Chapter 20: Baby

It's been two months since Carol found out that she is pregnant. Rachel's grandmother moved to Hagon's house to help both her granddaughters, and Sofia is excited to have more grandchildren. Carol is happy that she is pregnant with her and Hagon's baby, even though she freaked out at first. After coming to terms with the news, she took everything in and was curious to learn more.

Hagon never left Carol's side over the past two months. He is overprotective of his mate and child. She is three months pregnant now and hasn't experienced any morning sickness or even fatigue. Everything seems to be the opposite of what is expected—she's more active and craves more food as a result. Hagon has visited every restaurant in town to make his mate happy.

Upon arriving at the house, Rachel's grandmother found out that Carol has all elemental powers as well as one of healing and creating teleportation portals. The Queen can also feel the pain of any supernatural and immediately rush to their aid through teleporting. Rachel's grandmother immediately began to teach her how to use all these new powers.

Meanwhile, Grandma Helen was appointed to work as the kitchen supervisor at the Kings' residence. She has to provide the pregnant ladies with nutritious food, which makes Carol happy because she can taste a variety of different foods. Still, whenever she has cravings at night, she sends Hagon out to buy various snacks.

Unlike Carol, Rachel can't even go near food. She's five months pregnant, but she can't keep anything in her stomach. She's only living on soup, and Oliver is worried about her health very much. They have an appointment at the hospital for a second ultrasound today, but Rachel is already exhausted because of a vomiting fit. Oliver cleans her and dresses her up, carrying her to a car waiting outside.

Hagon is already sitting with Carol in the backseat because they have their first ultrasound appointment today. He is tired due to lack of sleep, but Carol is very energetic, almost like she wants to run to the hospital.

Oliver knows that Hagon doesn't have enough energy to drive, so he places Rachel in the passenger seat and rounds the car to sit in the driver's seat. Once they reach the hospital, both the couples wait in the VIP room for the gynecologist. Soon, a lady in her mid-50s appears. She is a very experienced and skilled supernatural gynecologist—only the best for the mates of the royal family.

After reviewing some old records, she asks the nurse to prepare the ultrasound. Carol is first asked to lie down in the bed, and she raises her top to reveal her small, round baby bump. The gynecologist applies some gel to the transducer and slowly moves it over the surface of Carol's stomach. She giggles at the tickling sensation as Hagon stands by her side, holding her hands.

The gynecologist shows Hagon and Carol their baby, then helps them hear the baby's heartbeat, which makes them incredibly happy. She then tells them that the future King is very healthy and growing perfectly.

Next, it's Rachel's turn. She also lies on the bed for the gynecologist to apply gel and move the transducer over her abdomen. Midway through the examination, she stops and starts checking through old records. Suddenly, the gynecologist asks Oliver and Rachel whether their previous doctor has told them anything, which makes them both worried about their baby. Oliver is even more worried than Rachel because he's already been fretting about her morning sickness and how her bump seems small for being five months along.

The doctor once again scans Rachel, then checks the records. "Why didn't they find it earlier?" she asks herself with a frown on her face. Rachel is almost is on the verge of crying.

"Please tell us what is wrong. Is there any problem with the baby?" Oliver asks.

"No. No problem. Actually, you have two babies in your belly—twins," the doctor says before finishing her scan. This news makes both Oliver and Rachel happy. Oliver's face is overflowing with pride, and Rachel can't even mask her smile.

Then, the doctor shows the ultrasound of the twin babies to the four patients. They also hear the heartbeats of both babies separately. While Carol won't be able to find out her baby's gender until the next scan, Oliver and Rachel can, and both are girls. One is a werewolf, and the other might be a witch. Oliver and Rachel are happy to learn more about their children.

All four go back home and convey the message to all family members. Everybody is happy to welcome three more members to their family.

Lexie doesn't show up after that. She may be planning for something big. Hagon is aware of this possibility, and he splits his King work with three Betas as he plans for the wedding. They take turns on the responsibilities and gather once a day to discuss what must be done and what has been done.

Everything is going smoothly, except Hagon grows increasingly tired. However, he is doing all these things for his mate happily and willingly.

It's been four months. Rachel gives birth to healthy twin girls, and Carol finds out that she is having a boy. It's not like she and Hagon thought differently since all the first heirs of Kings are usually boys, but they go through the ultrasound to confirm it. Carol still has two months to give birth, but she is still so active, even though her movements are restricted because of her big belly.

She makes Hagon make food runs still. She plays with Zane, Hallie, and Annie whenever Oliver is at work. Days go by fast, and soon, he has one more month until her due date.

However, today, she feels tired. She can't even get up from bed. This is the first time she's felt this tired in such a long time. She asks Grandma Helen to bring her food to the room, even though normally, she eats with all the family members in the dining hall.

For the rest of the day, she doesn't even leave her room. She also eats very little. When Hagon returns from work, Grandma Helen tells him about Carol's situation, and he sprints to the room to see his wife. He expects to see her all active again, but the sight that greets him makes him worry instead.

The active Carol he saw yesterday is not there. She is pale, and she doesn't even have the energy to lift her hands. As soon as she sees Hagon standing in the doorway frowning, she gestures for him to come closer. He approaches her, sitting on the corner of the bed very softly, not wanting to hurt her.

"Can you stay with me till I give birth?" she asks.

"I will, baby. I already handed over all my work to my Betas," he said.

"If something happens to me, will you take care of the baby? Don't even think of following me, ok?" she asks, demanding a promise. Hagon hesitates.

"I can't promise you that," he says.

"Why is that? Our baby will need at least one parent," Carol almost begs him.

"I'll try, baby. You need rest, and I won't allow anything to happen to you," he says, trying to distract her from negative thoughts.

He calls the doctor for a checkup, and she comes within half an hour. After completing all the needed checks, she tells them that the baby is arriving earlier than expected, and Carol might go into labor very soon.

This news terrifies Hagon, and he faints as soon as he hears it. Oliver, having escorted the doctor to the couple's room, lays his brother on the couch, and the doctor checks him too. She concludes that his fainting was because of stress and fatigue, so she gives Hagon an injection that induces sleep, knowing that it will take some time before Carol gives birth.

The doctor then also explains to Oliver all the symptoms that will manifest when Carol is ready to give birth and asks him to call her when they appear.

Hagon wakes after ten hours of sleep, and the moment he's awake, he goes into a frenzy, thinking that he missed his child's birth. But then, he sees Carol in bed, still with the baby bump, and he sighs in relief. Four hours later, Carol goes into labor, and after two hours of pain and suffering, she gives birth to their baby boy: one Ashton King. Carol is happy that she had made her own family, but Ashton's birth means more than that.

The future supernatural King has been born. All the supernatural beings in the kingdom felt the new prince's presence, and they send congratulatory gifts to the palace to show their happiness and acceptance of the new prince.

Ashton's first public appearance happens a little while later, on Carol and Hagon's first wedding anniversary. The couple hosts a party and invites all Alphas and coven leaders to show the new prince to these leaders.

Hagon can't be happier. Last year, he thought of taking his life, but now he has a loving wife and a cute little baby boy. His life can't be any better. That's when everything falls apart…

What happens?