Shifters: Skyler's Story

Chapter Ten: Peace And The Baby

   I awoke in a white room and couldn't move because of all the wires and tubes attached to me. Right now the tube down my throat was my biggest annoyance. I felt like I was chokeing, maybe I was, who knows. I just wanted it out.

   When a doctor finally took it out I some what asked for some water. Asher was by my side the instant the doctor moved away. He took my hand into his and I told him that I wasn't leaving him. Smiling sadly he kissed my hand.

   His lips found mine gently and it felt good to be kissed like that again. I love him. The doctor took the cue and left. Our families however did not. There were a few throats being cleared and one girly giggle. Asher explained that that was his sister. I smiled and he took a step away, but didn't let my hand go.

   The girl ran over and started babling. Asher told her to slow down and relax. After a few deep breaths she started again. "Is it true you punched your hand through that man's chest and ripped out his heart? You'd have to be like way strong to do that," she said. "The doctors also said that your pregnant, omigod is that true!? That'd be so exciting!" I sat up instantly and stared at her with wide eyes. No I can't be. Not now!

   Asher gave her a weird look and asked her what doctor told her that. I was worried about it. She said the doctor who took out my tubey thingy. Though she said she over heard him telling a nurse about it and to be careful with me. I stared at her and then Asher kissed my temple. Our families looked just as surprised as I was. I hope he was talking about someone else and that the little girl, Suzie, misunderstood him.

   The doctor cleared his throat from the doorway. I looked at him. What he said next changed everything.

   "We didn't want to tell you just yet until we knew that it would survive. And I have news that could be considered good or bad, depending on your view...." he took a deep breath before speaking again. "... The baby did survive." My breath cought and I saw Asher's parents smile. Asher was frozen. I was speechless.

   "I - I want to get a DNA test," I say softly. The doctor nodded and said they already have the fetus's DNA. I looked at Asher. I hope like hell he's the father of this child. The doctor took a swab from Asher and then left. It'll be a while before we get results, but I think it is Asher's.

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   I was released the next day and they took me home. Asher said he'd stay with me and his family let him. They said they'd visit tomorrow and check in. My brothers were checking in on me like every five minutes and it is getting very annoying. Asher finally got them to leave us alone so I could rest. Thet reluctantly did finally leave us be.

   "Asher, I want pickles randomly," I mumble. He kissed my head gently. He said he can get us some hamburgers and fries from Five Guys and I just gave him a pleading look. Laughing he toldme to rest and that he'd be back soon. After kissing my nose he left.

   Jaxon stuck his head in and asked if we could talk. I nodded and sat up. He came in and sat next to me on my bed. I asked him what was up and he apologized for being so hard on me. He said he would support me in my decision on Asher. I thanked him and said I know I screwed things up with Neal, but that I was really happy with Asher. He nodded and said he was glad I'm happy and that that is all that really matters.

   After our apologies he grabbed me and started tickling me. When he stopped he rested his hand over my stomach. He said he was so shocked when he found out but he was glad I was happy and that I was having a baby. He wants to be an uncle I realized and smiled at him. The smell of food cought my attention just before Asher stepped into the room. He smiled when he saw me already by the door. Jaxon laughed as I snatched the bag from Asher and I started to eat.

   Jaxon stole some fries then left the room. I glared after him. Asher gave me a light kiss and then put two fries in my mouth. I giggled and ate them before kissing him back. We continued feeding each other and stealing kisses.

   His hand slid to my bare stomach and I leaned my head onto his chest at the feel of his touch. The baby was his. He said that he loves me and that he'd take care of me and the baby even if it isn't his. I cut him off.

   "He is yours Asher. I know it is," I mumble and kiss him. He asked me what I just said and I said I know it's his. He said before that and I didn't understand at first until I realized I had said he. I stared at Asher. "H - He ... I said "He"," I mumbled. Omg is it really a boy? I hope so. I also hope he'll be like his father.

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   Two days later a hunter came to speak with me. They ask for peace and do not wish to fight us or hunt us anymore. I accepted as long as we make it official. We needed a contract stating the rules between our people. We were at peace, no more war.