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The baby bump was beginning to become noticeable, it only looked like a little muffin top, but it meant more than just food in my belly. Every morning I had grown accustomed to the swelling bump around my stomach and the occasional morning sickness that had came with it. Archer was amazing enough to wake up early in the morning to make sure I was okay, feed me and even bathe me because I felt too sick to do so. I wasn't sure why I felt so much morning sickness over a pup, but I wouldn't trade it for anything else.
Today would be the day Archer and I announced my pregnancy. Archer, being an Alpha could faintly smell that I was pregnant, and soon enough the rest of the pack and my family would know the gift that was growing inside me. We already planned how we were going to tell our family, we didn't know the gender, but we would want the family to know we were expecting.
I wore a plain black t-shirt dress to hide the little bump along with a light blue denim jacket and white converse shoes. Archer was matching with me, a black t-shirt, light blue denim jacket and black jeans with white converse. He was look handsome as always as he stepped out of the bathroom with his hair slightly damp with a gleaming smile on his perfect face.
My cheeks warmed up as his eyes roamed my body slowly and then met my eyes, bright eyes stared into mine before coming closer until he was only a few inches apart.
"Damn, you look beautiful," he whispered, his voice filled with love and a hint of lust as he pecked my forehead. I closed my eyes and savored his touch before I pressed out lips together. I felt him smile against my lips as his hands slowly crept up to roam across my growing belly, making butterflies erupt in my stomach.
"I can't wait for this little one to be born," he grinned, pulling back and stared at my belly in delight. Crescent yipped happily in my stomach.
'Venus is very excited too,' she murmured, her voice filling with delight as she watched Archer with her golden eyes peering through mine.
"Hey Crescent," he chuckled happily as his eyes met mine. Crescent barked as we watched Archer's eyes turn gold, Venus peering through. We let our wolves converse through the mind link before they retreated back in our minds, Crescent sighing happily at meeting her mate before Archer grabbed my hand and walked out of our bedroom with delight.
He couldn't wait to tell his family, he was sure that once his mother found out that we were expecting she would be overjoyed, but I wasn't so sure. I wasn't going to ruin his happiness. My family had arrived yesterday and instantly, they all came to give me a large hug before hugging Archer as well. I was glad they warmed up to him and excited to for him to finally see.
We were all going to have lunch in the backyard, the indoor pool was set up to a warm temperature, the fire was blazing for the food and the patio was ready to host our celebration. Everyone should be arriving soon as Archer and I got the boxes ready to announce the surprise. Both of us couldn't contain our excitement as we danced and kissed whilst we got everything ready.
"What happened when you guys were in Bali?" Elena asked as she cuddled up with Matthew who grinned.
"Well we all know that Archer got his sight back, so of course there was that and the complications came afterwards. You guys have all heard the story and we just did tourist-like things afterwards, nothing major," I told them and Elena beamed, her face noticeably brighter as her eyes zoned into the mark I gave Archer, I did the same, but with Matthew's mark which was on her shoulder
The lunch was in full swing, Jacob was having fun playing with my siblings, Kayley and Miles were chilling by the pool and occasionally talked to Eva who would walk up to them. The rest of the family was talking with us, Luna Lilly was quiet the whole time, sometimes putting her opinion into the conversation. It was obvious she wasn't fond of my family considering their dislike towards Archer at the start.
However, Archer's father was getting along with my father, and even talked to my mother. Archer and I were going to announce the pregnancy after lunch which was steak, potato and carrots. It wasn't too special, but it made me feel like more at home as my father and Archer's father were cooking it together.
"Did you do anything else?" Elena said, wiggling her eyebrows and I felt a heat rise to my cheeks. Obviously knowing what she was implying.
The entire table was bursting with laughter, all nodding, even Luna Lilly who was bright red. I chuckled nervously, my hand immediately going over my stomach. I glanced over to Archer who was bright red, his face filled with embarrassment and then met my eyes, which softened slightly.
'You okay?' he murmured through the mind-link, and I slowly nodded, feeling red all over.
"Did you bring us presents?" Timothy asked as he ran over to us, all wet and full of smiles from swimming around. His eyes lit up at his own questions as I nodded, knowing it was time to announce it. I was hoping to do it earlier, but I knew that if anyone asked for presents, it was time to give them.
"Yeah Timmy, I have great presents!" I beamed up at him, he did a little fist pump as his reaction as walked over to me, planting his face in my lap, very much excited.
"Yay! Presents!" he giggled, before going over to Archer. My heart was bursting at the sight of Archer placing Timmy on his lap and squished him into a very big hug, laughing as Timmy did. He would make a good father for sure.
"I'll go get the presents," Archer suddenly announced before removing an excited Timmy off his lap and walked back inside the house where we knew the boxes would be.
Timmy ran over to our mum, sitting himself on her lap as Johnny did to our dad, who giggled in surprise. Everyone started to become excited over the fact we brought over some presents, Kayley, Miles, Jacob and Eva walked over to us, excited for what we had to offer. Seeing them all together made me want to cry, we looked just like a big family and my heart swelled at the thought. We had our ups and downs, but we were getting stronger, a bond forming among st us and even though Luna Lilly was slightly bent through the bond, she would soon be apart of this big happy family. I could only hope.
