(Amaia)

That’s not the news I had anticipated at all on waking up.

Pregnant??? Just like that.

I had dreamt of spending a peaceful time with my mates, not end up pregnant so suddenly.

Children are a lot of responsibility and I have no clue how to raise them.

Even though they said, they will accept any decision I make. Their sad, puppy eyes told me a different story.

They wanted this child. They desperately needed a hope and this child could be it.

Given the situation and how the pregnancy came to be, I couldn’t blame any of them, especially Saiph.

It was fate and this child could be a new beginning in our lives.

With my mates at my side, I could accomplish anything. We will raise this child together.

We arrived in the dining hall and I learnt that Aziel had found his mate in Meissa.

Heartily, I hugged them both. "I am so happy for you guys. You deserve the best."

They had been through so much abuse and I prayed they would find solace in each other.

I hold Meissa’s hands. She is genuinely shy. "I always wanted a sister and these brutes can do with a sister too." I gestured towards my mates with my head. She giggles. "So welcome to the family."

I desperately needed a female companion amidst all this testosterone.

With cheerful smiles and congratulations, all of us settle down.

Saiph begins. "We have news to share as well."

All eyes trail on him. I feel my cheeks blushing. I didn’t think I would be feeling shy but I am.

"Amaia is pregnant," he announced to everyone in the dining hall and it erupted with joy.

Queen Adrnia is the first one to hug me with an ear-to-ear grin on her face. Happiness and warmth exude from her very pores.

"Oh goddess, what a blessing. I am so happy." She hugged me tight. "I am going to become a grandmother," she gushes.

"You are," I warmly answer.

Men congratulate each other. The two kings take turns to respectfully greet me. They are going to be grandfathers. While my father seeks permission and hugs me.

His arms tremble and I can sense he is hardly holding back his tears.

"Congratulations, Amaia," he whispers, placing a kiss on my head.

A solace I find in his embrace. Closing my eyes I let him hold me for a while. Aziel’s comforting arms wrap themselves around me.

"I am going to become a cool uncle," he grins and I hold my family to myself. If only Mom were here too.

Meissa steps forward. "And I will have double relations with the baby." Her innocent face has blossomed with the happiness she is experiencing.

"Yes, you will."

Finally, we all settle down.

King Orion picks up his chalice. "A toast."

Everyone follows. Min hands me a glass of orange juice.

"I have a lot to share but first a toast to the happiness of our children and grandchildren on the way." He raises his glass. Everyone follows and takes sips.

Placing the glass down, he faces his sons. "First of all, we are going to hold the marking ceremony so all of you can take oaths and make your relationship official. Aziel and Meissa can join too," he offers. No one has any objections and it passes in agreement that we will have our official marking ceremony which is like a wedding in the supernatural world.

"Secondly, we have decided to take the former State of Istrale under our states. It will still be a State in its own right but will follow our rulings." Quietly, we listen. "Since Meissa is now mated to Aziel and wishes to live in Saratopia with him." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

He shares a glance with Meissa and she offers him a smile with a nod of her head.

"Alnilam being the eldest, is now the new ruler and he preserves the right to change the name of the state."

I pass a glance with my mate and he is sitting quietly, holding a solemn expression. I can imagine the thoughts going through his mind.

"Palinvine!" He quietly says. "Meaning friends to all." His gaze finds me and I know what he is thinking, he doesn’t want to part with me.

"We will figure it out," I calmly tell him through the mindlink.

Everyone agrees with the name and decision.

King Orion offers his son a warm smile. His gaze shifts from Alnilam to Saiph.

"I am proudly announcing my elder son, Saiph as the crown prince of Orion."

"Yahh!" Cheers follow his announcement and Saiph offers a nod of gratitude, accepting the title.

"Aziel will be the crown prince of Saratopia. I am thinking of retiring soon so my son can take over." My father proudly places his arm around Aziel, and both of them beam.

"Congratulations!" We all chorus. My heart swells with love and pride. My brother deserves this and he is going to be a just ruler.

It’s then that King Hathial Kane clears his throat and faces Rigel. My mate goes stiff.

"I would have loved to make an announcement too but I feel like Rigel and I need to have a conversation before we can do that. Will you be open to having a small visit to Fudaria with your mom and me?" he expectantly asks, eyes holding nothing but love for his son.

The hall goes extremely quiet. We all know Rigel is unpredictable and he hates sudden changes.

Reaching forward I grab his hand and give it a gentle squeeze.

"I am here, alright. We are never parting. I will always be here," I assure him and find his body relaxing.

He raises his head and glances in his father’s direction.

"I can do that. But I would like the ceremony to be held in Orion. I wish to do it together with my brothers."

Hathial Kane bunches his lips in understanding, his eyes sparkle.

"Whatever you need, my son."