Violette POV
My mind raced around constantly.. Iâve even tried to pinch myself on several occasions to see if maybe I was sleeping and this was all a dream.. but I never woke.
Viktorâs eyes glaze over and the door opens.
âGood afternoon,â Beatrice says. She had a smile on her face as if she was trying her best to contain her excitement.. and even if Iâm still upset, from her lying to me.. she was right.
âGood afternoon, Beatrice,â Viktor said. I didnât look at her as I held my hands tightly in my lap.
âJust coming to check and then I will be out of your hair.â She said. She walked over to me and I finally looked up at her.
âIâm sorry.. Violette. I know youâre very upset with me but I was.. I was only trying to do the best for you. For you both.â She said. I let out a huff as I stood up and wrapped my arms around her.
âIâm sorry, too,â I said softly. She held me tightly.
âYou have nothing to be sorry for. You werenât lying, and you had every right to be angry with me..â she said. She sniffled as I pulled away.
âNow, Iâve been dying to see it. Please, may I see your mark?â She asked. I moved my hair from covering it and she gasped.
âIs this real life?â She asked. I let out a giggle.
âYes, Beatrice. Believe me, Iâve tried waking myself thinking it is all a dream.. but I never wake.â I said. She laughed and nodded.
âIâve tried doing the same.â She said.
âOkay, I just need you to lay down and pull up your gown. I need to examine your belly.â She said softly. I lay down like she asked and lifted my gown. Viktor sat beside me and grabbed my hand.
She felt around on my belly for a few moments but never said a word. I still donât truly believe Iâm pregnant.. but I guess after this we will know.
âHave you had any bleeding?â She asked. I shook my head.
âNo bleeding. No pain.â I said. She smiled at that.
âAlright, now I just need to listen.â She said. She pulled out something Iâd never seen before and plugged it into her ears, then held a cold circular thing against my lower belly. She moved it around some before stopping and gasping.
âIâve found it.. I found the heartbeat.â She said. My eyes widened and I looked at Viktor.
âMay I hear it?â I asked. She took the plugs out of her ears and gave them to me. At first, I didnât hear anything.. and then I heard the faintest.. fastest beating sound.
I gripped Viktorâs hand tightly as I listened.. I couldnât believe it..
âAre you certain?â I asked one last time just to be sure.
âYes.â She said with a smile. I listened for a few more moments before pulling the plugs out and handing them to Viktor.
He put them to his ears and listened.
âWhy is it so fast?â He asked.
âIt is normal. Do not fret. Because it is small, the b***d pumps quicker to help it grow.â She said. A smile appeared on his face.
âWe have a pup..â he said. My eyes filled with tears but I quickly pushed them back.
âI already have a set of herbs you need to take daily to ensure the optimal health of you and the pup. But so far everything seems to be perfectly normal.â She said. Viktorâs handed her back the earpieces and sighed.
âI cannot believe it.â He said softly.
âA mate and a pup..â I said.
âHow far, do you think?â Viktor asked Beatrice.
âItâs hard to tell.. but I would say about a month in Wolf pregnancy time. Since the last time her heat was here.â She said.
âI must release you from being my slave.â He said. My heart quickened at the thought.
âReally?â I asked.
âI.. shouldâve already had it done. I cannot keep my mate as my slave.â He said.
âThat will only be more proof that Iâm alive and my Father..â he cut me off.
âYour Father will not get the chance to touch you. You will be with me at all times.. Iâm already coming up with a plan. So.. do not worry.â He said. He helped me sit up and pulled me into his arms.
âI should probably take my leave.. it would seem you two have much to discuss,â Beatrice said.
âThank you.. Beatrice.â I said softly.
âNo need to thank me. Call for me if either of you needs anything.â She said.
âYou may go now, Beatrice,â Viktor said. Beatrice bowed her head before turning around and leaving.
âIs it real enough for you now?â Viktor asked. I nodded.
âIâm really pregnant..â I said.
âYou really are.â
âWhat do we do now?â I asked.
âWell.. you could begin thinking of a nursery.. but you have a few months before the pup arrives, so there is no rush.â He said. He cupped my face and kissed my forehead.
âSoon I will announce your release, and.. if itâs alright with you, Iâd like to announce that youâre my mate as well..â he said.
âThat will surely infuriate a lot of people,â I said. He shrugged his shoulders.
âLet them be angry. I do not care. I want the world to know youâre mine.. you belong to me.â He said.
âDo as you wish. I will be standing by you for it all.â I said softly. He smiled and wrapped his arms around me and took a deep breath.
âWould you like to bathe? Eat? Maybe take Snowball for a ride?â He asked.
âA bath would be nice.. would you read to me?â I asked. He smiled.
âOf course.â He said. He helped me stand and his eyes glazed over. Not soon after, Loren and Enzo carried in my bath and began filling it.
âI will call for someone to bathe you.â He said. I put my hand on his and spoke.
âWill you call for Lillian and Sylvia?â I asked. He nodded.
âI will.â
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