Annabelle’s POV
This ass-hole better hope that my baby is perfectly healthy. Before Jonathan got here, Arnold and this Alpha rogue dude- who’s apparently Benson, Kelly’s mate- injected me with something. I’m assuming that it’s wolfsbane. I couldn’t feel Mia. I couldn’t shift. I couldn’t contact Jonathan. I couldn’t even use my powers.
If something is wrong with my child, then I’ll use a banana slicer on both of them. Bananas sound good right now. Damn, pregnancy cravings. My baby chooses the worse times to be hungry. Currently, there is a silver knife pressed against my stomach while Arnold and Benson have a stare-down with Jonathan. “Your move, Alpha” Benson stated.
We were playing a chess game against them. It was basically check-mate already. Even though it was no use, I silently begged Jonathan not to give up the throne. I know what will happen if he does. They will kill both of us, and then take over. Whatever he does, I know that someone is gonna die. Jonathan looked into my eyes, then at my stomach. I could tell that he’s trying to figure out what to do.
“I’m not getting any younger, here” Arnold complained. I growled and angrily stomped on his foot. However, just like earlier, his grip didn’t falter. “Fuckin’ bitch” he muttered lowly, so only I heard.
Jonathan still didn’t decide what to do, so I looked at the others. Thomas and Daniel were looking towards me, but I’m certain that they’re looking at Arnold. Ian’ eyes are locked on Benson, as they obviously glared daggers at each other. Kelly was the only one looking at me. She looked scared. I wish that one of them would do something. Anything.
Kelly slightly moved behind Ian. No one else noticed, since they were focused on staring at other people. When she moved back, I saw that her plaid shirt was now unbuttoned, showing off her lacy bandeau. At first I was confused, until I heard growling. Kelly’s eyes were locked on Benson. Seducing the enemy. Pretty badass.
She smiled innocently at her mate. Even with that stupid drug in my system, I could smell their raging hormones. “Baby” Kelly cooed as she slowly inched towards her mate. “I’ve missed you so much” she said while batting her eyes.
I guess it was just check. We have one move that could save us in this game. Benson growled, not out of anger, but out of lust. I rolled my eyes at how easy that was. I was too busy watching Kelly, that I didn’t even realize Arnold’s grip loosened. The knife wasn’t even on my stomach anymore. But I couldn’t attack yet. I still need Benson out of the way.
Kelly licked her lips, making both Benson and Arnold growl. I pursed my lips to hold in my laugh. Arnold is way too old for Kelly. “Can I be on your side? I’ll do anything you want” she asked while her bottom lip jutted out. “Anything” she repeated slowly before biting her lip.
Benson groaned before pulling his mate towards himself. “Mine” he growled before roughly smashing his lips on Kelly’s. I rolled my eyes. Men.
Kelly opened her eyes and winked at me. But apparently, Arnold thought the wink was for him, so he growled as his arousal was rolling off of him. I quickly turned and snapped his neck. At the same time, Kelly snapped Benson’s neck.
I made eye-contact with my guardian before smiles broke out of both our faces. “Girl power!” we shouted in unison. The guys snapped out of their dazes as they glanced back and forth between the bodies and us.
Rolling my eyes, I put my hand on my hip. “You guys are so helpful” I stated sarcastically. I shrieked as Jonathan picked me up. He quickly pecked my lips before setting me back down and lifted my shirt to reveal my stomach. He peppered kissed all over my little belly bump. I’m three weeks into my pregnancy, which only lasts four or five months since Jonathan is an Alpha and I’m a Royal.
“I love you so much” Jonathan stated after covering every inch of my stomach with kisses.
“Since you love me ‘so much’ and I’m carrying your child, you should get me some bananas” I said with a smile. He rolled his eyes before pecking my lips.
“I’ll get the bananas” Thomas stated.
“I’ll check on the warriors” Daniel said.
I looked behind Jonathan and noticed that everyone was still here; until Daniel and Thomas left. Kelly was sobbing into Ian chest. I guess the fact that she killed her mate just sunk in. I frowned. “I’ll take her to her room” Ian informed me before picking up Kelly. She was still crying as he carried her out.
Jonathan rubbed circles on my back. “She’ll be okay” he assured me.
“I hope so”
*****
I woke up the next morning at 5 a.m. Crap. Morning sickness. I pried Jonathan’s hands off of me and ran to the bathroom. Why did I eat nachos, ice cream, and spaghetti right before bed?
After emptying my stomach, I brushed my teeth and splashed water on my face. I looked at my reflection while lifting up my shirt. My little baby is still growing and healthy. I wonder if its a boy or a girl. I will love them either way. What am I gonna name him or her?
I swung open the bathroom door and shook Jonathan awake. He jolted up and pushed me behind him in a protective stance. “Jonathan” I cooed. He hushed me as he scanned the room for any threats. Over-protective mate.
He glanced at the clock before groaning. “Go back to sleep” he grumbled while wrapping an arm around my baby belly.
I frowned and turned around so I was facing him. “Jonathan?” I asked. He hummed in response. “What are we gonna name the baby?”
He mumbled in coherent words, but I caught the last few words. “I’m so tired” Tears blurred my vision. Is he tired of me? Does he not want the baby? I thought he was excited about the pregnancy. He’s probably mad at me. I made him get up like a hundred times to get me food. I should’ve just kept my cravings to myself. Now, he doesn’t even want our baby.
I pursed my lips to hold in my sobs while I got out of the bed. I heard shuffling as I walked towards the door. The lights flickered on, but I kept walking. “Anna?” Jonathan asked softly. I bit my lip as tears dropped from my face and onto my carpet. Jonathan quickly got out of the bed and wrapped his arms around me. “Why are you crying?”
Sniffling, I looked into his eyes. “Why don’t you want our baby?” I whispered before burying my face in my hands. I get if he’s mad at me for making him get up a lot, but it’s our baby.
“What are you talking about?” he questioned. “I want this baby. And I want all of our future babies and our future grand-babies” he stated.
I slowly moved my hands and gazed up at him. “Really?” I asked.
Jonathan nodded in confirmation. “Come on. Stop crying” he said softly. I wiped my face and took deep breaths. Fucking, pregnancy hormones. “What do you feel like having for breakfast?”
“Chocolate chip pancakes! And bacon! And waffles! With a shitload of syrup!” I exclaimed. My mate laughed at me before pulling me out the room and towards the kitchen. The smell of bacon floated into my nostrils. “Bacon!” I shouted before pushing open the doors to the kitchen.
Jonathan and I froze at the entryway. Kelly was cooking bacon wearing large plaid pants and a large black shirt. Ian was leaning against the kitchen island, and he was wearing light gray sweats without a shirt. But their clothes isn’t what fazed us. It was their scents.
“You two mated?!”