Emery
“I’m pregnant.”I heard metalware clanging with the ceramic plates, and I looked as everyone looked at Amelia with shock.
I thought those exact words would be coming straight from my mouth, but they didn’t. It was from Amelia’s.
She looked at us with teary eyes and turned to Kairo. “You’re going to be a father, babe.” She said while making her way to him and hugging his frozen stature. His eyes were blank, and he looked ahead on an empty space.
Everyone was still silent. I was expecting to hear a “Congratulations,” but we were met with deafening silence. She moved away from Kairo and started speaking once again.
“I know that this may come as a surprise to all of you, and I honestly thought that I could hide it a little bit more. But, I thought it would be best for all of you to know since you’re all Kairo’s dear friends and family.”
<EmeryI held the letter that my mom gave me and placed it back in the envelope. I wiped my eyes dry and decided that I didn’t want to waste any more tears. I don’t want to prolong this anymore. I looked around my room with a determined look on my face and fetched a worn-out backpack from the back of my closet. I stuffed as many clothes that I could in the big backpack, making sure that my mom’s clothes were included.I pulled out my phone and typed in the location that was written on the letter.“#1614, Brittia Street, Kvenland Village”It was 16 hours away if I traveled by train. I can make it there tomorrow evening if I move now. I pulled out my piggy bank and the birthday gifts I received from the pack elders. I counted the money. Hmm, this should be enough for a 2-day trip.I stealthily moved out of the house, making sure not to leave any trace. I looked once more at the house that I called home f
KairoIt’s Emery’s birthday today. I don’t exactly know why but her birthday stuck to me when I read it in her records. I was actually the one who reminded my mom, but I didn’t know that she would plan a whole party for the event.I was in the dining room with the other attendants, and we were waiting for Emery to come down. Amelia was beside me, rambling on and on about a topic that I didn’t care about, but I paid her no attention. For some reason, I was feeling nervous. I feel like something’s going to happen today. I just don’t know whether it’d be good or bad.My thoughts were interrupted when I saw a beautiful figure coming inside the room. The noise suddenly became muffled, and all I could see was her. She was wearing an emerald mermaid-cut dress that hugged all of her curves. The color of the dress even matched the color of her eyes, making them pop in the room’s lighting. She was like an ange
EmeryWe stared at each other, both with wide eyes. Fuck, I didn’t mean to say that. I covered my mouth and turned away quickly. I attempted to leave because I didn’t want to explain anything yet, but my father held onto my arm.“What did you just say?” He looked at me, perplexed. “Am I hearing right? Did you just say…. baby? Then, why…. why are you here?”I looked at him with tears in my eyes. I was so tired. I’ve been enduring the pain all alone these past few days. I broke down in front of the man that hasn’t seen me for more than ten years. He looked at me, worried, and placed my head onto his shoulder. I sobbed into his shoulder, my breathing becoming ragged. He held me, and I hadn’t felt this warmth in such a long time. Was this what it’s like to have a family?“What’s wrong with my baby girl? Is it me? Come, I’m sorry. I’m sorry.”
EmeryI was lying in bed thinking how bizarre this day had been. I met my father, and I thought we wouldn't even be able to talk to each other, much more explain both of our situations to each other.I thought back to what he said had earlier,“You might just be carrying the strongest infant in the entire world.” I was amazed but was not surprised. Alpha Kairo has always been superior in every aspect, and his genes will most definitely come through in this child. I thought that I wouldn’t be able to contribute anything to this child’s strength, but I might have just given him one of the most dangerous genes in the world.I sighed. This was a blessing and a curse at the same time. I’m happy because the child will grow up to be able to protect oneself, but I’m also worried about the malicious intentions that other people have towards Lycans.Speaking off, am I really half-Lycan? Why have I
Emery3 months laterWe have pushed through with training every day, and my father told me that I was improving immensely at an accelerated speed. I stood in front of the mirror and saw the improvements in my body. My arms were more toned, my legs were definitely much stronger than before, and my jawline even got sharper. I also looked at my toned chest down to my abdomen. My upper abs were more developed, but there was a slight bump on my lower abdomen.I smiled at the bump while stroking my stomach. My little baby is growing up well, I thought. The bump wasn’t noticeable when I had clothes on, but you can see the slight protrusion when my stomach was bare.Since my father is such a worrywart, he reduced my training regime once the baby bump slightly showed. I still remember when he first saw the bump last week. He looked at it in amazement then suddenly reduced the frequency of my training period to three times a week. I ev
EmeryI walked sneakily out of the house at 5:00 in the morning. I didn’t want to raise my father’s suspicion if I went out of the house in his sight. I’m just going to go to the tournament, have fun, and go home! Nothing’s probably gonna go wrong… right?I looked at the flier on my hand and read the details. So, it’s a combat-type tournament for ages 18 to 25. All residents of Kvenland Village are invited, so I’m expecting some affiliates of the council to participate in the competition. It was still early in the morning, so I went to the park to practice some of my moves. I settled near the playground and let myself get lost in training.***Ah, shit.I lost track of time, and now I’m going to be late. I ran toward the arena while glancing at my watch. I was still about 2 kilometers away, but it was only 3 minutes until the registration. I ran even harder until
Emery“Congratulations to this year’s winner— Mer!”The crowd roared as I raised my hands up in victory. I glanced at my now conscious teammates, and they threw me congratulatory smiles. I also looked to where my father was, but I saw that he looked anxious. Why is that?The MC started speaking once again, “Aside from the $10,000 cash prize, our winner will get the chance to meet with the ever-respected Council!”The crowd exclaimed in envy and awe, but I stood frozen on the stage.My father threw me a knowing look as I bit my lips. Fuck, is this a prize or a punishment?“Congrats, Mer!” Cy and the other members came to greet me cheerfully. I received the cash prize and decided to distribute the money equally among us. They tried to refuse at first, saying that I should just keep it, but I insisted. They gratefully took the money then went on their own ways.The MC guid
Emery6 months laterI laid down on the couch while binge-watching this new show called Squid Game. I screamed at the screen when Sangwoo betrayed Ali.“Fuck, no! Ali, don’t believe that evil bitch! Keep your marbles. No, no, no.”I groaned in annoyance when the masked guy shot Ali down. Welp, there goes my favorite character.I angrily munched down on the pistachio ice cream that was on my lap. I heard laughter behind me and saw my dad watching me in amusement.“Did you like him that much? I think what the other guy did was reasonable. He also has to stay alive.”I glared at him. “You don’t understand! He lost fair and square, but Ali still trusted him because they were friends. Do you go around killing your friends?”He put his hands up in the air, “Okay, okay. I won’t argue with you anymore. Geez, pregnant women are horrifying.”&ld