Asher's Beloved

Chapter 26

I smile gratefully and thank them both, standing to leave with Sage when the receptionist comes in to remind Doctor Ilias about his next appointment. After ensuring that my medicines will be sent to me by today I walk back to my room, telling Sage that I would like to rest before Asher comes back. She makes me promise to tell her all about it and I nod with a laugh.

Closing the door, I lean against it for a moment with a heavy sigh. Taking my phone out, I call my mom to tell her the news. I need to talk to her, wanting her advice and comfort. Lying down on the bed, I hear the bell ring before she picks up.

"Hi, honey! How are you?" I smile when her familiar voice greets me.

"Hi, mom. I'm good, I have news actually."

"You're pregnant?" She asks hopefully and I laugh out loud, she has been wanting grandchildren ever since she found out Asher and I are mates.

"Yes. I'm two weeks along." I confirm, hearing her squeal loudly and tell dad.

"Congratulations, baby!" Mom yells and dad does the same but also adds that if Asher doesn't take care of me properly, he'll kill him.

"Thank you both!" I grin before turning serious. "I'm kind of scared. It'll be a two or three-month pregnancy."

"I was the same with all of you kids. Don't worry honey, your body will adapt to facilitate the baby. They grow quite fast so make sure you eat a lot throughout the day and rest as much as you can!" Mom advises, her motherly tone making me homesick.

"I will. Can you visit too, please?" I ask, knowing Asher won't let me travel or teleport once he finds out.

"Of course, darling. You don't have to ask." She soothes, dad piping in saying that he wants to see me too. "You'll be just fine, don't stress yourself at all okay? It's not good for the baby."

"I won't, promise." I mumble, looking up when Vito knocks and enters the room.

"Asher's here." He smiles before leaving when I nod. I had told him to let me know the second Asher returns.

"Okay, Asher is back and I need to go and tell him. I'll talk to you both later, love you!" I hear them say goodbye, letting me know that they'll visit as soon as they can.

Hanging up, I put on my shoes and exit the room with the "file." Vito and Corbin follow me towards his office and take their positions outside when we reach the door. I knock before peeking in, seeing him sitting on the couch without his suit jacket and a loosened tie around his neck.

"Hey, Asher? I need your signatures on this." I walk up to him and pass the file over.

"Sure, angel." He mutters, closing a folder before taking it from me. 

I take a seat on the couch beside him, butterflies fluttering in my tummy in excitement. Grabbing the pen from behind his ear, he opens it up and begins to read. Immediately, I see a confused frown grace his lips, making me smile widely. My breath hitches in anticipation and I can barely sit still.

"Why would somebody want me to approve of baby..." He trails off before turning to me with wide eyes.

When they flicker down to my stomach and meet mine again, I nod with a laugh. "You're going to be a dad, Ash!"

He's speechless for a few moments before he turns to me fully, holding my hands in his. "Really?! We're going to be parents?!"

"Yes!" I smile, showing him the pregnancy stick with the two lines. "I also went to Doctor Ilias who confirmed my pregnancy."

In an instant, I'm swept up as he twirls me around in his arms. Squealing, I wrap my arms around him and laugh as he yells in joy. Setting me back on the ground, he captures my lips in a sweet kiss that conveys just how happy he is.

"I love you so much." He mumbles between kisses, cupping my face.

"I love you too." I smile, wrapping my arms around his neck.

"I'm terrified but so excited." He laughs, running a hand through his hair.

"I know, I'm really scared because of how short it will be." I breathe, feeling him rub my back.

He kisses the crown of my head and pulls me down on the couch, making me sit on his lap. "Don't worry about anything, you and our baby will be just fine. Let me take care of everything else."

He lays me down, pushing up my sweater and rubbing my belly that shows no signs of a pregnancy yet. He peppers kisses to my skin, murmuring promises about how he's going to take such good care of me and our child. I run my fingers through his hair as I listen to him talk and vow to keep us both happy and safe.

"I want to be there for every appointment and every ultrasound." He states, a protective glint in his chocolate brown eyes. "I don't care if I'm in a meeting or travelling somewhere, whenever you need me I'll be there for you."

I tear up a little, cupping his face as I kiss him slowly. "Even if it's just test results?"

He nips my jawline playfully as I giggle. "Everything, baby. I mean it, I'll be right there holding your hand through it all."

"Thank you. I'm so lucky to have you as my mate." I whisper, staring into his eyes lovingly.

"I'm just taking care of my beloved and child, you both deserve the world." He murmurs lowly before pulling me into his side.

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