Keira and the Satyr's Seduction

Daisies

A knock came at the door not long after with Alpha Kane and his friends, Ned and Cecil coming to gather Sebastian.

Head witch Josette and her sisters Frances and Gretchen followed closely behind, holding multiple items for the bride to be.

"You all are the best," Keira smiled as Sebastian was escorted out of the room by Alpha Kane.

"We won't be too long," Josette told him as he brushed up against her, "Stop being naughty, Kane.."

Kane chuckled, "I can't help it."

Once the men were gone, Keira broke down.

"I don't love him like I should."

Frances nodded as she laid out a beige gown, "You're not going to for a while, Keira. Love will come. The unconditional love you have for your baby will drive you two closer. "

"He already loves me. How do I live with that?"

Gretchen grabbed the ribbons and lace she'd brought from her cottage to add on to the wedding dress.

"You like him. He's your mate, right? I don't think this mate bond is like the wolves. Think about Esther and Augustus! They hated each other and now they're so madly in love,* Gretchen swooned.

Keira giggled, "He makes love to me like he's doing it for the first and last time. I can't get enough and my hormones are all over the place. I hate the hag who did this to him! To us!"

"Your son will be so loved," Josette said, showing Keira a crown of daisies, "I figured you'd like these in your hair. Your mother wore daisies when she married your father. Devonia told me. "

Keira sobbed,"I don't know what I'm doing! What if I'm a terrible mother? A terrible wife?! "

Gretchen shook her head,"The fact that you even care about that means you won't be."

Sebastian watched as Kane presented him with satyr robes and jewels.

"What if I'm a terrible husband? A terrible father?!"

Kane sighed,"Then we come rip your balls off and feed them to you. Gods, man, you're marrying a hot chick who was willing to get knocked up by you to save your ass. Shut up and get dressed. "

Sebastian frowned,"I knew you were an asshole, but I didn't think you were this bad. "

Kane smirked,"I'm not that way all the time, but I have my moments. I'm saying that you'll be fine. It's not easy for anyone to be a spouse or parent, but we do it because we love our families. I know you love the hell out of Keira. I see it when you look at her. Hell, I saw it when I'd see you go toe to toe with her for all those times. "

Cecil nodded, tossing boots in their direction,"Keira will be a good wife. Not sure she knows what she's getting into, but this is all so weird and you know it. For her to go along with your plan lets me know she cares deeply for you. "

Ned smiled,"Any names picked out for the baby yet?"

Sebastian dressed behind a curtain and laughed, "Elias or Emmett, I think. Keira likes those names."

Kane shuddered, "I hear it doesn't take long to gestate?"

Sebastian smiled, thinking of his mate swollen with his baby.

"Only a few months."

Kane whistled, "You better get that nursery in order then! Will she be crowned after the wedding?"

Sebastian stepped out and smiled.

"Yes, she will be my queen."

"Queen.." Keira rubbed her belly, "I can't believe that. I just cannot... "

"You look so pretty!" Gretchen squeaked, "I wish I had me a satyr!"

Keira blushed, "I want him right now. I'm so... desperately needy that it's unbelievably painful."

"Like a luna in heat?" Josette winced,"Doesn't sound so exciting, but the sex sure does!"

Keira went into a little detail of their rooms and Gretchen practically melted into the floor.

"Now, I'm seriously in need of a man.."

Vera, who'd been perched in the windowsill, hopped down and stopped next to Keira.

"You are unwell?"

"Very.."

"I hear this happens quickly," Josette said,"Are you in need of the chambers? "

Keira leaned back and settled in on the bed. They could hear people bustling around outside, readying for the ceremony. She wrapped Ruth's shawl around her and sighed.

"I'm.. I'm not well at all... "

Josette leaned in and placed a hand on Keira's forehead, "You're on fire!"

"I'll get Devonia!" Frances rushed out to find the Mother Witch.

"Keira!" Josette tried to lift her friend, but Keira begged her not to.

"Just let me be for a moment.. please.. I'll be.. better.. soon.." her words came out in rasps and her skin was clammy.

Sebastian crashed through the door and pushed himself next to Keira.

"Keira! What is it?! Is it the baby? Are you, -"

Suddenly the room was filled with the bridal party, but as Devonia stepped through the door, Queen Esther was coming in right behind her.

"How the hell did you get here??!" Josette exclaimed, "It doesn't matter. Oh, Esther! What's wrong with her?"

Esther used her powers to assess the situation. She tried to lower the fever that had erupted through her sister.

"Oh gods.."

"What?!" Sebastian held Keira close to him, feeling the fever slip away little by little.

Devonia stepped in to get some damp washcloths and tea that would aid in clearing the nausea.

"I'm... this can't be... "

Esther crawled across the bed and moved her hands over Keira, chanting something no one understood.

"What's happening?" Keira sobbed.

Esther's eyes flew open and a cry escaped her.

"Keira, it isn't just Sebastian who's... " she breathed in deeply to try and compose herself, "You and your baby are also dying..."