The Lycan King’s Breeder

Chapter 29: Avalyn’s POV

My eyes fluttered awake and there was a pang of hunger hitting the depth of my stomach. I made to move but felt arms around me, and that was when I remembered that Talon had been with me since I fell asleep.

“Are you awake now?” He mumbled looking down at me with those dark eyes that sent butterflies down my stomach.

I bit down my kip and tried to sit up but he held me back.

“Are you okay?” His concerned voice sent heat to my toes.

I quickly nodded as I managed to create a little space between us. “I am fine… Ummm… Just hungry,” I whispered.

He smiled at me and got down from the bed. Then he offered me his hand, “let’s take you back to your room. Your friend will bring the food there.”

Shyly, I placed my hand on his and he held it tight. He led me out of the ward and together we walked to the castle. As we walked I couldn’t help but feel eyes piercing into my skin but each time I turned back around, there was no one there.

Talon led us to my room and held my face. “I have to go to Dawn now. Will you be alright on your own?”

I blinked hard as I stared at him. He had always been gentle with me but this was more than anything I have experienced before.ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Yes-yes,” I stuttered. He placed a soft kiss on my forehead and disappeared from the room to get me food.

I found myself smiling like a little child. I started the day with a massive headache and trouble keeping down my food.

I had been nauseous for a couple of days but thought nothing of it until Dawn dragged me to the clinic. When Sara announced that I was pregnant, I didn’t know whether I should cry or laugh.

I was indifferent.

At one point, I was happy to finally give Talon what he had always wanted -even if he had practically stayed away from me for days. I still wanted to fulfil my obligation to him.

But I was also scared and sad because being pregnant meant there was now a countdown to my life. As soon as the baby was born, I would die.

This was why when Talon came into that room full of smiles, I couldn’t stop the tears from falling. He was excited to become a father. I was excited about motherhood too but each time that I remembered that I wouldn’t even be there with the child, it tore me into shreds.

But that changed when Talon held me. I summoned the courage to ask him about it and he said I wasn’t going to die. No one was going to take my baby away from me.

I held my stomach and a brighter smile filled my face. I would see my child. I would be there for them. I would be a different kind of mother.

“Somebody is very happy!” Sara announced as she stepped into the room with a plastic plate in her hands.

I smiled at her and she came closer. Before she could reach me, the door opened again and this time it was Talon, Dawn, and Greg that stepped in.

Talon immediately took his space beside me and pulled me into his chest.

“We brought you food,” He whispered and then I noticed the tray of food with Dawn.

She brought it closer to the bed and I wasted no time digging into the content. To her surprise, I ate even the chocolate pudding, which I have never liked.

I didn’t even feel strange that there were about four people in the room watching me eat.

“May I be allowed to go to the garden later today?” I dared to ask.

Since I was being given so many privileges, it wouldn’t hurt to try and ask for this one too. I really enjoyed my time there and I still thought it was unfair that only the queen had the right to use it.

Everyone suddenly had long faces and I bit down on my lips as I stared up at Talon. His face was pulled into a frown as he stared back at Greg instead.

“Avalyn, I am-” he stopped to clear his voice and then held my hand again. “I am expecting some visitors in a couple of days. I wouldn’t want you roaming around when they are here… But yes, you can use the garden before they come…” He said and I smiled at him.

“Thank you,” I mumbled.

“I have to get back to the clinic now.” Sara brought the plastic plate she had been holding and handed it to me.

There were berries in it and I hugged them to my chest. “Thank you,” I said to her and she nodded once before exiting the room.

“My king, I need you to come with me as well,” Greg said as soon as Sara exited the room.

He looked between me and Greg. He frowned and reluctantly got up. He levelled his lips to my ears.

“I’ll be back as soon as I am done. Don’t go anywhere,” He whispered to me.

Then he and Greg left, leaving me with Dawn who was grinning from ear to ear like she had seen Santa before Christmas.

“Avalyn!!” She screeched, making me cover my ears as she jumped into the bed.

“First, I am going to make you vomit all of the chocolate pudding! Why the hell did you eat that too? Have you forgotten our deal?” She asked, pulling the plate of leftover pudding from me.

I shrugged, offering her an apologetic smile. Normally, I wouldn’t dare eat chocolate pudding but right now it seemed to be the only thing my taste buds wanted.

Even the plate of berries didn’t look as inviting as they used to.

“Next is, have you seen the way you look all cute when the King is around you?” She asked dreamily and I shook my head.

“I don’t know…” I whispered with heated cheeks.

She scooped a drop of the pudding and popped it into her mouth. “I think you both look cute and I am super excited about being the godmother of this child!”

“Do you know you can request anything at this point and no one will stand in your way!” Dawn exclaimed and then as she jumped excitedly she stopped. Her eyes expanded and I wondered what she could be thinking.

“Speaking of privileges… I just remembered that we can start using it right now! Give me a moment.” She chirped before rushing out of the room.

I moved to the edge of the bed, trying to see what she was on to. I pulled the door slightly open and saw her running down the stairs.

“Oh Dawn,” I heaved as I returned to the food on the tray. She was going to get herself in trouble again.

Not long after she was gone, she returned and brought with her two bowls of chocolate pudding.

“For the King’s special breeder,” She said dramatically bowing. “One is for you and one is for me.” She passed me one bowl and I eagerly took it, abandoning the chicken I was about to chew.

We ate till we were too full to move. We lay on the bed and looked at the ceiling like two anacondas.

“Avalyn, does it hurt?” She asked out of the blue.

I raised my brows wondering what she meant by that. “What?” I asked her.

She pointed at my flat stomach and I looked back to find a grin on her face.

“I know it sounds strange but I have always wondered if it hurts?” She explained but I frowned again. It didn’t help the cloud of confusion that she had caused.

I thought Biology was the same for all species. Pregnancy wasn’t supposed to hurt till delivery.

“I know what you are thinking… But you know the King, he is a Lycan and you are… Well, you are human. What if- I was just wondering if it hurts you…”

“Is it supposed to hurt?” I asked, staring at her with bulging eyes.

“No no no!” She yelled. “I am not saying it is going to hurt. I am just concerned that’s all…”

My heart started beating at a fast pace and I felt tears settle in my eyes. Was my baby going to kill me? Was he going to tear me apart from the inside?

“Ummm… I think we should go ask Sara…” I said pulling out of the bed but Dawn grabbed my hands and threw her head back in laughter.

“Come on… I was only joking! Listen, none of that is true. If anything was going to happen, Sara would have been the first to tell you about it!” She laughed. “Come on, stop worrying so much…”

She laughed and I smiled awkwardly but what if there was some truth in the concern she had just raised? What if there was something wrong with my baby and he killed me from the inside?