"Here we are, we're doing the adults first so wait kids," Archer said as he came back with five brown boxes. One was for Luna Lilly and her husband, another for Elena and Miles, one for my mother and father, one for Jacob and another one for Kayley and Miles. My nerves for slightly on edge as he handed out a box to each pair, telling them not to open it until we say so. I was half excited, and half scared about their reactions. I wasn't sure if Luna Lilly and her husband would react the same way as my parents, Archer's parents were both strict to the Luna celebration and knew that a baby should be after the ceremony. But, I guess Archer and I don't follow those rules.
Archer grasped my hand tightly, both of us standing up as they waited for us to give the okay. I could feel his excitement and nervousness through the bond and I rubbed my fingers on the side of his hand in comfort. He squeezed my hand back and we both nodded with bright smiles. Before we knew it, everyone took the ribbon off the boxes and opened the lid. I inhaled a lot of air as everyone began to wonder what we had given them. My younger siblings peered inside the boxes as everyone went silent. Faces looked shocked and surprised as they took in our gift.
My grip on Archer's hand tightened as the fear settled in the pit of my stomach. Did they not expect this? Maybe they thought it was too soon? Or even their confused as to why we gave them gifts? I wasn't sure. But, as I glanced at Luna Lilly's face, I knew she was in disbelief.
We had given them baby items, a baby bottle, clothes, shoes and a necklace which had little baby feet as the charm. It wasn't much, but it was a subtle hint of what was too come. I couldn't tell if they were shocked as a good thing or as a bad thing. My mother slowly looked up to us, holding the little baby shoes in her hands, tears springing in the corner of her eyes as her mouth titled upwards.
"Are you?" she whispered slowly, her face written with disbelief and happiness. Soon enough, everyone glanced up at me, waiting for Archer or I to say something.
"Are you what mama?" Timmy asked with confusion as he peered into the box once more.
I stood dumbfounded, or shocked. I wasn't sure as they all stared at me. My grip on Archer's hand probably hurting him as I couldn't get my words right. I guess Archer sensed my shock and quickly went behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist, kissed my red cheek and rubbed my stomach.
"Yeah, we're having a baby," he confirmed it and my eyes snapped towards him, his face gleamed with pride and excitement and I felt my heart twist at the sight. He didn't seem to care for their reaction, he cared that we were having a baby. That was enough for the both of us.
"Oh my god, wait- goddess. Holy chicken salad! You're pregnant!" Kayley suddenly erupted in hysterics as she began to shake and bounce in her seat. Everyone's eyes suddenly snapped to an excited Kayley who ran up to me and engulfed me into a large bear hug, taking both Archer and I by surprise as she squealed in pure happiness.
I guess that's when people seemed to snap out of their trance and roar with delight. My mother and father quickly stood up and took Kayley's place, giving me a large hug with tears in their eyes.
"Congratulations baby!," my mother cried out as she wrapped her arms around Archer and I. My dad did the same and patted Archer on the back. My heart filling with warmth as the excitement replaced my fear.
Elena was next and rubbed my stomach slowly, her eyes filled with delight as she squealed, giving Matthew a heart attack as she attacked me with a bear hug.
"Holy cow! I'm going to be an aunt! Matthew we should be next, but not right now okay?" she babbled on and Matthew's face turned beetroot and chuckled nervously.
"I'm going to be an aunt too? That's weird, I'm eleven," Eva said with confusion, but gave me a hug anyway, her face coming into contact with my stomach and gave it a small pat. She gave me a grin and I ruffled her hair before Timmy came up to me, pointed at my stomach and said.
"You ate a baby?" he questioned slowly, poking my stomach making Archer bellow out in laughter behind me. The rest of the family laughed with him as my cheeks heated up.
"No Timmy, I didn't eat a baby," I told him reassuringly, his face scrunched up with confusion.
"How did a baby get there then?" he said, poking my stomach again making me laugh.
"A fairy comes in and puts it there when you want one," Archer chuckled to him and Timmy nodded, his face brightening up with happiness as he gave a toothy grin.
"That's weird, but okay. I'm happy for you," he replied back and gave me a hug, my heart warming up to a thousand degrees. Archer wrapped an arm around my shoulder, chuckling in my ear as his happiness flowed through me. He was happy and I was happy. Everyone I guess was happy.
"Congratulations brother, a little baby for the entire family," Jacob said, giving Archer a brotherly hug before hugging me.
"Thank you for changing him for the better," he whispered in my ear, I felt my smile grow bigger at his words.
"No problem," I beamed before he retreated back to his seat.
Before I knew it, my eyes wondered over to where Luna Lilly and her husband sat. But alas, only Archer's father could be found, her seat empty and I felt my heart sink. Archer's father gave me a reassuring nod before walking up to us. Archer immediately stiffened next to me as his gaze also wandered to where his mother sat.
"Don't worry about your mother son. Congratulations Irene. I am very happy for both of you," Archer's father grinned, easing Archer and I as we realized we got his approval.
"Thank you father," Archer replied with pride, bringing me closer to him.
I felt happy at that very moment, but even so, I only wished Luna Lilly would approve of my pregnancy too.