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.

if Rosalie told you about the

Ethan said

do was to pretend I didn’t

perfect

thing, especially during first

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

I sighed inwardly.

baby right there?”

looking at the screen. Then

it is.” She chuckled before looking over her shoulder

welled up in

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

Regardless of what a disaster my life had been, I couldn’t be more

there isn’t any picture in the world more beautiful than

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

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

very healthy and strong. Nothing to worry

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

48 Is Sex Safe During

tears away. They were tears full of

Ethan’s next question

or girl?” he asked in

built up in my heart. Why

disappointment. Boy or girl, the baby should be

I knew my opinions on child-rearing didn’t

his eyes revealing some undercurrent that I could not quite

might have been a mere breeder,

Estrella shot me a hesitant glance before

but I was surprised to capture a

What was he thinking?

me a cup of water and helped me sit up from the bed. Then she

Is sex

on

not expect this question, so

and she added, “I mean-yes, it

a few small photos and handed them

replied as she looked between the two of

could say anything else, she made her way from

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

down at it with curiosity before he slid it into a pocket in his jacket-a secret location for

picture brought a smile

gotten up to leave,

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

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

well. Sorry, maybe my hormones make me a

a commanding tone

the ground and shook my

left to tell. He had his secrets; well,

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

whatever is upsetting you

What could I say?

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