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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.

Rosalie told you about the schedule change,” Estrella

Ethan said

to pretend

the perfect built-in excuse

must have slipped her mind pregnancy brain fog is a terribly common thing, especially during first pregnancy. Don’t pay it any

she gave me, meanwhile, said that

I sighed inwardly.

the baby right there?” I

at the screen. Then a smile

chuckled before looking

welled up in my eyes. The little one lay there,

connected. They were part of me, and I could almost feel their heartbeat

disaster my life had

any picture in the world more beautiful than this…”

tell

is the baby?” He finally asked in a serious tone, as if its physical

looks very healthy and strong.

remember to stick

Is Sex

tears away. They were tears full of

next question struck

or girl?” he asked in an even

up in my heart. Why did

towards him with disappointment. Boy or girl, the

knew my opinions on child-rearing

turned to face me, the dark gaze in his eyes revealing some undercurrent

met 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 needed to stand up for

a hesitant glance

didn’t comment further, but I was surprised to capture a glimpse of relief

What was he thinking?

helped me sit up from the bed. Then she

her. “Estrella… Is sex safe

choked on my

question, so she stuttered, “Um…well,

and she added, “I mean-yes, it

few small photos and handed them to

as she looked between the two of

she made her way from the

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

slid it into a pocket in his jacket-a

brought a smile

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

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

now. The pain inside of me was too heavy, and with what I

maybe my hormones make me

with a commanding tone to his voice. “Tell me

looked at the ground and

was nothing left to tell. He had his secrets;

worry.” I didn’t want to act too abnormal. He expected me to

is upsetting you

What could I say?

and how I wished I could cry and beg him and ask him to change