Chapter one hundred and sixty nine

AMELIA’s POV….

“Never mind. I’m not interested.” I stated bluntly as I made to get off the bed, but he held on to my hand as he shook his head.

“Of all people, you should know that I have your best interests at heart.” He told me and I sighed as I nodded.

“I know you do, and even though I don’t quite understand what you mean by keeping my powers in check, I can assure you one thing. I do not want anything to do with him. I do not want to be around him one bit, Alaric.” I said as I moved closer to him, whispering, just in case anyone was passing by.

“Have you forgotten I am carrying his pup? I know because I’m half vampire, it might not happen, but what if he manages to smell his pup growing within me? What shall I do then?” I asked him and he placed his hand on my shoulder as he led me to the bed, having me sit as he ran his fingers through his hair.

“You and the baby were what I thought about the most before I came up with this as a solution, so believe me when I say that no matter h