Chapter 67

Estelle POV

“I’m pregnant,” I said, his hand on my stomach. His eyes wide opened as he looked at me, trying to process what I just said. Minutes passed, and Aurelian was silent, no words coming from his mouth.

“Aurelian,” I called, shaking him a bit. He moved back from me, running his hand through his head as he walked all around the room.

“Aurelian,” I called again, as I couldn’t make anything of his reaction. Is he happy? Sad? Angry? What is going through his head?

“You’re pregnant?” he asked, staring at me. I nod my head nervously, and he breathes out heavily, swallowing his spit. I come down from the bed and walk to him.

“What is wrong with Aurelian?” I asked, my hands on his cheeks, but he held my wrist, breathing out.

“This is not the time to be pregnant, Estelle. I have lost pups twice. We are in the middle of a war. How am I going to protect you and our pup from danger?” He asked, and I could finally see and feel his emotions. He was weak and scared; I could feel his fear. In