Criminal Love - Alastor X Female Reader

Chapter 93 - Fear

For a brief moment, you observed your daughter take her first step as she wobbled over to Alastor, who was buzzing with happiness.

"That's my little fawn!" He exclaimed with joy. You smiled gently at that, taking in the moment as Alastor lifted her into the air and praised her.

You felt a sudden dread in your heart that although this was meant to be a sweet moment, you couldn't help but think about this being potentially gone if Lilith destroys Alastor soul.

Alastor unexpectedly placed his finger under your chin to make you look at him.

"My dear, please do not let all that negativity ruin this moment. Let us forget about it," he spoke softly.

"Al... when she finds out I'm not pregnant... it's game over." You whispered.

Alastor's eyes briefly held a hint of sadness.

"Do you think she expects me to make an announcement soon?" You asked.

"She hasn't mentioned anything to me, but I believe she anticipates one soon," he replied with a sigh.

"What do I say, Al?"

Alastor, for a moment, thought about it.

"That is down to you, my dear. You can.... lie or-"

"I'm gonna have to lie..." You mumbled as Alastor felt the heavy feeling in his heart. To lie to everyone at that hotel announcing a fake pregnancy.

Hotel

"You ok toots?" Angel asked with a frown, noticing how quiet you were. Usually, by now, you two would be teasing each other to the point that someone was running for their life when it got too far.

You looked over to meet Angel heterochromia eyes. "Fine..." You smiled. "Liar." He said, shoving you by your shoulder.

"What's going on with you? Ever since Charlie mum had arrived. You and Alastor have been acting strange and oddly quiet."

You looked away, avoiding his gaze. "It's complicated, Angel. I'm under contract to not be able to tell anyone anything." You admitted slightly so he would get the hint.

"You made a deal? With whom? Alastor?"

Your silence answered it for him.

Angel let out a frustrated sigh. "Toots... is there... anyway, I can help you out of it?" He asked in seriousness.

You were silent for a moment.

"What I'm about to announce." You paused to meet his gaze. "Don't believe it." You left it like that as you got up from the sofa to approach Charlie, who was holding (D/N) and chatting to Lilith.

Without saying anything, you grabbed Lilith hand and placed the fake pregnancy test that read positive in her palm.

"Congratulations, you won." Was all you mumbled before walking away leaving Charlie stunned. As for Lilith, a little smirk formed on her face. Her eyes locked on to Alastor as Alastor looked away, not meeting anyone stare.

You approached him and leaned closer to his ear.

"I'll be at Lucifer if you need me." You whispered discreetly, giving him a quick peck on the cheek, not giving him a chance to respond. You were already gone.

"Alastor..." Charlie whispered as he glanced at the princess, noticing the evident shock on her face. (D/N) was gazing cluelessly in Charlie's arms.

"Don't tell me...-"

"Your opinion on this matter is irrelevant, princess!" Alastor sneered, his glare hardening. Though he knew the princess's judgment was unfounded, he still resented being subjected to it.