Not My Mate - Finished

Chapter Nine - Family

I was only a few weeks out from giving birth. My stomach was large and it was becoming hard to move around. As soon as I woke up, I felt an familiar feeling. My panties were wet and my stomach was tingling – I was horny.

I checked the time – 3AM. I struggled to get out of bed and walked to Kayne's room. I knocked quietly on the door. It was just a few moments before he sleepily answered, standing in the door frame in just boxers, running a hand through his hair. “What's up? Is it the baby?”

“No... I uh. I want sex.” I whispered.

“I'm happy to help with that.” Kayne said with a laugh. He pulled the door open and I walked in to the bed. He came to lay next to me and began rubbing me through my panties.

“Don't tease me.” I pouted.

“It's easier if you're on top, no pressure on the belly.” He said. I straddled him, he was right.

We had amazing s*x that time, and I climbed off with us both feeling satisfied. He pulled me close to him and gave me gentle kisses, I nuzzled into his neck.

“Can I sleep in here?” I asked.

“Please.” He said, snuggling us even closer together. It didn't take long for me to drift back to sleep.

I woke up with Kayne sitting propped on pillows next to me. I pushed myself carefully up to a sitting position. I leaned my head against his shoulder. He put a hand on my belly.

“Ah!” I shouted – a sudden nudge in my abdomen scared me. The baby had given small flutters before, but never large kicks like that.

“Are you okay?” Kayne frantically asked.

“I didn't expect... it kicked you. The baby kicked you.” I said.

“May I?” He asked, gesturing toward my belly. I nodded yes. He knelt in front of me, both hands on either side of my belly. He leaned and kissed my belly. “Hi in there, little one. I'm your dad.” He said, planting more kisses on my belly. The baby moved and kicked in response. We both smiled.

“He loves you.” I said.

“He? Do you know something I don't?”

“No – I just have a feeling.”

“I called a wolf doctor to stay nearby in case we need her for your birth. I could ask her to do an ultrasound, so we can find out what it is.” He offered.

“I'd rather it be a surprise.”

“I agree. Speaking of surprises, I have your family coming to see you in an hour.”

“They don't know, about the baby. I haven't spoken to them in a few weeks.”

“Well, get dressed.”

I got dressed and decided to take a quick nap. Kayne promised to wake me as soon as they arrived.

A gentle kiss on my temple woke me up.

“Are they here?” I asked in a whisper without opening my eyes. I was incredibly tired from the pregnancy.

“I am.”

“Seth? Oh my god.” I sat up quickly, feeling a stretching pain in my stomach that caused me to gasp and grab at my side.

“Are you alright?” He asked, concern all over his face.

“Yes, I need to tell you something.” I said. I kissed him quickly. I pulled my blanket off and revealed my large bump. Seth gasped.

“You're... pregnant?” He whispered.

“Do you want to feel the baby kicking?” I asked.

“Uh, sure.” He answered. I grabbed his hand and moved it so he could feel the kicks of the baby. He pulled his hand away. “So... you guys had s*x?” He looked angry.

“It was part of a deal.”

“A deal??”

“Kayne will let us see each other more regularly, and essentially be together, if I had his baby.” I explained.

“You're serious?” Excitement sprang into his facial expressions.

“She is.” Kayne said. “Can we go downstairs and meet everyone now? The three of us can meet later, when the family has seen her.”

Kayne came to help me off the bed, steadying me and letting his hand linger against my stomach. Seth gave us a look. Regardless, we continued on downstairs and I saw my parents, Ben and Lena standing it the kitchen. When I stepped off the final step, Kayne stepped to the side and allowed them to get a good look at me. 

“I also want you guys to meet the baby.” Kayne said, running his hand along my stomach to better expose the bump there.

There was a lot of yelling, crying and hugging. Ben and Lena looked a little sad, which I understood, as they apparently were still not able to conceive.

“Do you mind?” Lena said, taking a small step forward and reaching toward my belly.

“Not at all.” I said, she put her hands on my belly and let a small smile come to her face.

We all had dinner and answered questions about the baby and about us and our life since the mating ceremony. Kayne kept a hand on my leg, occasionally moving it to run the back of his hand over my belly. We passed shy smiles to each other.  

Kayne and I had grown on each other. We bonded over our similar feelings about our mates. It wasn't quite the same, mine was still alive and well, I just wasn't with him. His had passed away, a pain that no one could truly understand. Regardless, it was nice to understand each other.