Loving The Cursed Werewolf King-Chapter 492: Abigail, The Pregnant Dragon

"I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to be rude by shouting like that. I was just... surprised. I’ve never heard of this, so... it’s a bit hard for me to digest it."

Abigail actually laughed. She enjoyed Arielle’s panicked expression. "I see, I see... Otis said that humans are only pregnant for nine months. The comparison of nine months to ten years is a drastic number, but for those of us who have a lifespan of hundreds of years, that’s not surprising. Even when I first heard that humans are only pregnant for nine months, I was shocked too. For us, nine months is just a blink of an eye."

Abigail explained in detail how dragons got pregnant and laid their eggs. They would maintain their human form to hold their pregnancy. Abigail had been holding her pregnancy for ten years since her husband died. They did it so that when they laid the eggs, they didn’t have to wait long for the eggs to hatch.

The faster the dragons laid their eggs, the longer they waited for their eggs to hatch. Due to an incident in the past where several dragon eggs were lost, the females tried to hold their pregnancy as long as possible. For them, carrying their children inside was much safer than leaving them out in the open world without being under surveillance.

And Abigail no longer had a mate that would protect her as well as her future child, so she chose to hold her pregnancy until she felt that her eggs would hatch. Thus, Abigail’s pregnancy could reach a period of ten years.

"You’re... a great woman Abigail. You’ve been doing it alone all this time," Arielle said while holding Abigail’s hand to share the strength.

Abigail felt warm and smiled. "Arielle, thank you so much... this makes me very happy," she replied.

"Then, you came out of the cave alone just to meet Maxieno?"

Abigail nodded. "Maxieno won’t remember having a sister-in-law if I don’t show up. He will send Otis to provide food and many of my needs for one year in the forest."

Arielle nodded. She looked at the woman’s belly once more. Even though Otis provided all of Abigail’s needs, still.... Alone carrying a big belly walked through the forest just to remind the only family left to help her needed more energy. Abigail was a great woman... without a mate, she still tried to survive for the sake of her children...

Arielle blinked when she realized something. Abigail was Maxieno’s sister-in-law?

"Abigail, you married the younger brother of Maxieno?"

"Marry? We do not know the term married like humans. We did the marking and mating procession to perfect our relationship. That way, we already know that our lives are tied to each other."

"Ah... I see... but I mean... when did your husband die?"

"About ten years ago..."

Abigail’s face was gloomy again.

Arielle nodded in understanding now. She had concerns that Abigail’s deceased mate was related to the tragedy that befell the Kingdom of Northendell where Ronan chased a group of dragons up to Birwick Mount and slashed one of its heads.

"If you don’t mind... do you know how your husband died?" Arielle asked, hoping that Abigail wouldn’t suspect her.

She liked Abigail because she was a kind and strong woman. However, she was worried that Abigail would turn to hate her after she knew that Arielle was the wife who had killed her mate.

"Ah, ten years ago, there was news that some young dragons managed to escape out of Birwick Mountain and caused trouble in the human kingdom. They were chased until Birwick Mountain by the king’s army. My mate intended to help them get back into the portal, but it was too late. Xavier returned without his head, and I don’t know where his head is until now."

Arielle had confirmed that the dragon head above the Blackthorn hall was Xavier’s. She let out a long sigh. She was so sad to hear Abigail’s story just now.

What should Arielle do? Arielle knew that she was not involved, but she couldn’t deny that there was a feeling of guilt filling her heart right now. Arielle cleared her throat and averted her gaze.

"Are... you going to walk alone to the castle? It is still very far," asked Arielle who was worried about Abigail’s condition.

"Yeah, but you don’t have to worry, Arielle. I’m used to it. Dragons are the strongest race on earth." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Arielle smiled after hearing that. Just as Abigail was about to stand up to continue her journey, Otis arrived with Luffy. The man cheerfully greeted Abigail, then hugged the woman.

"How? Is it necessary to wait another year?" Otis asked, touching Abigail’s huge belly.

"Oh no, I’m already starting to feel that they’re about to hatch, so maybe in a month I’ll get them out."

Otis looked at Abigail gently. "You can call me anytime, Abigail. I am here to serve you."

"Lord Otis," Arielle called, making the two of them turn to Arielle who stood behind.

"Oh, Arielle! Wow, have you two met?" Otis asked.

Arielle shook her head, indicating that Abigail still didn’t know that she was Ronan’s wife. Otis immediately understood the sign the girl gave, then nodded in understanding.

"Oh, Luffy. Can you take Miss Abigail to the Castle? She had to see Maxieno first. I’ll give you a chicken if you also come back with Miss Abigail with you."

Luffy, who had just turned into a human, immediately spread his wings again, turning into a yellow dragon with many pink spots.

"I will come to keep your promise, Otis!"

"Oh, can I go up?" Abigail asked Luffy.

"Sure, Miss Abigail with pleasure."

Abigail climbed onto Luffy’s back and the boy desperately tried to fly as high as possible even though his maximum height could not exceed the height of the nearest tree.

Otis waved his hand as Abigail waved to him. The old man then turned back towards Arielle who was waiting for him.

"Oh, Arielle, I finally found this thing." Otis took out a piece of white cloth and opened it. Inside was a pair of scissors, which made Arielle frown. Then, she realized that her hair was already very messy with many burn marks on it, so that it was gathered in one place and tangled.

She had to say goodbye to her hair for a while. Well, they would grow again later.