Thirteen.

~Claire~

I sat beside Adelaide in the bronze sterling carriage as we traveled back to the Shadow pack. My palms were clasped on my knees and the slight discomfort from the corset tightened around my waist heightened. The tiny spikes from the royal mantle draped over my dress disturbingly tickled my neck. A cramp twisted my stomach and I moved disturbingly in my seat to ease it.

"Are you okay, Claire?" Adelaide's voice brought me from my reverie.

"Yes mother," I replied, taking a quick breath.

A warm thick gush ran between my legs and I pressed them against each other, a rush of embarrassment staining my cheeks. I felt Adelaide's gaze on me, or the bracelet banded around my wrist, I wasn't so sure since my gaze was ahead.

"If it's okay with you, I'd like us to go somewhere first." she had a warm smile when I glanced at her.

"What place?"

"The sperm bank, you need to get some tests done. The doctors will be at the palace tomorrow to carry out the insemination and I noticed y