you now.”
I encircle my arm around Celine’s waist as we enter the examination room. “Alpha, Luna, how may I assist you?”Dr. Laura enquires.
I have just become aware of my pregnancy. I have experienced symptoms for weeks, but I only established the connection today. Celine explains that the pregnancy test indicated pregnancy rapidly as well.
She did not disclose this to me previously. What are the symptoms?I enquire.
“I am perpetually fatigued.”
I surmise you became pregnant prematurely; I failed to recognise that this was not your usual demeanour. I merely assumed you required more rest than the others.
“I am not typically like that; I attributed it to stress, but I am beginning to reconsider,” she admitted.
“Fatigue is a wholly typical indication of pregnancy.” Your body is generating another individual. In this instance, an Alpha pup. “Your body is diligently functioning,” the doctor elucidates.
Celine and I exchange smiles. She poses several additional enquiries to Celine before conducting an ultrasound. We informed her of the date we believe conception occurred, and she confirmed that it coincided precisely. We did conceive when I designated her. Celine is six weeks old.
Werewolf gestation lasts merely 27 weeks. Celine exclaims, “Leilani is also 6 weeks along; our due dates coincide.” When Dr. adjusts the monitor for our visibility, it is remarkable.
“I will permit you to hear the baby’s heartbeat,” she states upon hearing the faint thumping of our infant’s heartbeat. I am unable to control my emotions; I am becoming overwhelmed.
I observe Celine, fixated on the monitor, as tears cascade down her cheeks. I gently wipe them with my thumb, and when she gazes at me with a smile, I experience a tightening in my chest. I adore her immensely. I bend down and my lips meet hers. I bestow a chaste kiss upon her lips, whispering, “Thank you.” I am profoundly appreciative of the exquisite gift she is bestowing upon me.
“I appreciate it!”She responds in a whisper.
“I will provide you two with a minute, and I will arrange for some of these to be printed for both of you.”
I remove the gel from Celine’s abdomen, and once she is cleaned, I kiss her stomach and assist her in standing up. I simply embrace her until the doctor arrives with our images.
“Would you like me to conduct the NIPT test?” It is a blood test, and the results will be available in approximately one week, indicating the gender.“She inquires.”
Celine and I exchange glances. “I would like to enquire, would you?”Celine enquires.
“I believe so.” I wish to be adequately prepared, I concede. She proceeds to complete the test, after which we depart. I feel elated. I have essential meetings scheduled due to the morning conflict, yet I am reluctant to leave Celine at this moment.
“Do you possess a substantial amount of work to complete?”“She inquires.”
“I do,” I express with a frown.
“Is it feasible to accomplish it at home?”“She enquires, her eyes beseeching.”
