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Chapter 48 Is Sex Safe During Pregnancy?

The smell of the clinic turned my nose up a bit.

Ever since I had become pregnant, I had developed an aversion to many different smells. The smell of the capitol hospital was at the top of my “dislike” list. However, today, I was thrilled to be here.

“Good morning, Rosalie!” Estrella greeted me with a warm smile.

I eyed Estrella, thinking. She was in charge of my health… did she know?

She had been so supportive of me all along, though. I was certain she wasn’t involved in Ethan’s plan.

“Hey, Estrella.” I smiled sweetly, trying to remain positive. “Do we get to see the baby today?”

“That’s the plan. We’ll try and get a proper ultrasound done today. I know that last time we couldn’t see much because you were too early, but I think, by now, we should be able to get a real picture.”

Despite everything that was going on lately, this was something I had been waiting for. I was excited to see my child.

“Yes. I could barely sleep last night thinking about it.”

“Let me take a look at you.” Estrella started checking my vitals. “Have you been losing some sleep lately? High quality rest is important, dear.”

She pulled out a piece of paper and started writing something down. “I’ve got some pills-herbal medicine-that can help you sleep better and are safe for pregnancy. You can take one or two as needed.”

I nodded. I couldn’t tell her that woke up from nightmares during the night.

Then she smiled and gestured toward the table. Looking at her watch, she asked, “Is the Alpha still not here yet?”

“Um.. it seems so,” I replied.

My feelings towards Ethan had gotten more and more confusing, even for me. I should’ve been happy about his more frequent visits, lessened restriction and growing patience, but I couldn’t.

When I thought about how I had a certain death ahead of me, most things didn’t bother me anymore. Still, it felt strange to enjoy the company of the man who would take my life.

But I couldn’t help it. I rationalized it as making the most of the days I had left.

Besides, Ethan’s behavior had been almost… tender the past few days. I had felt myself starting to let go of my anger toward him.

But then Madalynn swept in and tore the rose-tinted filter from my life, forcing me to face the stark reality. It was ugly–but it also held hope.

If I chose to accept Madalynn’s offer, I would need to be independent and strong, for myself and for my child. I could rely on no one but myself.

I chose to be here alone because I believed this moment belonged to me. I wanted to meet my precious baby for the first time as their mother.

But of course, Estrella didn’t know my secret.

“I’m so excited, Estrella” | effused. “Is there any way to speed things up?”

Estrella chucked at my enthusiasm. But really, I was just giddy with relief that Ethan hadn’t shown up.

If Ethan was here, it would throw a bucket of cold water over what I wanted to be a sweet moment between mother and future child. I knew that Ethan would be warm and gentle – but I also knew he only did that for the baby, not for me.

Estrella shook her head with a smile. “Alright, impatient young lady, let’s get started.”

As I laid down, she brought the ultrasound machine across my stomach to try to pick up a view of the fetus within. I held my breath as I stared at the screen.

The door to the room opened, and in stepped the one person I was hoping wouldn’t be here, Ethan.

My heart skipped a beat.

about the schedule change,” Estrella said with a grin,

didn’t,” Ethan said

was to pretend

had the perfect

common thing, especially during first pregnancy. Don’t pay it any mind,” Estrella commented, trying to reassure him

that she

I sighed inwardly.

the baby right there?” I

Then a smile spread

is.” She chuckled before looking over her shoulder at

of my child’s adorable tiny body, tears welled up in my eyes. The little one lay

of me, and I

a disaster my

any picture in the world more beautiful than this…”

also quiet. I couldn’t tell what might be going

the baby?” He finally asked in a serious tone, as if its physical well-being was the

very healthy and strong. Nothing to worry about.” Estrella’s words were a big relief

remember to stick to your diet, and take it

48 Is Sex Safe During

tears away. They were tears

Ethan’s next question struck

he asked in an even

built up in my heart. Why

him with disappointment. Boy or girl, the baby should

knew my opinions on child-rearing didn’t really

dark gaze in his eyes revealing some undercurrent

his gaze firmly, refusing to submit to his authority. I might have been a mere breeder, but I was the baby’s mother, and I

hesitant

surprised to capture a glimpse of

What was he thinking?

me a cup of water and helped me sit up from the bed. Then she walked towards her desk to

Is sex safe

on

this question, so she stuttered, “Um…well,

glared at her, and she added, “I mean-yes,

a few small photos and handed

Estrella,” I replied as she looked between the two of

anything else, she made her way from

I said softly as I handed him one of the photos. “One for you to

curiosity before he slid it into a pocket in his jacket-a secret location for only

cherish the picture brought

•may I go back now?” I had already gotten up to leave, but I still asked out of

“What’s going on, Rosalie? Why did you not tell me

have this conversation with him right now. The pain inside of me was too heavy, and

my hormones make me

with a commanding tone to his voice. “Tell me the

the ground and shook my

tell. He had his secrets; well, now I had

I didn’t want to act too abnormal. He expected me to be compliant, and thus, I

upsetting you inside doesn’t

What could I say?

looked at him, and how I wished I could cry and beg him