Celine’s Perspective
I have just exited Cohen’s office after my daily update, and I am exceedingly frustrated with him. I am entitled to engage in conflict with all individuals, and I possess proficiency in this endeavour. This is our inaugural conflict, and I detest it. I cannot control my desire for him, and when I am displeased with him, I must suppress the impulse to touch him and maintain proximity.
I collect Alyssa and proceed directly to Leilani’s residence for a playdate. Serena is also attending. Since Serena’s relocation, the three of us have frequently convened. I appreciate the strong rapport between Leilani and Serena. Leilani invited us today to discuss a matter of importance.
“Greetings, Celine,” Leilani acknowledges as she opens her door.
Greetings!”
Greetings, Alyssa. Leilani informs Alyssa that Zion is in the living room if she wishes to play with him, prompting Alyssa to proceed to the living room.
Serena is presently in the kitchen. Enter; would you like some coffee or tea?
“I would like a coffee, please.” I could benefit from the enhancement. “I am fatigued,” I concede with a yawn.
“You have exhibited considerable fatigue recently,” she observes.
“I am aware; it is entirely due to this stress.” It has truly exhausted me.
“Greetings, Celine!”“Serena remarks as we enter the kitchen.”
“Greetings, Serena!”Leilani presents me with a cup of coffee, which I enhance with milk and sugar.
“I summoned you both because, as I mentioned, I have news,” Leilani smiles.
“Very well…” Serena responds with reluctance.
“What is it?”“I inquire.”
She smiles and maintains our suspense for several additional seconds. I am expecting a child.She exclaims with enthusiasm.
“What?” Indeed?“I exclaim in astonishment, and she responds with enthusiasm.”
“Congratulations!”Serena and I simultaneously rise to embrace her.
“I am genuinely pleased for you,” I state.
Following a brief discussion regarding Leilani’s pregnancy, Serena interjects, “I had intended to remain silent, but since we are divulging secrets… I am also pregnant!”Serena concedes, accompanied by a chuckle.
My jaw is agape, and my eyes are widened. “WHAT?” Was that rapid? When did you discover this information?I enquire.
“We discovered this information yesterday.” We intended to maintain it as a secret for a brief period. I have not yet consulted the doctor, so it is conceivable that it was a false positive. I wished to avoid raising my expectations.
“I believe false positives are infrequent, perhaps false negatives are more common?” I am genuinely delighted for both of you.
“I am thrilled to have a friend who is also expecting.” “I am six weeks along; you cannot be very advanced, having only discovered your partner two weeks prior,” Leilani asserts.
“Indeed, I believe we conceived that evening, on your wedding night, thus only two weeks ago,” Serena remarks with a chuckle.
The gestation period for werewolves is merely six months, thus our playdates will soon double in size. Two children to four. I desire to be pregnant as well. It is commendable that you women have the opportunity to engage in this activity collectively.
“Are you certain you are not?” I would like to inform you that during my pregnancy with Zion, I experienced constant fatigue. “You have exhibited fatigue for several weeks, possibly even prior to the onset of this situation,” she asserts.
“No, I possess this application.” It monitors my ovulation,” I elucidate.
However, I am beginning to recognise that I have not experienced menstruation since my relationship with Cohen commenced. Pause? What is it? I examined it once and determined that I would not need to revisit it until after my subsequent period; however, upon reflection, my next period never occurred. My expression likely conveys confusion, prompting Serena to enquire, “What’s happening?””
I have not experienced menstruation since my relationship with Cohen began. How did I fail to observe?“I enquire, astonished.”
The girls are gazing at me in astonishment.
“Wait, I possess additional pregnancy tests; please use one,” Leilani states, rising to retrieve it. I sit in the chair, and it feels as though my limbs possess an immense weight.
“Are you well?”“Serena inquires.”
“I do not comprehend.” At what time? In what manner? I possessed this application,” I enquire.
“In what manner?” Indeed?She emits a chuckle. “I was not in a state of insecurity during my fertile period,” I elucidate.
“Did you consider how being marked influences your hormones?”“She inquires.”
“What is your meaning?””
“Your body will induce ovulation, irrespective of your cycle phase at the time of marking,” she elucidates.
“What?”“I enquire in astonishment.”
“Indeed, were you not aware of that?”
“NEGATIVE!”I elevate my voice. I have not encountered that previously. Leilani enters and presents me with the test.
“Did you employ protection when he branded you?”“Serena inquires.”
“Negative…”
“In that case, you are likely pregnant,” she laughs.
“Were you aware of this?” Your body will induce ovulation when you are marked?I enquire of Leilani, and she responds by shaking her head.
“I am unfamiliar with that,” Leilani concedes.
I began to examine my cycle only after we had been together for several months, by which time I was already significantly affected. It appears you may realise your desire; you could be pregnant with all of us,” Leilani asserts. In a state of disbelief, I seize the test and hasten to the loo. I am seated alone, awaiting the expiration of the 5-minute timer on my phone, when I hear a knock at the door.
