My Eternal Mate ✓

Chapter Thirty Three

LYRA
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"Happy Birthday," I told Ava as soon as I entered her house, embracing her in the process, with her giving me a half an embrace. "Is everything okay, Ave? You seem a little distant."

She was wearing a pink dress that flowed down, reaching above her knees, and had matched it with a pair of flat shoes. Her auburn hair was left down, with the tiniest amount of make up on her face. She always looked beautiful, but in that moment, there was a different glow about her.

"Everything is fine, don't worry. Come," she told me, before guiding Alexander and I towards the rest of the guests— which were just our usual group of friends and family.

After greeting everyone, Alexander tugged at my hand and held me close to his side. We were slow dancing in the corner, whilst everyone else seemed to be lost in conversation, with slow music playing in the background.

"How are you feeling, baby?" Alexander asked, one of his hands was holding mine, with his other wrapped around my waist.

"I'm okay," I assured, smiling. "The pup is becoming a lot like their daddy."

Alexander arched a brow. "Oh, really? How so?"

I gave him a pointed look. "Well it won't stop kicking me for one. I think that already tells me the lack of patience it has."

My mate chuckled, before his eyes dropped to the bump between us. "They may have my impatience, but they will have your looks," he said, cornily, a smile tugging at his lips, before he eyed me again. "I struggle to believe that we will be a family of three soon."

Biting my lip, I responded with, "Hopefully he or she will come soon. I'm not sure how much longer I can take this."

My mate leaned his head down to brush his lips on my forehead, pecking lightly. "I can only imagine, baby. You are doing great. I am proud of you."

I leaned my head in to his chest and let him sway us swiftly as we moved to the beat of the music in the background.

Our little dance session ended far too quickly when the clicking of a glass halted our movement. Turning around, I was met with Ava and Matteo standing together, with the male clicking a silver fork against his champagne glass.

"Guys, if I can have your attention for a moment," he urged, glancing around the room. "Thank you."

Ava smiled at all of us, before she exhaled quickly. "We will be quick, I promise," she said, almost nervously.

This girl was never nervous. It made me frown. I glanced up at Alexander, slightly concerned, but my mate simply pulled me closer to him and placed a lingering kiss on my temple.

"As most of you already know, the wedding date has been decided," Ava continued, smiling when my eyes met hers. "We will officially get married in two weeks."

A couple of cheers erupted in the room, before Matteo spoke again, silencing everyone. "But we do have another surprise."

"Ta-da!" Ava beamed, pushing her hands down on to her stomach, to flatten the flow and reveal the small bump.

At first, I completely frowned, thinking I was probably imagining this happening. That was until Alexander tightened his hold on me, and I was snapped back to reality.