Sould As The Alpha King's Breeder

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.

timing! I wasn’t sure if Rosalie told you about the

Ethan said

do was to pretend I didn’t

again, I had the perfect built-in excuse of

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

said that she knew I didn’t tell him on

I sighed inwardly.

that the baby right there?” I

looking at the screen. Then a smile

chuckled before looking

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

of me, and I could almost

of what a disaster my life had been, I

the world more beautiful than this…”

also quiet. I couldn’t tell what

tone, as if its physical well-being was the only thing he actually

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

turned around and instructed me, “Just please remember to stick to your diet, and take

48 Is Sex Safe

wiping my tears away. They

Ethan’s next

he asked in an

up in my

him with disappointment. Boy or girl, the baby should be loved either

knew my opinions on child-rearing didn’t really matter

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

submit to his authority. I might have been a mere breeder, but I

room seemed skyrocketed, and Estrella shot me a hesitant glance before she

surprised to capture a glimpse of relief from his

What was he thinking?

me a cup of water and helped me sit

“Estrella… Is sex safe

on

this question,

her, and she added, “I mean-yes,

few small photos and

she looked between the two of

could say anything else, she made her way from the

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

he slid it into a pocket in his jacket-a

the picture brought

I had already gotten

the door, Ethan spoke. “What’s going on, Rosalie? Why did you not

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

maybe my hormones make me a little out of

tone to his voice.

looked at the ground

was nothing left to tell. He had his secrets; well, now I

act too abnormal. He expected me to be compliant, and thus, I would act

upsetting you

What could I say?

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