The Lycan king-Chapter 110

*Leonora*

I was back to living with Bethany. Our time with our partners were short lived and I hated it. It seemed like I was all alone but I know I wasn’t. There were times when I needed for Jax to rub my belly and tell me how amazing I was but he was never around to do it. It seemed like I was going through this pregnancy without my partner and I hated it. It had been weeks since the last time I saw Jax.

I hated what Luke was doing to us. He was driving a wedge in between Jax and I but luckily the wedge wasn’t strong enough to do anything other than keep us apart.

Bethany and I were seated in the balcony staring at the men training. They were using their mind link to communicate so all we heard were a series of grunt and groans coming from them.

"I really can’t wait for this to be all over." Bethany said as she stared at Devon. "It’s like everything is on pause and we’re all just waiting for the attack."

"I know, right." I commented. "Sometimes it feels like Jax is not here at all mean while I can see him. He’s literally down there."

"Yeah I understand but at least we are here for each other." Bethany said as she gave me a hug. "Also your baby is going to be coming out sooner than expected. Time is just flying by."

"Still can’t believe we’re in the second month. Two more months and he or she is out." I said as I stared down at my belly.

"Have you thought about names?" She asked and I hummed m. "What are the options?"

"For now, just Nora. He’s really hoping for a girl which is weird because he told me he wanted a boy." I said as I looked out at Jax. My belly was now getting quite obvious. There was no way I was going to hide it anymore. And I was starting to have intense back aches. Bethany helped with massages all the time and I was really grateful for her and her fingers.

"You know what they say. Men love their daughters. I really hope you get a girl because I think you will be such a girl mum or maybe you can have twins. That will make it better." Bethany rambled and I laughed. She was saying it like it was so easy to do.

"I actually can’t pick and choose even if I wanted to." I said as I stretched my body. We had been seated for a while and I didn’t want to have back aches later. "I think I want this room to be the baby’s room. They’ll sleep with Jax and I at first but this will ultimately be the changing room and play room. Don’t you think that would be a good idea?"

"Yeah but the balcony is risky." She pointed out and i hummed in agreement. "But then again, we could be seated out here while the baby is playing in the room. I think it would be nice. Imagine sitting out here when we’re old and frail. Maybe Devon and Jax would end up being good friends and we’ll be watching them take walks together."

"And our children will be the best of friends. Just like us. Thank you for always being there for me, Beth. I don’t think I would have been here if it weren’t for you. I can still remember the times you and Shirley helped me. You’re the best." I said as I hugged her. I could feel tears in my eyes but I knew it was just the hormones.

"Anything for you, babygirl." She said and we just stayed there. "I wanted to visit Devon’s parents later. I haven’t seen them in a while and I just wanted to check in on them and see how they’re doing."

"I can go with you, if you want." I suggested as she pulled away. She gave me a look and I knew she wanted to go alone. "I’ll get Jax to get a guard to watch out for me."

"Thank you. I’m not trying to push you away or anything-"

"I understand. That’s your boyfriend’s parents. It’s really important to you and it’s a bit formal." I said and she nodded. "How was it like meeting them for the first time. I never got to experience that with Jax."

"Oh, it was scary. I just kept praying that they would like me. Meeting the parents feels like a make or break situation and I really didn’t want anything to break." She started. "I remember I was so nervous and Devon kissed me before we got into their house so that I could calm down. Then after the introduction, they started grilling me and pointed out that Devon had already marked me."

"Oh my gosh! How did you react?" I asked and she laughed.

"I just sat there like a loser. They kind of insinuated that I wasn’t a good girl because either let him mark me without even knowing him that well and Devon stood up to his parents for me. After that his mother sensed that I was embarrassed and she actually apologized." She started. "I understood though. He brought a new girl home and told them we’ve already mated. I think they thought we weren’t mate and we just did it impulsively but when Devon stood up to them, I felt good in a way. I was so giddy."

"I hope the friction is no t as much as it was then." I asked and she shook her head. I breathed out a sigh of relief.

"They’re just protective of their children. And his mother makes the best apple pie. I’ll definitely tell her to give me some. I really want you to try it sometime." She said and I smiled. "I swear, if you eat it, you’ll fall in love with them."