Dauntless Blood

Twenty Six

~Eric's POV~

I laid Cade on our bed, rubbing her right side as she started to fall asleep. She rubbed her eyes and softly mumbled. She then shivered and sniffled. I kiss her cheek and frown.

"Cade," I ask softly.

"Don't feel real good," she murmured.

"I know," I whispered, playing with her hair. I felt lucky that I had fallen for her and that she was beautiful.

I felt lucky to be able to be a father and I felt alive. I watched Cade lay on her back and softly groan. She began to sit up, then I help her sit up completely.

I rub Cade's back and kiss her nose, trying to get her to feel better. I pout when Cade just shakes her head and gets up.

I watch her shuffle to the bathroom, then I follow her. She soon began to be sick, softly groaning. I pull her hair back and kiss her cheek.

"I'm sorry," Cade whimpered quietly.

I nudge her, smiling, "So you're sick. We've all been through health class. I know morning sickness is apart of what you're going through.".

Cade looked at me, her beautiful eyes sad. I caress her cheek and kiss her forehead. She took a deep breath and softly mumbled an I love you.

I smile at her, then I pick her up. She laid her head on my shoulder and yawned softly. I let her brush her teeth before I took her back to bed.

Am I really ready to be a father? Will I be able to keep Cade happy? Will she be okay when she's in labor?

"Babe," Cade said sleepily, "Don't worry.".

I smile at Cade and kiss her softly. She blushed, then nuzzled me before she closed her eyes. She didn't fall asleep yet, but I knew she cherished me holding her and our child close to my body.

"I hope its a boy," Cade yawned softly.

"I hope its a girl," I say.

"Why," she mumbled softly.

"So I can have a Queen and a Princess.".