The Queen's Guard

Chapter 33

Carina had found her calling at the clinic, spending nearly every waking moment learning from the villagers, particularly Miranda. The hours she poured into helping people brought her a renewed sense of purpose. Her focus became clear over time—caring for pregnant women and aiding in childbirth. Perhaps it was because of how much she wanted a child herself, but she couldn't help taking a deep, almost obsessive interest in the intricacies of pregnancy and childbirth. The knowledge felt like a lifeline, a path toward the future she so deeply desired.

Days passed, with Carina's dedication drawing her deeper into her work. Maya worried, seeing how much Carina was running around. Knowing Carina might be pregnant, Maya grew anxious about the strain she was putting on herself.

One evening, after clearing up the clinic, Maya and Carina finally headed home, a magnetic energy between them. Maya's gaze drifted to Carina's belly, the thought of her carrying their child igniting an intense longing. By the time they reached their bedroom, Maya's restraint had frayed.

Without a word, she pulled Carina into a fervent kiss, her hands eagerly roaming Carina's body in an outpouring of all the love and desire she felt. Carina responded in kind, her fingers threading through Maya's hair as she pulled her closer, deepening the kiss.

Maya's hands slipped under Carina's shirt, lifting it to reveal the smooth expanse of her skin. She trailed kisses down Carina's neck, savoring each taste, each heartbeat. Carina's breath hitched as Maya's lips found her breasts, swirling her tongue over a hardened nipple and eliciting a soft moan that only drove Maya's need further.

Slowly, Maya guided Carina down to the bed, unbuttoning her pants and sliding them off, pausing to admire the sight before her. She lowered her mouth to Carina's stomach, placing gentle kisses there as if willing the possibility of their child into being. Carina shivered, the soft pressure of Maya's lips and the warmth of her touch stirring her own longing.

Maya's fingers traced Carina's inner thighs before she lowered herself fully, pressing soft, lingering kisses, savoring each response. Carina's breath quickened, her hands gripping Maya's shoulders as the sensations built. When Maya finally reached Carina's center, she paused, then began to move in a rhythm that was both tender and intense, each stroke of her tongue sending Carina closer to the edge.

Their moans filled the room, each whisper of Maya's name urging her on. The world outside ceased to exist, the only reality was this moment. Carina's body arched as her climax hit, trembling in Maya's arms. Maya held her, a satisfied grin crossing her lips as she watched Carina relax in the afterglow.

"Don't ever stop," Carina chuckled softly, playfully nudging Maya's shoulder. Maya grinned, pulling her even closer, wrapping her arms around Carina and holding her as if she could shield her from the world.

As they lay tangled together, Maya's hand drifted to Carina's stomach, her fingers tracing gentle circles over the soft skin. She couldn't help herself, her hand lingering as she caressed with tenderness and reverence. 

Carina's breath hitched, her own hand coming to rest over Maya's, their fingers intertwining naturally as they lay together. Maya continued to press gentle kisses down Carina's stomach, one after another, as if each one carried a quiet hope. Carina watched her with a soft, almost amused smile, murmuring, "Che cosa stai facendo?"

Maya smiled, recognizing the familiar words. Her heart swelled as she rose up, planting a tender kiss on Carina's shoulder, then her jaw, and finally her lips. "I can't believe there might be a baby in there," she whispered, her voice so soft it was almost a breath. Her fingertips moved slowly, tracing delicate patterns over Carina's stomach, a silent expression of her own wonder and anticipation.