Harriet Potter and the Alpha in the Dungeon

Chapter 83 - What's to Come

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Intrusive camera flashes burst across the room in blinding succession.

Quick-Quotes Quills scribbled furiously on paper pads while glassy-eyed journalists looked on with their mouths open in shock.

In the Ministry's press conference room, Severus stood at a podium on top of a platform with Harriet devotedly at his side while he concluded his announcement, "And thus, it is with great remorse that I have made the reluctant decision to step down as Minister for Magic. My term will end with the upcoming election, in which I will not take part. It has been an honour and a privilege to serve wizarding Britain."

After Severus gave his official statement of resignation, his team of aides quickly rushed up onto the platform to escort the Minister and his pregnant wife away from the greedy press.

Desperate reporters hurled their questions at the couple, but Harriet and Severus wisely ignored their shouts.

As they walked, Severus provided Harriet what protection his aides failed to furnish as he stood between her and the media, wanting to shield his expectant mate from every bit of stress possible.

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Once they had arrived safely back at Severus's office, he hastily ushered Harriet inside and lovingly situated her in her secondary nest.

His aides nodded and left as the Minister bid them to depart with a silent gesture.

Severus hardly noticed.

Harriet was his only concern.

"My love, are you alright? You shouldn't have been there with me.......the chaos could have upset you. May I offer you something to eat or drink?" Severus asked as he tucked the blankets around Harriet.

"I wanted to be with you, Sev. I'm your wife, I stand beside you." Harriet chuckled. She covered her mouth while she yawned and laid back against the fluffy pillows on the soft bed as she shook her head, "No, I'm fine. You don't have to fuss so much, I've carried before."

"..........Never three at once." Severus said in his low voice as his black eyes flickered to Harriet's belly.

Still early in her pregnancy, she looked as if she were weeks ahead already.

"Do you have a moment?" She asked with a soft smile.

"I'm still the Minister for Magic." Severus said with a sly sense of haughtiness in his velvet voice, "I have as many moments as I choose to take."

"Then lie with me, won't you?" Harriet asked as she moved the covers aside.

Severus's serious expression softened at his mate's generous offer.

It was a special treat for a mated alpha to snuggle their pregnant omega in their nest.

Severus took his wand and closed the door with a quick wave of his wrist.

As the lock clicked into place, he removed his cloak and shoes before he slipped into bed next to Harriet.

She sighed softly as she scooted into his arms and closed her weary eyes.

Severus stared down at her while he watched her slip into a deep sleep.

As she napped, safely secure in her husband's protective grasp, Severus slid his arms to encircle his lover, one under the curves of her heavy breasts and the other around her side to let his hand hold the swell of her belly.