Page 29 of Jaider’s Desire

“Are you happy about this?” I asked him, still uncertain of his reaction, even though I saw the obvious joy in his face.

“I am very happy,” he said, grinning at me widely before frowning all of a sudden. “It only pains me to know you’ve been through so much in this condition. From now on, I will never leave your side.

“Don’t blame yourself,” I said, shaking my head and placing my hand on top of him comfortingly. “It’s all in the past now, so let’s start over again.”

“I would like that very much, Molly,” he whispered, kissing the top of my hand.

“I cannot believe it though,” I gasped, still in disbelief. “I’m pregnant with an alien child! I mean, I never thought--,” he furrowed his brows at me and frowned.

“Don’t say it, Molly.” he said worriedly. “You don’t want me or the child?”

“No, that’s not what I meant,” I said, shaking my head. “I am happy. I am so very happy. I’m glad I’m carrying your baby, and of course, I want you too. We are a family now. It’s just something I never thought could happen. It’s still so unbelievable to me,” I admitted.

“A lot of surprises have happened to me as well. It may take some time, but I know we’ll work things out,” he said confidently, pulling me into his embrace before putting his lips over mine in a sweet kiss.

He scooped me into his arms, and carried me back to his living quarters, posting a guard at the door and windows before fully entering his home. I giggled at how very paranoid he was acting. He clicked his tongue behind his teeth crossly before laying me gently on the bed, making sure I was comfortable, then getting back up to run a hot bath for me.

He took my clothes off and put me in the bath, and a part of me wanted him to ravage me in that second. Maybe it was the dangers we had been in, or maybe it was because I had almost lost my life, but right now, I wanted to celebrate with him inside of me.

I gave him the hint, but instead he looked at me as though I was so fragile, that the smallest of touches could break me. It was nice and comforting.

I realized too the great pressures he must have been dealing with, so I gave in to the hot bath, and decided to take a long nap afterwards. For the first time since I left Earth, I felt protected and safe. I knew Jaider was watching over me.

***

Two days after the incident with Karah, he was still treating me as though I was the most fragile thing on the planet.

Things had just started to become somewhat normal for us. We had a routine going, and it was nice, even though we were still dealing with Karah’s arrest, and later we were to meet in front of the Council. It was all very exhausting.

She was sentenced to a long imprisonment for her crimes, but Jaider explained to me the Council considered her crimes treasonous for orchestrating it with our enemy the Compiers, and she would likely never regain her freedom.

When I finally had the chance, I visited Betty, Amy, and Emma. Betty and Amy had been assigned mates themselves, and they seemed quite happy with the choice they were given. Emma, on the other hand, was given several months to experience life in the Nosiva village, and to help her recuperate from her ordeal. She was given her living quarters, and the independence to roam freely. Later we all agreed to meet in the village for a midday meal.

“Will you look at us? I never thought I’d be here doing this,” Betty said.

“It’s all so fantastic, that I can’t believe I’m going to say this, but I’m glad to be here. I wouldn’t trade this adventure for anything,” Betty said.

I realized I felt the same way. A lot had happened, and though most of it was very stressful and exhausting, as well as downright dangerous, I wouldn’t change a single thing. I was happier now than I had ever been on Earth.

I would never give this life up. I had a child on the way with the alien I loved, and I couldn’t wait any longer. Tonight, I would be ready for him.