Chapter 194
“It is confirmed,” The Royal physician announced, bowing low. “Princess Lyra is with child.”
The hall erupted into hearty cheers. Congratulatory messages poured in from all over from the royal families and gathered nobles. The council members gave approving nods. And Dimitri? He was ecstatic. Beaming from ear to ear. One rarely saw the man crack a smile, but at the news of being a grandfather, he couldn’t help but grin and laugh heartily. Soon, he was planning a feast, and the whole palace was bustling with energy.
The pregnancy was taking a toll on Lyra. She mentioned it was completely different from her previous experience with morning sickness dealing with her terribly. Her movements were trackable. If she wasn’t in bed, she was in the restroom. She couldn’t use her powers because they had channeled to the child in her womb, forming a protective orb. She was weak, too weak in fact, she reminded me of the old Lyra.
She would complain about how helpless she felt. She didn’t like that she would have to depend on me for protection, even though I had to make it a daily reminder to let her know that protecting her and our baby was my sole responsibility.
As soon as I pushed the door to our bedroom open, she turned her attention from her phone to the door. Did I mention she was obsessed with making the perfect nursery and had this plan of having every moment of her pregnancy journey documented?
“You took too long,” She sat up, placing the phone on the bedside stool while I approached.
“Forgive me, my love. So many people were extending their heartfelt congratulations, and I couldn’t just walk out.” I smiled, pulling her up to hug her. She placed her head on my chest, and I couldn’t help the feeling of content that washed over me.
“What do you think about a party?” I asked, inhaling her scent.
“Urgh, I don’t think I have the strength for that. You know that,” She pouted, lifting her head to look at me. “Besides, I honestly would have preferred to have the first trimester phase over before the announcement.” She frowned slightly.
“You’re worried,” I held her hand and guided her to the bed, making her sit on my lap.
She kept quiet for a while, staring at my face. “I keep having a bad feeling. I don’t know if it’s paranoia or me, overthinking things. But I keep feeling as though there is danger lurking around.” She bit her lip, then shook her head and looked down at her hands.
“I don’t know. Maybe I’m feeling this way because Liora says our pup is very strong and is feeding off energy, so she’s channeling my powers to him. And I kind of feel human. I haven’t this way in a long time,” She added in a low voice and looked up at me.
A smile tugged at the corner of my lips. “Him?” I asked. She blushed and looked away from me.
“You said him. We’re expecting a boy,” The thought of having an heir filled me with so much joy.
“You’re amazing, Lyra,” I murmured, pulling her close. “Everything is going to be perfectly fine. Let Liora handle taking care of our pup from in there. And you focus on your health so both of you can be safe. I’m here, babe. Always,” I kissed her reassuringly. Our tongues danced, gliding against each other delightfully, then the kiss deepened with my desires taking root from the intensity of our feelings that had grown these past months when we vacationed together.
“I want you,” She gasped the moment she tore her lips from mine and met my gaze. I was already hot and ready for her.
“I don’t want to hurt you or the pup,” I growled.
“I can take it,” She spoke breathlessly against my lips and moved to straddle my hips. A low growl escaped my lips the moment I felt her soft, tender flesh dripping, achingly wet for me.
“Gods, Lyra,” I growled. My eyes darkened in desire as she tore off my shirt and fumbled with my zipper.
“I need you, now,” She released a breathy moan the moment I filled her insides, stretching her until she could accommodate me and move.
“Oh, Ryker,” She moaned again, her eyes rolled back in pleasure.
We moved in sync, dancing to a rhythm as old as time, with Lyra constantly moaning. Her desire was off the charts, but it’s been off since the pregnancy. He craved my dick everytime and riding me seemed to be her new favorite position. And I can tell you that I absolutely love it. Even when I thought I knew she was coming for me, she was always full of surprises.
We were still so deep in our own world of pleasure when a knock on the door pierced through. I had sensed the presence of the third party outside the door, lingering. They were probably contemplating whether they should leave or stay and had finally decided.
My jaw clenched tightly when I noticed Lyra reduce her pace on my dick. She was going to climb off, hell no. So, I gripped her waist a little tighter and slid in, thrusting while she followed my movement. Initially, she bit her lips to stiffen the moan, but she couldn’t stop them. Not when I knew her body inside, out.
Her moans were increasingly loud. I smiled. The party out there still lingered, and after a while, knocked again and spoke.
“Alpha King, Luna. King Dimitri wants to hold a mini celebration for his grandson and has it scheduled for tonight. He requests you both join him.”
I didn’t respond; I increased my thrust, targeting Lyra’s G-spot, inciting a louder moan from her. The messenger scurried away afterwards.
Some hours later, we were seated side by side in one of the halls in the palace with bright lights from chandeliers casting a soft golden glow across the grand hall. There was nothing mini about the celebration.
I was occasionally occupied with nobles who came to discuss pack and kingdom matters, trying to form alliances using this auspicious occasion. Occasionally, I would feel Lyra’s fingers digging into my palm underneath the table whenever she felt some discomfort, and I would turn to have a look at her and ask about her needs.
“Perhaps you’d want to take a breather. I’ll come with you,” I whispered close enough for only her to hear. My gaze rested on my mark, standing proudly on her neck.
She smiled and turned to face me. Our lips were almost touching due to how close I was to her initially. “Wouldn’t that make me look needy in front of the nobles?”
“I don’t care what they think,” I replied, staring into her eyes. She wasn’t wearing any makeup, and yet she was by far the prettiest woman in here by a mile. “You look beautiful,” I murmured, noticing how heat crept up her cheeks.
“You flatter me.” She looked down only to have he rgaze land on my lips.
“Let me kiss you for a bit,” I said to her. My voice sounded slightly hoarse from desire. She was so desirable. To think we had just been intimate a few hours before we got to the party. I claimed her lips before she could protest, forgetting everything and everyone. Not even the blasted nobles lurking around me.
“Ryker,” She gasped. Her eyes were glowing as she stared into my eyes.
“I love you,” I whispered, gently pulling her up.