Sold To The Alphas I Hate-Chapter 320: Round Belly

Eira’s POV

Kael and Raven had gone downstairs after getting ready, while I went to take a bath. Coming out of the bathroom, I stood in front of the mirror, wrapped in a towel.

I had a relaxing sleep last night in Kael’s arms. These days, Raven rarely woke up in pain, so Kael preferred to sleep by my side as Raven didn’t need him.

I felt comfortable and familiar with him, so when he said he loved me, I felt the same. I didn’t say it for the sake of it. It came straight from my heart.

I admit there was still bitterness inside me, but the sweetness I was experiencing was helping me suppress it, or rather, slowly get over it.

He was the father of my babies.

As I thought about the babies, my gaze moved to my belly, which had grown a little from being entirely flat.

I removed the towel and looked at my slightly rounded belly in the mirror.

So this is how it looks in the early stage of pregnancy. Slowly, it will get bigger.

Back then, when I got to know I was pregnant, my belly was already bigger than this. I never got to see myself like this. I could only feel it with my hands in that always dimly lit room, and whatever little view I could get by lowering my head.

This time, I was going to see it every day and experience it.

I was so lost in my own world with my baby that I didn’t realise someone had entered the room and was already standing behind me.

Kael.

His hand settled over mine, which was resting on my belly.

Startled, I looked at him through the mirror. His chin rested on my shoulder, his cheek gently brushing against mine as he said, "Our baby is growing well."

I hummed and then realised my state in the reflection. Naked.

I slowly moved my hand, trying to cover myself, though I wasn’t even sure what I was trying to hide.

His other hand caught mine, stopping me. "Not like I haven’t seen you naked."

I gave up because he was right. Still, seeing myself like this while he watched me felt a little embarrassing.

"You look beautiful with this small round belly. I can’t wait for it to grow more."

I hummed, wishing to see it grow as well.

"We will have to buy maternity clothes for you," he said. "We will do it soon."

I hummed again, delighted to hear that.

"I need to get ready," I told him.

He let me go, as we had to leave for the council meeting. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen there regarding Raven, but I would follow the instructions they had given me so I wouldn’t become a nuisance. It was about Raven, after all.

All I wanted was for him to be back with us, safe and sound.

After breakfast, all of us left for the council. The last time I had been there, I hated that place. It felt like I was standing in some evil ground, under the evil gazes of everyone present. Not to forget how I had killed someone right there. I truly didn’t wish to step foot there again, but I had to for Raven’s sake.

Everything was discussed beforehand, and each of us was given instructions. I wasn’t sure what Kael had told Raven or what he had instructed him about, but I trusted that Kael would take care of him.

This time, the security team joined us. From what I understood from their conversation, it was the special commando team that worked under Lucian. Many vehicles rode before and after us on the road.

Previously, there had been no need for this. But this time, it made me wonder if something big was going to happen. The people coming for Raven... were they so powerful? Would they cause such huge trouble that Kael and the others had to be this careful?

After about an hour, we finally reached the council as our entourage entered the vast premises of the council estate.

This time, I saw that the other party had also brought people, just like us. Maybe they were just as wary of us as we were of them.

Kael, Jason, and Roman stepped out of the car they were sitting in with Raven. Lucian, Rafe, and I were instructed to stay inside our car. Kael didn’t want me there, and he had to keep Lucian and Rafe to guard me. Yet he also wasn’t willing to leave me at home. As if having me close was the only way he could be assured I was safe.

Kael came to our car and said to me, "Stay inside."

I nodded like an obedient girl, my eyes already searching for Raven.

Jason was carrying him. He brought Raven to my window. I reached out to caress his cheek. "Mommy will wait here for you."

He nodded lightly, while Jason told me, "We will be back soon."

I hummed, and they turned to leave. My gaze followed Raven as he was taken away from me, as if a piece of my heart was being torn away.

This feeling didn’t feel right.

I hoped everything would be alright.

Lucian and Rafe got back into the car once the others were out of sight. Both of them sat on either side of me, trapping me between the two.

"The car is big enough for you two to sit anywhere else," I frowned.

"Stop throwing tantrums, Caldwell," Rafe countered and made himself comfortable anyway.

This bloodsucker was useless, so I looked at Lucian instead.

"You will be more comfortable between us," Lucian said as he pressed a button and rolled up the windows. The glass was dark-tinted so no one outside could see us... see me.

"If you get bored, let us know," Rafe turned to look at me, his tone suggestive. "We have some good tricks up our sleeves to keep you entertained."

Before I could respond, I heard Lucian say, "We will make sure you enjoy and ask for more."

I looked at Lucian. His eyes truly carried the intentions his words implied.

This bastard was always on a high dose of testosterone and seemed ready to get horny at any moment. He was dangerous. His words couldn’t be taken lightly.

I was stuck between a bloodsucker and a horny wolf.

I let out a helpless sigh and leaned back in my seat silently.