Felicity, Valkyre, and Rhyannon had plans. They were giving Madrick and Belinda a baby shower. Belinda should give birth soon, and had not decorated the nursery. As his family vanished in, Madrick was alerted. It was then he realized that Belinda had not nested. He went in search of his mate. He sent to his son. The baby seemed fine, and he wondered why she had not nested.
Belinda wondered what her husband was thinking. He was too silent. "Stork, I mean Madrick, what's wrong?" She asked nervous.
"You have not prepared our home for our son. Val, Rhy, and Felicity are here to shop with you. Is there something you need to tell me?" he asked.
Belinda smiled, "Come with me." She led him to a small room, near their private quarters. Madrick gasped. The nursery she had made was beautiful, small, holding his favorite art, and books, so many books. Madrick laughed. Lifting her, he kissed her passionately.
"Why do they not know?" He asked.
Belinda smiled, "I wanted to show you first."
His heart soared. Never in his life did he even dream he'd meet a woman like this. Val, come to our bedroom He sent. Val and the other women joined them, and Belinda showed the ladies her nursery. They were amazed, and still insisted that she allow them to have the shower.
Belinda agreed, and the ladies took over. In a few hours, Madrick's and Belinda's home was filled with family and friends. Andrew and Gao called, as did Conor and Caitlyn. Astredon wanted his uncle. Belinda watched Madrick interact with the little ones and smiled,Vedric was one lucky little boy. A sharp pain in her lower back made her grimace. No one noticed. Time passed and she felt another stab of pain. All of sudden she need to walk.
Madrick sensed that something was off. Love, are you alright? He sent.
I'm fine love. Just some back pain. Belinda replied.
She stood and began to pace when suddenly she doubled over in pain. Madrick moved to her immediately. Val and felicity took action. Ordering Madrick to place her in their room, they called for the midwife. She came and Madrick stayed as the family waited.
Belinda screamed and it seemed that hours passed. Madrick never left her side. With each pain, he hurt. With each tear he cried. Then, a miracle happened, the midwife told her to push. Vedric Caspian entered the world silently.
Belinda gasped. "My baby, he's not crying. Stork, please is he OK?"
Madrick looked on terrified. He could not lose his child now. The midwife cleared his nose and mouth, and then a sound like the mewling of a kitten emerged. Followed by bellowing lustful cries, as their soon took his first breath. Madrick cried, and waited as the midwife cleaned the babe and placed him in Belinda's arms.
She gasped, "He's perfect. Madrick agreed. His son was perfect. His demon features were visible, but not overwhelming. Two dark horns extended from his forehead which was covered in thick dark hair. Madrick whispered. "Vedric, welcome." And he opened his eyes. Beautiful blue orbs stared at his father and Madrick fell in love all over again.
"Hold him." Belinda whispered. He did. As he held his son, Madrick knew what he had to do. The realm of RaNul needed to be destroyed. He was never taking over that realm.
The midwife asked, and the rest of the family came in. Matthias held his nephew and he loved that little boy instantly. Anton joined them and he knew. Madrick had to go back.
"We vanquished RaNul years ago. Let us help you destroy that place." Conor asked.
"Thank you." Madrick whispered. He had to go. Pulling Matt aside, he told him of his mission and asked that he look out for Belinda and the baby.
"Wait, Madrick!" Matthias yelled s his brother vanished. He looked around and realized that Anton was gone as well. He and Gus shared a look. They would find out what was going on and destroy whatever was a threat to their family.
