(One month later)Xynathius’s POVI woke up to Karica’s retching in the bathroom. I tried to get inside but she sensed me through the bond before I could do it. “Stay out, Xyn,” she shouted and began to retch again. No way in hell I was going to do that. Rushing to her side I swept away her hair from her face as she was bending over the toilet, vomiting out the previous night’s content. We hadn't even had breakfast yet. “What's wrong? Did you eat something that upset the stomach,” I asked once her vomiting had subsided. Helping her up, she proceeded to the wash basin and rinsed her mouth. “I don't know but nausea woke me up. I told you to stay out. You needn't see all this,” she began to wash her face. “We are in this together, be it vomiting or sickness or whatever. I won't ever stand at the border and see you suffer alone.” I slowly rubbed her back and she leaned in my touch, straightening up. “Thank you! I don't feel so good. I want some lemonade,” she told me, seeming clearly
Vildus’s POV(Explicit content ahead)Ever since Vildus had laid his eyes on Karica, he knew their connection ran deeper. The way her gorgeous green eyes had been fixated on him and those scarlet lips, so inviting, so tempting. He wanted to sweep her away right then and there but that damned mate of hers had been guarding her like a rabid dog. Vildus, Romello and Xui Lin were sitting together discussing their further plan. “I am going to enjoy snapping his neck someday but for now we need to build up our strengths. He will be cohorting with the witches.” Vildus’s hellhound army was more than half wiped out in his last attack. As strong as he was, he knew it wouldn't be an easy task to take on a whole pack of Lycans, backed by the witches and the Lycan King. Xynathius hadn't even broken a sweat while ripping his hellhounds apart. “We need alliances as well. A few more vampires with us and we will be ready to attack them again and bring your mate home with us,” Romello pipped in w
Karica’s POVI had been blessed, the joy I felt couldn't be expressed in words. Kids had always been my favourite, their chubby cheeks, cute little limbs and adorable eyes pulled me towards them. They were best to cuddle with and that baby smell they had was just so soothing to the senses. And now I was about to have a fluff ball of my own. The excitement overwhelmed me and I couldn't wait to share the news with everyone. Laila was happily purring in my head too since the news. ‘I am so excited, can't wait to hold him or her in our arms. Zilver was overjoyed as well,’ she told me, her happiness mingling with mine and a permanent smile was etched on my face. I had returned to my room after the routine check-up. Doctor Haily had given me some vitamins to take daily. She also recommended rest because the initial period was always crucial and could result in miscarriage. Since I was their Luna and this was huge news, extra care was being given to me. S*x had been prohibited as well a
Karica’s POVThe days passed slowly as the life inside me grew rapidly and had turned four months old. It was fast becoming a task to walk around. All kinds of my training had been halted. Xyn didn't want me to get injured or over-exert myself. Whenever I went for my morning or evening walks someone always accompanied me. Melsine and Beta Kamryn’s company was always warm. They made me laugh and we had fun on our walks. Amal was on his crawling stage now and he was always trying to put something in his mouth. So we had to be extra vigilant with him. Aegir always followed me like a shadow when someone else was not available and I had the sudden urge to take walks. He never spoke to me after our interaction at the Lycan Council. Apart from when he congratulated me for getting pregnant. But he mostly kept his distance. It was early in the morning, nausea woke me up and now I had a sudden urge to sit comfortably among the flowers. I knew Xyn would be tending to them in the greenhouse,
Karica’s POVThe baby shower was an amazing idea but I wasn't sure if Xyn would approve of it. No wonder they had kicked him out before talking to me. We had kept my pregnancy a secret. Only our close ones knew.“Will Xyn agree with the idea?” I asked Mom. “He will, it will just be the ladies of the pack. This is our future heir you are carrying Karica. We would very much like to celebrate his birth.” Mom had been addressing the kid as him. Unlike Xyn, she was sure it was a boy. One of them was going to be thoroughly disappointed. “I have so many ideas, Luna. Please, say yes. You couldn't attend mine, let's have fun on this one,” Melsine pleaded, taking my hands in hers and I couldn't deny them. “Alright, but I don't want a gender reveal. We will find out at birth,” I announced to which Melsine smiled in understanding but Mom pouted slightly and said. “I was looking forward to the gender reveal but I will respect your decision.” I breathed a sigh of relief, it was not easy to say n
Karica’s POVI craned my neck to look and it was Shaline who had entered in all her glory. Her silvery hair flowed behind her as she rushed inside in a burgundy silk gown. With her arms open and over-enthusiasm she rushed to my side. Her female guards filed in behind her carrying gifts which they began to place on the table. “Karica! You look lovely,” she exclaimed, hugging me. Her dazzling smile revealed how happy she was. “Thank you, so do you. Makes me glad that you are here,” we separated and she took a step back, holding me by my shoulders. “I would never miss it for anything. You realise how excited we are. There hasn't been a baby in our family since I was born. So this is huge,” her eyes gleamed with excitement. “I know and I can't wait to bring this one into the world so everyone can rejoice,” I answered and she helped me settle back down. “Of course, I can't wait to meet my future nephew or niece and spoil him or her,” she rubbed her hands together and her smile turned
Xynathius’s POVKamryn and Mom Nashia had been compelling me to build my own home for a while now. With Karica getting pregnant, that became a necessity. Our family was only going to grow and we wouldn't be able to keep living in the pack house. They understood we needed the privacy of our own home. So I chose a spot where direct sunlight would hit and we could have a small garden of our own. I started building my home. Kamryn helped me design it. I didn't want anything fancy, but instead something comfortable and cosy.I only hoped that Karica would like my choice. She had loved Thadieus and Shaline’s palace and I wondered if she would want something similar. But all I wanted was a small cottage-type home with privacy. That's what I tried to create and now it was time to learn if she would approve of my choice. I let her down and straightened her up so she could have a glance at our new house. “My baby shower gift for you. Our new home. Do you like it?” I asked, holding her close
Karica’s POVWe moved into our new home. Mom Nashia, Melsine, Tacy, Beta Kamryn and a few other pack members helped us settle in.Xyn bought all the furniture according to my wishes. Most of the stuff we bought online. He didn't want me to leave the pack because of the high-level threat we had been facing.I ordered tons of clothes for the baby as well. Melsine had recommended this online store and they had the cutest collection for babies. So I bought all kinds of rompers, onesies, mittens, baby caps and other stuff. I wanted to buy some frocks as well but refrained for now. Xyn had given me my own credit card so I could buy whatever I wished for. The cupboard in our nursery was fully stocked as I entered the final month of my pregnancy. All the stuff Shaline had brought and other essentials which pack members had gifted had also been placed in the nursery. The painting of the nursery was going slowly as my feet had swollen to the size of a puffer fish. It was difficult to stand fo