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.

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

didn’t,” Ethan

to pretend

the perfect

pregnancy brain fog is a terribly common thing, especially during first pregnancy. Don’t pay it any mind,” Estrella commented, trying to reassure

she gave me, meanwhile, said that she knew I didn’t tell him on

I sighed inwardly.

the baby right there?” I

squinted, looking at the screen. Then a smile spread across her

There it is.” She chuckled before looking

tears welled up in my eyes. The little

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

would do anything for them. Regardless of what a disaster my life had been,

picture in the world

also quiet. I couldn’t tell what might be

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

going amazingly. The baby looks very healthy and strong. Nothing to worry

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

Is Sex

wiping my tears away. They were tears full of

Ethan’s next question

asked in

in my heart. Why did

Boy or girl,

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

face me, the dark gaze in his eyes revealing some undercurrent that I could

been a mere breeder, but I was the baby’s mother, and I needed

tension in the room seemed skyrocketed, and Estrella shot me a hesitant glance before she replied to her

to capture a glimpse of

What was he thinking?

of water and helped me sit

“Estrella… Is sex safe during

on

this question, so

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

a few small photos and handed them to

as she

she made her way from the room, leaving Ethan

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

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

brought

gotten up to

going on, Rosalie? Why did

of me was too heavy, and with what I had

my hormones make me a

he said with a commanding tone to his

at the ground and

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

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

is upsetting

What could I say?

wished I could cry and beg him and ask