Chapter 66

Adeline's pov

Bending down on his knee, he pulled out a black velvet box and said, “Adeline, please accept my request to make you Adeline Hawkins. You're my mate and the holder of my heart and I need you to be my wife as well.”

Smiling widely, I nodded and said,” I accept. Now hurry and stand so you don't hurt your old joints.”

He jumped up and scooped me into his arms joyously as I put on the stunning red ruby filigree-style ring.

It fit perfectly on my finger and I was giddy with happiness.

Settling down he chuckled, “I forgot that you had a surprise for me as well. What is it, my love?”

“I'm pregnant,” I blurted out.

Furrowing his brow he eyed me oddly.

“How?”

Sighing deeply I teased, “I'm certain that you know how, sir.”

Flustered, he shook his head.

“I meant that you're not fifty,” he said in exasperation.

“I am a hybrid, and it works differently for my kind,” I explained, and Donovan stood there staring at me gobsmacked.

“Are you not thrilled with the