(Alnitak)

As much as I would have loved to be the one to impregnate her. Min and I only fucked and released in her pretty mouth.

Both of us raise our hands in defence and vigorously shake our heads, terrified of angering her.

She has just saved the world, ended a war and as soon as she wakes up she is learning of an unplanned pregnancy.

She scowls at us, eyes narrowing.

I can truly understand her state of mind.

"Min and I didn’t release inside. They did." I throw my older brothers under the bus.

Saiph and Alnilam glare at me and I shrug my shoulders, spreading my hands.

Creases on her forehead don’t melt away as she focuses her annoyed glance on Saiph and Alnilam. Both share sheepish glances with her.

"It was me. I was the last one to do it," Rigel takes responsibility, placing a kiss on her neck. He is holding her by the waist, his hands tenderly holding her belly.

We all know Amaia can blast us all except Rigel. No matter what he does, Amaia always gives him a pass.

As expected, Amaia visibly mellows down. The ridges on her forehead disappear. She settles into his hold, tilting her neck so he can continue to kiss her.

All of us finally relax and let out heavy breaths. Rigel has taken one for us.

"It’s very sudden," she slowly says. "I guess I am just overwhelmed."

"We understand. No one is going to push you for this decision. Take your time," Alnilam gently tells her, taking her hand in his and pressing it.

We nod in agreement with our brother.

We stay with her, letting her deal with her emotions. She cries for a while and we help her navigate all these emotions she is feeling. I cry alongside her. All of us have lost so much and now that we have been blessed with this news, everyone is reacting differently to it.

Amaia finally smiles. Her eyes dip towards her belly, held by Rigel.

"...I wasn’t expecting this but if I have learnt anything in my life, we can’t fight against fate. This is fate." She places her hands above Rigel’s and presses in.

"Come guys. It’s our baby. It’s our moment," Amaia happily chokes out.

We don’t need to be told twice. Carefully we gather around her.

"Me, I am going to put my head on her belly first." I jump forward, making others shake their heads.

"Be careful," Rigel warns, ever so protective of her.

Carefully, I lay down holding her waist and placing my head on her belly.

An unimaginable relief weaves through me and I place a kiss on her belly.

"It’s going to be a boy. A very naughty one, just like me," I mischievously say, lifting my head. Amaia is watching me with a warm smile, her hands resting on my face.

"I can imagine that."

"I want a baby girl who looks just like you," Rigel wishes.

"A boy and a girl," Saiph gives his own opinion.

"Two twin girls," Alnilam says with a shrug of his shoulders. He is a big softie inside.

"Two boys and a girl is my prediction." Mintaka winks.

"How about five boys. Each one to look like one of you." I place a loving kiss on her belly hearing her words and pout.

"If only."

Amaia lovingly smiles at me. "That time will come too."

"We’re going to create an army of our own tiny versions," Saiph jests making all of us laugh.

"So needy, all of you are." Amaia opens her arms inviting all of us in. Carefully everyone settles around her, in her bed.

"We are going to need a larger bed if all of us are going to sleep here," Alnilam comments, his fingers grazing her hair in soft strokes.

"I am ordering one today," Saiph lazily answers, closing his eyes.

I remain on her belly, my own eyes drooping because of how tired I am. The battle has tired us out.

"Sleep, all of you. Once you wake up we are going to tell our parents the good news," Amaia murmurs to us.

All of us have been exhausted and now that every obstacle in our way has been cleared, the enemy is dead and we are in our happy place, I fall asleep like a baby.

When we wake up, a sentinel brings us a message from our father. He is back and is requesting our company for a family dinner.

"Let’s do this," Amaia gladly says. We take baths and get ready. Min bathes Amaia while I select a black and red gown for her, which complements her beautiful hair.

Alnilam braids her hair, letting one of his strands intermingle with hers again. Saiph ties them down with his handkerchief while Rigel brings a red rose and adorns her hair with it.

This way she is carrying a piece of us all with her. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

We exit her room, all of us donning our special royal attire. The heads turn as we pass, sentinels and helpers bow and gush.

"I am nervous," Amaia confesses, making Rigel squeeze her hand.

"It’s going to be fine. They will be thrilled."

We arrive outside the dining hall and the doors are pushed open for us.

We enter, together.

Inside, the table has been laid and everyone we love and care about is present. Our father is the epitome of perfection as usual, sitting in the head chair. King Hathial Kane and King Xamian sit beside him on both his left and right sides. Mom Adrnia is next to her mate. Aziel and Meissa are sitting alongside King Xamian.

Their faces light up seeing us and everyone leaves their seats.

"Welcome. So happy you guys could join us." Father spreads his arms. Mom comes forward and embraces Amaia.

"How are you feeling?"

She respectfully nods. "I am good."

Others politely smile. Meissa’s eyes light up, seeing us and I can see she genuinely cares.

Having a sister is going to take a while to get used to but it will be a positive experience for us.

She rushes forward and with permission hugs all of us turn by turn.

"You guys look perfect together."

"Thank you, Meissa. And congratulations on finding your mate," Alnilam gently holds her. She blushes at his words, hiding her face in her hands.

Laughter erupts at her action. Aziel comes to hold her. Amaia has a hearty conversation with her.

Amidst these happy moments, we settle down to begin this feast and share the happy news with our family.

And Saiph finally announces, "We have news to share as well."