Betrothed (The Selection series and Red Queen Fanfic)

Chapter 91 - Baby

As the baby grows, my stomach grows with it. Cal was even more careful and watchful about the well-being of me and our child. There are times when I wake up in the middle of the night because of the baby's kicks and constant movements, times whenever I see Cal, it's like I want to rip his limbs one by one, and even times when my appetite doubles and even deflates.

Evangeline was silent and doesn't dare to draw a foot out of the line, she knows what will happen to her of she does. Today was another ordinary day, work, exercises, naps and all. Except for one thing, I am three days due already and anytime, any moment the baby will decide to get out of me.

"Delancy, you alright?" Cal asked, he was fixing his tie while I sat on our shared bed still in my night dress.

"Occasional Contraptions, otherwise I'm fine" I answered.

"I'm going to the Choke in five days" He said, walking towards me.

"I am aware of it" I shot back, today was one of those days when Cal's face annoys me.

Wendy told me hers was even worse when she was pregnant. Her annoyance leads to hotter arguments that lasted for a day. Well, they didn't tell me about those days before because it's too personal.

My ever patient husband knelt down in front of me, rubbing my huge belly. He smiled when he felt the baby kick.

"I'm dying to meet you, kiddo. I want to feel you before daddy visits the Choke for a week. I don't want to miss your birth, my child" He purred directly to my belly.

As a result of his speech, the baby moved and kicked hard, soon contraptions followed.

"I-I think t-the baby h-heard you! And stop talking like y-you're going t-to D-die!!" I stuttered out. Then, an earth shattering pain wrapped around my belly. "CAL!!" I screamed, gripping his shoulders tightly.

Cal panicked, yet he instructed me to do heavy breaths. The healers bursts into the room, trying to soothe me. But it wasn't working. Afterwards, I felt my water broke and a doubled pain was painted around me.

"The baby's coming, Cal" Lady Sara told Cal.

Cal scooped me up and ran swiftly to the hospital wing. Wendy insisted to stay with me until the baby comes, Mare visits me everyday, the children were excited to meet their baby cousin.

"Push, Your Majesty" The doctor instructed. "Push harder, my queen!"

I pushed everything that I could give, Cal supports me by being there with me in the delivery room. Cal let me grip his hand like my life depend on it.

"You can do it, Delancy!" Cal whispered, he kissed my sweaty forehead.

"Just a few more push, Queen Delancy. I can see the head," He said. "Give me a big push for the shoulders"

I did what I was told, a big push was all it takes to get my baby out. A sharp cry filled the room, it sent me to tears, Cal was moved to tears as well.

"You did it, Del. You did it!" He kissed me on the lips. "I'm so proud of you, my darling"

"We're complete!" I cried.

"A prince!" Lady Sara cheered.

Baby boy... My son... The future of Norta.

He was a big baby. I blacked out after I carried my son in my arms.

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Tiberias Calore the Eighth

It was a tradition to name the first born son of Royalty 'Tiberias'. Cal and I decided to nickname him 'Declan', it's like a combination of our name. Declan was so cute, chubby cheeks and limbs, he was the perfect resemblance of Cal, dark hair and red-gold eyes, we even checked the color of his blood.

Silver..

My fear was relieved, Cal was happy to know that his first born was a baby, a silver, and a burner.

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Cal's POV

I'm in utter euphoria, my son is born, my family is complete. I'm proud of wife, she is a very strong woman, a very caring wife, a very watchful mother. The High Houses were happy to know that the next ruler of Norta is a Silver and a Burner.

"He looks just like you, son," My father said, he was watching Declan in such awe. "I remember when you were born, Cal. Your mother was happy and so am I. Now look at you, already a father, a great King. I'm so proud to raise a sturdy man like you, I'm proud that you found a wife that truly loves you. I don't have the words to explain how much I'm happy for you and your brother"

Maven and I crushed our father in a tight embrace. My niece and nephews were watching Declan stir in his cot. Maven pat my shoulder, Amielle shook my hands, and their wives gushed about being a parent will be like.

"It's an adventure, brother," Maven told me. "I'm so happy for you and Delancy"

"Thank you, Mavey" We both laughed.

"Your Majesty, The queen will be transferred to your shared quarters" A nurse informed us.

"And the child?" Amielle asked.

"The prince will be transferred to his own chambers, Sirs" The nurse answered.
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"How are you feeling?" I asked my wife, she was already awake, our son was still in her arms, giving him her milk.

She looked radiant as ever. In my eyes, she looked even more beautiful than she was before, being a mother suits her like the fatherhood suits me too. I was in total awe while watching her feed our child.

"Exhausted yet proud of what we made" She giggled.

"I love my girl and my boy so much!" I kissed her before planting a light kiss on my son's forehead.

"Cal, are you still going to the Choke?" She asked, I don't have to be a Merandus to know she fears for me.

"I'm afraid I have to," Her eyes dropped immediately. "Don't worry, my darling. I won't die there. I will still come back for you and Declan"

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