Chapter 4. The fake fiance

"Wow, look at your face." Tyler clapped and laughed loudly." Can't I make a joke. Is it only you who can be humourous?"

I didn't know why I was surprised. I shouldn't have cared if he was angry , but somehow I did.

" So, you aren't upset that I am pregnant?"

"Of course not Larna. I had known the very first day I met you."

I wondered how, I knew only a male wolf would smell my pregnant scent but he was a man.

" But how?"

"Your aunt Tess." Tyler smiled.

Silly me, how could I possibly think this kind man was a wolf. He was too plain and simple. He smelled of fresh lavender and sunshine. Every possible way a human male smelt and behaved.

" To be honest, Larna, I really like you. You make the most putrid tasting coffee but I will still drink it."

I burst into laughter," my coffee is horrible but you still want to drink it? Why would you possibly want to torture yourself."

" Yes. As long as I get to see your pretty face. Anything made by your hand is special."

" Tyler, I hate to be a buzz kill but there are other stuff on the menu." I laughed.

" Yeah , but there's only one you."

" Tyler. You are missing the point."

" Larna. I am trying so hard here to get you to understand my feelings. I think I might just have fallen in love with you."

Thinking wasn't good enough for me now. He thinks he loves me? The last person that thought they loved me, used me and rejected me like a worn out shoe. I know love will not come easy, I have accepted my fate. No one will want to marry me, marry a woman who bares a child of another man. I dismissed his advances, I could not take the change of being heart broken again.

" Oh look at the time, it's time for my appointment." I avoided the topic.

" I will come with you."

Before I could tell him no, he was already beside me, opening the door so I could enter. He was indeed a real gentleman.

" It's so lovely to see mom and dad. I cannot stress it enough to first time parents on how important it is for both mom and dad to be present. Although it is the moms that are carrying the baby, it's equally exciting for the dad's." The doctor said joyfully as soon as we entered. She was rather short, like a stump with thick glasses. I guessed her eyesight was probably really bad from all the ultrasounds and from the screen, but she was pretty.

Before I could correct her, Tyler took charge." Are you referring to us. You are mistaken. I mean we are not a couple. We just met this morning. It was a social media website."

He held such a serious expression, for a moment I almost believed it.

I don't know why that hurt me inside,but it did. I guessed the wound of being rejected once was still fresh.

" I am so sorry. I....." The doctor began to apologize. There was a quiver in her voice.

" I am just joking. This is my lovely fiance'. " Tyler said with a smirk.

The doctor and Tyler shared a little laughter before she led us into the examination room.

I didn't know how I felt hearing that I was his fiance'. But I decided to dismiss it.

Tyler helped me get onto the bed. The sudden gesture warmed my heart. I had never experienced this with Seth.

The cold gel made me shiver as the doctor began my ultrasound.

" This is the hand, the feet , the head. The heartbeat is strong . All organs seem to be developing well." She said as she glided the transducer over my belly.

I felt relieved to know my baby was healthy. The excitement flooded out of me and I held Tyler's hand unconsciously, squeezing it tightly.

When I had realised, I let go but he held my hand firmly to his, bring my hand up to his lips, her planted many kisses on the back of my hand.

It felt as if my heart was melting.

The doctor smiled, " next month I will be able to tell u the gender, if you really want to know."

I didn't know how to react, a part of me wanted to know, but the other wanted it to be a surprise.

It wasn't like I was going to have a baby shower or anything. I didn't know anyone here except aunt Tess, and now my fake fiance'. I would have to buy my own baby clothes and accessories. A neutral colour like green or yellow would he the best choice if I decide to keep it a surprise.

I would cross that bridge when it came next month.

I wiped my belly and put my shirt properly before Tyler helped me off the bed.

I walked to the receptionist and took out my wallet," how much do I owe you?"

"One hundred and fifty dollars." She replied," cash or card?"

I opened my mouth but a male voice came out.

"Card." Tyler told her as he gave her his platinum card.

"Mr Smith." The girl said, her eyes shining brightly. She looked at me, like I was a fly and then back him, batting her eyelids.

He wrapped his arms around me and kisses my hair, making her sneer at me.

I could smell her wolf scent. It was now laced with jealousy.

As soon as she handed him the card, I quickly walked to the door. Her scent made me feel nauseous. It smelled worse than rotting flesh. O knew she was from one of th dark packs from home. Their scent alone could make you commit your insides. They were of the evil blood and I didn't want to piss her off more with my presence.

"Why would you play such a sick game? Didn't you see the receptionist? She looked like she would gauge my eyes out."

" Yeah, I saw her. But I don't care. All I care about is you, Larna. Give me a chance. Please."