Page 43 of The Alien's Pet

Korrev chuckled at her adorableness. "Our first little prince."

"Congratulations on your pregnancy," Alice said, smiling as both women watched her son play with the toys Korrev and Karin brought back from Paris. Kovin was currently busy stuffing the arm of a stuffed bear in his mouth, covering it with saliva.

"Thank you." Karin covered her stomach even though it was still flat. It had only been a few days since Azis had confirmed her pregnancy, but she kept looking at her flat belly as if expecting some sort of miraculous growth.

"I think allyou needed was some rest and relaxation. Not to mention a bit of Parisian romance." Alice winked as she stopped Kovin from putting a small block in his mouth. "I'm happy for you, Kar. It will be fun raising our babies together. Plus, we know they will all be boys so they will be best friends."

Karin hesitated. "Please tell me the birthing part is completely painless."

Alice laughed. "Unlike on Earth, Azis prefers to use the strongest medication possible so he doesn't have us screaming in his ear. The healing part afterwards is a bit tedious, but not as much as it would be if we were giving birth on Earth. Why do you think so many mates keep having babies? If it were painful, Krotev's birthing rate would be low. I could come over after the birth for a few days and help you if you want. I'm sure Kyvan can take care of Kovin."

Karin laughed. "Thank you, but I'm sure Korrev wants to do all of the taking care of."

Alice rolled her eyes. "That doesn't surprise me. I'll be surprised if he even lets Azis help you with the birth. He might just do it all himself. Have you thought of a name?"

She shook her head. "No, Krotev names are so strange, but at the same time, human names like John and Andrew wouldn't suit them, either."

"Pick something simple and not too strange." Alice picked up Kovin and hugged him tightly. "That's what I did."

"I look like a fat cow!" Karin whined as she looked at herself in the mirror. She was only six months pregnant, but she looked like she was about to pop. The baby was big and in a breechposition, refusing to move. He was apparently as stubborn as his parents.

She had heard Azis and Korrev arguing about a C-section, but she decided she would worry about it when the time came. It wouldn't be her decision in the end, anyway.

She moved her hips slightly, hoping she would look smaller, but she only looked bigger. Karin puffed up her cheeks in frustration. At this point, she didn't want to imagine what she would look like at nine months.

Korrev, who was standing a few feet away from her, raised an eyebrow. "You were the one who wanted to become pregnant so badly. What did you expect? For you to remain slim your entire pregnancy? Females swell up during pregnancy. Everyone knows that."

"I know, but no one wants to hear it." She glared at Korrev. The man was so insensitive at times, she was surprised she had never pummeled him to the ground.

Her breasts, worst of all, had grown so full and heavy that walking, let alone jogging, had become a pain. She had worn a bra for a week or two, but she couldn't stand those, either. It seemed she had gotten used to being nude all the time.

Korrev came forward, wrapping his arms around her as he kissed her. "It will be over soon, you'll see, but for what it's worth, I've never seen you look more beautiful."

"It's taking too long." Karin tried to keep her voice from shaking but found out she couldn't. She was too nervous and it seemed Azis had been working on her for hours when, in reality, it was probably only thirty minutes.

"It will be over soon, love," Korrev soothed her as he brushed back a piece of her blonde hair away from her face. "Just relax. Azis and the other healers are working as fast as they can." He glared at them. "Right?"

"I warned you we should have put her to sleep," Azis mumbled from the other end. "But you wouldn't listen."

During the last month of her pregnancy, Karin's feet had swollen and she had grown increasingly tired. Eventually, Azis had suggested, for her and the baby's safety, it was better that they perform a C-section.

Azis had wanted to put her to sleep, but she had refused because she wanted to see the baby. Of course, Korrev had backed her up on it, much to Azis' disappointment.

Korrev squeezed her hand tightly. He wasn't one for many words, but she knew he would be with her and their child always.

She heard a loud cry and felt her shoulders relax. Korrev kissed her quickly on the forehead before he went towards his son and heir.

"Ten pounds and three ounces," Azis announced proudly as he cleaned him up. "Healthy and fit. The future king of Krotev."

"Can I see him?" Karin whined. "I want to see him, Korrev." She was heavily medicated and couldn't get up.

Korrev took the baby from Azis and presented him to her. The baby was still crying angrily. His skin was dark gray, like Korrev's when he was in his alien form, his eyes red. Korrev had said, eventually, the baby would be able to control both his human and alien transformations, but his alien form would become more apparent when he was upset.

"He's so beautiful," she whispered. She was grateful for the distraction while Azis was stitching her up. "Can I hold him?"

"Of course." Korrev settled him in her arms while he kept his hand against the baby's head.

As soon as Karin held him, the gray skin and red eyes started to disappear; replacing them were pale skin which had turned pink from crying, angry blue eyes, and wheat-blond hair. Her son looked at her curiously.

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